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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$221.53
+0.5%
$213.77
$142.27
$224.86
$44.93B1.271.10 million shs543,581 shs
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$958.68
+0.3%
$976.16
$641.95
$1,034.18
$47.04B1.18237,243 shs176,630 shs
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
$91.26
+0.3%
$91.91
$56.49
$96.17
$36.82B1.42.58 million shs1.84 million shs
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$273.59
+1.1%
$281.65
$252.11
$348.52
$31.35B1.431.03 million shs1.15 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
+0.45%+3.39%-0.64%+11.01%+52.20%
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
+0.77%+3.50%-5.11%-0.29%+40.32%
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
+0.28%-1.99%-2.67%+5.94%+55.80%
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
-1.11%+0.22%-5.73%-4.59%+0.15%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
1.1118 of 5 stars
1.30.02.50.01.81.71.9
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
3.2999 of 5 stars
1.12.03.31.32.92.51.9
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
3.895 of 5 stars
2.43.01.71.32.42.51.9
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
4.8595 of 5 stars
3.13.04.23.02.43.31.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
2.50
Moderate Buy$166.50-24.84% Downside
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
2.13
Hold$938.89-2.06% Downside
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
2.73
Moderate Buy$95.824.99% Upside
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
2.29
Hold$307.9312.55% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ROK, GWW, FERG, and IR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/8/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$322.00 ➝ $316.00
5/8/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$265.00 ➝ $260.00
5/8/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $312.00
5/8/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Robert W. Baird
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Lower Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$310.00 ➝ $304.00
5/8/2024
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
Mizuho
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$265.00 ➝ $260.00
5/6/2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
Barclays
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$105.00 ➝ $104.00
5/6/2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
Wells Fargo & Company
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$105.00 ➝ $98.00
5/6/2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$107.00 ➝ $109.00
4/29/2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
Loop Capital
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Lower Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$1,000.00 ➝ $975.00
4/29/2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
Stephens
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$1,000.00 ➝ $1,250.00
4/8/2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $112.00
(Data available from 5/10/2021 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
$29.73B1.51$10.98 per share20.18$20.73 per share10.69
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$16.62B2.83$42.80 per share22.40$69.33 per share13.83
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
$6.92B5.32$4.24 per share21.53$24.33 per share3.75
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$9.06B3.46$15.77 per share17.35$32.59 per share8.39

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$8.6025.7620.849.136.00%37.99%12.18%6/4/2024 (Confirmed)
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$1.83B$36.2226.4722.151.8310.94%54.31%22.51%7/25/2024 (Estimated)
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
$778.70M$2.0145.4027.003.0211.85%12.57%7.97%8/7/2024 (Estimated)
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$1.39B$10.5126.0320.732.7713.35%37.22%11.84%8/6/2024 (Estimated)

Latest ROK, GWW, FERG, and IR Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
6/4/2024N/A
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$2.29N/A-$2.29N/AN/AN/A  
5/8/2024Q2 24
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$2.15$2.50+$0.35$2.69$2.05 billion$2.13 billion      
4/25/2024Q1 2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$9.57$9.62+$0.05$9.62$4.26 billion$4.24 billion    
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      
2/15/2024Q4 2023
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
$0.74$0.83+$0.09$1.10$1.76 billion$1.82 billion

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
$3.161.43%+3.31%36.74%1 Years
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
$8.200.86%+7.11%22.64%54 Years
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
$0.080.09%N/A3.98%N/A
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
$5.001.83%+5.07%47.57%14 Years

Latest ROK, GWW, FERG, and IR 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
4/25/2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
quarterly$0.020.09%5/15/20245/16/20246/6/2024
4/24/2024
W.W. Grainger, Inc. stock logo
GWW
W.W. Grainger
Quarterly$2.050.86%5/10/20245/13/20246/1/2024
3/5/2024
Ferguson plc stock logo
FERG
Ferguson
quarterly$0.791.6%3/14/20243/15/20245/7/2024
2/20/2024
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
quarterly$0.020.09%3/6/20243/7/20243/28/2024
(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
0.51
2.19
1.33
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
0.27
2.32
1.71
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%
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
95.27%
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%
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
0.83%
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
26,00049.07 million44.41 millionOptionable
Ingersoll Rand Inc. stock logo
IR
Ingersoll Rand
18,000403.43 million400.19 millionOptionable
Rockwell Automation, Inc. stock logo
ROK
Rockwell Automation
29,000114.59 million113.81 millionOptionable

