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Emerson Electric sells automation equipment and services under two segments: intelligent devices and software control. Within software and control, it also holds a majority interest in AspenTech, an industrial software business, and owns a test and measurement business that was formerly National Instruments. Intelligent devices also holds Emerson's tools business, which boasts several household brands, like Ridgid. Emerson's automation business is most known for its process manufacturing solutions, which consists of measurement and analytical instrumentation, as well as control valves and actuators, among other products and services. Nearly half of the firm's geographic sales come from the Americas.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$49.9K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>162</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$32.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>159</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$79.1K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>152</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NXT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$117.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/17/24</td>
<td>$550.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td>28</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SPWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>URI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/10/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 3064 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 51 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.9K, with a price of $960.0 per contract. There were 223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 162 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 122 day(s) on August 16, 2024. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.9K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 1276 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 159 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 878 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.1K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 4301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 152 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NXT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXT#NASDAQ">NXT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $117.4K, with a price of $1177.0 per contract. There were 1127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on May 17, 2024. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $550.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $2280.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 60 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 122 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 61 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 66 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 4071 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 24 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SPWR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 276 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $3770.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For URI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on May 10, 2024. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $16000.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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&quot;I still fear it after the environmental damage. I am concerned that you can&rsquo;t really put a price on it,&quot; Cramer said when asked about Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/he#NYSE">HE</a>). &quot;I think that the fires were too great, and therefore the stock could still go lower.&quot;
Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sbsw#NYSE">SBSW</a>) is a &quot;strange&quot; company, Cramer said, &quot;We don&rsquo;t know, really, enough about it. We know it has a yield, we know that it&rsquo;s got good properties.&quot;
The &quot;Mad Money&quot; host said Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/emr#NYSE">EMR</a>) is now working. &quot;I was upset that they did a hostile takeover,&quot; Cramer said.
Recall Emerson acquired National Instruments<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/23/04/31766967/emerson-electric-is-driving-national-instruments-stock-higher-whats-going-on"> last year for $8.2 billion</a>.
&quot;They fixed the situation, and the stock&rsquo;s been a horse,&quot; Cramer added.
&quot;I think that the notion that there should be a pause in 2028 was one of the dumber things the administration&rsquo;s done, because that canceled a lot of projects that need, take like five or six years to do. And that&rsquo;s why that stock is going so low,&quot; Cramer said when asked about Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/se#NYSE">SE</a>). &quot;I&rsquo;d be willing to bet that they have to change that 2028, and that stock&rsquo;s going to fly. &quot;
Cramer said Ford Motor Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>) is doing well and the company&rsquo;s stock is starting to come back. Although it has underperformed General Motors Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gm#NYSE">GM</a>), but it is still higher by 10% for the year, and &quot;I don&rsquo;t think that&rsquo;s all that bad,&quot; he added.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vrtx#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) is &quot;terrific&quot; and &quot;very, very good,&quot; Cramer said, &quot;I love it, the CF, the CF franchise is just amazing.&quot;
<h3>Price Action:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Hawaiian Electric shares gained 1.5% to settle at $11.07 on Monday.</li>
<li>Excelerate Energy shares rose 1.5% to close at $15.60 during Monday&rsquo;s session.</li>
<li>Shares of Sibanye-Stillwater gained 6.4% to close at $5.51 on Monday.</li>
<li>Penumbra shares fell 1.7% to settle at $220.07.</li>
<li>Emerson Electric shares gained 0.1% to settle at $114.67 during Monday&rsquo;s session.</li>
<li>Ford shares gained 1% to close at $13.41.</li>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals shares fell 0.6% to settle at $404.22 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
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Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $120 to $133.

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Chart: Newmont Notches Top-Performing Week Since March 2023
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">This Week&#8217;s Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Stocks</h3>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company Name</td>
<td>Price Change % (5D)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Newmont Corporation</td>
<td>10.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>)</td>
<td>8.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>8.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>)</td>
<td>7.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NRG#NYSE">NRG</a>)</td>
<td>7.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) </td>
<td>6.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Western Digital Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NYSE">WDC</a>)</td>
<td>6.84%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">This Week&#8217;s Top Performing Gold And Silver Mining Stocks </h3>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Company Name</td>
<td>Price Change % (5D)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AG#NYSE">AG</a>)</td>
<td>32.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coeur Mining, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDE#NYSE">CDE</a>)</td>
<td>29.18%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSM#NYSE">FSM</a>)</td>
<td>26.01%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Calibre Mining Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXB#NYSE">CXB</a>)</td>
<td>18.56%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pan American Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAAS#NYSE">PAAS</a>)</td>
<td>16.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MAG Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAG#NYSE">MAG</a>)</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HL#NYSE">HL</a>)</td>
<td>14.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emerald Resources NL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>)</td>
<td>13.65%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>K92 Mining Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNT#NYSE">KNT</a>)</td>
<td>13.49%</td>
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<tr>
<td>Aya Gold &amp; Silver Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYA#NYSE">AYA</a>)</td>
<td>12.95%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Emerson Electric.
Looking at options history for Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) we detected 12 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 0% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 100% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $469,087 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $125,424.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $105.0 to $130.0 for Emerson Electric over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Emerson Electric stands at 899.67, with a total volume reaching 2,994.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Emerson Electric, situated within the strike price corridor from $105.0 to $130.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Emerson Electric Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712166374_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.6</td>
<td>$17.68</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$85.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.73</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$76.1K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$17.4</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$73.0K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">241</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$17.7</td>
<td>$17.95</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$64.5K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">186</td>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">719</td>
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<h3>About Emerson Electric</h3>
Emerson Electric sells automation equipment and services under two segments: intelligent devices and software control. Within software and control, it also holds a majority interest in AspenTech, an industrial software business, and owns a test and measurement business that was formerly National Instruments. Intelligent devices also holds Emerson's tools business, which boasts several household brands, like Ridgid. Emerson's automation business is most known for its process manufacturing solutions, which consists of measurement and analytical instrumentation, as well as control valves and actuators, among other products and services. Nearly half of the firm's geographic sales come from the Americas.
<h3>Emerson Electric's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 848,785, with EMR's price up by 0.18%, positioned at $113.47.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Emerson Electric</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $118.33333333333333.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Emerson Electric, maintaining a target price of $105. </li>
<li>An analyst from Berenberg has decided to maintain their Buy rating on Emerson Electric, which currently sits at a price target of $130. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on Emerson Electric with a target price of $120. </li>
</ul>
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Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $95 to $105.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Emerson Electric, Raises Price Target to $105

