Emerson (NYSE: EMR) lifts Q2 EPS and sets 2026 sales, EPS outlook
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Emerson Electric Co. reported modest growth for the quarter and first half ended March 31, 2026. Second‑quarter net sales were $4.56 billion, up 3%, with underlying sales up 0.5% as higher pricing offset lower volumes and headwinds from software renewal timing and Middle East conflict.
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders rose to $618 million from $485 million, and diluted EPS increased to $1.10 from $0.86, largely due to lower acquisition and transaction costs versus the prior year. On an adjusted basis, diluted EPS was $1.54, up 4% from $1.48. Segment sales grew 4% in Software & Systems, 2% in Intelligent Devices, and 5% in Safety & Productivity.
For the first six months, net sales were $8.91 billion, up 3%, with diluted EPS of $2.17 versus $1.88 and adjusted EPS of $3.00 versus $2.86. Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $1.48 billion, below last year as working capital increased, while free cash flow was $1.30 billion. Emerson guides fiscal 2026 net sales up about 4.5%, diluted EPS of $4.79–$4.89, and adjusted diluted EPS of $6.45–$6.55, and expects $3.5–$3.6 billion of free cash flow.
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Key Figures
Q2 2026 net sales: $4.56 billion
Q2 2026 diluted EPS: $1.10
Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS: $1.54
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Q2 2026 net sales
$4.56 billion
Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 3% year over year
Q2 2026 diluted EPS
$1.10
Compared with $0.86 in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 adjusted diluted EPS
$1.54
Up from $1.48 in Q2 2025
Six-month 2026 net sales
$8.91 billion
Six months ended March 31, 2026; 3% growth vs 2025
Six-month 2026 diluted EPS
$2.17
Versus $1.88 for six months ended March 31, 2025
Six-month 2026 operating cash flow (continuing ops)
$1.48 billion
From continuing operations; free cash flow $1.30 billion
2026 adjusted EPS guidance
$6.45–$6.55
Full fiscal year 2026 outlook for adjusted diluted EPS
Planned 2026 shareholder returns
$2.2 billion
Approx. $1.0B share repurchases and $1.2B dividends in 2026
Key Terms
underlying sales, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted EBITA, free cash flow, +2 more
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underlying sales financial
"Underlying sales, which exclude foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, were up 0.5 percent"
Underlying sales are the company’s revenue figures adjusted to remove one-time or external effects—for example recent acquisitions or disposals, large timing differences, and currency swings—so that sales reflect the ongoing performance of the core business. Investors care because this “clean” view makes it easier to judge whether demand is truly growing or shrinking, and to compare performance across periods or between companies without noise from temporary events.
adjusted EBITA financial
"The table below, which shows results on an adjusted EBITA basis, is intended to supplement the Company's discussion"
Adjusted EBITA is a measure of a company’s operating profit before interest, taxes and amortization, further modified to remove one-time or unusual items so it reflects ongoing business earnings. It matters to investors because it aims to show the company’s core cash-making ability — like listening to an engine without road noise — making comparisons across periods or peers easier, though companies may differ in what they exclude.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow of $1,296 in the first six months of fiscal 2026 (operating cash flow of $1,478 less capital expenditures of $182)"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
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"In the current year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBBA") increased the effective tax rate by approximately 1 percentage point"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026
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EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________________ to __________________
Commission file number 1-278
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Common stock of $0.50 par value per share outstanding at March 31, 2026: 560.1 million shares.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
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Consolidated Statements of Equity
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026
(Dollars in millions; unaudited)
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 and 2026
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. & SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share amounts or where noted)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Emerson Electric Co. ("Emerson", "we", "us", "our" or the "Company") include all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of operating results for the interim periods presented. Adjustments consist of normal and recurring accruals. The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and consequently do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025.
(2) REVENUE RECOGNITION
Emerson is a global technology and software company that provides innovative solutions for customers in a wide range of end markets around the world. The majority of the Company's revenues relate to a broad offering of manufactured products and software which are recognized at the point in time when control transfers, while a smaller portion is recognized over time or relates to sales arrangements with multiple performance obligations. See Note 15 for additional information about the Company's revenues.
The following table summarizes the balances of the Company's unbilled receivables (contract assets), which are reported in Other assets (current and noncurrent), and its customer advances (contract liabilities), which are reported in Accrued expenses and Other liabilities.
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The majority of the Company's contract balances relate to (1) arrangements where revenue is recognized over time and payments from customers are made according to a contractual billing schedule, and (2) revenue from term software license arrangements where the license revenue is recognized upfront upon delivery. The decrease in net contract assets was due to customer billings exceeding revenue recognized for performance completed during the period. Revenue recognized for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 included $162 and $590 , respectively, that was included in the beginning contract liability balance. Other factors that impacted the change in net contract assets were immaterial. Revenue recognized for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 for performance obligations that were satisfied in previous periods, including cumulative catchup adjustments on the Company's long-term contracts, was immaterial.
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(3) COMMON SHARES
Reconciliations of weighted-average shares for basic and diluted earnings per common share follow. Earnings allocated to participating securities were inconsequential.
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(4) ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
AspenTech
On March 12, 2025, Emerson completed its purchase of the remaining outstanding shares of common stock of AspenTech not already owned by the Company for approximately $7.2 billion. Emerson also incurred fees of $76 ($65 after-tax) and paid $76 to settle certain AspenTech share-based awards that were outstanding prior to the transaction closing. The purchase of the remaining outstanding shares and related costs are reported as an adjustment to Equity in 2025. Separately, AspenTech incurred $127 ($113 after-tax) of deal-related fees which are reported as acquisition/divestiture costs in Other deductions, net in 2025. AspenTech is now reported as a part of the Control Systems & Software segment in the Software & Systems business group, see Note 15.
