Eaton Corporation plc

ETN · Industrials

About Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)

Eaton Corporation plc is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.

ETN trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

Key Statistics

Current Price
$359.74
Market Cap
$139.72B
52-Week High
$408.45
52-Week Low
$231.85
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

$1,000 Invested in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)

1 Year
$1,229
+23%
3 Years
$2,334
+133%
5 Years
$2,822
+182%
10 Years
$7,408
+641%
Since IPO
$1,035,815
+103482%

How much would $1,000 invested in ETN be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in ETN 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) in 2025 would be worth $1,229 as of May 2026, representing a +22.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ETN 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) in 2023 would be worth $2,334 as of May 2026, representing a +133.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ETN 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) in 2021 would be worth $2,822 as of May 2026, representing a +182.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ETN 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) in 2016 would be worth $7,408 as of May 2026, representing a +640.8% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in ETN at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) at IPO would be worth $1,035,815 as of May 2026, representing a +103481.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.37%
Positive Months
373
58% of 645
Negative Months
266
41% of 645
Data Period
53+ years
645 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jan 1975 (+35.9%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Nov 1973 (-29.4%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.9%)

Over the past 53+ years (645 months), Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.37% with a median return of +1.58%. The stock had 373 positive months (58%) and 266 negative months (41%). The best month in ETN's history was January 1975 with a +35.9% return, while the worst was November 1973 at -29.4%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and September the weakest (-0.9%).

ETN's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1983 with a cumulative return of +61.2%, and the worst was 2008 at -53.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 54 years of trading history, Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) has delivered an average annual return of +16.97% with a median return of +17.79%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.03%. The stock posted gains in 40 years (74%) and losses in 14 years (26%).

ETN's best year was 1983 with a +76.98% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -47.16%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ETN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 32 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.

Avg Return
+16.97%
Best Year
1983 (+76.98%)
Worst Year
2008 (-47.16%)
Positive Years
40/54
Year Return Start End
2026 +13.30% $317.52 $359.74
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

Frequently Asked Questions: ETN

What sector is ETN in?

ETN operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.

How has ETN performed historically?

Over 54 years of trading history, ETN has posted gains in 40 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1983 with a +77.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in ETN?

You can invest in ETN through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ETN.

Last updated: 3/24/2026