Eaton Weighs Sale or Spinoff of Vehicle Unit
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Eaton is weighing strategic options for its vehicle unit, having tapped an adviser to explore a sale or spinoff of the business, Bloomberg's David Carnevali reports, citing people familiar with the matter. Talks over a separation of the unit, which makes products such as controls and transmissions systems and could be worth as much as $5B in a sale, are ongoing, the author notes. Shares of Eaton are up nearly 1% in New York.
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Analyst Views on ETN
Wall Street analysts forecast ETN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ETN is 401.36 USD with a low forecast of 340.00 USD and a high forecast of 440.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
9 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 347.320
Low
340.00
Averages
401.36
High
440.00
Current: 347.320
Low
340.00
Averages
401.36
High
440.00
About ETN
Eaton Corporation plc is an intelligent power management company. Its Electrical Americas segment consists of electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single phase power quality and connectivity, wiring devices and others. The Electrical Global segment consists of electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, single phase and three phase power quality, and services. The Aerospace segment is a global supplier of aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use and filtration systems for industrial applications. The Vehicle segment designs, manufactures, markets, and supplies of drivetrain, powertrain systems and critical components. The eMobility segment designs, manufactures, markets, and supplies mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and systems. The Company is also engaged in providing thermal monitoring for critical electrical equipment.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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