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Eaton Corp plc 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 31, 2024)

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Earnings & Results·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 31, 2024
Period End
October 31, 2024
Security
ETN
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q328-K112

ETN filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 112 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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  3. Leadership change8-K · Oct ’26Oct ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 31, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE: ETN) reported record third-quarter 2024 results on October 31, 2024, with diluted EPS of $2.53a (up 14% year over year) and record adjusted EPS of $2.84 (up 15%).

Sales reached a third-quarter record $6.3 billionb, up 8%, entirely from organic growth, while segment margins hit a quarterly record 24.3%, up 70 basis points. Operating cash flow of $1.3 billion and free cash flow of $1.1 billion were both quarterly records, up 15% and 23% respectively. Demand indicators remained strong: Electrical Americas orders rose 16% organically on a rolling twelve-month basis with a 1.2 book-to-bill ratio, and total Electrical backlog growth of 25% and Aerospace backlog growth of 14% point to continued momentum into 2025.

Management raised full-year 2024 guidance for segment margin (to 23.5-23.9% from 23.3-23.7%), GAAP EPS (to $9.47c-$9.53) and adjusted EPS (to $10.75-$10.81), implying roughly 18% growth at the midpoint. For Q4 2024, Eaton guided to 6-7% organic growth, 23.6-24.0% segment margins, and adjusted EPS of $2.78-$2.84. Management said it expects this positive momentum to carry into 2025.

Some watch items remain. Vehicle sales fell 7%, and the eMobility segment posted an operating loss of $7 milliond due to launch costs for new programs. Hurricane Helene and aerospace labor strikes cost about $50 million (50 basis points) of sales.

Eaton also launched a new multi-year restructuring program in 2024, with total estimated charges of $375 million through 2026 and expected mature-year savings of $325 million. Investors should weigh the strong Electrical and Aerospace growth against these segment-level headwinds and ongoing restructuring costs.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Record Q3 2024 adjusted EPS of $2.84 (up 15% YoY) and GAAP diluted EPS of $2.53 (up 14% YoY)
  2. Record Q3 sales of $6.3 billion (up 8%, all organic) and record segment margin of 24.3% (up 70 bps)
  3. Electrical Americas orders up 16% organically (rolling 12-month), 1.2 book-to-bill, and segment backlog up 26% organically
  4. Record quarterly operating cash flow of $1.3 billion and free cash flow of $1.1 billion (up 15% and 23%)
  5. Full-year 2024 guidance raised: segment margin to 23.5-23.9%, GAAP EPS to $9.47-$9.53, adjusted EPS to $10.75-$10.81
  6. Q4 2024 guidance: 6-7% organic growth, adjusted EPS of $2.78-$2.84, segment margins of 23.6-24.0%
  7. Watch items: Vehicle sales down 7%, eMobility operating loss of $7M, and a new $375M restructuring program through 2026

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How did Eaton perform in Q3 2024 relative to expectations and prior year?

    Eaton delivered record Q3 2024 results. Adjusted EPS was $2.84, up 15% from $2.47 in Q3 2023, and GAAP diluted EPS was $2.53, up 14%. Sales grew 8% to $6.3 billion, entirely organically, and segment margins reached a record 24.3%.

  2. Did Eaton change its outlook for 2024?

    Yes, Eaton raised its full-year 2024 guidance across segment margin, GAAP EPS, and adjusted EPS. Adjusted EPS is now expected at $10.75-$10.81, up about 18% at the midpoint, and GAAP EPS at $9.47-$9.53.

  3. What is driving demand, and what do the backlog figures indicate?

    Demand is led by Electrical Americas, where rolling twelve-month orders rose 16% organically with a 1.2 book-to-bill ratio and backlog grew 26%. Electrical Global backlog grew 19% and Aerospace backlog grew 14%, suggesting sustained demand into 2025, which management expects to continue.

  4. What headwinds or risks should investors be aware of?

    Vehicle sales fell 7% on lower organic volume, and eMobility posted a $7 million operating loss from launch costs for new programs. Hurricane Helene and aerospace labor strikes reduced sales by about $50 million. Eaton also launched a new restructuring program with an estimated $375 million in total charges through 2026, with restructuring charges of $54 million in Q3 alone.

  5. How strong is Eaton's cash generation?

    Operating cash flow was a record $1.3 billion in Q3 2024, up 15% year over year, and free cash flow was a record $1.1 billion, up 23%. Free cash flow was $1.126 billion after $183 million in capital expenditures.

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