RBC starts coverage of Emerson Electric stock at USD 179.00

Published on 10/07/2026 at 15:29 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Emerson revenue reached USD 4.87 billion in fiscal Q3, up 7.00 percent. Emerson Electric stock costs EUR 143.35 on October 7, 2026 versus EUR 143.33.

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At Lang & Schwarz, Emerson Electric stock (ISIN US2910111044) was trading at EUR 143.35 on October 7, 2026 at 3:17 p.m. CEST, plus 0.01 percent versus the prior close of EUR 143.33. The latest analyst action came from RBC Capital, which began coverage with a USD 179.00 price target on October 2, 2026, according to Investing.com.

RBC sets a USD 179 target

RBC Capital's new USD 179.00 target places its coverage within a wider analyst range. Investing.com lists an average 12-month target of USD 173.68 from 28 analysts, with 20 Buy ratings, 8 Hold ratings and 2 Sell ratings as of October 1, 2026.

The range matters because the same overview lists TD Cowen at USD 170.00 with a Hold rating on September 25, 2026, while Wells Fargo began coverage at USD 177.00 with a Buy rating on September 24, 2026. Morgan Stanley remained more cautious, retaining a Sell rating and a USD 135.00 target on August 27, 2026, according to Investing.com.

Fiscal third-quarter sales rose 7.00 percent

Emerson's latest reported period was fiscal third quarter 2026, ended June 30, 2026. The company reported USD 4.87 billion in net sales, up 7.00 percent from the prior-year quarter, and net income of USD 718.00 million, up 22.50 percent, according to Ticker Scout.

GAAP diluted earnings per share reached USD 1.28, compared with USD 1.04 a year earlier. Free cash flow rose 36.40 percent to USD 1.32 billion, while Software and Systems sales increased 11.10 percent to USD 1.64 billion in the same fiscal quarter, Ticker Scout reported on September 29, 2026.

The earnings mix also carries a qualification. Ticker Scout reported that tariff refunds contributed to GAAP earnings and were excluded from adjusted earnings, while the timing and amount of further refunds remain uncertain. That distinction makes underlying automation demand and recurring software growth more important measures than the headline profit increase alone.

Stock remains near its yearly high

Emerson's primary listing is on the NYSE under ticker EMR, and its 52-week range was USD 122.64 to USD 166.35 as of October 6, 2026. Market capitalization stood at USD 90.4 billion on the same date, giving the company a large valuation base despite the modest Lang & Schwarz daily move.

At Lang & Schwarz, Emerson Electric stock was trading at EUR 143.35 on October 7, 2026 at 3:17 p.m. CEST, plus 0.01 percent versus the prior close of EUR 143.33. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Emerson Electric stock.