Stock Analysis on Net

Eaton Corp. plc (NYSE:ETN) 

Balance Sheet: Assets
Quarterly Data

The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.

Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.

Eaton Corp. plc, consolidated balance sheet: assets (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Cash 398 1,777 555 473 540 473 488 348 353 235 294 231 364 237 297 271 279 354 438 429 292 239
Short-term investments 186 162 1,525 1,521 2,241 1,969 2,121 1,558 977 289 261 287 259 268 271 389 261 945 664 334 204 178
Accounts receivable, net 5,486 5,094 4,619 4,886 4,861 4,674 4,475 4,460 4,399 4,239 4,076 3,816 3,837 3,667 3,297 3,393 3,341 3,065 2,904 2,876 2,647 2,951
Inventory 4,581 4,392 4,227 4,178 3,963 3,868 3,739 3,713 3,670 3,604 3,430 3,428 3,445 3,317 2,969 2,802 2,668 2,399 2,109 2,096 2,138 2,346
Assets held for sale 2,604 2,537 2,487 2,398 2,405 2,440
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,246 1,009 875 1,094 1,047 869 852 904 904 771 685 778 782 705 677 632 636 605 576 538 527 516
Current assets 11,897 12,434 11,801 12,152 12,652 11,853 11,675 10,983 10,303 9,138 8,746 8,540 8,687 8,194 7,511 7,487 9,789 9,905 9,178 8,671 8,213 8,670
Land and buildings 2,299 2,177 2,239 2,280 2,192 2,215 2,241 2,175 2,198 2,174 2,129 2,049 2,156 2,245 2,227 2,248 2,259 2,181 2,184 2,154 2,112 2,081
Machinery and equipment 7,328 6,981 6,823 6,826 6,660 6,577 6,497 6,228 6,139 6,021 5,885 5,621 5,654 5,685 5,591 5,563 5,557 5,363 5,404 5,262 5,211 5,215
Gross property, plant and equipment 9,627 9,158 9,062 9,106 8,852 8,792 8,738 8,403 8,337 8,195 8,014 7,670 7,810 7,930 7,818 7,811 7,816 7,544 7,588 7,416 7,323 7,296
Accumulated depreciation (5,595) (5,393) (5,333) (5,395) (5,248) (5,234) (5,208) (5,062) (5,070) (4,989) (4,867) (4,703) (4,767) (4,832) (4,754) (4,786) (4,758) (4,622) (4,624) (4,500) (4,419) (4,357)
Net property, plant and equipment 4,032 3,765 3,729 3,711 3,604 3,558 3,530 3,341 3,267 3,206 3,147 2,967 3,043 3,098 3,064 3,025 3,058 2,922 2,964 2,916 2,904 2,939
Goodwill 15,790 14,851 14,713 15,044 14,849 14,877 14,977 14,781 14,914 14,894 14,796 14,479 14,805 14,955 14,751 14,767 14,880 13,757 12,903 12,677 12,497 12,397
Other intangible assets 5,227 4,586 4,658 4,809 4,883 4,975 5,091 5,158 5,285 5,386 5,485 5,492 5,689 6,012 5,855 6,041 6,195 4,722 4,175 4,179 4,241 4,319
Operating lease assets 709 813 806 817 785 722 648 600 594 579 570 555 493 449 442 448 470 429 428 421 419 434
Deferred income taxes 621 609 609 549 499 481 458 349 354 340 330 386 403 388 392 422 445 436 426 376 356 346
Other assets 2,231 2,148 2,065 2,154 2,109 2,069 2,053 2,077 2,055 1,974 1,940 1,945 2,033 2,112 2,012 1,938 1,967 1,909 1,750 1,745 1,718 1,740
Other noncurrent assets 24,578 23,007 22,851 23,373 23,125 23,124 23,227 22,965 23,202 23,173 23,121 22,857 23,423 23,916 23,452 23,616 23,957 21,253 19,682 19,398 19,231 19,236
Noncurrent assets 28,610 26,772 26,580 27,084 26,729 26,682 26,757 26,306 26,469 26,379 26,268 25,824 26,466 27,014 26,516 26,641 27,015 24,175 22,646 22,314 22,135 22,175
Total assets 40,507 39,206 38,381 39,236 39,381 38,535 38,432 37,289 36,772 35,517 35,014 34,364 35,153 35,208 34,027 34,128 36,804 34,080 31,824 30,985 30,348 30,845

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-03-31).


The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several notable trends across the key asset categories. Total assets showed a general increasing trend, rising from 30,845 million USD at the end of March 2020 to 40,507 million USD by June 2025, indicating overall growth in the asset base over the observed periods.

Liquidity Position
Cash balances fluctuated considerably, peaking at 1,777 million USD in March 2025, likely reflecting intermittent liquidity build-ups. Short-term investments also exhibited volatility, with significant surges observed in June and September 2023, reaching over 2,100 million USD, followed by sharp declines subsequently. These fluctuations suggest active liquidity management, possibly responding to operational needs or investment opportunities.
Working Capital Components
Accounts receivable demonstrated a steady upward trajectory, increasing from 2,951 million USD in March 2020 to 5,486 million USD by June 2025, implying expanding sales on credit or lengthening collection periods. Inventory levels also rose steadily, from 2,346 million USD to 4,581 million USD over the same interval, which may indicate higher demand expectations or stocking strategies. Prepaid expenses and other current assets generally increased as well, supporting the expansion in current assets overall.
Current Assets
Current assets grew from 8,670 million USD in March 2020 to reach a peak of 12,652 million USD by mid-2024 but declined slightly afterward. This growth aligns with increases in cash, accounts receivable, and inventory, reflecting broader operational expansion and investment in working capital.
Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Gross property, plant, and equipment values showed a gradual increase, indicating ongoing capital investments, rising from 7,296 million USD to 9,627 million USD. Meanwhile, accumulated depreciation also increased consistently, reflecting the aging and usage of assets. The net property, plant, and equipment figure showed steady growth as well, from 2,939 million USD to 4,032 million USD, signifying an expanding asset base after accounting for wear and tear.
Intangible Assets
Goodwill increased overall, recording a rise from 12,397 million USD to 15,790 million USD, showing either acquisitions or revaluations over the period. Other intangible assets, however, decreased gradually from 4,319 million USD to 5,227 million USD with some fluctuations, indicating amortization or disposals that reduced the carrying amount but with recent evidence of slight recovery.
Other Asset Categories
Operating lease assets showed a progressive increase, consistent with leasing arrangements expanding over time. Deferred income taxes rose moderately, suggesting growing temporary differences. Other assets and noncurrent assets remained relatively stable with modest growth, supporting the overall asset structure.

In summary, the company’s asset base expanded notably over the observed five-year period, driven by increases in both current and noncurrent assets. Working capital components grew significantly, hinting at operational growth but also potential increases in credit risk and inventory holding. Investments in fixed assets and goodwill point to ongoing capital expenditures and acquisitions. Cash and short-term investments showed high volatility, reflecting active liquidity and investment management strategies.


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