Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Stock Sale Reported by Rep. Kevin Hern

29 Sep 2026, 12:03 by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets Daily

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Emerson Electric stock on September 14th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

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Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/14/2026.

Emerson Electric Trading Up 0.8%

NYSE EMR opened at $159.42 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $89.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.88, a P/E/G ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a current ratio of 0.90, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Emerson Electric Co. has a 12-month low of $122.64 and a 12-month high of $166.35. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $153.53 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $143.93.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $1.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.68 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $4.87 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.80 billion. Emerson Electric had a net margin of 13.83% and a return on equity of 17.58%. Emerson Electric’s revenue for the quarter was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.52 EPS. Emerson Electric has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.550-6.550 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.850-1.850 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Emerson Electric Co. will post 6.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Emerson Electric Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th were paid a dividend of $0.5550 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. Emerson Electric’s dividend payout ratio is presently 48.58%.

Insider Activity

In related news, CEO Surendralal Karsanbhai sold 9,650 shares of Emerson Electric stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.91, for a total value of $1,562,431.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 271,743 shares in the company, valued at approximately $43,997,909.13. The trade was a 3.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.23% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EMR. ABS Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric during the second quarter valued at approximately $858,900,000. Basso Capital Management L.P. acquired a new stake in shares of Emerson Electric during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Emerson Electric in the second quarter worth about $27,000. Orion Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Emerson Electric during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Emerson Electric in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently commented on EMR shares. HSBC lifted their price target on Emerson Electric from $170.00 to $180.00 in a report on Thursday, August 6th. BNP Paribas Exane upped their target price on shares of Emerson Electric from $180.00 to $185.00 in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Emerson Electric in a research note on Friday, July 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Emerson Electric from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $157.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Stephens upped their price objective on shares of Emerson Electric from $155.00 to $160.00 in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $169.65.

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About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

About Emerson Electric

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Emerson Electric Co is a global technology and engineering company that provides products, software and services for industrial, commercial and residential applications. Its offerings help customers automate processes, measure and control operations, improve equipment performance, and manage complex industrial systems.

The company’s portfolio includes process-control and automation systems, industrial software, measurement and analytical instruments, control valves, regulators, electrical equipment, and related services.