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General Electric vs Emerson Electric: GE and EMR compared
General Electric is the larger company: $14.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $4.9B for Emerson Electric (Q3 FY26). General Electric is growing faster (+16% against +7% a year earlier). Emerson Electric is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.8% against 16.8%.
Where the money goes: GE and EMR
General Electric (GE) · Q3 2026
General Electric, Q3 2026: revenue $14.1B (+16% year over year), operating margin 16.8%, net earnings $2.3B, operating cash flow $2.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Emerson Electric (EMR) · Q3 FY26
Emerson Electric, Q3 FY26: revenue $4.9B (+7% year over year), operating margin 18.8%, net earnings $718M, operating cash flow $1.4B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| General Electric (GE) | Emerson Electric (EMR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $14.1B | $4.9B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +16% | +7% |
| Operating margin | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| Net earnings | $2.3B | $718M |
| Net margin | 16.3% | 14.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.2B | $1.4B |
| Free cash flow | $1.8B | $1.3B |
| Market value | $327.6B | $91.2B |
| P/E | 36.3× | 35.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $378.43 | $181.93 |
Questions
Which is bigger, General Electric or Emerson Electric?
General Electric is the larger company: $14.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $4.9B for Emerson Electric (Q3 FY26).
Is General Electric or Emerson Electric growing faster?
General Electric is growing faster (+16% against +7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, General Electric or Emerson Electric?
Emerson Electric is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.8% against 16.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 20, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.