Investing.com - Eaton (NYSE:ETN) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.46 on revenue of $5.46B. Analysts polled by Investing.com forecast EPS of $1.43 on revenue of $5.43B. That compared to EPS of $1.29 on revenue of $5.21B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $1.43 on revenue of $5.41B in the previous quarter.
For the year, Eaton shares are up 6.15%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 8.65% year to date.
Eaton follows other major Technology sector earnings this month
On Wednesday, Microsoft reported second quarter EPS of $1.1 on revenue of $32.3B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.09 on revenue of $32.53B.
Apple earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with first quarter EPS of $4.18 on revenue of $84.31B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $4.17 on revenue of $84.03B
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