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Dec 31, 2024

Eaton Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Reported record fourth quarter earnings with strong orders and backlog growth.

Key Takeaways

Eaton reported a record fourth quarter in 2024, with earnings per share of $2.45 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.83. Sales reached $6.2 billion, up 5% from the previous year, and segment margins hit a record 24.7%. The company also issued guidance for 2025, projecting continued growth.

Fourth quarter earnings per share of $2.45, up 4% over 2023.

Record fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.83, up 11% over 2023.

Record segment margins of 24.7%, 190 basis points above the fourth quarter of 2023.

Sales in the quarter were $6.2 billion, up 5% from the fourth quarter of 2023.

Total Revenue
$6.24B
Previous year: $5.97B
+4.6%
EPS
$2.83
Previous year: $2.55
+11.0%
Segment margins
24.7%
Previous year: 22.8%
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$555M
Previous year: $488M
+13.7%
Free Cash Flow
$1.34B
Previous year: $1.06B
+27.2%
Total Assets
$38.4B
Previous year: $38.4B
-0.1%

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Forward Guidance

For the full year 2025, Eaton expects organic growth of 7-9%, segment margins of 24.4-24.8%, earnings per share between $10.60 and $11.00, and adjusted earnings per share between $11.80 and $12.20.

Positive Outlook

  • Organic growth of 7-9%
  • Segment margins of 24.4-24.8%
  • Earnings per share between $10.60 and $11.00, up 14% at the midpoint over the prior year
  • Adjusted earnings per share between $11.80 and $12.20, up 11% at the midpoint over the prior year