Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR)

The annual revenue data reveals distinct trends across various business segments over the analyzed period. The overall sales increased consistently from 2015 through 2019, showing recovery and growth following a decline in 2016.

Measurement & Analytical Instrumentation

This segment experienced a decline in revenues from 2015 to 2017, dropping from 3,619 million US dollars to 3,070 million. However, there was a subsequent rebound in 2018 and 2019, with revenues climbing back to 3,807 million, surpassing the initial figure in 2015.

Valves, Actuators & Regulators

Revenues here followed a fluctuating pattern, starting at 2,559 million in 2015, dipping substantially in 2016 to 2,137 million, increasing again to 3,769 million in 2018, and remaining stable in 2019. This segment shows a strong recovery with significant growth after the 2016 low.

Industrial Solutions

A downward trend was observed from 2015 to 2016, decreasing from 1,779 million to 1,621 million. This was followed by steady increases each year through 2019, reaching 2,232 million, indicating a positive growth trajectory after the initial decline.

Process Control Systems & Solutions

Revenue for this segment showed a slight decline from 2,196 million in 2015 to 2,000 million in 2017, then recovered moderately in 2018 and 2019 to 2,369 million. Overall, growth resumed after a minor downturn in the middle years.

Automation Solutions

This business segment represents the largest revenue contributor by a wide margin. The data reveals a decrease from 10,153 million in 2015 to 8,977 million in 2016, followed by steady growth reaching 12,202 million in 2019. This indicates robust recovery and strong revenue growth post-2016.

Climate Technologies

Revenues remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations, ranging from 4,006 million in 2015 to a peak of 4,454 million in 2018, before a minor decrease to 4,313 million in 2019. The segment shows consistency with modest growth.

Tools & Home Products

This segment exhibited minor variation with revenues generally stable between 1,611 million and 1,856 million, peaking in 2019. There is a slight downward dip in 2018, but the overall trend is a moderate upward trajectory toward the end of the period.

Commercial & Residential Solutions

Revenues in this category showed a consistent, gradual increase from 5,631 million in 2015 to 6,169 million in 2019, reflecting steady and reliable growth throughout the years.

Divested Businesses

Revenue was recorded only in 2015 at 477 million, with no subsequent data, suggesting disposal or discontinuation of these business units after that year.

Eliminations/Interest

Values fluctuated close to zero, with minor deductions between -12 and -15 million from 2015 to 2018 and a small positive figure of 1 million in 2019, indicating limited impact on overall revenues.

Total Sales

Aggregate sales declined from 16,249 million in 2015 to 14,522 million in 2016, followed by a recovery and sustained growth, reaching 18,372 million in 2019. This pattern reflects temporary challenges or market conditions in 2016, with overall positive momentum in subsequent years.