Emerson reports Q2 sales up 3%, EPS rises 28%, and raises 2026 outlook with strong cash returns to shareholders.

Emerson reported a 3% increase in net sales to $4.56 billion for Q2 2026, with adjusted earnings per share rising 4% to $1.54 and GAAP EPS up 28% to $1.10. Despite challenges from Middle East conflicts impacting sales, margins improved significantly, and underlying orders grew 5%, driven by strong demand in Software & Systems. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.555 per share and plans to return approximately $2.2 billion to shareholders in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases. Emerson expects continued growth with Q3 sales projected around 5.5% and adjusted EPS between $1.65 and $1.70, supported by a robust backlog and order momentum.