Other Transactions
On November 15, 2024, AspenTech acquired Open Grid Systems Limited, a global provider of network model management technology and a pioneer in developing model-driven applications supporting open access to data through industry standards, for a total purchase price of $46 , net of cash acquired. The Company recognized goodwill of $32 (none of which is expected to be tax deductible) and other identifiable intangible assets of $20 , consisting of developed technology and customer relationships with a weighted-average useful life of approximately 5 years.
(5) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On May 31, 2023, the Company completed the sale of a majority stake in its Climate Technologies business to private equity funds managed by Blackstone. As a part of this transaction, Emerson retained a 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in a new standalone joint venture between Emerson and Blackstone named Copeland. Subsequently, in August of 2024, the Company sold its 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland to private equity funds managed by Blackstone for $1.5 billion. Cash from discontinued operating activities of $585 for the six months ended March 31, 2025 represents income taxes paid related to the sale of the Company's 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland.
(6) PENSION & POSTRETIREMENT PLANS
Total periodic pension and postretirement (income) expense is summarized below:
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(7) OTHER DEDUCTIONS, NET
Other deductions, net are summarized below:
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For the three and six months ended March 31, 2026, the decreases in acquisition/divestiture costs and intangibles amortization are primarily related to the AspenTech transaction, including backlog amortization of $26 and $52 , respectively, in the prior year. Other is composed of several items, including a portion of pension expense (income), litigation costs, provision for bad debt and other items, none of which is individually significant.
(8) RESTRUCTURING COSTS
Restructuring expense reflects costs associated with the Company’s ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and deploy assets globally in order to remain competitive on a worldwide basis. The Company expects fiscal 2026 restructuring expense and related costs to be approximately $130 , including costs to complete actions initiated in the first six months of the year.
Restructuring expense by business segment follows:
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Details of the change in the liability for restructuring costs during the six months ended March 31, 2026 follow:
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The tables above do not include $8 and $6 of costs related to restructuring actions incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, that are required to be reported in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses; year-to-date amounts are $11 and $8 , respectively.
(9) TAXES
Income taxes were $175 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and $199 in 2025, resulting in effective tax rates of 22 percent and 32 percent, respectively. In the current year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBBA") increased the effective tax rate by approximately 1 percentage point due to a lower tax deduction for foreign derived intangible income from the change to domestic research and development in fiscal 2026. Excluding the impact related to the OBBBA, the lower rate in the current year reflected favorable tax items that reduced the rate by approximately 2 percentage points. The prior year rate was negatively impacted by $49 ($0.09 per share) of discrete tax items related to the AspenTech transaction. In addition, the fees incurred by AspenTech were not fully deductible. In total, the net impact of these items increased the rate by approximately 10 percentage points.
Income taxes were $344 in the first six months of fiscal 2026 and $382 in 2025, resulting in effective tax rates of 22 percent and 27 percent, respectively. The current year rate was negatively impacted by approximately 1 percent due to the OBBBA impact discussed above. Excluding the impact related to the OBBBA, the lower rate in the current year reflected favorable tax items that reduced the rate by approximately 2 percentage points. The prior year items discussed above increased the prior year rate by approximately 5 percentage points.
(10) OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Other intangible assets include customer relationships, net, of $5,518 and $5,801 and intellectual property, net, of $3,172 and $3,411 as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, respectively.
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(11) DEBT
On February 10, 2026, the Company entered into a $2 billion 364-day revolving backup credit facility to support commercial paper borrowings. This facility replaces the Company's $3 billion 364-day revolving backup credit facility entered into on February 11, 2025, which expired by its terms. This facility is in addition to the Company's existing $3.5 billion five-year revolving backup credit facility with various banks, which was entered into in February 2023. Both credit facilities are unsecured and may be accessed under various interest rate alternatives at the Company's option. The fees to maintain the facilities are immaterial and the Company has not incurred any borrowings under either facility or previous facilities.
(12) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Hedging Activities – As of March 31, 2026, the notional amount of foreign currency hedge positions was approximately $4.3 billion. All derivatives receiving hedge accounting are cash flow hedges. The majority of hedging gains and losses deferred as of March 31, 2026 are expected to be recognized over the next 12 months as the underlying forecasted transactions occur. Gains and losses on foreign currency derivatives reported in Other deductions, net reflect hedges of balance sheet exposures that do not receive hedge accounting. Cash flows related to foreign currency hedges are classified within operating cash flows.
Net Investment Hedge – In fiscal 2019, the Company issued euro-denominated debt of €1.5 billion, of which €500 was repaid in 2024. During the current year, the Company repaid an additional €500 of 1.25 % euro notes that matured in October 2025. In fiscal 2025, the Company issued €500 of 3.0 % notes due March 2031 and €500 of 3.5 % notes due March 2037. The euro notes reduce foreign currency risk associated with the Company's international subsidiaries that use the euro as their functional currency and have been designated as a hedge of a portion of the investment in these operations. Foreign currency gains or losses associated with the euro-denominated debt are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and will remain until the hedged investment is sold or substantially liquidated. Cash flows related to the euro-denominated debt are classified within financing cash flows.
The following gains and losses are included in earnings and other comprehensive income (OCI) for the three and six months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026:
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| Total | $ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Regardless of whether derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments receive hedge accounting, the Company expects hedging gains or losses to be offset by losses or gains on the related underlying exposures. The amounts ultimately recognized will differ from those presented above for open positions, which remain subject to ongoing market price fluctuations until settlement. Derivatives receiving hedge accounting are highly effective and no amounts were excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
Fair Value Measurement – Valuations for all derivatives and the Company's long-term debt fall within Level 2 of the GAAP valuation hierarchy. As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of long-term debt was approximately $7.5 billion, which was lower than the carrying value by $798 . The fair value of foreign currency contracts, which are reported in Other current assets and Accrued expenses, did not materially change since September 30, 2025.
