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The median of 4 price targets is $453[FMP target], stock is $399, +13.7% vs the analyst consensus median. Q1 FY26 EPS $2.81 vs $2.73 estimate: beat (+2.9%)[FMP earnings]. Stock move on D+1: +2.6%.
B — FMP rating [FMP ratings]. Form 4: unavailable[FMP Form 4].
Quick AnswerEaton Corporation plc (ETN) Q2 consensus: revenue $8.2B[FMP est], EPS $3.07[FMP est]. 8 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q1 FY26 EPS $2.81 vs $2.73 estimate: beat (+2.9%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +2.6%[FMP D+1].
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Data Center Ai Growth
The company highlighted a 240% increase in data center orders and a U.S. data center backlog reaching 228 gigawatts, equivalent to 12 years of capacity at 2025 build rates.
"Our accelerating orders driven by data center orders up 240% prove continued strong demand and our winning value proposition as an end-to-end solutions provider. Total data center backlog has grown to 228 gigawatts or 12 years of backlog at a 2025 build rates, up from the 11 years in our last update."
- Paulo Sternadt, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Electrical Americas Margin Recovery
Despite Electrical Americas' operating margin of 25.6% falling short in Q1, the company expects margins to exceed 30% by year-end, offsetting cost increases with price hikes and operational improvements.
"Operating margin was 25.6%. As we discussed last quarter, we expected early 2026 headwinds as America's ramping capacity at an unprecedented scale to meet the accelerating demand. While revenue growth was very strong, we faced additional headwinds in the quarter from higher input costs than originally planned, along with costs related to delivering higher volumes in the quarter. The higher costs are short-term timing headwind, which is being offset with an announced April 1 price increase and other additional price actions. We have confidence to execute on our commitments for 2026. expect to exit the year with margins north of 30%."
- David Foster, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Fy26 Guidance Raise
Following strong Q1 results, the company raised its 2026 organic growth outlook by 200 basis points to a midpoint of 10% and increased its adjusted EPS expectation to $13.28 for the year.
"Following a strong quarter, we now expect total company organic growth to be between 9% to 11%, up 200 basis points at the midpoint, with strength in Electrical Americas and Electrical Global, which both increased 300 basis points at the midpoint. Now we expect full year EPS to be between $13.05 and $13.50, $13.28 at the midpoint."
- Paulo Sternadt, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Capex Investments
Eaton is investing over $1 billion in CapEx, a record scale for the company, to expand capacity and meet surging demand, with these investments progressing as planned.
"The investments we are making over $1 billion in CapEx are at record scale for us, but well within our capability to navigate. And most importantly, we are on track as planned and feel confident on our path forward, given our strong position in growing markets and proven track record of solid execution at Eaton."
- Paulo Sternadt, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Record Orders Backlog
Eaton reported record orders and backlog, with 12-month rolling orders up 42% in Electrical Americas and 13% in both Electrical Global and Aerospace.
"Rolling 12-month orders are up in all businesses, 42% in Electrical Americas and 13% in both Electrical Global and Aerospace. We are winning business at unprecedented rates, resulting in our backlog hitting a new record high in both Electrical and Aerospace with book-to-bill increasing to 1.2 combined on a rolling 12-month basis and even stronger than that year-over-year."
- Paulo Sternadt, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Boyd Thermal Acquisition
Eaton strengthened its portfolio by acquiring Boyd Thermal, a provider of leading liquid cooling solutions for data centers, with the business expected to generate $1.7 billion or more in revenue in 2026.
"Eaton's broad portfolio has been further enhanced by the acquisition of Boyd Thermal. Our complete offering to data centers now has leading liquid cooling solutions, a true grid to chip approach that is unique to Eaton. The cooling business is on track to record $1.7 billion or better in revenue in the full year of 2026, of which about $1.4 billion will be included in Eaton financials for the year with margins generally in line with the prior expectations."
- Paulo Sternadt, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
Historical V1 earnings-model score (archived, Jul 5, 2026) — not the current MoonshotScore. Current MoonshotScore: ETN stock page
multi-pillar methodology. Cash Runway and News Sentiment strong. Revenue Growth weak.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ray Dalio, Buffett), 1 bearish (Ken Griffin), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, trading at fair value.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q1 FY26 (May 5, 2026) EPS $2.81 vs $2.73 estimate: beat (+2.9%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +2.6%[FMP D+1].
Q1 FY26 EPS $2.81 vs $2.73 estimate: beat (+2.9%)[FMP]. Stock move on D+1: +2.6%[FMP]. Dave Foster Q1 transcript: "Following a strong quarter, we now expect total company organic growth to be between 9% to 11%, up 200 basis points at the midpoint, with strength in Electrical Americas and Electrical Global, which both increased 300 basis points at the midpoint."[Dave Foster].
"Following a strong quarter, we now expect total company organic growth to be between 9% to 11%, up 200 basis points at the midpoint, with strength in Electrical Americas and Electrical Global, which both increased 300 basis points at the midpoint."
- Dave Foster, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 5, 2026
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.
Q1 CapEx $193.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 15.7%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
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This Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) Q2 FY26 earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN): Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN): Figures are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) fundamentals and consensus data plus official earnings-call transcripts; derived metrics are labeled with their source next to each figure.
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