Emerson's capital-light model converts high-margin software and instrumentation sales into durable free-cash generation, funding a predictable ~$2B annual return to shareholders while retaining flexibility for bolt-on acquisitions.
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Free cash flow of $2,618 in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 increased $217 compared to $2,401 in 2025