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Counterparties to derivatives arrangements are companies with investment-grade credit ratings. The Company has bilateral collateral arrangements with counterparties with credit rating-based posting thresholds that vary depending on the arrangement. If credit ratings on the Company's debt fall below pre-established levels, counterparties can require immediate full collateralization of all derivatives in net liability positions. The maximum amount that could potentially have been required was immaterial. The Company also can demand full collateralization of derivatives in net asset positions should any counterparty credit ratings fall below certain thresholds. No collateral was posted with counterparties and none was held by the Company as of March 31, 2026.
(13) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | ( | ( | $ | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(14) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
In 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted and shareholders approved the 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), and the plan commenced on January 1, 2026. The ESPP permits eligible employees to purchase shares of common stock at a discount through payroll deductions with a maximum of 10 million shares of common stock available to be issued over the term of the plan. The shares purchasable under the ESPP shall be shares of authorized but unissued or reacquired common stock, including shares of common stock purchased on the open market.
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(15) BUSINESS SEGMENTS
On November 20, 2025, Emerson announced that with the completion of the Company's portfolio transformation, it has revised its management organization and updated its reportable segments. Effective in fiscal 2026, Emerson now reports results for five segments which are described in further detail below. Prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
The Control Systems & Software segment delivers a portfolio of automation systems, intelligent software and industrial AI solutions. This segment empowers industrial organizations worldwide to harness data, optimize performance and achieve operational excellence on the plant level and across the enterprise.
Featuring market-leading brands and technologies – including DeltaV™ and Ovation™ control systems and AspenTech’s asset optimization software – this segment integrates advanced automation, edge-to-cloud analytics and AI. These solutions enable customers to make faster, smarter decisions, boost productivity and accelerate their digital transformation in complex environments. This segment also now includes programmable automation controllers, which were previously reported in the former Discrete Automation segment.
The Test & Measurement segment offers an integrated portfolio of intelligent test platforms, modular hardware and powerful software to accelerate innovation, reduce complexity and enhance product quality. With automated test solutions, the NI brand delivers flexible, AI-enabled tools that provide insights and adaptability for measurement and control challenges across diverse industries.
Featuring open software architectures, flexible hardware systems and expert services, Test & Measurement enables customers to connect data and automation, optimize testing processes and assist in reliable performance. By integrating advanced analytics and automation technologies, these solutions help companies drive efficiency and respond quickly to evolving demands.
The Control Systems & Software and Test & Measurement segments are combined and reported as the Software & Systems group.
The Sensors segment (formerly described as Measurement & Analytical) delivers leading sensing and measurement solutions that provide real-time, reliable data for the world’s most essential applications. Leveraging innovative technologies and trusted brands like Rosemount and Micro Motion, the segment helps customers to monitor critical parameters, optimize operations and support safer, more sustainable performance.
With a comprehensive portfolio that includes secure, wireless and non-intrusive instrumentation, Emerson’s Sensors segment empowers organizations to detect, analyze and respond to changing conditions in even the harshest environments. By integrating advanced sensors with automation platforms and analytics, these solutions help customers unlock operational insights, ensure compliance and accelerate productivity at scale.
The Final Control segment is a leading supplier of valves, digital valve controllers, actuators and regulators engineered to excel in the most demanding conditions. Anchored by trusted brands like Fisher, ASCO and Bettis, the segment empowers customers to precisely manage the flow of liquids and gases for safer, more reliable and efficient operations. This segment also now includes the fluid & motion control business from the former Discrete Automation segment.
With solutions spanning control, isolation and pressure relief valves, as well as solenoid and pneumatic valves, valve position indicators, cylinders, air preparation equipment and electric linear motion, Final Control supports critical applications across a wide range of industries. By combining deep expertise with leading technologies, these solutions help customers optimize performance and drive long-term sustainability.
The Sensors and Final Control segments are combined and reported as the Intelligent Devices group.
The Safety & Productivity segment delivers innovative tools, connected equipment and technologies that empower professionals in the mechanical, electrical and plumbing industries. The segment provides a comprehensive range of mechanical, electrical and diagnostic solutions to support critical infrastructure, promote safety and drive productivity across construction, maintenance and industrial environments. This segment also now includes the electrical equipment and materials joining businesses from the former Discrete Automation segment.
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Summarized information about the Company's results of operations by business segment follows:
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The following table reconciles the total segment results from the tables above to the Company's consolidated results.
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| Interest expense, net | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock compensation for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 included integration-related stock compensation expense of $4 and $9 , respectively (of which $1 was reported as restructuring costs for the six months ended March 31, 2026); prior year amounts were $9 and $11 , respectively (of which $1 was reported as restructuring costs). Corporate and other for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 included acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs of $7 and $14 , respectively; prior year amounts were $160 and $179 , respectively.
Additional segment financial information is presented in the tables below:
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Sales by geographic destination, Americas, Asia, Middle East & Africa ("AMEA") and Europe, are summarized below:
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Items 2 and 3.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Dollars are in millions, except per share amounts or where noted)
OVERVIEW
For the second quarter of fiscal 2026, net sales were $4.6 billion, up 3 percent compared with the prior year. Underlying sales, which exclude foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, were up 0.5 percent, including a negative 1 percent impact related to the conflict in the Middle East. The conflict remains dynamic and continuation or escalation of the conflict could adversely impact our business or results of operations in future periods. Foreign currency translation had a 2.5 percent favorable impact.
