second quarter 2026
Filed Jul 31, 2026Eaton Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Results, with Strong Organic Growth, Accelerating Orders and Backlog, and Raises Organic Growth Guidance
Record sales, 14% organic sales growth above the high end of guidance, record adjusted earnings per share of $3.15, strong order and backlog growth in Electrical and Aerospace, and raised full-year organic growth guidance supported a strong quarter.
Key metrics
as reported| Metric | Value | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net salesGAAP | $ 8,531 million | – | up 21% |
| Organic sales growthother | 14% | – | – |
| Sales growth from acquisitionsother | 7% | – | – |
| Cost of products soldGAAP | 5,676 million | – | – |
| Selling and administrative expenseGAAP | 1,236 million | – | – |
| Research and development expenseGAAP | 227 million | – | – |
| Interest expense - netGAAP | 201 million | – | – |
| Other expense (income) - netGAAP | 47 million | – | – |
| Income before income taxesGAAP | 1,144 million | – | – |
| Income tax expenseGAAP | 321 million | – | – |
| Net incomeGAAP | 823 million | – | – |
| Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholdersGAAP | $ 821 million | – | – |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholdersGAAP | $ 2.11 | – | – |
| Basic net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholdersGAAP | 2.11 | – | – |
| Adjusted earningsnon-GAAP | $ 1,228 million | – | – |
| Adjusted earnings per ordinary sharenon-GAAP | $ 3.15 | – | – |
| Excluding acquisition and divestiture charges, after-taxnon-GAAP | 190 million | – | – |
| Excluding restructuring program charges, after-taxnon-GAAP | 19 million | – | – |
| Excluding intangible asset amortization expense, after-taxnon-GAAP | 198 million | – | – |
| Segment marginsother | 23.1% | – | down 80 basis points from the second quarter of 2025 |
| Net sales, six months ended June 30GAAP | $ 15,982 million | – | – |
| Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders, six months ended June 30GAAP | $ 1,687 million | – | – |
| Diluted net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders, six months ended June 30GAAP | $ 4.33 | – | – |
| Adjusted earnings, six months ended June 30non-GAAP | $ 2,322 million | – | – |
Segments
| Segment | Revenue | q/q | y/y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical AmericasThe twelve-month rolling average of orders in the second quarter was up 41% organically, and total backlog at the end of June was up 33% over June 2025. Operating margins were 27.5%, up 190 basis points sequentially. | $4.0 billion | – | up 18% organically from the second quarter of 2025 |
| Electrical GlobalSales growth consisted of 18% organic sales growth, 25% contribution from Boyd Thermal in its first full quarter post-acquisition, and 1% growth from foreign exchange. The twelve-month rolling average of orders was up 33% organically and total backlog was up 103% over June 2025. | $2.5 billion | – | up 44% from the second quarter of 2025 |
| AerospaceSales growth consisted of 7% organic sales growth and 6% growth from an acquisition. The twelve-month rolling average of orders was up 17% organically and total backlog was up 28% over June 2025. | $1.2 billion | – | up 13% from the second quarter of 2025 |
| MobilityOrganic sales declined 2%, which was offset by 2% from positive currency translation. Eaton announced an agreement to separate the Mobility business through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. | $841 million | – | – |
full year 2026 and third quarter of 2026 outlook
- NoteFull year 2026 organic growth of 11-13%
- NoteFull year 2026 segment margins of 24.1-24.5%
- NoteFull year 2026 earnings per share between $10.36 and $10.56
- NoteFull year 2026 adjusted earnings per share between $13.40 and $13.60
- NoteThird quarter of 2026 organic growth of 13.5-15.5%
- NoteThird quarter of 2026 segment margins of 24.6-25.0%
- NoteThird quarter of 2026 earnings per share between $2.77 and $2.87
- NoteThird quarter of 2026 adjusted earnings per share between $3.46 and $3.56
What drove it
- Second quarter sales growth consisted of 14% growth in organic sales and 7% growth from acquisitions.
- Data centers remained a key growth driver, while the company cited robust demand across its end markets.
- Electrical businesses had a rolling twelve-month book-to-bill ratio of 1.2.
