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Eaton Corporation plc Q4 Earnings Preview: Mobility Spinoff Boosts Momentum for 2026

Eaton Corporation reports record demand and targets 30% Electrical Americas margin by 2026.

Eaton Q4 Earnings Meet Expectations, Revenues Up 13.1% Y/Y

Eaton's Conservative Outlook Limits Upside Potential

Eaton's mixed 2025 results and cautious 2026 outlook contrast with its expanding Flexnode data center partnership, shaping its investment narrative.

Catalyst<ul> <li>Most analysts rate ETN Buy or Strong Buy, showing broad institutional optimism.</li> <li>Recent technical signals such as Bullish Engulfing and Marubozu White indicate strong bullish momentum for ETN.</li></ul>Risk<ul> <li>Fund flows show negative net inflow across all order sizes, indicating lack of investor confidence.</li> <li>ETN's negative factors include valuation concerns as indicated by PB-ROE and Profit-MV metrics.</li></ul>

Key Factors

Eaton reported Q4 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $3.33, matching the $3.32 forecast and revenue of $7.1 billion, meeting expectations. Eaton's shares fell over 5% following the Q4 report due to a softer 2026 outlook, with full-year EPS guidance at $13.00 to $13.50. Eaton announced a mobility spinoff, which is expected to boost momentum in 2026 and enhance focus on its electrical business. Eaton's Electrical Americas segment reported a 21% YoY sales increase in Q4 2025, driven by strong demand in data centers and aerospace. Eaton's stock surged 3.04% amid a sector rally, with sector leader Emerson Electric also rising 3.18%, reflecting bullish market sentiment.

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