Eaton stock: COL Group deal adds to record third-quarter results

Published on 11/07/2026 at 11:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Eaton stock enters the next quarter with record orders and a raised 2026 outlook. The COL Group deal expands European power distribution.

Orders, guidance and European expansion

Eaton reported record third-quarter sales and stronger organic growth for the period ended September 30.
Management raised its full-year 2026 organic-growth and adjusted earnings outlook.
The planned COL Group acquisition expands Eaton's European power-distribution footprint.

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Eaton announced record third-quarter results and a planned acquisition of COL Group on November 3, 2026, in a company release. The results cover the quarter ended September 30.

Sales reached a record 8.9 billion US dollars, up 28 percent from a year earlier. Organic growth was 19 percent, while adjusted earnings per share reached a record 3.68 US dollars. Segment margins rose to a record 25.3 percent.

Orders strengthen the outlook

Eaton said rolling twelve-month organic orders increased 39 percent in Electrical Americas, 51 percent in Electrical Global and 20 percent in Aerospace. Electrical backlog growth reached 46 percent, while Aerospace backlog increased 33 percent.

For full-year 2026, Eaton now expects organic growth of 13 to 15 percent and adjusted earnings per share of 13.70 to 13.80 US dollars. Fourth-quarter guidance calls for organic growth of 13 to 15 percent and adjusted earnings per share of 4.05 to 4.15 US dollars.

European capacity expands

The COL Group agreement would add medium-voltage electrical distribution capabilities and manufacturing capacity in Europe. Eaton said the transaction is intended to support demand from data-center and utility customers.

Quote and investor context

Eaton stock traded at 306.70 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:32 CET on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Eaton stock.