A top Morgan Stanley fund manager has identified a stock that could potentially benefit from the increasing power demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
What Happened: Aaron Dunn, who manages the Morgan Stanley U.S. Value Fund, has highlighted the growing power needs of AI as a potential investment opportunity in the utility sector, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/01/morgan-stanley-fund-manager-is-bullish-on-stock-to-play-ai-power-needs.html">reported</a> CNBC.
Dunn pointed out that the &#8220;next big bottleneck&#8221; for hyperscalers, who are major players in cloud computing for AI applications, will be power or fiber. He believes that the power needs of AI and the data center and cloud compute environment could be the next hindrance to their growth.
Identifying utilities as a potential investment, Dunn specifically named CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>) as a stock to watch. He emphasized the company&#8217;s focus on renewable energy, which aligns with the green energy initiatives of many hyperscalers.
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Another stock Dunn mentioned was Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), which he believes also has a favorable opportunity for solid earnings growth.
Bank of America&#8217;s estimates reveal that Nvidia&#8217;s AI servers alone have consumed electricity equivalent to that of approximately 20 million homes in the United States. Data centers, crucial for handling extensive computing power required for AI tasks, currently account for 1% to 2% of global electricity usage, as reported by BofA. 
Why It Matters: The increasing power needs of AI have been a recurring theme in the tech and energy sectors. As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37812317/nexteras-boss-says-ai-is-going-to-shoot-up-our-electric-bills-by-81">AI&#8217;s impact on electricity markets</a> is expected to grow, companies are looking for ways to meet these demands sustainably. This has led to a surge in interest in renewable energy and even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36201383/microsofts-nuclear-power-play-can-ai-revolutionize-energy-for-tech-giants">nuclear power</a> as a potential solution.
Investors are also taking note of the potential opportunities in sectors affected by AI&#8217;s growth. As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/01/36824293/ai-biotech-energy-sectors-expect-m-a-revival-for-2024">M&amp;A activity is expected to rise</a> in 2024, the energy sector, particularly in relation to AI, could see increased attention from investors.
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Morgan Stanley's Top Fund Manager Says This Utility Stock Could Win Big From AI Demands

Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) underwent analysis by 8 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $121.0, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $95.00. This current average has increased by 12.94% from the previous average price target of $107.14. 
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Emerson Electric. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Philip Buller</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Emerson Electric. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Emerson Electric compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Emerson Electric's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Emerson Electric's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Emerson Electric analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Emerson Electric: A Closer Look</h2>
Emerson Electric sells automation equipment and services under two segments: intelligent devices and software control. Within software and control, it also holds a majority interest in AspenTech, an industrial software business, and owns a test and measurement business that was formerly National Instruments. Intelligent devices also holds Emerson's tools business, which boasts several household brands, like Ridgid. Emerson's automation business is most known for its process manufacturing solutions, which consists of measurement and analytical instrumentation, as well as control valves and actuators, among other products and services. Nearly half of the firm's geographic sales come from the Americas.
<h3>Emerson Electric's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Emerson Electric displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 22.06%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Emerson Electric's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 3.45%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Emerson Electric's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 0.69%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Emerson Electric's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.32%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.56.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Expectations For Emerson Electric's Future

UBS analyst Chris Snyder maintains Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $95 to $120.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Emerson Electric, Raises Price Target to $120

