Emerson Reports Strong Second Quarter 2018 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance

Emerson (NYSE: EMR) today announced net sales were up 19 percent in the second quarter ended March 31, 2018, with underlying sales up 8 percent excluding favorable currency of 3 percent and an impact from acquisitions and divestitures of 8 percent.  The second quarter results reflect strong global economic conditions and continued favorable demand.  Both mature and emerging markets delivered high-single digit underlying growth.