Eaton Corporation (ETN) reported second-quarter 2024 earnings of $2.73 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.6%. The bottom line increased 24% year over year and came ahead of the earnings guidance of $2.52-$2.62 per share. The improvement can be attributed to increased project activity tied to a multi-year restructuring program and the contribution of acquired assets. GAAP earnings for the reported quarter were $2.48, up 33% from $1.86 in the year-ago quarter. The difference between ...