This is the sixth and final piece in a series examining “boring” large-cap stocks that have outperformed the Nasdaq-100 over the past five years.
The first piece introduced the methodology and the companies
Over the subsequent few weeks, the series has looked at Curtiss-Wright, Williams Companies, Parker Hannifin and Costco. This week’s closing entry: power management company Eaton (ETN), a century-old company benefitting from the most modern of tailwinds. As of June 26, 2026, Eaton’s 5-year total return with dividends reinvested was 198.67%, almost double the Nasdaq-100’s 109.52% over the same period.
While the company’s product line may not seem overly exciting for the average investor, Eaton is one of those “boring” companies that provides exactly what businesses need. Both the company and its shareholders have been major beneficiaries of this over the past five years. MORE FROM THE ‘BORING STOCKS’ SERIES: – Part 1:These stocks crushed the Nasdaq-100 over past 5 years – Part 4:An annual dividend that’s increased for 70 straight years IMPORTANT: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.