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EATON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details)
$ in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period $ 19,469
Balance at end of period 20,299
Total  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period (4,118)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (53)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) 25
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) (28)
Balance at end of period (4,146)
Currency translation and related hedging instruments  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period (3,159)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (73)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) (6)
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) (79)
Balance at end of period (3,237)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period (1,062)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 57
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) 41
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) 98
Balance at end of period (964)
Cash flow hedges  
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period 102
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (37)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) (10)
Net current-period Other comprehensive income (loss) (47)
Balance at end of period $ 55