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Eaton (ETN) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Eaton gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times.
Operating cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $100M (Aug 1, 2024) | $4.3B (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Free cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $100M (Aug 1, 2024) | $3.5B (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $4.05–$4.15 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $3.46–$3.56 (Jul 31, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $3.00–$3.10 (May 5, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2026 | $2.65–$2.85 (Feb 3, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | $13.00–$13.50 (Feb 3, 2026) → reaffirmed $13.05–$13.50 (May 5, 2026) → raised $13.40–$13.60 (Jul 31, 2026) → raised $13.70–$13.80 (Nov 3, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q4 2025 | $3.23–$3.43 (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | $3.01–$3.07 (Aug 5, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | $2.85–$2.95 (May 2, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $2.65–$2.75 (Jan 31, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $11.80–$12.20 (Jan 31, 2025) → reaffirmed $11.80–$12.20 (May 2, 2025) → raised $11.97–$12.17 (Aug 5, 2025) → reaffirmed $11.97–$12.17 (Nov 4, 2025) | — | — | — |
Adjusted operating cash flow
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $475M (Apr 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted free cash flow
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $292M (Apr 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Eaton, Q3 2026: revenue $8.9B (+28% year over year), operating margin 15.3%, net earnings $1.1B, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Eaton beat its guidance?
Eaton gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Feb 1, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times.
How often does Eaton raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 7 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 1, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.