About Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) has been publicly traded since 1972, making it a 54-year-old public company. It operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland and employs approximately 97,303 people. With a market capitalization of $138 billion, ETN is a large established company.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $356.17
- Market Cap
- $138.16B
- 52-Week High
- $408.45
- 52-Week Low
- $231.85
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +12.17% | $317.52 | $356.17 |
| 2025 | -3.06% | $327.53 | $317.52 |
| 2024 | +39.51% | $234.77 | $327.53 |
| 2023 | +56.22% | $150.28 | $234.77 |
| 2022 | -7.18% | $161.91 | $150.28 |
| 2021 | +46.70% | $110.37 | $161.91 |
| 2020 | +29.88% | $84.98 | $110.37 |
| 2019 | +42.76% | $59.52 | $84.98 |
| 2018 | -11.59% | $67.32 | $59.52 |
| 2017 | +21.54% | $55.39 | $67.32 |
| 2016 | +33.82% | $41.39 | $55.39 |
| 2015 | -20.73% | $52.22 | $41.39 |
| 2014 | -8.22% | $56.90 | $52.22 |
| 2013 | +44.18% | $39.46 | $56.90 |
| 2012 | +28.59% | $30.69 | $39.46 |
| 2011 | -11.81% | $34.80 | $30.69 |
| 2010 | +64.09% | $21.21 | $34.80 |
| 2009 | +33.31% | $15.91 | $21.21 |
| 2008 | -47.16% | $30.11 | $15.91 |
| 2007 | +31.53% | $22.89 | $30.11 |
| 2006 | +14.42% | $20.01 | $22.89 |
| 2005 | -5.45% | $21.16 | $20.01 |
| 2004 | +36.39% | $15.51 | $21.16 |
| 2003 | +41.33% | $10.98 | $15.51 |
| 2002 | +7.52% | $10.21 | $10.98 |
| 2001 | +39.32% | $7.33 | $10.21 |
| 2000 | +6.09% | $6.91 | $7.33 |
| 1999 | +5.04% | $6.58 | $6.91 |
| 1998 | -18.97% | $8.12 | $6.58 |
| 1997 | +30.67% | $6.21 | $8.12 |
| 1996 | +33.69% | $4.65 | $6.21 |
| 1995 | +11.45% | $4.17 | $4.65 |
| 1994 | +0.22% | $4.16 | $4.17 |
| 1993 | +26.18% | $3.30 | $4.16 |
| 1992 | +30.19% | $2.53 | $3.30 |
| 1991 | +34.54% | $1.88 | $2.53 |
| 1990 | -8.84% | $2.06 | $1.88 |
| 1989 | +5.78% | $1.95 | $2.06 |
| 1988 | +8.96% | $1.79 | $1.95 |
| 1987 | +10.01% | $1.63 | $1.79 |
| 1986 | +17.73% | $1.38 | $1.63 |
| 1985 | +23.16% | $1.12 | $1.38 |
| 1984 | -1.61% | $1.14 | $1.12 |
| 1983 | +76.98% | $0.64 | $1.14 |
| 1982 | +6.71% | $0.60 | $0.64 |
| 1981 | +17.93% | $0.51 | $0.60 |
| 1980 | +17.99% | $0.43 | $0.51 |
| 1979 | +17.84% | $0.37 | $0.43 |
| 1978 | +0.84% | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 1977 | -12.39% | $0.42 | $0.37 |
| 1976 | +54.94% | $0.27 | $0.42 |
| 1975 | +64.86% | $0.16 | $0.27 |
| 1974 | -20.12% | $0.20 | $0.16 |
| 1973 | -32.52% | $0.30 | $0.20 |
Valuation
ETN currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 34.0, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 23.1 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 7.1. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.0.
Dividends
Eaton Corporation plc pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 1.24%. This translates to $4.40 per share annually. The payout ratio of 40% indicates sustainable dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
ETN has a beta of 1.17, indicating it is slightly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $231.85 to $408.45, and it currently trades in the upper half of its 52-week range.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 26 analyst opinions, ETN has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $408.45 suggests 14.9% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Eaton Corporation plc do? ▼
Eaton Corporation plc is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
What sector is ETN in? ▼
ETN operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
When did ETN go public? ▼
Eaton Corporation plc went public in 1972, making it a 54-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in ETN 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in ETN five years ago would be worth approximately $2,846 today, representing a 184.6% return.
Does ETN pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Eaton Corporation plc pays a dividend with a current yield of 1.24%, which is $4.4 per share annually.
What is ETN's market cap? ▼
Eaton Corporation plc has a market capitalization of $138 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.
What is ETN's P/E ratio? ▼
ETN has a trailing P/E ratio of 34.0 and a forward P/E of 23.1, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is ETN a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 26 opinions, ETN has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $408.45.
Last updated: 3/14/2026