Emerson Electric Co

Industry: Conglomerates

Fortune Rank: 117

Emerson Electric Co. is engaged in the worldwide design, manufacture and sale of a range of electrical, electromechanical and electronic products and systems. For the 9 months ended 6/30/05, net sales rose 10% to $12.66B. Net income increased 11% to $1B. Revenues reflect increases in all business segments and double-digit sales growth in Process Management, Industrial Automation and Network Power. Earnings reflect improved gross margins.

Emerson Electric Co. is engaged in designing and supplying product technology and delivering engineering services in a wide range of industrial, commercial and consumer markets worldwide. The Company operates in five segments. The Process Management segment provides measurement, control and diagnostic capabilities for automated industrial processes producing items. The Industrial Automation segment brings integrated manufacturing solutions to diverse industries worldwide. The Network Power segment provides power conditioning and reliability to help keep telecommunication systems, data networks and critical business applications continuously operating. The Climate Technologies segment enhances household and commercial comfort, as well as food safety and energy efficiency through air conditioning and refrigeration. The Appliance and Tools segment provides motors for a broad range of applications, appliances and integrated appliance solutions, and tools for homeowners and professionals.

Emerson Electric Co

Emerson Electric Co is a Fortune 500 company. In 2010 Emerson Electric Co was ranked number 117 on the Fortune 500 list, making it the 117th largest company in the United States when judged by revenue.

Emerson Electric Co achieved revenue of $20,915.00 million in 2010 and earned a profit of $1,724.00 million.

Emerson Electric Co's rank changes

The company's ranking in 2010 was a decline from 2009 when it was ranked 94th on the Fortune 500. The Previous ranking was based on its 2009 revenue of $25,281 million (a change of -5 million compared to 2010) and profits of $2,412 million (a change of -1 million compared to 2010).

Another point of view

To many investors, profits are more important than the revenue a company earns. If the Fortune 500 was ranked by profits instead of revenue then Emerson Electric Co would be ranked 78th rather than 117th due to its profits of $1,724 in 2010.

Emerson Electric Co Revenue* Profit* Fortune Ranking
201020,9151,724117
200925,2812,41294
200822,5722,136111
200720,1331,845115
200617,3051,422126

* US$ Million

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