Production at U.S. factories has started showing signs of rebounding although it remains less than the year-ago levels. Industrial production rose an impressive 0.5% in February after declining 1.1% in January, and surpassed analysts&#39; expectations of a rise of 0.3%, the Federal Reserve said on Mar 15.
Production at U.S. factories had increased 0.1% in December after a difficult 2023 that saw manufacturing output shrinking. Manufacturing output in February also rebounded, increasing 0.8% after declining 1.1% in January.
Although production at factories fell 0.7% year over year, the month-over-month gain indicates a steady recovery.
Capacity utilization for the industrial sector remained unchanged at 78.3% in February. However, capacity utilization for manufacturing jumped 0.6% in February.
The manufacturing sector, which accounts for 10.3% of the economy, suffered throughout 2023 as demand shrank amid growing price pressures. The Federal Reserve adopted a strict monetary tightening policy, increasing interest rates by 525 basis points, to curb multi-decade high inflation.
The Federal Reserve&#39;s stance saw inflation declining sharply over the past year. This saw demand rebounding once again, driving production at U.S. factories.
Investors are now expecting multiple rate cuts this year, which is likely to start at the end of the first half. Lower interest rates will ease borrowing costs, which is likely to further boost the manufacturing sector.
<h3>Our Choices</h3>
Given this scenario, it would be ideal to invest in four stocks &mdash; Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/emr#NYSE">EMR</a>), Eaton Corporation PLC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/etn#NYSE">ETN</a>), Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ait#NYSE">AIT</a>) and Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lxfr#NYSE">LXFR</a>)&mdash; that we have detailed below. These stocks have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and assure good returns.
Emerson Electric Co. is a diversified global engineering and technology company, with presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Middle East &amp; Africa. EMR offers a wide range of products and services to customers in consumer, commercial and industrial markets.
Emerson Electric&#39;s expected earnings growth for next year is 21.9%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 2.3% over the last 60 days.&nbsp;EMR currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
Eaton Corporation plc is a diversified power management company and a global technology leader in electrical components and systems. ETN sells products in more than 175 countries and has 92,000 employees.
Eaton Corporation&#39;s expected earnings growth for the current year is 12.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 2.4% over the past 60 days. ETN presently carries a Zacks Rank #2.
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. is a distributor of value-added industrial products &mdash; including engineered fluid power components, bearings, specialty flow control solutions, power transmission products and miscellaneous industrial supplies. AIT&#39;s products are mainly sold to original equipment manufacturers, and maintenance, repair, and operations customers in Australia, North America, Singapore and New Zealand.
Applied Industrial Technologies&#39; expected earnings growth for the current year is 7.7%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1.7% over the past 60 days. AIT currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
Luxfer Holdings PLC is a materials technology company specializing in the design, manufacture and supply of high-performance materials, components and gas cylinders. LXFR has two divisions, Elektron and Gas Cylinders.
Luxfer Holdings PLC&#39;s expected earnings growth for the current year is 21.3%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 111.4% over the past 60 days. LXFR currently has a Zacks Rank #2.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2242722/4-solid-stocks-to-buy-on-rebounding-industrial-production?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|investment_ideas-2242722">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

