Emerson Electric Slumps to 231st in $580M Volume as Software-Driven Divisions Surge 59.2% Year-Over-Year

On August 1, 2025, Emerson Electric (EMR) closed at a 2.56% decline with a trading volume of $0.58 billion, ranking 231st in market activity. Analysts project Q3 earnings per share of $1.51, a 5.6% year-over-year increase, alongside revenue of $4.58 billion, up 4.6% from the prior-year quarter. The EPS estimate has been revised 0.4% lower over the past 30 days, reflecting adjusted expectations among covering analysts.

Segmental forecasts highlight mixed trends. Intelligent Devices segments such as Measurement & Analytical and Final Control are expected to grow by 4.3% and 5.5%, respectively, while Discrete Automation is projected at 2.5%. Software & Control segments, including Control Systems & Software, are forecast to surge 59.2% year-over-year. EBIT margins for Intelligent Devices are estimated at $757.44 million, up from $693 million in the same period last year. Analysts emphasize that these metrics suggest uneven performance across business lines, with software-driven divisions outpacing traditional industrial segments.

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