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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$211.90
+1.8%
$211.22
$133.79
$224.86
$42.98B1.271.14 million shs730,114 shs
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$955.79
+1.5%
$979.73
$641.95
$1,034.18
$46.96B1.14231,158 shs201,485 shs
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
$550.24
+1.9%
$541.56
$309.89
$570.15
$70.66B1.52584,863 shs375,725 shs
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$276.38
+1.1%
$282.68
$252.11
$348.52
$31.67B1.431.03 million shs663,711 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
-0.31%-3.18%-5.92%+9.73%+52.03%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
-0.06%-1.31%-8.28%+7.62%+40.58%
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
+0.95%-0.67%-2.73%+15.05%+68.24%
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
+1.34%-4.31%-4.47%-10.09%-0.68%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
0.9416 of 5 stars
1.30.02.50.01.21.71.9
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
4.2231 of 5 stars
2.03.03.31.34.02.51.9
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
4.5067 of 5 stars
2.44.04.21.52.82.51.9
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
4.8592 of 5 stars
3.13.04.23.02.63.31.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
2.63
Moderate Buy$166.50-21.43% Downside
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
2.00
Hold$913.89-4.38% Downside
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
2.71
Moderate Buy$515.38-6.34% Downside
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
2.23
Hold$310.0812.19% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest GWW, ROK, FERG, and PH Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/11/2024
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
KeyCorp
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$575.00 ➝ $640.00
4/8/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$330.00 ➝ $322.00
4/3/2024
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$588.00 ➝ $629.00
4/2/2024
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$558.00 ➝ $625.00
4/2/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$269.00 ➝ $265.00
3/21/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Reiterated RatingUnderweight ➝ Underweight$254.00
3/14/2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
UBS Group
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$740.00 ➝ $1,000.00
3/14/2024
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
Truist Financial
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Initiated CoverageBuy$602.00
3/6/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Berenberg Bank
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $290.00
3/5/2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
Oppenheimer
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$1,075.00 ➝ $1,125.00
3/5/2024
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
Stifel Nicolaus
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$588.00
(Data available from 4/23/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$29.73B1.45$11.00 per share19.27$20.73 per share10.22
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$16.48B2.85$42.18 per share22.66$69.33 per share13.79
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
$19.07B3.71$28.98 per share18.99$80.51 per share6.83
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$9.06B3.50$16.17 per share17.09$32.59 per share8.48

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$1.89B$8.6024.6419.938.726.00%37.99%12.18%6/4/2024 (Estimated)
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$1.83B$36.2126.4022.111.8511.10%56.54%23.03%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
$2.08B$20.2027.2420.941.9613.28%29.91%10.49%5/2/2024 (Confirmed)
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$1.39B$10.5126.3020.942.7213.35%37.22%11.84%4/25/2024 (Estimated)

Latest GWW, ROK, FERG, and PH Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/2/2024N/A
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
$6.10N/A-$6.10N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$9.57N/A-$9.57N/AN/AN/A  
3/5/202401/31/2024
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$1.82$1.74-$0.08$1.90$6.72 billion$6.67 billion      
2/2/202412/31/2023
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$8.05$8.33+$0.28$8.77$4.04 billion$4.00 billion    
2/1/2024Q2 24
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
$5.26$6.15+$0.89$7.07$4.82 billion$4.82 billion      
1/31/2024Q1 24
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$2.62$2.04-$0.58$2.22$2.08 billion$2.05 billion      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$3.161.49%+3.76%36.74%1 Years
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$7.440.78%+7.11%20.55%53 Years
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
$5.921.08%+17.91%29.31%68 Years
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$5.001.81%+5.07%47.57%14 Years

Latest GWW, ROK, FERG, and PH Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/9/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
quarterly$1.251.74%5/10/20245/13/20246/10/2024
3/5/2024
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
quarterly$0.791.6%3/14/20243/15/20245/7/2024
2/7/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
quarterly$1.251.86%2/16/20242/20/20243/11/2024
1/31/2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
quarterly$1.860.83%2/9/20242/12/20243/1/2024
1/25/2024
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
quarterly$1.481.25%2/8/20242/9/20243/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
0.66
1.80
0.97
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
0.66
2.88
1.64
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
0.72
0.90
0.49
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
0.76
1.25
0.80

