Eaton Shares Rise Following UBS Upgrade
Eaton (NYSE:ETN) shares rose by 3.1% in premarket trading after investment bank UBS upgraded the company's rating to Buy from Neutral and raised its price target to $515 from $450. The upgrade is based on expectations for improved margins and earnings growth, with forecasts indicating a margin recovery starting in Q3 2026 through 2028 due to pricing measures and operational execution. UBS expects Eaton's earnings per share (EPS) to reach $19.95 by 2028—46% higher than current levels—and noted that the company’s stock price does not yet reflect its projected organic growth or margin performance. This follows strong second-quarter results driven in part by data center demand, which led Eaton to raise full-year guidance. The upgrade comes as broader U.S. markets trade lower and reflects a reversal from an earlier 2026 downgrade due to concerns over margins and AI infrastructure exposure.
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