BUZZ - Emerson Electric shares decline as quarterly results beat expectations, but guidance falls short of market forecasts

November 4 - ** Emerson Electric (EMR.N) shares fell 3.3% in premarket trading to $160.85

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the automation technology company expects adjusted earnings per share of about $7.25 for fiscal year 2027, below analysts’ average estimate of $7.27

** First-quarter adjusted earnings per share are expected to be $1.58–$1.62, versus the market consensus of $1.62

** Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were $1.86, above the expected $1.85

** Fourth-quarter net sales were $5.20 billion, above the expected $5.12 billion; core sales increased by 7%

** Core sales growth for fiscal year 2027 is expected to be about 5%

** Free cash flow for fiscal year 2027 is expected to be $3.8–$3.9 billion, above fiscal year 2026’s $3.5 billion

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock was up 25% so far this year

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