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
81.98%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
80.70%
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
82.44%
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
75.75%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
0.15%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
9.50%
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
1.03%
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
0.68%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
35,000202.81 million202.51 millionNot Optionable
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
26,00049.13 million44.47 millionOptionable
Parker-Hannifin Co. stock logo
PH
Parker-Hannifin
62,730128.41 million127.09 millionOptionable
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
29,000114.59 million113.81 millionOptionable

GWW, ROK, FERG, and PH Headlines

SourceHeadline
Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft on three projectsRockwell Automation partners with Microsoft on three projects
therobotreport.com - April 23 at 11:12 AM
Rockwell Automation to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsRockwell Automation to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
businesswire.com - April 23 at 7:00 AM
abrdn plc Has $31.60 Million Holdings in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)abrdn plc Has $31.60 Million Holdings in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 6:05 AM
BID Group named Rockwell Automations OEM Partner of the YearBID Group named Rockwell Automation's OEM Partner of the Year
woodworkingnetwork.com - April 23 at 12:07 AM
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft announce significant technology integrations...Rockwell Automation and Microsoft announce significant technology integrations...
pandct.com - April 23 at 12:07 AM
Rockwell Automation Launches Centralized Motor Control Solutions at Hannover Messe 2024Rockwell Automation Launches Centralized Motor Control Solutions at Hannover Messe 2024
automation.com - April 22 at 2:06 PM
Rockwell Automation (ROK) to Post Q2 Earnings: Whats in Store?Rockwell Automation (ROK) to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in Store?
zacks.com - April 22 at 12:31 PM
Rockwell Automation (ROK) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline EstimatesRockwell Automation (ROK) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
zacks.com - April 22 at 10:22 AM
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft announce significant technology integrations connecting the physical and digital industrial worlds at Hannover Messe 2024Rockwell Automation and Microsoft announce significant technology integrations connecting the physical and digital industrial worlds at Hannover Messe 2024
msn.com - April 22 at 8:57 AM
Rockwell Automation Launches New Centralized Motor Control Solutions at Hannover Messe 2024Rockwell Automation Launches New Centralized Motor Control Solutions at Hannover Messe 2024
tmcnet.com - April 22 at 8:57 AM
Handelsbanken Fonder AB Sells 55,048 Shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)Handelsbanken Fonder AB Sells 55,048 Shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 1:17 PM
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Shares Purchased by Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KSRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Shares Purchased by Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. KS
marketbeat.com - April 20 at 11:33 AM
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from BrokeragesRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Brokerages
americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 2:18 AM
Van Meter receives DEI award from Rockwell AutomationVan Meter receives DEI award from Rockwell Automation
corridorbusiness.com - April 19 at 12:16 PM
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Has $7 Million Stock Position in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)Daiwa Securities Group Inc. Has $7 Million Stock Position in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 7:39 AM
Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Ecosystem Present Artificial...Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Ecosystem Present Artificial...
pandct.com - April 19 at 2:16 AM
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Shares Sold by Ninety One UK LtdRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Shares Sold by Ninety One UK Ltd
marketbeat.com - April 18 at 1:49 PM
Analysts Estimate Rockwell Automation (ROK) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out forAnalysts Estimate Rockwell Automation (ROK) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
zacks.com - April 18 at 11:06 AM
Van Meter receives 2024 Rockwell Automation Distributor Innovation AwardVan Meter receives 2024 Rockwell Automation Distributor Innovation Award
corridorbusiness.com - April 17 at 9:07 AM
SVB Wealth LLC Has $7.34 Million Stake in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)SVB Wealth LLC Has $7.34 Million Stake in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 7:51 AM
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Shares Purchased by Cerity Partners LLCRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Shares Purchased by Cerity Partners LLC
marketbeat.com - April 16 at 5:52 AM
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Has $279.63 Million Stake in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. Has $279.63 Million Stake in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 8:44 AM
Zacks Research Weighs in on Rockwell Automation, Inc.s Q4 2025 Earnings (NYSE:ROK)Zacks Research Weighs in on Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s Q4 2025 Earnings (NYSE:ROK)
americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 1:50 AM
Q4 2025 Earnings Estimate for Rockwell Automation, Inc. Issued By Zacks Research (NYSE:ROK)Q4 2025 Earnings Estimate for Rockwell Automation, Inc. Issued By Zacks Research (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - April 15 at 1:49 AM

