BUZZ - Emerson Electric shares fall as outlook disappoints despite quarterly results beating expectations

November 4 - ** Emerson Electric (EMR.N) shares fell 3.3% in pre-market trading to $160.85

** According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), this automation technology company expects adjusted earnings per share of about $7.25 for fiscal 2027, lower than the analysts' average estimate of $7.27

** First quarter adjusted earnings per share are expected to be between $1.58 and $1.62, while market consensus expects $1.62

** Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share were $1.86, above the expected $1.85

** Fourth quarter net sales were $5.20 billion, higher than the expected $5.12 billion; core sales grew by 7%

** Core sales for fiscal 2027 are expected to grow by about 5%

** Free cash flow for fiscal 2027 is expected to be $3.8-3.9 billion, higher than $3.5 billion in fiscal 2026

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the stock had risen 25% so far this year

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