Eaton 10-Q 2026-06-30
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to ______
Commission file number 000-54863
| EATON CORPORATION plc | ||
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Ireland | 98-1059235 | ||||||||||||||||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||||||||||||||
| Eaton House, | 30 Pembroke Road, | Dublin 4, | Ireland | D04 Y0C2 | |||||||||||||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| +353 | 1637 2900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Not applicable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ordinary shares ($0.01 par value) | ETN | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.850% Senior Notes due 2028 | ETN/28 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.950% Senior Notes due 2029 | ETN/29 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.450% Senior Notes due 2030 | ETN/30 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.200% Senior Notes due 2031 | ETN/31 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.500% Senior Notes due 2033 | ETN/33 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.550% Senior Notes due 2034 | ETN/34 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.625% Senior Notes due 2035 | ETN/35 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.800% Senior Notes due 2036 | ETN/36 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.000% Senior Notes due 2038 | ETN/38 | New York Stock Exchange | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5.450% Senior Notes due 2056 | ETN/56 | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer," “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large Accelerated Filer | ☑ | Accelerated filer | ☐ | Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Smaller reporting company | ☐ | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange
Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
There were 388.4 million ordinary shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026.
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
EATON CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
| Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions except for per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 8,531 | $ | 7,028 | $ | 15,982 | $ | 13,404 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of products sold | 5,676 | 4,431 | 10,476 | 8,361 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling and administrative expense | 1,236 | 1,149 | 2,506 | 2,197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expense | 227 | 192 | 437 | 390 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense - net | 201 | 71 | 307 | 103 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense (income) - net | 47 | (1) | 6 | (10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 1,144 | 1,186 | 2,251 | 2,363 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 321 | 203 | 561 | 415 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 823 | 982 | 1,690 | 1,947 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less net income for noncontrolling interests | (1) | (1) | (3) | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ | 821 | $ | 982 | $ | 1,687 | $ | 1,945 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 2.11 | $ | 2.51 | $ | 4.33 | $ | 4.96 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 2.11 | 2.52 | 4.34 | 4.97 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 389.5 | 391.4 | 389.4 | 392.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 388.5 | 390.3 | 388.4 | 391.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per ordinary share | $ | 1.10 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 2.20 | $ | 2.08 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
EATON CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
| Three months ended June 30 | Six months ended June 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 823 | $ | 982 | $ | 1,690 | $ | 1,947 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less net income for noncontrolling interests | (1) | (1) | (3) | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 821 | 982 | 1,687 | 1,945 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation and related hedging instruments | 20 | 179 | (79) | 263 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pensions and other postretirement benefits | 68 | (21) | 98 | (24) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedges | 2 | (3) | (47) | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | 90 | 155 | (28) | 247 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income attributable to Eaton ordinary shareholders | $ | 911 | $ | 1,137 | $ | 1,659 | $ | 2,192 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
EATON CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| (In millions) | June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash | $ | 483 | $ | 622 | |||||||
| Short-term investments | 212 | 181 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable - net | 6,673 | 5,387 | |||||||||
| Inventory | 5,417 | 4,721 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,987 | 1,444 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 14,772 | 12,355 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
| Land and buildings | 2,526 | 2,361 | |||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | 8,011 | 7,667 | |||||||||
| Gross property, plant and equipment | 10,537 | 10,028 | |||||||||
| Accumulated depreciation | (5,834) | (5,712) | |||||||||
| Net property, plant and equipment | 4,702 | 4,316 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | 20,229 | 15,769 | |||||||||
| Other intangible assets | 12,611 | 5,054 | |||||||||
| Operating lease assets | 855 | 768 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 592 | 707 | |||||||||
| Other ass |
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Amounts are in millions of dollars or shares unless indicated otherwise (per share data assume dilution). Columns and rows may not add and the sum of components may not equal total amounts reported due to rounding.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon management’s current expectations, predictions, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events and conditions and may discuss, among other things, litigation, expected capital expenditures, future dividend payments, anticipated share repurchases, liquidity, the successful integration of recent acquisitions, the anticipated separation and divestiture of the Mobility business, anticipated capital deployment, and expected restructuring program charges and benefits. These statements may also discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations or financial condition, or state other information relating to the Company. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “develop,” “endeavor,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” or other similar words, phrases or expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. These statements should be used with caution and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control.
There are certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: the impact of acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments and the integration of acquired entities; disruptions by natural disasters, labor strikes, wars, geopolitical instability and/or conflict, political unrest, terrorist activity, economic upheaval, or public health concerns that impact our production facilities; significant inflation or shortages of raw materials, energy, components, and/or labor, or similar challenges for our customers; reliance on suppliers to provide raw materials, components and services; the development and use of artificial intelligence in our business operations, including potential impacts on compliance with law and our reputation; service interruptions, data corruption, loss or impairment, network security and related operational impacts due to cybersecurity attacks; weather disruptions and regulatory, market and social reactions to such disruptions; our ability to identify, attract, develop, engage and retain qualified employees; our ability to complete the anticipated separation of our Mobility business and its merger with Dana or within the anticipated timeframe or at all; stock price and end market impacts due to technology disruptions; volatility of end markets; continued successful research, development and marketing of new or improved products; geopolitical, economic or other risks arising from worldwide or regional economic conditions; the global nature of Eaton’s business and exposure to economic and political instability, including war or armed conflict, changes in governmental laws, regulations and policies; changes in countries’ trade policies, including the imposition of sanctions or tariffs; changes in our tax rates or tax laws and regulations applicable to our business; rules, regulations, audits and investigations and related compliance risks associated with being a governmental contractor; our ability to protect our intellectual property; litigation and environmental regulations impacting our business; and the other risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed by the Company with the SEC. We disclaim any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Eaton Corporation plc (Eaton or the Company) is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are capitalizing on the megatrends of the electrification, digitalization, and the reindustrialization of and growth of megaprojects in North America and increased global infrastructure spending, all of which are expanding our end markets and positioning Eaton for growth for years to come. We are strengthening our participation across the entire electrical power value chain and benefiting from momentum in the data center and utility end markets as well as a growth cycle in the commercial aerospace and defense markets. We are guided by our commitment to operate sustainably and with the highest ethical standards. Our work is helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and for future generations.
Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the Company serves customers in 180 countries.
During the first quarter of 2026, Eaton re-segmented certain business segments due to a reorganization of the Company's businesses. The new segment is Mobility, which consists of the legacy Vehicle and eMobility segments. Historical segment information has been recast to reflect this change.
Portfolio Changes
The Company continues to actively manage its portfolio of businesses to deliver on its strategic objectives. The Company is focused on deploying its capital toward businesses that provide opportunities for above-market growth and strong returns, and that align with secular trends and its power management strategies. During 2025 and 2026, Eaton completed several transactions to strengthen its portfolio.
| Acquisitions of businesses | Date of acquisition | Business segment | ||||||||||||
| Fibrebond Corporation | April 1, 2025 | Electrical Americas | ||||||||||||
| A U.S. based designer and builder of pre-integrated modular power enclosures for data center, industrial, utility and communications customers. | ||||||||||||||
| Resilient Power Systems, Inc. | August 6, 2025 | Electrical Americas | ||||||||||||
| A leading North American developer and manufacturer of innovative energy solutions, including solid-state transformer-based technology. | ||||||||||||||
| Ultra PCS Limited | January 23, 2026 | Aerospace | ||||||||||||
| Producer of electronic controls, sensing, stores ejection and data processing solutions with operations in the U.K. and U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Boyd Thermal |
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
There have been no material changes in exposures to market risk since December 31, 2025.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in Eaton's reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Eaton's reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including Eaton's Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of Eaton's management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that Eaton's disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of June 30, 2026.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the second quarter of 2026, there was no change in Eaton’s internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting. Management is currently evaluating the impact of businesses acquired in the past twelve months on Eaton's internal control over financial reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
**ITEM 1.**LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Information regarding the Company's legal proceedings is presented in Note 10 of the Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.
“Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Eaton's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 includes a discussion of the Company's risk factors. The information below updates the risks relating to the separation of the Mobility business. There have been no material changes to the other previously disclosed risk factors.
We may not complete the anticipated separation of our Mobility business and its merger with Dana Incorporated or complete the transaction within the timeframe we anticipate or at all; the transaction may present difficulties that could have an adverse effect on us; costs associated with the transaction may be higher than anticipated; we may not realize some or all of the expected benefits of the transaction.
On June 10, 2026, we entered into a definitive agreement with Dana Incorporated (Dana) pursuant to which we will separate our Mobility business and combine it with Dana in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction (the Transaction). We currently anticipate that we will close the Transaction in the first quarter of 2027, but satisfying the conditions to the closing of the Transaction (including the receipt of Dana stockholder approval and receipt of required regulatory clearances) may take longer than we expect and there can be no assurance that all such conditions will be satisfied or waived.
In addition, Reverse Morris Trust transactions are complex in nature, and unanticipated developments or changes, including changes in law, the macroeconomic environment and market conditions or regulatory or political conditions may affect our ability to complete the Transaction as currently expected, within the anticipated time frame or at all. Any changes to the Transaction, delay or failure in completing it could cause us not to realize some or all of the expected benefits, or realize them on a different timeline than expected, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or our stock price.
Whether or not we complete the Transaction, our ongoing businesses may be adversely affected and we may be subject to certain risks and consequences as a result of pursuing the Transaction, including the following: the pursuit of the Transaction may be complex, costly and time-consuming and could divert management’s attention from day-to-day business concerns and divert Eaton’s resources from other strategic opportunities and operational matters; the pendency of the Transaction could have an adverse impact on our ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees and on relationships with existing and prospective customers, suppliers and other third parties; we could be subject to litigation related to the Transaction, which could result in significant costs and expenses; and we may have to delay or forgo business opportunities that may otherwise arise with respect to the Mobility business segment in favor of the Transaction under the terms of the merger agreement entered into with Dana. In addition, although we intend for the transaction to be tax-free to our stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes, there can be no assurance that the Transaction will so qualify. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or our stock price.
**ITEM 2.**UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
(c) Issuer's Purchases of Equity Securities
During the second quarter of 2026, there were no shares repurchased.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
During the three months ended June 30, 2026, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted, amended or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 6. EXHIBITS.
Eaton Corporation plc
Second Quarter 2026 Report on Form 10-Q
| * | Submitted electronically herewith. | |||||||
SIGNATURES
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.
| EATON CORPORATION plc | ||||||||||||||
| Registrant | ||||||||||||||
| Date: | July 31, 2026 | By: | /s/ David B. Foster | |||||||||||
| David B. Foster | ||||||||||||||
| Principal Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||
| (On behalf of the registrant and as Principal Financial Officer) |