• Ken Newman from KeyBanc sets a price target of $140 for Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR), indicating a potential upside of 19.38%.
• Emerson's stock price surged by 7%, making it one of the top performers in the S&P 500 following strong fiscal fourth-quarter sales and profit figures.
• The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $73 billion, with a recent bold buyout bid for AspenTech highlighting its strategic market positioning.

On November 6, 2024, Ken Newman from KeyBanc set a price target of $140 for Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR). At the time, the stock was trading at $117.27, suggesting a potential upside of about 19.38%. Emerson Electric is a global leader in automation equipment, industrial software, and engineering products. It competes with companies like Honeywell and Siemens.

Recently, Emerson's stock price surged by 7%, making it one of the top performers in the S&P 500. This increase followed the company's announcement of strong sales and profit figures for its fiscal fourth quarter. The stock is now priced at $127.52, reflecting an 8.37% increase with a change of $9.85.

The stock's price has fluctuated between $123.35 and $127.74 today, with $127.74 marking its highest price over the past year. The lowest price for the stock in the past year was $84.61. Emerson's market capitalization stands at approximately $73 billion, indicating its significant presence in the market.

Emerson also made headlines with a bold buyout bid for AspenTech, which could further enhance its market position. The trading volume for the day is 4,323,472 shares on the New York Stock Exchange, showing strong investor interest.