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Company Descriptions

Ferguson logo

Ferguson

NASDAQ:FERG
Ferguson plc distributes plumbing and heating products in the United States and Canada. It offers plumbing and heating solutions to customers in the residential, commercial, civil/infrastructure, and industrial end markets. The company also provides expertise, solutions, and products, including infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, fire, fabrication, and others, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products under the Ferguson brand name. In addition, it supplies pipes, valves, fittings, plumbing supplies, water and wastewater treatment products, and refrigeration products under Wolseley brand name. Further, the company provides after-sales support comprising warranty, credit, project-based billing, returns, maintenance, repair, and operations support. It sells its products through wholesale distributors, supply houses, retail enterprises, and online. Ferguson plc was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.
W.W. Grainger logo

W.W. Grainger

NYSE:GWW
W.W. Grainger, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products and services primarily in North America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, High-Touch Solutions N.A. and Endless Assortment. The company provides safety, security, material handling and storage equipment, pumps and plumbing equipment, cleaning and maintenance, and metalworking and hand tools. It also offers technical support and inventory management services. The company serves smaller businesses to large corporations, government entities, and other institutions, as well as commercial, healthcare, and manufacturing industries through sales and service representatives, and electronic and ecommerce channels. W.W. Grainger, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
Parker-Hannifin logo

Parker-Hannifin

NYSE:PH
Parker-Hannifin Corporation manufactures and sells motion and control technologies and systems for various mobile, industrial, and aerospace markets worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Diversified Industrial and Aerospace Systems. The Diversified Industrial segment offers sealing, shielding, thermal products and systems, adhesives, coatings, and noise vibration and harshness solutions; filters, systems, and diagnostics solutions to ensure purity and remove contaminants from fuel, air, oil, water, and other liquids and gases; connectors used in fluid and gas handling; and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical components and systems for builders and users of mobile and industrial machinery and equipment. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and distributors who serve the replacement markets in manufacturing, packaging, processing, transportation, construction, refrigeration and air conditioning, agricultural, and military machinery and equipment industries. The Aerospace Systems segment offers products for use in commercial and military airframe and engine programs, such as control actuation systems and components, engine build-up ducting, engine exhaust nozzles and assemblies, engine systems and components, fluid conveyance systems and components, fuel systems and components, fuel tank inerting systems, hydraulic systems and components, lubrication components, avionics, sensors, pneumatic control components, thermal management products, fire detection and suppression systems and components, and wheels and brakes, as well as fluid metering, delivery, and atomization devices. This segment markets its products directly to OEMs and end users. The company markets its products through direct-sales employees, independent distributors, and sales representatives. Parker-Hannifin Corporation was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Rockwell Automation logo

Rockwell Automation

NYSE:ROK
Rockwell Automation, Inc. provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through three segments, Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. Its solutions include hardware and software products and services. The Intelligent Devices segment offers drives, motion, safety, sensing, industrial components, and configured-to-order products. The Software & Control segment provides control and visualization software and hardware, information software, and network and security infrastructure solutions. The Lifecycle Services segment provides consulting, professional services and solutions, and connected and maintenance services. The company sells its solutions primarily through independent distributors in relation with its direct sales force. It serves discrete end markets, including automotive, semiconductor, and warehousing and logistics, as well as general industries comprising printing and publishing, marine, glass, fiber and textiles, airports, and aerospace; hybrid end markets, such as food and beverage, life sciences, household and personal care, and tire, as well as eco industrial, including water/wastewater, waste management, mass transit, and renewable energy; and process end markets comprising oil and gas, mining, metals, chemicals, pulp and paper, and others. Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.