Eaton said gross profit margin in 2024 increased from 36.4% in 2023 to 38.2%. The company cited a 290 basis points increase from higher sales and a 90 basis points increase from operating efficiencies, partially offset by a 100 basis points decline from higher commodity and wage inflation and a 70 basis points decline from higher costs to support growth initiatives.

1. 01

   Eaton said gross profit margin in 2024 increased from 36.4% in 2023 to 38.2%. The company cited a 290 basis points increase from higher sales and a 90 basis points increase from operating efficiencies, partially offset by a 100 basis points decline from higher commodity and wage inflation and a 70 basis points decline from higher costs to support growth initiatives.

2. 02

   Eaton said organic sales increased 8% in 2024. The company cited strength in data center and other end-markets in the Electrical Americas and Electrical Global business segments, and said Hurricane Helene and aerospace industry labor strikes had a negative impact on net sales of $128 million.

3. 03

   Eaton said net cash provided by operating activities increased $703 million in 2024 compared to 2023, with higher net income of $575 million. In 2024, the company repurchased shares for $2,492 million and paid cash dividends of $1,500 million.

4. 04

   Eaton said the restructuring program initiated in Q1 2024 is expected to incur charges of $202 million in 2024 and total estimated charges of $475 million, with completion expected in 2026. The company expects capital expenditures of approximately $900 million in 2025.

Key figures

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

$24.9B

Net income

$3.8B

EPS

$9.50

Operating cash flow

$4.3B

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