Eaton Corporation plc
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$337.66 -0.37%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Machinery
Q1 2024
Published: Apr 30, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $5.94B up 8.4% year-over-year
  • EPS of $2.04 increased by 28.1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 37.3%
  • Net income of 821.00M
  • ""Given our Q1 results, we're raising our guidance for organic growth, segment margins and adjusted EPS for the year. On balance, we're very pleased with our start to the year."" - Craig Arnold, CEO
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Eaton Corporation plc

Executive Summary

Eaton Corporation plc achieved record financial results for Q1 2024, posting revenues of $5.943 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year, alongside a notable 28% rise in diluted earnings per share (EPS) to $2.40. The strong performance was supported by substantial order growth in the Electrical segments, particularly in the Americas, where organic sales grew by 17%. Eaton's management expressed confidence in future growth, raising guidance on organic growth and segment margins due to underlying mega trends in infrastructure and technology. The retention of a robust $14.7 billion backlog across Electrical and Aerospace segments underscores Eaton's favorable position in a dynamic market. Investors are encouraged by these trends as the company pivots towards continued investment in capacity to meet rising demand, particularly in data centers and industrial sectors.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue
Increasing
5.94B
QoQ: -0.40% | YoY: 8.39%
Gross Profit
Increasing
2.22B
37.32% margin
QoQ: -5.29% | YoY: 17.73%
Operating Income
Increasing
1.00B
QoQ: -7.24% | YoY: 23.30%
Net Income
Increasing
821.00M
QoQ: -13.12% | YoY: 28.68%
EPS
Increasing
2.05
QoQ: -13.50% | YoY: 28.13%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 6,377.00 2.45 +7.3% View
Q4 2024 6,240.00 2.45 +4.6% View
Q3 2024 6,345.00 2.53 +7.9% View
Q2 2024 6,350.00 2.48 +8.3% View
Q1 2024 5,943.00 2.04 +8.4% View