Earnings attributable to common stockholders were $618, up 27 percent, and diluted earnings per share were $1.10, up 28 percent compared with $0.86 in the prior year, reflecting the impact of higher acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs in the prior year primarily related to the AspenTech transaction. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.54, up 4 percent compared with $1.48 in the prior year, despite a negative impact related to the timing of software renewals of $(0.09).
The table below presents the Company's diluted earnings per share on an adjusted basis to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and provide additional insight into the underlying, ongoing operating performance of the Company. Adjusted diluted earnings per share excludes intangibles amortization expense, restructuring expense, first year purchase accounting related items and transaction-related costs, discrete taxes and certain gains, losses or impairments.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | 2025 | 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.86 | 1.10 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 0.32 | 0.35 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | 0.04 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs | 0.17 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Discrete taxes | 0.09 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.48 | 1.54 | |||||||||||||||||
The table below summarizes the changes in adjusted diluted earnings per share. The items identified below are discussed throughout MD&A, see further discussion above and in the Business Segments and Financial Position sections below.
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share - March 31, 2025 | $ | 1.48 | ||||||
| Operations | 0.08 | |||||||
| Impact of software renewals | (0.09) | |||||||
| Foreign currency | 0.07 | |||||||
| Share count | 0.01 | |||||||
| Other | (0.01) | |||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share - March 31, 2026 | $ | 1.54 | ||||||
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
Following is an analysis of the Company’s operating results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with the second quarter ended March 31, 2025.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 4,432 | 4,562 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 2,371 | 2,422 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 53.5 | % | 53.1 | % | (0.4) pts | ||||||||||||
| SG&A | $ | 1,283 | 1,316 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 28.9 | % | 28.9 | % | — | % | |||||||||||
| Other deductions, net | $ | 418 | 229 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | $ | 229 | 205 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | $ | 21 | 45 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | $ | 41 | 84 | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 629 | 793 | 26 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 14.2 | % | 17.4 | % | 3.2 pts | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings common stockholders | $ | 485 | 618 | 27 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 11.0 | % | 13.5 | % | 2.5 pts | ||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 0.86 | 1.10 | 28 | % | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $ | 1.48 | 1.54 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 were $4.6 billion, up 3 percent compared with 2025. Software and System sales were up 4 percent, Intelligent Devices sales were up 2 percent, and Safety & Productivity sales were up 5 percent. Underlying sales were up 0.5 percent on 3.5 percent higher price, offset by 3 percent lower volume due to a negative impact of 2 percent related to the timing of software renewals and 1 percent related to the conflict in the Middle East. Foreign currency translation had a 2.5 percent favorable impact. Underlying sales were up 9 percent in the U.S. and down 5 percent internationally. The Americas was up 5 percent, Europe was down 4 percent, and Asia, Middle East & Africa was down 5 percent (China down 9 percent).
Cost of sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 were $2,140, an increase of $79 compared with 2025, and gross margin of 53.1 percent decreased 0.4 percentage points. Gross margin was negatively impacted by tariffs, which were more than offset by targeted price actions but diluted margins, and the timing of software renewals. In total, these items negatively impacted gross margin by approximately 0.8 percentage points.
In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Power Act ("IEEPA"), which the U.S. administration had relied upon to impose certain tariffs, does not authorize the imposition of tariffs. Following this decision, the U.S. Court of International Trade directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") to implement a process for refunding IEEPA tariffs. On April 20, 2026, CBP launched an administrative portal through which eligible importers may submit claims for such refunds. The amount and timing of any tariff refunds Emerson may be eligible for remains uncertain and accordingly, the Company did not record a benefit related to potential refunds of IEEPA tariffs paid as of March 31, 2026.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses of $1,316 increased $33 and SG&A as a percent of sales was 28.9 percent, consistent with the prior year.
Other deductions, net were $229 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a decrease of $189 compared with the prior year, due to a $143 decrease in acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs primarily associated with the AspenTech acquisition in the prior year and lower amortization due to backlog amortization of $26 in the prior year related to the AspenTech acquisition.
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Pretax earnings of $793 increased $164, up 26 percent compared with the prior year, reflecting the impact of the AspenTech acquisition-related costs in the prior year discussed above. Earnings increased $5 in Software & Systems, $8 in Intelligent Devices, and $4 in Safety and Productivity. See the Business Segments discussion that follows and Note 15.
Income taxes were $175 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and $199 in 2025, resulting in effective tax rates of 22 percent and 32 percent, respectively. In the current year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBBA") increased the effective tax rate by approximately 1 percentage point due to lower tax deduction for foreign derived intangible income from the change to domestic research and development in fiscal 2026. The Company expects the OBBBA to slightly benefit the effective tax rate beginning in fiscal 2027. Excluding the impact related to the OBBBA, the lower rate in the current year reflected favorable tax items that reduced the rate by approximately 2 percentage points. The prior year rate was negatively impacted by $49 ($0.09 per share) of discrete tax items related to the AspenTech transaction. In addition, the fees incurred by AspenTech were not fully deductible. In total, the net impact of these items increased the rate by 10 percentage points.
Earnings attributable to common stockholders were $618, up 27 percent, and diluted earnings per share were $1.10, up 28 percent compared with $0.86 in the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.54 compared with $1.48 in the prior year. See the analysis above of adjusted earnings per share for further details.
