Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Stock

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) had its target price raised by investment analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $140.00 to $145.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 0.77% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on EMR. Wolfe Research raised their target price on Emerson Electric from $165.00 to $168.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Evercore ISI began coverage on shares of Emerson Electric in a research note on Monday, December 15th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $170.00 price objective on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “hold” rating and issued a $145.00 price objective on shares of Emerson Electric in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Daiwa Capital Markets upped their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $150.00 to $153.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 24th. Finally, UBS Group upgraded shares of Emerson Electric from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $131.00 to $168.00 in a research report on Monday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Emerson Electric currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $151.06.

Emerson Electric Stock Up 1.2%

EMR opened at $143.89 on Wednesday. Emerson Electric has a twelve month low of $90.06 and a twelve month high of $150.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $134.00 and a 200-day moving average price of $134.61. The stock has a market capitalization of $80.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.62, a PEG ratio of 2.32 and a beta of 1.26.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 6th. The industrial products company reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter. The business had revenue of $3.16 billion during the quarter. Emerson Electric had a net margin of 12.73% and a return on equity of 15.87%. Emerson Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.350-6.550 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.400 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Emerson Electric will post 5.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Emerson Electric announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, November 5th that permits the company to buyback $0.00 in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the industrial products company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling at Emerson Electric

In related news, CEO Surendralal Lanca Karsanbhai sold 7,263 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.00, for a total value of $965,979.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 196,292 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,106,836. This represents a 3.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Emerson Electric

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Darwin Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Emerson Electric in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new position in shares of Emerson Electric in the third quarter worth $33,000. Winnow Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Emerson Electric during the second quarter worth $34,000. PFS Partners LLC grew its stake in Emerson Electric by 65.9% during the second quarter. PFS Partners LLC now owns 272 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $36,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Traub Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Emerson Electric in the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. Institutional investors own 74.30% of the company’s stock.

Emerson Electric News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Emerson Electric this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Heightened social-media chatter and a recent intraday price jump have been linked to a notable analyst upgrade (price target as high as $168), fueling short‑term buying interest and volume. Emerson Electric Co. Stock (EMR) Opinions on Recent Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Emerson received the 2026 “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” award, supporting the company narrative around AI-enabled automation and differentiated software/IoT offerings that drive higher‑margin, recurring revenue. Emerson Named 2026 ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’
• Positive Sentiment: Sector analysis highlights persistent, systemic CapEx tailwinds (infrastructure, energy, grid resilience) where Emerson’s automation and control products should benefit over multiple years—a bullish thematic for industrials. 3 Industrial Names That Will Benefit from Rising CapEX in 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Brokerage coverage remains constructive overall — recent consensus view called a “Moderate Buy,” and several firms have lifted price targets over the past weeks, supporting medium‑term sentiment. Emerson Electric Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy”
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo and Barclays raised price targets to $145 but kept equal‑weight / hold ratings, suggesting modest upside from current levels and signaling limited conviction for big near‑term gains. Wells Fargo Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Emerson Electric Barclays Raises Target to $145 (Benzinga)
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling by Emerson’s CEO (sale of 7,263 shares) is a short‑term negative signal for some investors and may temper enthusiasm from retail buyers chasing momentum. Emerson Insider Trading Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Recent session volatility included days when EMR fell more than the market (notably a ~2.4% drop in a prior session), underlining that upside is not assured and momentum can quickly reverse. EMR Declines More Than Market (Zacks)

Emerson Electric Company Profile

Emerson Electric Co is a global technology and engineering company that designs and manufactures products and provides services for industrial, commercial and consumer markets. Founded in 1890, the company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and has built a long-standing presence in automation, control and climate-related technologies. Emerson’s offerings are aimed at improving productivity, energy efficiency and reliability for a wide range of end markets.

Emerson operates through two principal platforms—Automation Solutions and Commercial & Residential Solutions—providing process automation systems, measurement and analytical instrumentation, valves and actuators, control software, and related aftermarket services, alongside products for heating, ventilation and refrigeration, residential and commercial climate controls, tools and storage solutions.