LXFR

4 Solid Stocks to Buy on Rebounding Industrial Production

By the end of today, March 11, 2024, Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) is set to deliver a dividend payout of $1.25 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.92%. The company's dividend payout went ex-dividend on February 16, 2024, so only the investors that owned the stock prior to the ex-dividend date will receive this payout. 
<h3>Rockwell Automation Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<th>Announced</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Payable</th>
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<td>2024-02-16</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>1.92%</td>
<td>2024-02-07</td>
<td>2024-02-20</td>
<td>2024-03-11</td>
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<td>2023-11-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
<td>2023-10-26</td>
<td>2023-11-13</td>
<td>2023-12-11</td>
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<td>2023-08-11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.52%</td>
<td>2023-06-13</td>
<td>2023-08-14</td>
<td>2023-09-11</td>
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<td>2023-05-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.62%</td>
<td>2023-04-04</td>
<td>2023-05-15</td>
<td>2023-06-12</td>
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<td>2023-02-17</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.63%</td>
<td>2023-02-08</td>
<td>2023-02-21</td>
<td>2023-03-10</td>
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<td>2022-11-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.96%</td>
<td>2022-10-27</td>
<td>2022-11-14</td>
<td>2022-12-12</td>
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<td>2022-08-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
<td>2022-06-01</td>
<td>2022-08-15</td>
<td>2022-09-12</td>
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<td>2022-05-13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>1.59%</td>
<td>2022-04-05</td>
<td>2022-05-16</td>
<td>2022-06-10</td>
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<td>2022-02-11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
<td>2022-02-02</td>
<td>2022-02-14</td>
<td>2022-03-10</td>
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<td>2021-11-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>1.43%</td>
<td>2021-10-28</td>
<td>2021-11-15</td>
<td>2021-12-10</td>
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<td>2021-08-13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>1.57%</td>
<td>2021-06-03</td>
<td>2021-08-16</td>
<td>2021-09-10</td>
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<td>2021-05-14</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>1.63%</td>
<td>2021-04-14</td>
<td>2021-05-17</td>
<td>2021-06-10</td>
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Rockwell Automation is the leader in terms of dividend yield compared to its industry peers, with Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 1.91%.
<h3>Analyzing Rockwell Automation Financial Health</h3>
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. 
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1710169536_0.png" alt="dividend chart graph" />
As you can see, from 2020 to 2023, investors saw an average increase in the company's dividend per share, rising from $4.13 in 2020 to $4.79 in 2023. This is good for investors because it shows that the company has steadily returned more capital back to their shareholders and it could mean that they are planning to continue increasing dividends.
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For Rockwell Automation</h3>
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From 2020 to 2023, Rockwell Automation has demonstrated an upward trend in earnings, with earnings per share rising from $7.68 to $12.12. This positive earnings growth bodes well for investors looking to generate income through cash dividend payouts.
<h3>Recap</h3>
This article provides an in-depth analysis of Rockwell Automation's recent dividend distribution and the impact it has on shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $1.25 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 1.92%.
Rockwell Automation is the leader in terms of dividend yield compared to its industry peers, with Emerson Electric having the highest annualized dividend yield at 1.91%.
Given that Rockwell Automation has experienced an increase in dividend per share from 2020 to 2023 along with an increase in earnings per share, it could signal that the company is in good financial standing and that they could be positioned to continue distributing their profits back to their investors.
To remain updated on any changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the coming quarters.
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Emerson technology enables the safe and efficient management of hydrogen terminal&nbsp;operations and remote monitoring of H2 Hauler distribution network
TOOWOOMBA, Australia, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4110217-1&amp;h=1883833501&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.h2hauler.com.au%2F&amp;a=H2+Hauler">H2 Hauler</a>, an Australian-based company that designs, manufactures and certifies storage and distribution equipment for compressed hydrogen, has selected global technology and software leader Emerson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) as its technology partner to provide a consolidated and integrated hydrogen mobility business management system.
Low-emissions hydrogen has the potential to accelerate the energy transition, with <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4110217-1&amp;h=1432065994&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.iea.org%2Fnews%2Flagging-policy-support-and-rising-cost-pressures-put-investment-plans-for-low-emissions-hydrogen-at-risk&amp;a=over+40+countries+announcing+national+hydrogen+strategies">over 40 countries announcing national hydrogen strategies</a> to date. Delivering on this vision at scale will require technologies and infrastructure to safely and reliably transport and store high-pressure hydrogen, from production locations to industrial facilities, power generators or fueling stations.
Selected for its comprehensive automation portfolio, mobility solutions and hydrogen expertise, Emerson will fully automate H2 Hauler's loading and monitoring systems, manage custody transfer, and monitor trailer tube assets to enable safe and sustainable transport of hydrogen.
"As we expand our operations in hydrogen road transport and storage manufacturing, we are confident Emerson's proven automation technologies and software will support not only safe storage and distribution, but vital chain-of-custody management and auditing capabilities to demonstrate the impact of this emerging industry," said H2 Hauler CEO Tyson Cooney.
To optimize H2 Hauler's hydrogen dispensing skids and trailer onboard units, Emerson's robust solutions include its DeltaV&#x2122; PK Controller, fire and gas systems, valves, actuators and regulators. In addition, Emerson will provide a secure, cloud-based data platform to remotely view and control equipment – enabling real-time data for optimal operational performance.
"As demand for hydrogen accelerates&nbsp;across heavy-duty transportation applications, we need systems in place to safely, reliably and efficiently transport hydrogen from where it is produced to where it is needed," said Mike Train, Emerson's&nbsp;chief sustainability officer.&nbsp;"We look forward to delivering our hydrogen mobility technologies to H2 Hauler, which is making strides in support of Australia's mobile hydrogen infrastructure."
Emerson offers expert technologies and experience for the entire <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4110217-1&amp;h=802224114&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emerson.com%2Fen-us%2Fesg%2Fenvironmental-sustainability%2Fhydrogen-value-chain&amp;a=hydrogen+value+chain.">hydrogen value chain.</a>&nbsp;Emerson is working with an array of hydrogen customers including <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4110217-1&amp;h=4276387871&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emerson.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fautomation%2F21-09-emerson-bayotech-accelerate-production-carbon-hydrogen&amp;a=BayoTech">BayoTech</a>&nbsp;that is building modular hydrogen units to deliver hydrogen to customers; <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4110217-1&amp;h=271648198&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emerson.com%2Fen-us%2Fnews%2Fautomation%2F22-5-toyota-hydrogen-production-plant-sustainable-solutions&amp;a=Toyota+Australia">Toyota Australia</a> that developed a commercial-grade hydrogen production, storage and refueling plant; and <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4110217-1&amp;h=948747642&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emerson.com%2Fen-ca%2Fnews%2Fautomation%2F22-12-kohygen-worlds-largest-hydrogen-refueling-stations&amp;a=KOHYGEN">KOHYGEN</a> that is constructing a network of high-capacity gas or liquid hydrogen refueling stations across South Korea.

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Berenberg analyst Philip Buller maintains Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $100 to $130.

Berenberg Maintains Buy on Emerson Electric, Raises Price Target to $130

In the latest quarter, 7 analysts provided ratings for Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $119.71, a high estimate of $130.00, and a low estimate of $95.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 9.65% from the previous average price target of $109.17.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1709560851_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of Emerson Electric by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Emerson Electric. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Emerson Electric compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Emerson Electric's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Emerson Electric's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMR/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Emerson Electric analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Emerson Electric</h2>
Emerson Electric sells automation equipment and services under two segments: intelligent devices and software control. Within software and control, it also holds a majority interest in AspenTech, an industrial software business, and owns a test and measurement business that was formerly National Instruments. Intelligent devices also holds Emerson's tools business, which boasts several household brands, like Ridgid. Emerson's automation business is most known for its process manufacturing solutions, which consists of measurement and analytical instrumentation, as well as control valves and actuators, among other products and services. Nearly half of the firm's geographic sales come from the Americas.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Emerson Electric's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Emerson Electric showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 22.06% as of 31 December, 2023. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Emerson Electric's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.45% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 0.69%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Emerson Electric's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.32%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Emerson Electric's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.56, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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The Latest Analyst Ratings For Emerson Electric