The table below, which shows results on an adjusted EBITA basis, is intended to supplement the Company's discussion of its results of operations herein. The Company defines adjusted EBITA as earnings excluding interest expense, net, income taxes, intangibles amortization expense, restructuring expense, first year purchase accounting related items and transaction-related costs, and certain gains, losses or impairments. Adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITA margin are measures used by management and may be useful for investors to evaluate the Company's operational performance.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | 2025 | 2026 | Change | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 629 | 793 | 26 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 14.2 | % | 17.4 | % | 3.2 pts | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 41 | 84 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 278 | 254 | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | 27 | 53 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs | 168 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 1,143 | 1,194 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 25.8 | % | 26.2 | % | 0.4 pts | ||||||||||||
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Business Segments
Following is an analysis of operating results for the Company’s business segments for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with the second quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company defines segment earnings as earnings before interest and taxes. See Note 15 for a discussion of the Company's business segments.
SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | FX | Acq/Div | U/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 1,093 | 1,089 | — | % | (2) | % | — | % | (2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | 358 | 414 | 16 | % | (4) | % | — | % | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,451 | 1,503 | 4 | % | (3) | % | — | % | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 238 | 224 | (6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | (24) | (5) | 80 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 214 | 219 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margin | 14.6 | % | 14.6 | % | - pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 128 | 101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | 105 | 107 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 233 | 208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 9 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | 6 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 15 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 462 | 438 | (5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA Margin | 31.7 | % | 29.2 | % | (2.5) pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Software & Systems sales were $1,503 in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $52, or 4 percent. Underlying sales were up 1 percent on 3 percent higher price, while volume decreased 2 percent including a 4.5 percent negative percent impact related to the timing of software renewals. Underlying sales increased 6 percent in the Americas, Europe decreased 5 percent, and Asia, Middle East & Africa was flat (China down 2 percent). Control Systems & Software sales decreased slightly and underlying sales decreased 2 percent, reflecting the negative impact related to the timing of software renewals, partially offset by strong demand in power and life sciences. Sales for Test & Measurement increased $56, or 16 percent, and underlying sales increased 12 percent in the second quarter, reflecting strength in aerospace & defense and semiconductor. Earnings for Software & Systems were $219, an increase of $5, or 3 percent, while margin decreased slightly to 14.6 percent, reflecting the negative impact related to the timing of software renewals offset by leverage on higher Test & Measurement sales, lower intangibles amortization and savings from cost reduction actions. Adjusted EBITA margin was 29.2 percent, a decrease of 2.5 percentage points, which included a negative impact relating to the timing of software renewals of approximately 3 percentage points.
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INTELLIGENT DEVICES
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | FX | Acq/Div | U/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 1,000 | 1,024 | 2 | % | (2) | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 1,459 | 1,488 | 2 | % | (3) | % | — | % | (1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,459 | 2,512 | 2 | % | (3) | % | — | % | (1) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 266 | 276 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 355 | 353 | (1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 621 | 629 | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margin | 25.3 | % | 25.0 | % | (0.3) pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 11 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 28 | 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 39 | 39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 2 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 3 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 5 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 665 | 701 | 5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA Margin | 27.1 | % | 27.9 | % | 0.8 pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intelligent Devices sales were $2,512 in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $53, or 2 percent, compared to the prior year. Underlying sales decreased 1 percent on 4 percent lower volume, including a 2 percent negative impact related to the conflict in the Middle East, offset by 3 percent higher price. Underlying sales increased 5 percent in the Americas, while Europe decreased 4 percent and Asia, Middle East & Africa was down 7 percent (China down 13 percent). Sensors sales increased $24, or 2 percent, and underlying sales were flat, reflecting the negative impact related to the conflict in the Middle East offset by strong growth in the Americas. Final Control sales increased $29 or 2 percent, and underlying sales decreased 1 percent, reflecting the negative impact related to the conflict in the Middle East offset by solid growth in the Americas, including strength in power and LNG. Earnings for Intelligent Devices increased $8, or 1 percent, while margin decreased 0.3 percentage points reflecting unfavorable mix and deleverage on lower volume, partially offset by favorable price less net material inflation. Adjusted EBITA margin was 27.9 percent, an increase of 0.8 percentage points.
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SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | FX | Acq/Div | U/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 522 | 547 | 5 | % | (3) | % | — | % | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings | $ | 105 | 109 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margin | 20.2 | % | 19.8 | % | (0.4) pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | $ | 6 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | $ | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 113 | 119 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA Margin | 21.8 | % | 21.7 | % | (0.1) pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safety & Productivity sales were $547 in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $25, or 5 percent compared to the prior year. Underlying sales were up 2 percent on 5 percent higher price offset by 3 percent lower volume. Underlying sales increased 5 percent in the Americas, while Asia, Middle East & Africa decreased 7 percent and Europe was down 3 percent. Earnings for Safety & Productivity increased $4, up 3 percent, while margin decreased 0.4 percentage points, reflecting deleverage on lower volume, offset by higher price less net material inflation and savings from cost reduction actions. Adjusted EBITA margin decreased 0.1 percentage points.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
Following is an analysis of the Company’s operating results for the six months ended March 31, 2026, compared with the six months ended March 31, 2025.
