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<p class="has-drop-cap">Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) has reported a <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240429133706/en/Eaton-Reports-Record-First-Quarter-2024-Results-with-Strong-Orders-and-Backlog-Growth" target="_blank" aria-label="robust start to 2024 (opens in a new tab)" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">robust start to 2024</a>, showcasing a record first quarter in terms of earnings per share, sales, and segment margins. The company announced first-quarter earnings per share of $2.04 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.40, marking a significant 28% increase over the same period in 2023.</p>
<p>This growth is attributed to a strong performance across its business segments, particularly in Electrical and Aerospace, where significant backlog growth of 27% and 11%, respectively, was recorded. <br><br>Sales for the quarter reached a record $5.9 billion, driven entirely by organic growth and reflecting an 8% increase from the first quarter of 2023. Segment margins also hit a first-quarter record at 23.1%, demonstrating a 340-basis point improvement over the prior year. The company’s operating and free cash flow saw substantial increases of 42% and 40%, respectively, highlighting Eaton’s strong financial health and operational efficiency.</p>
<p>Craig Arnold, Eaton’s chairman and chief executive officer, attributed this quarter’s success to increased project activity tied to megatrends, reindustrialization, and infrastructure spending. Arnold’s confidence in the company’s ability to meet its increased targets for the year was evident, as he praised the team’s execution and the strong demand across Eaton’s markets.</p>
<h3 id="eaton-beats-eps-and-revenue-expectations-in-q1">Eaton Beats EPS and Revenue Expectations in Q1</h3>
<p>Comparing Eaton’s first-quarter performance to analyst expectations reveals a mixed picture. The company met the revenue expectation of $5.9 billion but fell short of the expected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.29, reporting an actual <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-value-a-stock/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="deco-link">EPS</a> of $2.04.</p>
<p>However, when considering adjusted earnings per share, which exclude charges related to intangible amortization, a multi-year restructuring program, and acquisitions and divestitures, Eaton surpassed expectations with $2.40 against the anticipated $2.29.</p>
<p>This indicates that, while there were some financial adjustments, the underlying business performance was strong and better than many analysts had predicted. The record segment margins and significant organic sales growth underscore Eaton’s operational effectiveness and ability to grow profitability in a challenging market environment.</p>
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<h3 id="eaton-raises-full-year-2024-guidance-expects-7-9-organic-sales-growth">Eaton Raises Full Year 2024 Guidance, Expects 7-9% Organic Sales Growth</h3>
<p>Eaton has raised its full-year 2024 guidance across several key metrics, signaling confidence in its ongoing business performance. The company now expects 7-9% organic sales growth, up from the previously guided range of 6.5-8.5%. <br><br>Segment margin guidance has also been adjusted upwards from 22.4-22.8% to 22.8-23.2%, reflecting Eaton’s continued focus on improving profitability. Furthermore, the company has revised its earnings per share guidance to between $8.95 and $9.35, representing a 14% increase at the midpoint over the prior year. <br><br>Adjusted earnings per share are also expected to rise, with guidance set between $10.20 and $10.60, indicating a strong outlook for Eaton’s financial health and operational performance.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p>
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