Eaton Surges 1.52% with $600M Volume Ranking 155th as Institutions Trim and Insiders Sell 96% Holdings

On September 4, 2025, Eaton (ETN) rose 1.52% with a trading volume of $0.60 billion, ranking 155th in the market. Institutional investors and insiders significantly reshaped their holdings, with Perbak Capital Partners LLP reducing its stake by 37% and insider Olivier Leonetti selling 96.22% of his ownership via 16,018 shares at $358.39. Meanwhile, new institutional positions and increased holdings by firms like Creative Financial Designs and Abound Wealth Management added $27,000 and $40,000 to the stock, respectively. The company’s institutional ownership now stands at 82.97%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.

Eaton’s recent earnings report highlighted robust performance, with $2.95 EPS exceeding estimates and $7.03 billion in revenue, a 10.7% year-over-year increase. Analyst activity was notable, featuring an “outperform” rating from BNP Paribas Exane at $380.00 and a price target upgrade from Evercore ISI to $349.00. Despite these upgrades, insider sales and reduced institutional stakes suggest caution among key stakeholders. The stock’s 12-month range of $231.85 to $399.56 underscores its volatility amid a strong earnings backdrop.

Additional institutional moves included increased holdings by Rossmore Private Capital and Trillium Asset Management, while entities like Gulf International Bank UK Ltd and Rathbones Group PLC trimmed positions. The company’s dividend announcement of $1.04 per share, yielding 1.2%, further anchored its appeal, though its payout ratio of 41.85% remains moderate. With 14 buy ratings and nine holds from analysts, the stock’s average target price of $379.10 indicates a cautiously optimistic outlook, though insider activity and selective institutional selling highlight ongoing scrutiny.

Backtest results: The stock’s 1.52% increase on 9/4/2025 aligns with a 10.7% revenue growth and $2.95 EPS in Q2 2025. Institutional ownership at 82.97% and insider sales totaling $5.74 million reflect mixed signals. Analyst ratings include 14 buys and nine holds, with a consensus target of $379.10. The stock’s 12-month range remains $231.85 to $399.56, and its beta of 1.17 indicates higher volatility than the market.