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| (dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 8,608 | 8,908 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 4,606 | 4,734 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 53.5 | % | 53.1 | % | (0.4) pts | ||||||||||||
| SG&A | $ | 2,506 | 2,559 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 29.1 | % | 28.7 | % | (0.4) pts | ||||||||||||
| Other deductions, net | $ | 646 | 434 | ||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | $ | 457 | 409 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | $ | 32 | 53 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | $ | 50 | 173 | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 1,404 | 1,568 | 12 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 16.3 | % | 17.6 | % | 1.3 pts | ||||||||||||
| Net earnings common stockholders | $ | 1,070 | 1,223 | 14 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 12.4 | % | 13.7 | % | 1.3 pts | ||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 1.88 | 2.17 | 15 | % | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted EPS | $ | 2.86 | 3.00 | 5 | % | ||||||||||||
Net sales for the first six months of 2026 were $8.9 billion, up 3 percent compared with 2025. Software & Systems sales were up 4 percent, Intelligent Device sales were up 3 percent, and Safety & Productivity sales were up 4 percent. Underlying sales were up 1 percent on 3 percent higher price, offset by 2 percent lower volume due to a negative impact of 1.5 percent related to the timing of software renewals and 0.5 percent related to the conflict in the Middle East. Foreign currency translation had a 2 percent favorable impact. Underlying sales increased 7 percent in the U.S. and decreased 3 percent internationally. The Americas was up 4 percent, Europe was down 1 percent and Asia, Middle East & Africa was down 3 percent (China was down 7 percent).
Cost of sales for 2026 were $4,174, an increase of $172 compared with 2025, and gross margin of 53.1 percent decreased 0.4 percentage points. Gross margin was negatively impacted by tariffs, which were more than offset by targeted price actions but diluted margins, and the timing of software renewals. In total, these items negatively impacted gross margin by approximately 0.8 percentage points.
SG&A expenses of $2,559 increased $53 and SG&A as a percent of sales decreased 0.4 percentage points to 28.7 percent, reflecting savings from cost reduction actions and leverage on higher sales.
Other deductions, net were $434 in 2026, a decrease of $212 compared with the prior year, due to a $155 decrease in acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs primarily associated with the AspenTech acquisition in the prior year and lower amortization due to backlog amortization of $52 in the prior year related to the AspenTech acquisition.
Pretax earnings of $1,568 increased $164 compared with prior year, reflecting the impact of the AspenTech acquisition-related costs in the prior year discussed above. Earnings increased $59 in Software & Systems, $15 in Intelligent Devices, and $2 in Safety & Productivity, see the Business Segments discussion that follows and Note 15.
Income taxes were $344 in the first six months of fiscal 2026 and $382 in 2025, resulting in effective tax rates of 22 percent and 27 percent, respectively. In the current year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "OBBBA") increased the effective tax rate by approximately 1 percentage point due to lower tax deduction for foreign derived intangible income from the change to domestic research and development in fiscal 2026. The Company expects the OBBBA to slightly
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benefit the effective tax rate beginning in fiscal 2027. Excluding the impact related to the OBBBA, the lower rate in the current year reflected favorable tax items that reduced the rate by approximately 2 percentage points. The prior year rate was negatively impacted by $49 ($0.09 per share) of discrete tax items related to the AspenTech transaction. In addition, the fees incurred by AspenTech were not fully deductible. Overall, these items increased the current year rate by approximately 5 percentage points.
Earnings attributable to common stockholders were $1,223, up 14 percent compared with the prior year, and diluted earnings per share were $2.17, up 15 percent compared with $1.88 in 2025. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $3.00 compared with $2.86 in the prior year, reflecting strong operating results. See the analysis below of adjusted earnings per share for further details.
The table below presents the Company's diluted earnings per share on an adjusted basis to facilitate period-to-period comparisons and provide additional insight into the underlying, ongoing operating performance of the Company.
| Six Months Ended March 31, | 2025 | 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.88 | 2.17 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 0.63 | 0.69 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | 0.06 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Discrete taxes | 0.09 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs | 0.20 | 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.86 | 3.00 | |||||||||||||||||
The table below summarizes the changes in adjusted diluted earnings per share. The items identified below are discussed throughout MD&A, see further discussion above and in the Business Segments and Financial Position sections below.
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share - March 31, 2025 | $ | 2.86 | ||||||
| Operations | 0.18 | |||||||
| Impact of software renewals | (0.15) | |||||||
| Foreign currency | 0.07 | |||||||
| Effective tax rate | 0.02 | |||||||
| Share count | 0.03 | |||||||
| Other | (0.01) | |||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share - March 31, 2026 | $ | 3.00 | ||||||
The table below, which shows results on an adjusted EBITA basis, is intended to supplement the Company's discussion of its results of operations herein.
| Six Months Ended March 31, | 2025 | 2026 | Change | ||||||||||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 1,404 | 1,568 | 12 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 16.3 | % | 17.6 | % | 1.3 pts | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 50 | 173 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 556 | 508 | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | 40 | 64 | |||||||||||||||
| Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs | 189 | 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 2,239 | 2,335 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||
| Percent of sales | 26.0 | % | 26.2 | % | 0.2 pts | ||||||||||||
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Business Segments
Following is an analysis of operating results for the Company’s business segments for the six months ended March 31, 2026, compared with the six months ended March 31, 2025. The Company defines segment earnings as earnings before interest and taxes. See Note 15 for a discussion of the Company's business segments.
SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | FX | Acq/Div | U/L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 2,116 | 2,133 | 1 | % | (2) | % | — | % | (1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | 717 | 823 | 15 | % | (3) | % | — | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,833 | 2,956 | 4 | % | (2) | % | — | % | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 444 | 456 | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | (37) | 10 | 126 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 407 | 466 | 14 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margin | 14.4 | % | 15.8 | % | 1.4 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 255 | 202 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | 210 | 215 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 465 | 417 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Control Systems & Software | $ | 11 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Test & Measurement | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 16 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 888 | 894 | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA Margin | 31.4 | % | 30.2 | % | (1.2) pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Software & Systems sales were $2,956 in the first six months of 2026, an increase of 4 percent compared to the prior year. Underlying sales increased 2 percent on 3 percent higher price while volume decreased 1 percent including a negative 4 percent impact related to the timing of software renewals. Underlying sales increased 4 percent in the Americas, Europe decreased 1 percent, and Asia, Middle East & Africa increased 2 percent (China was flat). Control Systems & Software sales increased $17, or 1 percent, and underlying sales decreased 1 percent reflecting the negative impact related to the timing of software renewals, partially offset by strong demand in power and life sciences. Sales for Test & Measurement increased $106, or 15 percent, and underlying sales increased 12 percent, reflecting strength in aerospace & defense and semiconductor. Earnings for Software & Systems were $466, an increase of $59, or 14 percent, and margin increased 1.4 percentage points, reflecting leverage on higher sales, lower intangibles amortization and savings from cost reduction actions. Adjusted EBITA margin was 30.2 percent, a decrease of 1.2 percentage points, which included a negative impact relating to the timing of software renewals of approximately 2.5 percentage points.