- Aerospace's rolling twelve-month book-to-bill ratio increased to 1.2.
- The company announced an agreement to separate Mobility through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Concerns
- Segment margins of 23.1% were down 80 basis points from the second quarter of 2025.
- Mobility organic sales declined 2%.
- Second-quarter diluted GAAP earnings per share were $2.11, while adjusted earnings per ordinary share were $3.15 after acquisition and divestiture charges, restructuring program charges, and intangible asset amortization expense.
- The anticipated Mobility separation is subject to the company's ability to complete the transaction within the anticipated timeframe or at all.
What to watch
- Execution against third-quarter organic growth guidance of 13.5-15.5% and segment-margin guidance of 24.6-25.0%.
- Whether Electrical Americas order growth of 41%, Electrical Global order growth of 33%, and Aerospace order growth of 17% translate into sales and margin performance.
- Backlog conversion following June backlog growth of 33% in Electrical Americas, 103% in Electrical Global, and 28% in Aerospace.
- Progress toward the expected first-quarter 2027 close of the Mobility Reverse Morris Trust transaction.
Balance sheet and cash flow
- Operating cash flow was $1.1 billion, up 23% over the same period in 2025.
- Free cash flow was $874 million, up 22% over the same period in 2025.
Analysis
Eaton reported record second-quarter sales of $8.5 billion, up 21% from the second quarter of 2025, with 14% organic sales growth and 7% growth from acquisitions. The company said organic growth was above the high end of guidance. Diluted GAAP earnings per share were $2.11, while adjusted earnings per share were a second-quarter record of $3.15. The adjustment bridge included $0.50 per share related to intangible amortization, $0.49 per share related to acquisitions and divestitures, and $0.05 per share related to the multi-year restructuring program.
Demand indicators were particularly strong in the Electrical businesses and Aerospace. Electrical Americas reported 18% organic sales growth, with its twelve-month rolling average of orders up 41% organically and total backlog up 33% over June 2025. Electrical Global sales increased 44%, including 18% organic growth and a 25% contribution from Boyd Thermal, while backlog increased 103%. Aerospace posted 13% sales growth, including 7% organic growth, and its rolling twelve-month order average increased 17% organically.
Margins showed sequential improvement in key businesses but the consolidated segment-margin comparison was less favorable year over year. Segment margins were 23.1%, 10 basis points above the high end of guidance and down 80 basis points from the second quarter of 2025. Electrical Americas margins reached 27.5%, improving 190 basis points sequentially. Electrical Global margins were 19.8%, up 60 basis points sequentially, while Aerospace margins were 22.8%, up 60 basis points over the second quarter of 2025. Mobility remained the weaker business operationally, with organic sales declining 2%, although operating margin was 13.0%, up 90 basis points from the second quarter of 2025.
Cash generation increased, with operating cash flow of $1.1 billion and free cash flow of $874 million, up 23% and 22%, respectively, over the same period in 2025. The release did not report repurchases, dividends, cash balances, or debt balances. Eaton also announced an agreement to separate Mobility through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, describing the transaction as a further focus on higher-growth, higher-margin Electrical and Aerospace businesses.
Management raised full-year organic growth guidance to 11-13% and guided full-year segment margins to 24.1-24.5%. Full-year GAAP earnings per share guidance is $10.36 to $10.56 and adjusted earnings per share guidance is $13.40 to $13.60. Third-quarter guidance calls for 13.5-15.5% organic growth, segment margins of 24.6-25.0%, GAAP earnings per share of $2.77 to $2.87, and adjusted earnings per share of $3.46 to $3.56. The order, backlog, and book-to-bill data make conversion into growth and margin delivery the central operating focus for the next quarter.
Management, verbatim
Eaton accelerated its momentum in the second quarter and delivered record sales and solid earnings from strong organic growth. Our focus on disciplined execution led to sequential margin expansion, especially in Electrical Americas. While data centers remain a key growth driver, we are benefiting from robust demand across our end markets. Reflecting this strong performance and sustained demand, we are raising our full-year organic growth guidance and remain well-positioned to deliver on our commitments.
Paulo Ruiz, Eaton chief executive officer
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