Emerson Electric (EMR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate . This compares to earnings of$1.48 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of process controls systems, valves and analytical instruments would post earnings of $1.51 per share when it actually produced earnings of$1.52, delivering a surprise of +0.66%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed co ...