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INTELLIGENT DEVICES
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | FX | Acq/Div | U/L | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 1,972 | 2,020 | 2 | % | (2) | % | — | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 2,793 | 2,882 | 3 | % | (3) | % | — | % | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 4,765 | 4,902 | 3 | % | (3) | % | — | % | — | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 552 | 542 | (2) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 660 | 685 | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,212 | 1,227 | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margin | 25.4 | % | 25.0 | % | (0.4) pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 21 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 57 | 54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 78 | 77 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sensors | $ | 3 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Final Control | 10 | 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 13 | 40 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 1,303 | 1,344 | 3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA Margin | 27.3 | % | 27.4 | % | 0.1 pts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intelligent Devices sales were $4,902 in the first six months of 2026, an increase of $137, or 3 percent compared to the prior year. Underlying sales were up slightly on 3 percent higher price offset by 3 percent lower volume, including a 1 percent negative impact related to the conflict in the Middle East. Underlying sales increased 5 percent in the Americas, decreased 1 percent in Europe, and decreased 5 percent in Asia, Middle East & Africa (China down 10 percent). Sensor sales increased $48, or 2 percent, and underlying sales increased slightly, reflecting solid growth in the Americas. Final Control sales increased $89, or 3 percent, and underlying sales increased slightly, reflecting solid growth in the Americas, with strength in power and LNG. Earnings for Intelligent Devices increased $15, up 1 percent percent, while margin decreased 0.4 percentage points, reflecting unfavorable mix, unfavorable foreign currency transaction comparisons and deleverage on lower volume, partially offset by favorable price less net material inflation. Adjusted EBITA margin increased 0.1 percentage points.
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SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY
| 2025 | 2026 | Change | FX | Acq/Div | U/L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 1,010 | 1,050 | 4 | % | (2) | % | — | % | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings | $ | 202 | 204 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Margin | 19.9 | % | 19.5 | % | (0.4) pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | $ | 13 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | $ | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA | $ | 218 | 223 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITA Margin | 21.6 | % | 21.3 | % | (0.3) pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Safety & Productivity sales were $1,050 in the first six months of 2026, an increase of $40, or 4 percent compared to the prior year. Underlying sales were up 2 percent on 5 percent higher price offset by 3 percent lower volume. Underlying sales increased 4 percent in the Americas, Europe decreased 4 percent and Asia, Middle East & Africa decreased 3 percent. Earnings for Safety & Productivity increased $2, or 2 percent, while margin decreased 0.4 percentage points, reflecting deleverage on lower volume, offset by higher price less net material inflation and the impact of tariffs, and savings from cost reduction actions. Adjusted EBITA margin decreased 0.3 percentage points.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Key elements of the Company's financial condition as of and for the six months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the year ended September 30, 2025 and the six months ended March 31, 2025 follow.
| Mar 31, 2025 | Sept 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||||
| Operating working capital | $ | 2,081 | $ | 2,039 | $ | 2,610 | |||||||||||
| Current ratio | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Total debt-to-total capital | 42.7 | % | 39.3 | % | 39.7 | % | |||||||||||
| Net debt-to-net capital | 39.3 | % | 36.2 | % | 36.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Interest coverage ratio | 9.8 | X | 8.6 | X | 7.5 | X | |||||||||||
Operating working capital increased $571 compared to September 30, 2025, primarily reflecting an increase in inventory and a decrease in accrued expenses. The current ratio remained flat compared to September 30, 2025. The interest coverage ratio (earnings before income taxes plus interest expense, divided by interest expense) of 7.5X for the 6 months ended March 31, 2026 compares to 9.8X for the 6 months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease reflects higher interest expense compared to the prior year.
Operating cash flow from continuing operations for the first six months of fiscal 2026 was $1,478, a decrease of $125 compared with $1,603 in the prior year, reflecting an increase in operating working capital, partially offset by higher earnings. Free cash flow of $1,296 in the first six months of fiscal 2026 (operating cash flow of $1,478 less capital expenditures of $182) decreased $137 compared to free cash flow of $1,433 in 2025 (operating cash flow of $1,603 less capital expenditures of $170), reflecting the decrease in operating cash flow. Cash used in investing activities was $206. Cash used in financing activities was $1,013, reflecting share repurchases of $542 and dividends. During the first quarter, the Company repaid €500 of 1.25% euro notes that matured in October 2025.
Total cash provided by operating activities was $1,478, an increase of $460 compared with $1,018 in the prior year. The increase reflects $585 of income taxes paid in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 related to the sale of the Company's 40 percent non-controlling common equity interest in Copeland, offset by lower operating cash flow from continuing operations.
On February 10, 2026, the Company entered into a $2 billion, 364-day revolving backup credit facility to support commercial paper borrowings. The facility replaces the Company’s $3 billion, 364-day credit agreement entered into on February 11, 2025, which expired by its terms. This facility is in addition to the Company's existing $3.5 billion five-year revolving backup credit facility with various banks, which was entered into in February 2023.