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintains Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $120 to $130.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Emerson Electric, Raises Price Target to $130

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<tr>
<td>EMR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/21/24</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">944</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/01/24</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$43.3K</td>
<td>524</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">674</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$175.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">447</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/23/24</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>487</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">437</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$211.6K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$52.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$60.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">120</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCTY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/15/24</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PAYC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/19/24</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>20</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">39</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/16/24</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>38</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">29</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For EMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 121 day(s) on June 21, 2024. This event was a transfer of 126 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $205.0 per contract. There were 163 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 944 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on March 1, 2024. Parties traded 299 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.3K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 524 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 674 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 438 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 46 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $175.2K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 1128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 447 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on February 23, 2024. This event was a transfer of 320 contract(s) at a $74.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.5K, with a price of $258.0 per contract. There were 487 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 437 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 485 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $211.6K, with a price of $529.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.0K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 1822 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 695 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 120 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.6K, with a price of $505.0 per contract. There were 1036 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PCTY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCTY#NASDAQ">PCTY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on March 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 71 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $465.0 per contract. There were 10 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 77 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PAYC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 58 day(s) on April 19, 2024. This event was a transfer of 38 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $1040.0 per contract. There were 20 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 39 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 177 day(s) on August 16, 2024. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.9K, with a price of $1590.0 per contract. There were 38 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 29 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

The Nasdaq 100 closed lower by around 1.6% points on Tuesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company&rsquo;s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Palantir Technologies </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pltr#NYSE">PLTR</a>) Director Lauren Elaina Friedman Stat <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 5,000 shares </a> at an average price of $25.10. The insider received over $125,500 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Palantir Technologies announced a strategic, multi-year partnership with Bapco Upstream to support Bahrain&#39;s energy production.</li>
<li>What Palantir Technologies Does: Palantir is an analytical software company that focuses on leveraging data to create efficiencies in its clients&#39; organizations.</li>
</ul>
Have a look at our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here </a> 
<h3>Zoom Video Communications</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zm#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) Director Santiago Subotovsky <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 2,067</a> at an average price of $65.88. The insider received around $136,180 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Zoom recently unveiled a new application for Apple Vision Pro, aiming to enhance hybrid collaboration.</li>
<li>What Zoom Video Communications Does: Zoom Video Communications provides a communications platform that connects people through video, voice, chat, and content sharing.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Emerson Electric </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/emr#NYSE">EMR</a>) Director Mark A Blinn <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 2,413 shares </a> at an average price of $103.18. The insider received around $248,978 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Emerson Electric reported better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and raised FY24 outlook.</li>
<li>What Emerson Electric Does: Emerson Electric sells automation equipment and services under two segments: intelligent devices and software control.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Amazon.com </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) Executive Chair Jeffrey P Bezos <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 11,997,698 shares </a> at an average price of $173.30. The insider received around $2 billion from selling those shares. The company&rsquo;s Director Jonathan Rubinstein also sold 12,133 shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Amazon.com announced that it will lay off hundreds of employees at its One Medical and Pharmacy units as part of a major cost-cutting initiative.</li>
<li>What Amazon.com Does: Amazon is a leading online retailer and one of the highest-grossing e-commerce aggregators, with $386 billion in net sales and approximately $578 billion in estimated physical/digital online gross merchandise volume in 2021.</li>
</ul>
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Wednesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Wednesday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 52.5 cents per share. On Thursday, Emerson Electric will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 52.5 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Thursday. Shareholders who own EMR as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive the 52.5 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on March 11, 2024. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMR">Track real-time stock fluctuations for Emerson Electric on Benzinga.</a>

Emerson Electric: Dividend Insights

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $91 to $95.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Emerson Electric, Raises Price Target to $95

In a report released today, Julian Mitchell from Barclays maintained a Hold rating on Emerson Electric Company (EMR – Research Report), with a pric...

Barclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on Emerson Electric Company (EMR)

2 Strong Dividend Buys And 2 Sells For Q2 2024

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While many retail investors continue to chase the usual suspects in the innovation space, nothing lasts forever, which brings us to dividend king stocks to buy. These are some of the most profitable enterprises, featuring consecutive payout increases for at least 50 years.



Much like a monster truck rally, the idea here isn&rsquo;t about using skill and chicanery to move past your opponent. No, it&rsquo;s about running over anything that gets in your way. It lacks any semblance of finesse and so we&rsquo;re not targeting dividend king stocks to buy for massive upside success. Rather, it&rsquo;s to keep us in the game.



With uncertainties clouding the broader narrative <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/global-markets-flows-bofa-urgent-2024-03-08/#:~:text=Tech%20stocks%20saw%20%244.4%20billion,far%20back%20its%20figures%20went.">tech sector outflows</a> and the rising price of gold, investors could use some reassurances. If that&rsquo;s you, here are some dividend king stocks to buy to help you sleep easy at night.



