Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a leading provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of automation hardware, software and services that enable manufacturers to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and enhance product quality. Its core offerings include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), motor control devices and industrial safety systems, complemented by advanced analytics, control software and industrial IoT platforms.

Founded in 1903 as the Compression Rheostat Company, the business evolved through strategic acquisitions and mergers, including the 1985 acquisition of Allen-Bradley, from which its flagship automation line derives its name. In 2001, the company spun off from Rockwell International to form an independent public company focused exclusively on industrial automation. Over the years, Rockwell Automation has continued to expand its software portfolio through in-house development and targeted purchases, offering FactoryTalk® and Studio 5000® software suites for real-time data management and control system design.

Rockwell Automation serves a diverse customer base spanning automotive, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and utilities. With operations in more than 80 countries, the company maintains regional headquarters in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific. Its global footprint includes an extensive network of sales offices, engineering and manufacturing facilities, and certified system integrator partnerships to support localized project delivery and ongoing maintenance services.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Blake D. Moret, Rockwell Automation continues to drive innovation in smart manufacturing and sustainability. The executive team emphasizes digital transformation strategies, leveraging cloud computing, edge analytics and artificial intelligence to help customers achieve Connected Enterprise ambitions. The company’s governance structure and commitment to corporate responsibility underscore its focus on long-term value creation for shareholders, employees and the communities it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $338.43 to $344.40
• 50-Day Range: $252.96 to $346.93
• 52-Week Range: $215.00 to $348.43
• Volume: 516,535 shs
• Average Volume: 864,992 shs
• Market Capitalization: $38.68 billion
• P/E Ratio: 43.22
• Dividend Yield: 1.53%
• Price Target: $332.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Rockwell Automation Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Rockwell Automation scored higher than 94% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 52nd out of 666 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Rockwell Automation has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Rockwell Automation has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 18.40%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Rockwell Automation are expected to grow by 18.40% in the coming year, from $9.35 to $11.07 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Rockwell Automation is 43.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.85.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Rockwell Automation is 43.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.88.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Rockwell Automation has a PEG Ratio of 3.86. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Rockwell Automation has a P/B Ratio of 10.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.61% of the float of Rockwell Automation has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Rockwell Automation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Rockwell Automation has recently increased by 1.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

Rockwell Automation pays a meaningful dividend of 1.53%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Rockwell Automation has been increasing its dividend for 15 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Rockwell Automation is 65.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Rockwell Automation will have a dividend payout ratio of 47.34% next year. This indicates that Rockwell Automation will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.16

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.61% of the float of Rockwell Automation has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Rockwell Automation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Rockwell Automation has recently increased by 1.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.10

News Sentiment

Rockwell Automation has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 36 news articles for Rockwell Automation this week, compared to 21 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

18 people have searched for ROK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Rockwell Automation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Rockwell Automation insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,307,487.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.68% of the stock of Rockwell Automation is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

75.75% of the stock of Rockwell Automation is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

ROK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ROK shares performed this year?

Rockwell Automation's stock was trading at $285.79 at the start of the year. Since then, ROK stock has increased by 20.1% and is now trading at $343.14.

How were Rockwell Automation's earnings last quarter?

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 7th. The industrial products company reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.36. The firm's revenue was down 5.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Rockwell Automation's stock buyback program work?

Rockwell Automation's board initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, September 5th 2024, which allows the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 3.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Does Rockwell Automation have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Rockwell Automation: Swinton Technology, Avata, Plex Systems., Fiix Inc., Oylo, ASEM, Kalypso, and more.

Who are Rockwell Automation's major shareholders?

Rockwell Automation's top institutional investors include Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt (0.79%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.18%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.05%) and Swedbank AB (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Blake D Moret, Frank C Kulaszewicz, Christopher Nardecchia, Nicholas C Gangestad, James P Keane, Rebecca W House, Brian A Shepherd, John M Miller, Veena M Lakkundi, Tessa M Myers, Cyril Perducat, Matthew W Fordenwalt, Robert L Buttermore, Scott Genereux, Isaac Woods, Terry L Riesterer and Matheus De A G Viera Bulho.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Rockwell Automation?

Shares of ROK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Rockwell Automation own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Rockwell Automation investors own include Chevron (CVX), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), Comcast (CMCSA), NVIDIA (NVDA), McKesson (MCK), Meta Platforms (META) and Charles Schwab (SCHW).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 6/10 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend: 5/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/10/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PRODS - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:ROK
• CIK: 1024478
• