Emerson Electric CoEMR -1.78%84 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates EMR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $129.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,857 Industrial Products companies, Emerson Electric Co ranks better than 50.51% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Emerson Electric Co is 1.57%.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Emerson Electric Co is 1.54%.
EMR's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 50.51% of 1857
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.49
vs EMR: 1.57
During the past 12 months, Emerson Electric Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Emerson Electric Co was 17.40% per year. The lowest was 0.80% per year. And the median was 6.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Emerson Electric Co (NYSE:EMR) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Emerson Electric Co Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
EMR vs CMI, ITW, PH: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Emerson Electric Co's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Emerson Electric Co Forward Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Emerson Electric Co's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerson Electric Co's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Emerson Electric Co Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Emerson Electric Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.555000
2026-05-15
2026-05-15
2026-06-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.555000
2026-02-13
2026-02-13
2026-03-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.555000
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
2025-12-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.527500
2025-08-15
2025-08-15
2025-09-10
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Emerson Electric Co's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.57% mean?
Emerson Electric Co (EMR) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.57% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #919 out of 1857 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Emerson Electric Co's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Emerson Electric Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57%. The Industrial Products industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.49. Emerson Electric Co's value of 1.57% is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #919 out of 1857 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emerson Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerson Electric Co's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to CMI and ITW?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Emerson Electric Co ranks #919 out of 1857 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This puts Emerson Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.49. Emerson Electric Co's value of 1.57% is 5.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 1.49, based on 1,857 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Emerson Electric Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.57% is 5.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Emerson Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerson Electric Co's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerson Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co (EMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $129.10, compared to a current price of $142.76 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57% and 5.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.49. Emerson Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Emerson Electric Co (EMR), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.57% as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Emerson Electric Co (EMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $142.76 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $129.10.
GuruFocus considers Emerson Electric Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EMR:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.57%
GF Value™: $129.10 vs. price of $142.76 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% above the Industrial Products median (#919 of 1857)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1890 as the first manufacturer of electric fans in North America, Emerson Electric has become a leading industrial automation player through the acquisition of established brands. Emerson organizes its business into seven segments that sell a wide range of automation software, power tools, and automation hardware such as valves, gauges, and switches. In recent years, Emerson divested its climate technology and consumer businesses to become more of a pure-play industrial automation company. The automation of a factory is an enticing long-term proposition for manufacturers, helping reduce accident rates and raise uptime and productivity.
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