Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Eaton Corporation, PLC (NYSE:ETN). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Eaton stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.
Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) on 12/18/2025.
Eaton Price Performance
Shares of ETN stock traded up $10.32 on Friday, reaching $343.78. The company had a trading volume of 3,767,310 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,366,295. The business’s 50-day moving average is $334.76 and its 200 day moving average is $356.12. Eaton Corporation, PLC has a one year low of $231.85 and a one year high of $399.56. The company has a quick ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $133.52 billion, a PE ratio of 34.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 1.20.
Eaton Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 21st. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 6th were paid a dividend of $1.04 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 6th. This represents a $4.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Eaton’s payout ratio is presently 41.60%.
Insider Transactions at Eaton
In other Eaton news, Director Gerald Johnson purchased 200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 18th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $339.89 per share, for a total transaction of $67,978.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 400 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $135,956. This represents a 100.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Insiders purchased 500 shares of company stock valued at $174,389 over the last quarter. 0.30% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on Eaton from $425.00 to $405.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 12th. KeyCorp increased their target price on Eaton from $410.00 to $420.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 14th. Wolfe Research upgraded Eaton from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $413.00 price target on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Eaton from $440.00 to $406.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Eaton from $395.00 to $340.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Eaton currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $388.74.
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Key Eaton News
Here are the key news stories impacting Eaton this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains constructive — JPMorgan lowered its price target from $440 to $406 but kept an “overweight” rating, leaving an implied upside from current levels and signaling continued confidence in Eaton’s growth profile. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Industry tailwinds: Zacks included Eaton in a list of manufacturing/electronics stocks benefiting from strength across major end markets, which supports demand visibility for Eaton’s power-management and electronics businesses. 4 Manufacturing Electronics Stocks to Watch on Promising Industry Trends
- Positive Sentiment: Positive narrative on growth drivers: The Motley Fool piece argues Eaton could be a beneficiary of AI-driven electrification and infrastructure upgrades, helping explain some of today’s buying despite valuation questions. Why Eaton Stock Popped Today
- Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and investor debate: Recent write-ups (Yahoo Finance variants) revisit Eaton’s steep multi?year run and ask whether the current valuation still makes sense given expected earnings growth — useful context for investors weighing new buys versus profit?taking. Is It Too Late To Consider Eaton (ETN) After A 188% Five Year Surge? Eaton (ETN) Valuation Check As Earnings Growth And European Supercapacitor Role Draw Investor Focus
- Neutral Sentiment: Wildfire name?confusion risk: Major outlets report that Southern California Edison has filed claims related to the “Eaton Fire” (utility litigation over wildfire damage). This concerns a similarly named event but involves Southern California Edison (the utility), not Eaton Corporation; the headlines can create temporary headline-driven volatility for ETN due to name confusion. Edison sues L.A. County and other agencies, saying they share blame for Eaton fire deaths, destruction Edison Files Claims Against Los Angeles County and Others on Eaton Fire
- Negative Sentiment: Insider activity — a reported sale: Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. sold ETN shares, which may be interpreted negatively by some investors despite common and non?material reasons for institutional/insider sales. Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Eaton Corporation, PLC (NYSE:ETN) Shares
Institutional Trading of Eaton
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. HCR Wealth Advisors raised its stake in Eaton by 39.5% during the second quarter. HCR Wealth Advisors now owns 5,229 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,867,000 after buying an additional 1,481 shares during the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Eaton by 8.8% in the 2nd quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 370,531 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $132,276,000 after acquiring an additional 29,900 shares in the last quarter. Bowen Hanes & Co. Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Eaton by 1.7% in the 2nd quarter. Bowen Hanes & Co. Inc. now owns 197,775 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $70,604,000 after purchasing an additional 3,295 shares during the period. Waterloo Capital L.P. boosted its position in shares of Eaton by 15.8% during the 2nd quarter. Waterloo Capital L.P. now owns 5,619 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,006,000 after purchasing an additional 767 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mediolanum International Funds Ltd grew its stake in Eaton by 93.4% during the second quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 106,114 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $37,483,000 after purchasing an additional 51,255 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.97% of the company’s stock.
About Representative Johnson
Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.
About Eaton
Eaton (NYSE: ETN) is a diversified power management company that designs, manufactures and distributes products and systems to manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company’s offerings are used to improve energy efficiency, reliability and safety across a wide range of applications, with core capabilities in electrical distribution and control, industrial hydraulics and aerospace systems.
Its product portfolio includes switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supplies and surge protection devices for electrical infrastructure, along with hydraulic pumps, valves and filtration systems for industrial and mobile equipment.
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