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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Power management company Eaton (market cap: $120.84B) has announced an $18.5 million expansion of its Orchard Park, New York, facility. This investment aims to meet the increasing demand for aerospace mission systems solutions. The expansion will add 50,000 square feet to the existing site and is expected to create 77 skilled manufacturing jobs in the community. According to InvestingPro data, Eaton maintains strong financial health with a 38.45% gross profit margin and robust cash flows.
Currently, the Orchard Park facility employs over 450 individuals and is responsible for producing critical technologies such as oxygen and actuation systems for defense, commercial aerospace, and space customers. The added space will enhance the site’s manufacturing capacity and consolidate operations to improve production efficiency. With annual revenue of $25.31B and a healthy return on equity of 21%, Eaton demonstrates strong operational performance.
Kevin McKeown, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mission Systems, for Eaton’s Aerospace Group, stated that the expansion is a response to the growing needs of key defense programs and will extend the company’s actuation technology to the U.S. Navy, which has been exclusively used by the U.S. Air Force until now.
The announcement has garnered support from local government officials, with Rep. Langworthy, R-N.Y., expressing satisfaction over the job creation and production capacity increase that Eaton’s expansion will bring to the region.
Eaton, founded in 1911, has evolved to address the needs of various markets, including data centers, utilities, commercial and residential buildings, and the aerospace and mobility sectors. With a focus on sustainability and ethical business practices, the company reported nearly $25 billion in revenues in 2024 and operates in more than 160 countries. InvestingPro analysis reveals that Eaton has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years, with a current dividend yield of 1.38%. For detailed insights and additional ProTips about Eaton’s performance and outlook, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.
The expansion of the Orchard Park facility is part of Eaton’s ongoing commitment to support its customers in the aerospace industry and contribute to the local economy by providing additional employment opportunities. This development is based on a press release statement from Eaton.
In other recent news, Eaton Corporation reported record first-quarter earnings, surpassing analyst expectations and raising its full-year guidance. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.72 for Q1 2025, marking a 13% increase year-over-year and beating the analyst consensus of $2.70. Revenue for the quarter rose 7% to a record $6.38 billion, exceeding projections of $6.26 billion. Eaton experienced strong organic sales growth of 9% and saw segment margins expand by 80 basis points to a first-quarter record of 23.9%. For the full year 2025, Eaton now anticipates adjusted earnings per share between $11.80 and $12.20, which is above the previous analyst consensus of $12.01. The company projects organic growth of 7.5% to 9.5% for the year. Notably, the Electrical Americas segment led growth with a 12% increase in sales to $3.0 billion, while Aerospace segment sales also rose 12% to $979 million. Eaton’s total book-to-bill ratio for its Electrical and Aerospace segments stood at 1.1, indicating sustained demand.
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