<h2>Emerson Electric (EMR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/emr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="An office building with an Emerson Electric sign on it."><div>Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Operating under the industrials umbrella &ndash; specifically the specialty industrial machinery subsegment &ndash; Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/emr-stock-quote/">EMR</a>) isn&rsquo;t exactly a sexy enterprise. However, it&rsquo;s a relevant one, thus making a great case for dividend king stocks to buy. Per its <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/EMR/profile">public profile</a>, Emerson provides various solutions for customers in the industrial, commercial and consumer markets across the world.



One of the key reasons to consider Emerson is its passive income. No, with a <a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/industrials/electrical-equipment/industrial-automation-controls/emr-emerson-electric/">forward yield of 1.85%</a>, EMR isn&rsquo;t the most generous idea among dividend king stocks to buy. However, the payout ratio is quite low &ndash; and thus sustainable &ndash; at 35.62%. Further, the company has been increasing its dividend for the past 67 years. That&rsquo;s a status management will surely want to keep going.



Although it incurred a blip in the third quarter last year, the overall average positive earnings surprise came out to 11.38% in fiscal 2023. For fiscal 2024, analysts anticipate earnings per share of $5.39 on revenue of $17.58 billion. That&rsquo;s a noticeable improvement over last year&rsquo;s print of earnings of $4.44 on sales of $15.16 billion.



<h2>Colgate-Palmolive (CL)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/colgate-cl-stock-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Colgate toothpaste and mouthwash in a cup with a toothbrush"><div>Source: monticello / Shutterstock.com</div></div>One of the top names in the broader consumer defense industry, Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/cl-stock-quote/">CL</a>) plies its trade in the household and personal products segment. Per its public profile, Colgate-Palmolive operates through <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CL/profile">various segments</a>: Oral, Personal, and Home Care and Pet Nutrition. The company is best known for its toothpaste and toothbrushes but it also carries other well-known brands like Lady Speed Stick.



While it&rsquo;s not riveting in any sense of the imagination, CL makes a solid case for dividend king stocks to buy. Currently, the company offers a <a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/consumer-staples/consumer-products/household-products/cl-colgate-palmolive/">forward yield of 2.25%</a>. That&rsquo;s a bit higher than the consumer staple sector&rsquo;s average yield of 1.89%. Also ,the payout ratio is 52.53%, providing confidence for yield sustainability. Lastly, Colgate enjoys 61 years of consecutive payout increases.



Last fiscal year, the company&rsquo;s average positive earnings surprise came out to 4.23%. It&rsquo;s not lighting up the board but it delivers consistent results. For the current fiscal year, analysts anticipate EPS of $3.49 on revenue of $20.18 billion. That&rsquo;s above last year&rsquo;s print of $3.23 EPS and $19.46 billion in sales.



<h2>Procter &amp; Gamble (PG)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/shutterstock_1073950868-300x169.png" alt="Procter &amp; Gamble Union Distribution Center. P&amp;G is an American Multinational Consumer Goods Company"><div>Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Another stronghold in the consumer defensive industry, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/pg-stock-quote/">PG</a>) provides branded consumer packaged goods worldwide. <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/PG/profile">Per its corporate profile</a>, P&amp;G operates through five segments: Beauty, Grooming, Health Care, Fabric &amp; Home Care, and Baby, Feminine &amp; Family Care. Some of the company&rsquo;s top brands include Head &amp; Shoulders, Olay, and Crest, to name but a few.



Along with the everyday relevance, investors gravitate toward P&amp;G for its passive income. Right now, the company offers a forward yield of 2.34%, again above the sector average of 1.89%. As with rival Colgate-Palmolive, the payout ratio is quite reasonable at 54.06%. Also, with <a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/consumer-staples/consumer-products/household-products/pg-procter-and-gamble/">68 years of consecutive payouts</a> under its belt, management won&rsquo;t give up this track record without a fight.



Last fiscal year, the company beat all its quarterly bottom-line projections. Overall, the average positive earnings surprise came out to 5.55%. For fiscal 2024, experts believe that EPS will reach $6.45 on sales of $84.78 billion. That would be an improvement over last year&rsquo;s print of $5.90 EPS on revenue of $82.01 billion.



<h2>Genuine Parts (GPC)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="165" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/gpcmsn-300x165.jpg" alt="5 Great Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Conducting business under the consumer cyclical arena, Genuine Parts (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gpc-stock-quote/">GPC</a>) specifically falls under specialty retail. According to its <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/GPC/profile">corporate profile</a>, Genuine distributes automotive replacement parts. It also provides industrial parts and materials. Notably, its automotive parts replacement covers the whole gamut: trucks, SUVs, buses, hybrids, electric vehicles, and even farm equipment.



With money tight in a tricky economy, Genuine Parts&rsquo; business could rise simply due to necessary demand. That makes GPC one of the more credible ideas for dividend king stocks to buy. As for passive income, the company provides a forward yield of 2.46%. Further, the payout ratio sits at 35.67%. That&rsquo;s an awfully enticing balance. Also, the company features a <a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/consumer-discretionary/retail-discretionary/automotive-retailers/gpc-genuine-parts/">69-year track record of consecutive annual payout increases</a>.



As with many other established names, Genuine beat all its quarterly bottom-line targets last fiscal year. Overall, the average positive earnings surprise came out to 4.3%. For fiscal 2024, experts believe EPS will hit $9.78 on revenue of $23.82 billion. That&rsquo;s up from last year&rsquo;s EPS of $9.33 on sales of $23.09 billion.



