VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Thursday, January 1, 2026
Stock Comparison
BlackRock, Inc. vs Eaton Corporation plc
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
BlackRock, Inc.
BLK · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View BLK analysisEaton Corporation plc
ETN · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View ETN analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: Eaton Corporation plc leads (66 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for BlackRock, Inc.).
- Segment focus: BlackRock, Inc. has 7 segments (33% in iShares ETFs & ETPs); Eaton Corporation plc has 5 segments (46% in Electrical Americas).
- Moat breadth: BlackRock, Inc. has 10 moat types across 2 domains; Eaton Corporation plc has 7 across 3.
Primary market context
BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ETFs & ETPs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs)
Global
Institutional and retail (via intermediaries)
ETF sponsor / asset manager
33%
Eaton Corporation plc
Electrical Americas
Electrical components, power distribution systems/assemblies, and related services (Americas)
North and South America
Industrial, commercial/institutional, utilities, residential, and IT/data center customers (end users and channel partners)
Manufacturer + systems/assembly provider + service provider
46%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
BlackRock, Inc. strengths
Eaton Corporation plc strengths
Segment mix
BlackRock, Inc. segments
Full profile >iShares ETFs & ETPs
Oligopoly
Institutional Index Mandates (Non-ETF)
Oligopoly
Active & Multi-Asset (Public Markets)
Competitive
Alternatives & Private Markets
Oligopoly
Cash Management (MMFs & cash solutions)
Competitive
Aladdin & Technology Services
Oligopoly
Distribution & Advisory Services
Competitive
Eaton Corporation plc segments
Full profile >Electrical Americas
Oligopoly
Electrical Global
Oligopoly
Aerospace
Oligopoly
Vehicle
Competitive
eMobility
Competitive
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