Emerson Electric
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · Energy, Manufacturing, Oil And Gas
Emerson Electric Co is a diversified global technology and engineering company. The company provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Emerson is known for its automation solutions and software capabilities. It operates in various segments including Process Management, Industrial Automation, and Commercial and Residential Solutions.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Employees
- 49,770
- Industries
- Energy, Manufacturing, Oil And Gas
- Status
- Public (EMR)
- Website
- emerson.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Emerson Electric
- : Emerson Electric Co. Enters 13-Year Strategic Collaboration with Equinor ASA to Optimize Operations.
- : Emerson acquires Glue Inc. for AI test innovation
- : Emerson Appoints Rudy Sengupta as Chief Technology and AI Officer
- : Emerson launched the AspenTech AVA™ AI platform to enhance AI adoption across industrial enterprises.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On May 5, 2026, the Board of Directors of Emerson Electric Co. elected Jennifer G. Newstead as a Director, effective as of August 3, 2026. Ms. Newstead, who is currently the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Apple and previously served as the Chief Legal Officer at Meta, has been appointed to also serve on the Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. As part of her compensation, she will receive an award of restricted stock units valued at $95,000, which is pro rata of the annual retainer for non-management directors. The Board determined that Ms. Newstead meets the independence standards outlined by the New York Stock Exchange and the SEC.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On February 10, 2026, Emerson Electric Co. entered into a $2 billion 364-Day Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among others. This credit facility, which expires on February 9, 2027, is intended to support general corporate purposes, including as a liquidity back-up for the Company's commercial paper borrowings. The facility replaces a previous $3 billion credit agreement that expired on February 11, 2025. The agreement does not currently involve any outstanding loans and includes various interest rate options. Emerson has also guaranteed obligations for any designated subsidiary borrowers under this facility.
- : Emerson Electric acquires National Instruments for $8.2 billion
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 13, 2025, Emerson Electric Co. granted Special Performance-based Awards to its President and CEO, Lal Karsanbhai, and Executive VP and COO, Ram Krishnan. This decision aims to incentivize the executives for their critical roles in the company's transformation towards automation and shareholder value creation. Each executive received a total of 350,000 stock options structured with varying exercise prices, significantly above the fair market value at the time of grant, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. The awards serve to support leadership continuity and enhance performance-based compensation, reflecting Emerson's commitment to long-term growth and resilience.
- : SEC 8-K (5.02): On November 13, 2025, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Emerson Electric Co. approved new compensatory arrangements for certain officers within the company. The adjustments include salary increases and changes to bonus structures, aimed at aligning compensation with company performance and market standards. The decisions made by the Committee are expected to strengthen executive performance and retention, reflecting Emerson's ongoing commitment to rewarding leadership that drives business success. Key officers affected by this decision were not specified in the filing, but the changes underscore the company's strategic focus on enhancing management effectiveness.
- : SEC 8-K (8.01): On November 5, 2025, Emerson Electric Co. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program allowing the purchase of up to 50 million shares of its common stock over the next several years. This new authorization complements a previous program from March 2020, which had approximately 20 million shares remaining. The purchase method will be determined by management based on market conditions, and the shares may be utilized for employee benefit plans and other corporate purposes. This strategic move could enhance shareholder value and demonstrates the Company's commitment to return capital to its shareholders.
Leadership
- Rudy Sengupta, Senior Vice President
- Michael Tang, Chief Legal Officer
- Nick Piazza, Chief People Officer
- Jacob Clos, Quality Manager
- Denis Mathieu
- Eric Bonneau
- François Lecourt
- Christine Castiglione
- Clinton Schneider
- Lance Berry
- Mark Graham, Project Delivery
- Alan Johnston, Performance Improvement
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Employee benefit plans
Emerson Electric files 57 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Emerson Electric in the news
- Emerson Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call - Yahoo Finance (Oct 14, 2026)
- Emerson will report fourth-quarter and full-year results before markets open Nov. 4. - Stock Titan (Oct 14, 2026)
- Emerson to Build New Automation Solutions Service Center in Qatar - PR Newswire (Sep 21, 2026)
- Emerson Electric (EMR): Strong Dividend Coverage Meets a Modest Yield - Yahoo Finance (Aug 27, 2026)
- Emerson Electric (EMR): Company Profile, Stock Price, News, Rankings - Fortune (Jun 03, 2026)
- Emerson Acquires Glue Inc. to Accelerate AI-Driven Test & Measurement Innovation - PR Newswire (Aug 06, 2026)
- Emerson Appoints Rudy Sengupta as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and AI Officer - PR Newswire (Aug 04, 2026)
- Emerson Electric sales and earnings exceed expectations in fourth quarter - The Business Journals (Nov 04, 2026)
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About Emerson Electric: questions and answers
What does Emerson Electric do?
Emerson Electric Co is a diversified global technology and engineering company. The company provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets. Emerson is known for its automation solutions and software capabilities. It operates in various segments including Process Management, Industrial Automation, and Commercial and Residential Solutions.
Where is Emerson Electric headquartered?
Emerson Electric is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
How many employees does Emerson Electric have?
Emerson Electric has about 49,770 employees.
Who leads Emerson Electric?
Rudy Sengupta is a Senior Vice President at Emerson Electric.
What is the latest news on Emerson Electric?
On Aug 24, 2026, Emerson Electric Co. Enters 13-Year Strategic Collaboration with Equinor ASA to Optimize Operations.
Is Emerson Electric a public company?
Yes. Emerson Electric is publicly traded under the ticker EMR.
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