| __timestamp | Eaton Corporation plc | Howmet Aerospace Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 1, 2014 | 15646000000 | 10349000000 |
| Thursday, January 1, 2015 | 14292000000 | 10104000000 |
| Friday, January 1, 2016 | 13400000000 | 9806000000 |
| Sunday, January 1, 2017 | 13756000000 | 10357000000 |
| Monday, January 1, 2018 | 14511000000 | 11397000000 |
| Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 14338000000 | 11227000000 |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | 12408000000 | 3878000000 |
| Friday, January 1, 2021 | 13293000000 | 3596000000 |
| Saturday, January 1, 2022 | 13865000000 | 4103000000 |
| Sunday, January 1, 2023 | 14763000000 | 4773000000 |
| Monday, January 1, 2024 | 15375000000 | 5119000000 |
Unlocking the unknown
In the competitive landscape of industrial manufacturing, Eaton Corporation plc and Howmet Aerospace Inc. have been pivotal players. Over the past decade, Eaton has consistently demonstrated a robust cost of revenue efficiency, maintaining an average of approximately $14 billion annually. In contrast, Howmet Aerospace, while showing resilience, has averaged around $8 billion, reflecting a strategic focus on cost management.
From 2014 to 2023, Eaton's cost of revenue peaked in 2014 at $15.6 billion, while Howmet's highest was in 2018 at $11.4 billion. Notably, Howmet experienced a significant dip in 2020, with costs dropping to $3.9 billion, likely due to global economic shifts. Eaton, however, maintained a more stable trajectory, showcasing its operational efficiency.
Eaton's consistent performance underscores its strategic prowess in managing production costs, while Howmet's fluctuations highlight its adaptive strategies in a volatile market.