ROK, GWW, FERG, and IR Headlines

SourceHeadline
The 3 Best Robotics Stocks to Buy in May 2024The 3 Best Robotics Stocks to Buy in May 2024
investorplace.com - May 10 at 4:26 PM
Downgrade to Sell: Challenges Ahead for Rockwell Automation’s Growth and ProfitabilityDowngrade to Sell: Challenges Ahead for Rockwell Automation’s Growth and Profitability
markets.businessinsider.com - May 10 at 9:52 AM
Results: Rockwell Automation, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its EstimatesResults: Rockwell Automation, Inc. Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 9:52 AM
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Has $200.41 Million Holdings in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Has $200.41 Million Holdings in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - May 10 at 9:09 AM
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Price Target Cut to $260.00Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Price Target Cut to $260.00
americanbankingnews.com - May 10 at 6:40 AM
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) PT Lowered to $316.00Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) PT Lowered to $316.00
americanbankingnews.com - May 10 at 5:58 AM
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Price Target Cut to $312.00Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Price Target Cut to $312.00
americanbankingnews.com - May 10 at 5:16 AM
TimesSquare Capital Management LLC Raises Stock Position in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)TimesSquare Capital Management LLC Raises Stock Position in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK)
marketbeat.com - May 9 at 8:31 PM
7 Robotics Stocks to Bet On for Reliable AI-Powered Returns7 Robotics Stocks to Bet On for Reliable AI-Powered Returns
investorplace.com - May 9 at 3:45 PM
Rockwell Automations ROKLive Kuala Lumpur Event Highlights Adoption of Emerging Technologies as Key to Driving Digital TransformationRockwell Automation's ROKLive Kuala Lumpur Event Highlights Adoption of Emerging Technologies as Key to Driving Digital Transformation
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 9:33 AM
Analyst Maintains Buy Rating for Rockwell Automation, Anticipating Strong Recovery and Growth in FY25Analyst Maintains Buy Rating for Rockwell Automation, Anticipating Strong Recovery and Growth in FY25
markets.businessinsider.com - May 8 at 11:32 PM
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 6:31 PM
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Price Target Cut to $316.00Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Price Target Cut to $316.00
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 4:48 PM
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Releases FY 2024 Earnings GuidanceRockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Releases FY 2024 Earnings Guidance
marketbeat.com - May 8 at 11:00 AM
Fiix by Rockwell Automation announces GenAI prescriptive work ordersFiix by Rockwell Automation announces GenAI prescriptive work orders
logisticsit.com - May 8 at 8:39 AM
Rockwell plans to expand in India with more factories, tech workersRockwell plans to expand in India with more factories, tech workers
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 8:39 AM
Rockwell Automation Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsRockwell Automation Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 8:39 AM
Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Rockwell Automation (ROK), Transdigm Group (TDG) and Latham Group (SWIM)Analysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Industrial Goods Stocks: Rockwell Automation (ROK), Transdigm Group (TDG) and Latham Group (SWIM)
markets.businessinsider.com - May 8 at 3:38 AM
Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) (Q2 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) (Q2 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating ...
finance.yahoo.com - May 8 at 3:38 AM
Rockwell Automation CFO to retire, company cuts guidanceRockwell Automation CFO to retire, company cuts guidance
biztimes.com - May 7 at 5:36 PM
Rockwell to cut staff 3% after reporting weakness in orders for EV, semiconductor projectsRockwell to cut staff 3% after reporting weakness in orders for EV, semiconductor projects
bizjournals.com - May 7 at 5:36 PM
Rockwell Automation (ROK) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Decline Y/YRockwell Automation (ROK) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Decline Y/Y
zacks.com - May 7 at 1:56 PM
Rockwell Automation Finance Chief Nicholas Gangestad to RetireRockwell Automation Finance Chief Nicholas Gangestad to Retire
marketwatch.com - May 7 at 12:30 PM
Rockwell Automation: Fiscal Q2 Earnings SnapshotRockwell Automation: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
seattlepi.com - May 7 at 12:30 PM

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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.
Ingersoll Rand logo

Ingersoll Rand

NYSE:IR
Ingersoll Rand Inc. provides various mission-critical air, gas, liquid, and solid flow creation technologies services and solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Industrial Technologies and Services, and Precision and Science Technologies. The Industrial Technologies and Services segment designs, manufactures, markets, and services air and gas compression, vacuum, and blower products; fluid transfer equipment and loading systems; and power tools and lifting equipment, including associated aftermarket parts, consumables, air treatment equipment, controls, other accessories, and services under the under the Ingersoll Rand, Gardner Denver, Nash, CompAir, Elmo Rietschle brands, etc. The Precision and Science Technologies segment designs, manufactures, and markets diaphragm, piston, water-powered, peristaltic, gear, vane, progressive cavity, and syringe pumps; and gas boosters, hydrogen compression systems, automated liquid handling systems, odorant injection systems, controls, software, and other related components and accessories for liquid and gas dosing, transfer, dispensing, compression, sampling, pressure management, and flow control in specialized or critical applications under the Air Dimensions, Albin, ARO, Dosatron, Haskel, Ingersoll Rand, LMI, Maximus, Milton Roy, MP, Oberdorfer, Seepex, Thomas, Welch, Williams, YZ, and Zinnser Analytic brand names. This segment's products are used in medical, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, water and wastewater, chemical processing, energy, food and beverage, agriculture, and other markets. It sells through an integrated network of direct sales representatives and independent distributors. The company was formerly known as Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Ingersoll Rand Inc. in March 2020. Ingersoll Rand Inc. was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina.
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.