Emerson Ranks 172nd in Trading Volume as Earnings and Revenue Growth Target 5%+ Boosts from Strategic Expansion

Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) rose 0.59% on August 4, with a trading volume of $0.60 billion, ranking 172th in the market. The company is set to release third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings on August 6, with revenue expected to reach $4.58 billion, reflecting a 4.6% year-over-year increase. Earnings per share are projected at $1.51, a 5.6% rise from the prior year.

Strong performance in the Intelligent Devices segment, driven by power market demand and growth in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, is anticipated to boost revenue by 3.4% to $3.10 billion. The Software and Control segment, bolstered by momentum in power and process markets and AspenTech integration, is expected to see a 7.5% year-over-year increase to $1.50 billion. Recent acquisitions of AspenTech, Afag, and Flexim have expanded Emerson’s automation and measurement capabilities, particularly in factory automation and flow technologies.

However, margin pressures may arise from acquisition-related costs, restructuring expenses, and foreign currency fluctuations. Analysts note that Emerson has exceeded earnings estimates in four consecutive quarters, averaging a 3.4% surprise. A positive Earnings ESP of +0.39% and a Zacks Rank of 3 further suggest a potential earnings beat.

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