Eaton reported quarterly earnings of $3.15 per share and revenue of $8.531 billion, beating estimates. It raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $13.40-$13.60 from $13.05-$13.50. Following the results, Evercore ISI upgraded ETN to Outperform with a $502 target and BMO raised to $487. ETN stock rose about 3.6%.
AI deployment now hinges on electricity delivery, not just compute. The near-term data-center power bottleneck is driving on-site generation and grid-equipment demand, with 55 GW of behind-the-meter capacity planned and about 75% from gas turbines and fuel cells. This energy-security and infrastructure theme could buoy ETN through stronger demand for transformers, turbines, and related gear.
Eaton acquires Boyd Thermal for $9.5 billion to enhance data center offerings. Data center construction backlog surged to $470 billion, benefiting Eaton's growth. Eaton's data center business grew 50% in Q2; orders up 55%. CEO emphasizes strong market opportunities in data centers and utilities. Eaton anticipated to report continued sales declines despite acquisitions.
Eaton forecasts Q2 earnings at $2.92 per share, showing 7% YoY growth. Historical performance indicates 58% chance of positive movement post-earnings. Q1 2025 results revealed 7.3% revenue growth and elevated full-year guidance. ETN exhibits potential for attaining higher returns following earnings releases. Market cap stands at $151 billion with sustained profitability and growth.