Eaton director buys ETN shares in open market

Eaton Corp plc director Gerald Johnson reported open-market purchases of company ordinary shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Eaton Corp plc director Gerald Johnson reported open-market purchases of company ordinary shares. On May 8, 2026, he bought 746 shares at an average price of $402.2898 per share, with trades executed between $402.09 and $402.29. On May 11, 2026, he bought an additional 215 shares at $419.02 per share. Following these transactions, he directly owns 1,629 ordinary shares of Eaton Corp plc.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 961 shares

Net Buy 2 txns

Insider Johnson Gerald

Role Director

Bought 961 shs ($390K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Ordinary Shares	215	$419.02	$90K
Purchase	Ordinary Shares	746	$402.2898	$300K

Holdings After Transaction: Ordinary Shares — 1,629 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Price reported constitutes the average weighted price of shares purchased. Shares were purchased at varying prices in the range of $402.09 - $402.29. The reporting person hereby undertakes, upon request of the Commission, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

Key Figures

Shares bought May 8, 2026: 746 shares Price range May 8, 2026: $402.09–$402.29 per share Shares bought May 11, 2026: 215 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares bought May 8, 2026 746 shares Open-market purchase of ordinary shares at $402.2898 average

Price range May 8, 2026 $402.09–$402.29 per share Weighted average price disclosed with intraday range

Shares bought May 11, 2026 215 shares Open-market purchase of ordinary shares at $419.02 per share

Price May 11, 2026 $419.02 per share Open-market purchase price for ordinary shares

Total shares purchased 961 shares Sum of May 8 and May 11, 2026 open-market purchases

Shares owned after trades 1,629 shares Direct holdings following May 11, 2026 transaction

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Ordinary Shares, average weighted price, Form 4

4 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: open-market purchase"

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Ordinary Shares financial

"security_title: Ordinary Shares"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

average weighted price financial

"Price reported constitutes the average weighted price of shares purchased."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What insider transactions did Gerald Johnson report for Eaton Corp plc (ETN)?

Gerald Johnson reported two open-market purchases of Eaton Corp plc ordinary shares. He bought 746 shares on May 8, 2026 and 215 shares on May 11, 2026, increasing his direct ownership to 1,629 shares after these transactions.

How many Eaton (ETN) shares did Gerald Johnson buy in the latest Form 4?

Gerald Johnson bought a total of 961 Eaton ordinary shares across two trades. He purchased 746 shares on May 8, 2026 and 215 shares on May 11, 2026, with both transactions reported as open-market purchases.

At what prices did Gerald Johnson purchase Eaton (ETN) shares?

Johnson purchased 746 Eaton shares at an average price of $402.2898, with individual trades ranging from $402.09 to $402.29. He then bought 215 additional shares at a price of $419.02 per share in a subsequent open-market transaction.

How many Eaton (ETN) shares does Gerald Johnson own after these purchases?

After the reported open-market purchases, Gerald Johnson directly owns 1,629 Eaton Corp plc ordinary shares. This total reflects his holdings following the May 11, 2026 transaction disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

Were Gerald Johnson’s Eaton (ETN) share purchases direct or through an entity?

The Form 4 indicates Johnson’s Eaton share purchases are held as direct ownership. The transactions are coded as “D” for direct, with no footnotes stating that a separate trust, partnership, or other entity holds voting or investment authority.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/12/2026 - 04:35 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Johnson Gerald

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 EATON BLVD.

(Street)

CLEVELAND OHIO 44122

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Eaton Corp plc [ ETN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Ordinary Shares	05/08/2026		P		746	A	$402.2898(1)	1,414	D
Ordinary Shares	05/11/2026		P		215	A	$419.02	1,629	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Price reported constitutes the average weighted price of shares purchased. Shares were purchased at varying prices in the range of $402.09 - $402.29. The reporting person hereby undertakes, upon request of the Commission, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer, to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

	/s/ Heejin Jun, as Attorney-in-Fact	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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