ETN
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Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) closed at $356.80 as of 2026-03-20, trading 37.7% above its 200-week moving average of $259.09. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 37.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 58, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2759 weeks of data, ETN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ETN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +32.9%.
With a market cap of $138.6 billion, ETN is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.9%. Return on equity stands at 21.5%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 7.1x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ETN would have grown to $11167, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.2% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming ETN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 22.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ETN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ETN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying ETN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +34.0% after 12 months (median +34.0%), compared to +14.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +49.9% vs +19.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ETN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ETN has crossed below its 200-week MA 22 times with an average 1-year return of +32.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1973 | Oct 1973 | 21 | 22.7% | -8.1% | +137941.9% |
| Oct 1973 | Oct 1975 | 105 | 36.7% | -35.5% | +125007.6% |
| Mar 1980 | May 1980 | 9 | 13.2% | +60.5% | +90858.3% |
| Jun 1982 | Aug 1982 | 8 | 11.1% | +75.9% | +71948.3% |
| Feb 1990 | Mar 1990 | 4 | 1.6% | +21.2% | +19034.4% |
| Aug 1990 | Jan 1991 | 25 | 21.7% | +26.9% | +18330.9% |
| Jul 1998 | Oct 1998 | 11 | 9.1% | +55.5% | +5856.7% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 1 | 0.7% | +13.1% | +5684.1% |
| Feb 1999 | Feb 1999 | 3 | 1.4% | +3.4% | +5640.8% |
| Nov 1999 | Nov 1999 | 1 | 3.4% | +0.9% | +5220.4% |
| Dec 1999 | Feb 2000 | 12 | 15.9% | -0.8% | +5012.7% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 0.2% | +32.1% | +4895.6% |
| May 2000 | Jan 2001 | 32 | 21.8% | +47.5% | +4919.0% |
| Jul 2008 | Feb 2010 | 83 | 55.2% | -35.8% | +1457.0% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 4.0% | +69.7% | +1556.1% |
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 0.3% | +43.1% | +1368.2% |
| Aug 2015 | Mar 2016 | 29 | 18.7% | +23.9% | +699.0% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 1 | 3.4% | +37.1% | +658.5% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 1 | 1.1% | +32.9% | +618.0% |
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 0.4% | +47.2% | +520.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 11.5% | +108.3% | +507.2% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.8% | +105.2% | +434.9% |
| Average | 16 | — | +32.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ETN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) is currently 37.7% above its 200-week moving average of $259.09. It would need to fall to $259.09 to cross below the line.
What is ETN's 200-week moving average price?
Eaton Corporation plc's 200-week moving average is $259.09 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ETN drops below its 200-week moving average?
ETN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 22 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +32.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 16 weeks on average.
Is ETN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ETN as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 58. Free cash flow yield is 1.9%. Return on equity is 21.5%. Price-to-book is 7.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ETN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in ETN would have grown to $11167, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 15.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. ETN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ETN pay a dividend?
Yes. Eaton Corporation plc currently pays a dividend yield of 123.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20