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Investing.com - Daiwa Securities has initiated coverage on Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) with an Outperform rating and a $390 price target, representing a potential 7.7% upside from the current price of $362.25. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has shown strong momentum with a 29% return over the past six months.
The firm cites multiple growth drivers for Eaton, including benefits from investments in data centers and electricity grid infrastructure, which position the company to capitalize on expanding energy markets. The company maintains a GOOD financial health score on InvestingPro, with revenue growing at 7.66% and robust profit margins of 38.16%.
Daiwa also highlights the "long tail" of aerospace original equipment manufacturer (OEM) build rates and investments in defense as positive factors for Eaton’s business outlook.
Additional catalysts mentioned include an expected rebound in short-cycle industrial markets and margin expansion potential beyond 2026, which could drive future earnings growth.
The research firm suggests the recent pullback in Eaton’s stock valuation presents "an attractive entry point for long-term investors," characterizing concerns about margins and backlog growth as "transitory" rather than structural issues.
In other recent news, Eaton Corporation reported its Q2 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with adjusted earnings per share of $2.95, slightly ahead of the forecasted $2.93. Revenue for the quarter reached a record $7.03 billion, exceeding the anticipated $6.91 billion. The company also raised its full-year EPS guidance, indicating confidence in future growth. Meanwhile, Rothschild Redburn initiated coverage on Eaton with a Neutral rating and a price target of $336.00, highlighting the company’s strategic focus on power management and its potential benefits from major industry trends. KeyBanc reiterated its Overweight rating on Eaton, maintaining a $410.00 price target after discussions with the company’s financial leadership. These recent developments reflect Eaton’s ongoing strategic positioning and financial performance.
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