Should I buy Emerson Electric (EMR) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: DA Davidson — 78% of its targets hit on this sector (77 calls tested). It aims for $155 (-5.2 %), call made on August 25, 2026, maturing on August 25, 2027 (50 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Emerson Electric
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | 100 % | +19.7 % | 10 | $177 +8% |
| Morgan Stanley | 76 % | +16.0 % | 17 | $135 -17% |
| Keybanc | 100 % | +14.4 % | 7 | $155 -5% |
| RBC Capital | 73 % | +14.3 % | 15 | $179 +9% |
| Deutsche Bank | 86 % | +11.7 % | 14 | $170 +4% |
| Citigroup | 42 % | +6.4 % | 24 | $182 +11% |
| B of A Securities | 80 % | +3.6 % | 5 | $155 -5% |
| UBS | 40 % | -4.5 % | 5 | $168 +3% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 60% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 10 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $178, i.e. +9% from the current price ($164).
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (1.6% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on EMR, Stephens & Co. (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $155 (call made on February 9, 2026, maturing on February 9, 2027) (-5%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 10 ratings, 3 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- High valuation (P/E ~36): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on EMR
Median target $178 (+9%) · 10 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Emerson Electric now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 60% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $178 (+9%), and Stephens & Co. (most reliable on EMR, 100%) targets $155. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~36). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Emerson Electric?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($178) is still +9% above the current price ($164) (most reliable on EMR: Stephens & Co., 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Emerson Electric still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($164) and its estimated value: analysts target $178 on median (+9%), with 60% buys (most reliable on EMR: Stephens & Co., 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on EMR and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying EMR?
Even the most reliable firm on EMR, Stephens & Co. (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), only targets $155 (call made on February 9, 2026, maturing on February 9, 2027) (-5%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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