<h2>Coca-Cola (KO)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/shutterstock_1646970103-300x169.jpg" alt="KO stock PEP stock: a can of Coca-cola and a can of Pepsi on either side of a glass of brown soda and sitting on top of a pile of ice"><div>Source: monticello / Shutterstock</div></div>A company that really needs no introduction, Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ko-stock-quote/">KO</a>) ranks among the top dividend king stocks to buy. Part of the consumer defensive industry, Coca-Cola offers multiple non-alcoholic beverages. Obviously, it&rsquo;s best known for its namesake product. However, it also offers other popular brands such as Fanta, Costa and Schweppes.



With consumer funds getting tight, I imagine more people will seek their caffeine fix at the grocery store rather than at the storefront of a trendy (but super-expensive) coffee shop. For investors, they&rsquo;re likely going to be enticed with the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.dividend.com/stocks/consumer-staples/consumer-products/beverages/ko-coca-cola-co/">forward yield of 3.03%</a>. And while the payout ratio is a bit elevated at 61.34%, it&rsquo;s not too bad. Further, the 63-year track record of consecutive annual payout increases should help calm jitters.



Coca-Cola enjoyed a decent year in fiscal 2023, with the &ldquo;worst&rdquo; performance being posting 49 cents per share in Q4. That merely met the consensus expectation. For the current fiscal year, EPS may reach $2.81 on sales of $45.81 billion. If so, the top line could expand 8.1% from last year&rsquo;s print of $42.39 billion.



<h2>Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/plant-based-food-300x169.jpg" alt="Vegetables and fruits are scattered over a white background."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>One of the most relevant ideas for dividend king stocks to buy, Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/adm-stock-quote/">ADM</a>) operates in the consumer defensive space. Specifically, it falls under farm products. Per its <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ADM/profile">corporate profile</a>, Archer engages in the procurement, transportation, storage, processing and merchandising of agricultural commodities, ingredients, flavors and solutions in multiple countries. It also engages in agricultural commodity and feed product import, export and distribution.



With the global food supply chain in focus, ADM should garner intrigue among forward-looking investors. For passive income, the company provides a forward annual dividend yield of 3.21%. Notably, the payout ratio sits at just under 28%, which is a remarkable print. Basically, you would be getting a strong yield with reassurances regarding yield sustainability.



It&rsquo;s also significantly undervalued, trading at a <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/ADM/summary?search=adm">forward earnings multiple of 11.64X</a>. That&rsquo;s lower than over 70% of the competition. Now, some of that is due to reduced expectations for fiscal 2024, with projected revenue of $90.9 billion down 3.2% from last year&rsquo;s result.



Still, the most optimistic target calls for $100.64 billion. If you want to speculate, ADM could be enticing.



<h2>Northwest Natural (NWN)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/utilities-1600-300x169.jpg" alt="Miniature house and symbols of public utilities."><div>Source: Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock</div></div>Operating under the utilities umbrella, Northwest Natural (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nwn-stock-quote/">NWN</a>) via its subsidiary provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the U.S. According to the company&rsquo;s <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/NWN/profile">corporate profile</a>, Northwest operates a mist gas storage facility contracted to other utilities, third-party marketers and electric generators. It also offers natural gas asset management services.



As a utility player, the company should enjoy high barriers of entry. Stated differently, Northwest is entrenched, making it a viable play for dividend king stocks to buy. On the passive income front, the utility specialist offers a very generous yield of 5.32%. Now, to be fair, it comes at the risk of a heightened payout ratio of 75%. Still, this is a very tempting offer.



In part, that&rsquo;s because the company has beaten its per-share bottom-line quarterly targets in fiscal 2024. It also seems attractively priced at <a href="https://www.gurufocus.com/stock/NWN/summary?search=nwn">1.25X tangible book value</a>. That said, analysts anticipate reduced earnings and growth in fiscal 2024.



Still, a possible recovery could be in the works for fiscal 2025, making NWN a worthwhile wager.



On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/" target="_blank">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>A former senior business analyst for Sony Electronics, Josh Enomoto has helped broker major contracts with Fortune Global 500 companies. Over the past several years, he has delivered unique, critical insights for the investment markets, as well as various other industries including legal, construction management, and healthcare. Tweet him at @EnomotoMedia.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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Investing in stocks is a high-risk endeavor, no matter how seasoned an investor you are. There will always be some that catch you off guard and throw your portfolio into a string of losses that are hard to recover from. Many people tout &ldquo;holy grail&rdquo; strategies, especially on social media. I believe they&rsquo;re all wishful thinking at best. But with the right stocks &mdash; like Dividend Aristocrats &mdash; you can find investments to buy and hold forever. 



To come up with the list of stocks in this article, I screened the list of Dividend Aristocrats using the following criteria:



<ul><li>Strong Buy ratings: I only want the top-rated Dividend Aristocrats based on analyst ratings.</li>



<li>Analyst following: I screened for companies with at least five analysts covering them to ensure little bias.</li>



<li>Earnings surprise: I want to select the highest-earning performers by choosing only those with the highest earnings beat.</li>
</ul>Here&rsquo;s what came up.



