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Eaton (ETN) guidance and outlook
Eaton (ETN) raised its guidance on Nov 3, 2026: EPS $10.39–$10.49 for FY2026; EPS $13.70–$13.80 for FY2026; EPS $3.28–$3.38 for Q4 2026; EPS $4.05–$4.15 for Q4 2026. Eaton's 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026 makes 7 forward-looking statements, 1 of them new and 0 no longer said since the filing before.
Guidance and outlook
Latest guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | FY2026 | $10.39–$10.49 | reaffirmed |
| EPS | FY2026 | $13.70–$13.80 | raised |
| EPS | Q4 2026 | $3.28–$3.38 | new |
| EPS | Q4 2026 | $4.05–$4.15 | new |
| Revenue | Q4 2026 | +27% | new |
| Revenue | Q4 2026 | +31% | new |
From the earnings release filed Nov 3, 2026 (8-K on EDGAR).
Forward-looking statements, 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026
- These actions will better align the Company's functions to support anticipated growth and drive greater effectiveness throughout the Company.
- updated · The Company expects mature year benefits of $415 million when the multi-year program is fully implemented.
- new · Additionally, the Company expects to close the acquisition of COL Group in the first quarter of 2027 for €810 million ($921 million, translated at the September 30, 2026 exchange rate).
- The Company plans to increase capital expenditures over the next several years to expand production capacity across various markets to support anticipated growth.
- The Company intends to continue to pay quarterly dividends in 2026.
- The Company does not intend to pursue share repurchases in 2026 due to the acquisition of Boyd Thermal on March 12, 2026.
- The Company will continue to focus on deploying its capital toward businesses that provide opportunities for higher growth and strong returns, and align with secular trends and its power management strategies.
Eaton's 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
Did Eaton raise or lower its guidance?
Eaton (ETN) raised its guidance on Nov 3, 2026: EPS $10.39–$10.49 for FY2026; EPS $13.70–$13.80 for FY2026; EPS $3.28–$3.38 for Q4 2026; EPS $4.05–$4.15 for Q4 2026.
What does Eaton expect?
The Company expects mature year benefits of $415 million when the multi-year program is fully implemented. Additionally, the Company expects to close the acquisition of COL Group in the first quarter of 2027 for €810 million ($921 million, translated at the September 30, 2026 exchange rate).
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.