Emerson maintains a conservative financial structure to provide the strength and flexibility necessary to achieve our strategic objectives and has been successful in efficiently deploying cash where needed worldwide to fund operations, complete acquisitions and sustain long-term growth. Emerson is in a strong financial position, with total assets of $42 billion and common stockholders' equity of $20 billion, and has the resources available for reinvestment in existing businesses, strategic acquisitions and managing its capital structure on a short- and long-term basis.
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FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK
For fiscal year 2026, consolidated net sales are expected to be up approximately 4.5 percent, with underlying sales up approximately 3 percent, excluding a 1.5 percent favorable impact from foreign currency translation. Earnings per share are expected to be $4.79 to $4.89, while adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $6.45 to $6.55 (see the following reconciliation).
| Outlook for Fiscal 2026 Earnings Per Share | 2026 | |||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $4.79 - $4.89 | |||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | ~ 1.38 | |||||||
| Restructuring and related costs | ~ 0.18 | |||||||
| Acquisition/divestiture fees and related costs | ~ 0.06 | |||||||
| Discrete taxes | ~ 0.04 | |||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $6.45 - $6.55 | |||||||
Operating cash flow is expected to be $4.0 to $4.1 billion and free cash flow, which excludes projected capital spending of approximately $0.45 billion, is expected to be $3.5 to $3.6 billion. The fiscal 2026 outlook assumes returning approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders through approximately $1.0 billion of share repurchases and approximately $1.2 billion of dividend payments.
Statements in this report that are not strictly historical may be “forward-looking” statements, which represent management’s expectations, based on currently available information. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report. Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect new information or later developments. Examples of risks and uncertainties that may cause or actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include the scope, duration and ultimate impacts of the Russia-Ukraine, Middle East and other global conflicts, as well as economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, protection of intellectual property, cybersecurity, tariffs, competitive and technological factors, inflation, among others, which are set forth in the “Risk Factors” of Part I, Item 1A, and the "Safe Harbor Statement" of Part II, Item 7, to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are hereby incorporated by reference. The outlook contained herein represents the Company's expectation for its consolidated results, other than as noted herein.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks
There has been no significant change in our exposure to market risk during the three and six months ended March 31, 2026. For a discussion of our exposure to market risk, refer to Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk," contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner. This system also is designed to ensure information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company's certifying officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on an evaluation performed, the certifying officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, there can be no assurance that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures will detect or uncover all failures of persons within the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to report material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company's reports.
There was no change in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (000s) | Average Price Paid Per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (000s) | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (000s) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 2026 | 100 | $146.37 | 100 | 67,617 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 2026 | 1,341 | $149.31 | 1,341 | 66,276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 2026 | 581 | $136.27 | 581 | 65,695 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 2,022 | $145.41 | 2,022 | 65,695 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In November 2025, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 50 million shares. This is in addition to the authorization approved by the Board in March 2020 for the purchase of up to 60 million shares. Approximately 65.7 shares remain available at March 31, 2026.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three-month period ended March 31, 2026, none of our directors or officers adopted terminated
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits (Listed by numbers corresponding to the Exhibit Table of Item 601 in Regulation S-K).
| 10.1 | 364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of February 10, 2026, incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2026, File No. 1-278, Exhibit 10.1 | ||||
| 31 | Certifications pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a). | ||||
| 32 | Certifications pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. | ||||
| 101.INS | Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2026, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025. | ||||
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | ||||
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | ||||
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | ||||
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | ||||
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | ||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). | ||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. | ||||||||||||||
| By | /s/ M. J. Baughman | |||||||||||||
| M. J. Baughman | ||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||
| and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||||||||||
| (on behalf of the registrant and as Chief Financial Officer) | ||||||||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Emerson (EMR) perform financially in Q2 2026?
Emerson’s Q2 2026 results showed moderate growth. Net sales reached $4.56 billion, up 3%, while diluted EPS rose to $1.10 from $0.86. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.54 versus $1.48, reflecting higher pricing and lower prior‑year transaction costs despite softer volumes.
What were Emerson (EMR) results for the first half of fiscal 2026?
For the first six months, Emerson delivered higher sales and earnings. Net sales were $8.91 billion, up 3%, with diluted EPS of $2.17 versus $1.88. Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $3.00 from $2.86, supported by segment growth and lower acquisition‑related costs.
What guidance did Emerson (EMR) give for full-year fiscal 2026?
Emerson expects moderate growth for fiscal 2026. The company projects net sales up about 4.5%, with underlying sales up roughly 3% and a 1.5% tailwind from currency. Diluted EPS is guided to $4.79–$4.89 and adjusted diluted EPS to $6.45–$6.55.
How are Emerson’s major segments performing in 2026?
All major segments showed year-on-year sales growth. In Q2 2026, Software & Systems sales were $1.50 billion (up 4%), Intelligent Devices $2.51 billion (up 2%), and Safety & Productivity $547 million (up 5%). Segment earnings generally benefited from pricing, cost actions, and lower prior‑year transaction costs.
How did taxes and new legislation affect Emerson’s 2026 results?
Tax items had a meaningful but mixed impact. The effective tax rate for the first half of 2026 was 22% versus 27% last year. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added about 1 percentage point, while favorable tax items reduced the rate by about 2 points versus prior discrete AspenTech‑related charges.
What external factors are impacting Emerson’s 2026 performance?
Geopolitics, tariffs and software timing are key external factors. The Middle East conflict reduced underlying sales, particularly in Intelligent Devices, while the timing of software renewals weighed on Software & Systems. Tariffs also pressured gross margin, though pricing actions more than offset their direct cost impact.