<h2>Target (TGT)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="165" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/target-stock-300x165.jpg" alt=""><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Known for its slogan &ldquo;Expect more, pay less,&rdquo; Target (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/tgt-stock-quote/">TGT</a>) is one of the biggest retailers in the market. The company offers various products, from electronics, food, beverages, beauty products, apparel and other household essentials, essentially making it a one-stop-shop for consumers.&nbsp;



Over the years, Target has developed a cult following due to its partnerships with well-known designers and collaborations with fashion brands for their exclusive collections. It recently launched the <a href="https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2024/03/diane-von-furstenberg-for-target">Diane von Furstenberg</a> limited-time spring collection and Dwayne &ldquo;The Rock&rdquo; Johnson&rsquo;s exclusive-to-Target men&rsquo;s skincare brand, <a href="https://corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2024/03/papatui-rock-dwayne-johnson">Papatui.</a>



It&rsquo;s no surprise that analysts love Target and gave it their approval with a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/tgt/analyst-research">Strong Buy</a> recommendation. Full-year GAAP adjusted EPS came in at $8.94, nearly a <a href="https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2024/03/target-corporation-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2023-earnings">50% YOY</a> growth and a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/tgt/earnings">23.65%</a> earnings surprise.&nbsp;



In addition, Target also reported an almost 2% increase in operating income margin compared to last year, well above its guidance expectations. As one of the Dividend Aristocrats, Target pays investors an annual dividend of <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/tgt/dividend-history">$4.40,</a> reflecting a yield of around 2.59%. With strong earnings results and analyst ratings, Target deserves a spot in any long-term investor portfolio.



<h2>Emerson Electric (EMR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/emr-stock-1-300x169.jpg" alt="An office building with an Emerson Electric sign on it."><div>Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Driven with a mission to create innovative technology and software that aims for a smarter, healthier, sustainable future, Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/emr-stock-quote/">EMR</a>) operates in two business groups that cater to six main segments:



<ul><li>Intelligent Devices business: includes final control, Safety and Productivity, discrete automation and discrete automation</li>



<li>Software and Control business: includes AspenTech, control systems and software, and Test and Measurement segment</li>
</ul>Emerson is a recognized leader in innovation and is poised to revolutionize industrial manufacturing with next-generation automation architecture through <a href="https://www.emerson.com/en-us/expertise/automation/boundless-automation#:~:text=Boundless%20Automation%E2%84%A2%20propels%20us,edge%20computing%2C%20and%20the%20cloud.">Boundless Automation.</a> The company sees it as an <a href="https://www.emerson.com/en-us/news/2024/02-emerson-sees-boundlessautomation-as-industry-inflection-point">inflection point</a> for modernizing industry operations. No wonder Wall Street loves Emerson and rates it a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/emr/analyst-research">Strong Buy.</a>



Emerson Electric&rsquo;s financials are enough to justify analyst ratings. The company ended the first quarter with a <a href="https://www.emerson.com/en-us/news/2024/emerson-first-quarter-2024-results">22%</a> growth in underlying sales from the year-ago quarter. and adjusted EPS growth of 56%, which beat earnings expectations by 17.31%. 



The company also forecasts net sales growth around the 14.5% to 17.0% range and underlying sales growth of 4.5% to 6.5% for 2024. What makes Emerson even more compelling is its Dividend Aristocrat status, which offers a growing dividend currently at $2.10 per year, representing an approximate 1.83% yield.



<h2>ExxonMobil (XOM)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="150" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/exxon-mobil-corporation-xom-ipsize-300x150.jpg" alt="XOM Stock Is on the Way Back, but It Will Take Some Time"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>ExxonMobil (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/xom-stock-quote/">XOM</a>) is one of the largest non-government-owned oil and energy companies.&nbsp;



While ExxonMobil still has a clear commitment to the oil and gas market production, it has taken steps to achieve <a href="https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/sustainability-and-reports/advancing-climate-solutions/emission-reduction-plans-and-progress#:~:text=2030%20greenhouse%20gas%20emission%2Dreduction%20plans&amp;text=Our%202030%20plans%20are%20expected,in%20corporate%2Dwide%20flaring%20intensity.">long-term carbon-intensity</a> reduction with its mix of hydrogen, carbon capture storage and a combination of other products. Its large gas production keeps ExxonMobil in a strong position to fill the gaps that renewable energy sources cannot meet. Hence, I think a <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/xom/analyst-research">Strong Buy</a> from analysts is warranted.&nbsp;



As a Dividend Aristocrat, the company offers attractive income for investors with an approximate <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/xom/dividend-history">3.15%</a> yield. Indeed, the company allocates a large portion of its cash flow to rewarding shareholders with dividends.



What makes Exxon even more attractive is its prospects for future growth. The company has made strides in the lithium market through Mobil Lithium and a <a href="https://www.jera.co.jp/en/news/information/20240325_1852">JERA</a> partnership for a low-carbon hydrogen project.&nbsp;



Exxon also beat its latest earnings expectations by <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/xom/earnings">12.22%.</a> With positive catalysts and its emphasis on giving back to its shareholders, ExxonMobil deserves a spot in any long-term investor&rsquo;s Dividend Aristocrat portfolio.



On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com <a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines.</a>
<div>Rick Orford is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, investor, influencer, and mentor. His work has appeared in the most authoritative publications, including Good Morning America, Washington Post, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Business Insider, NBC, FOX, CBS, and ABC News.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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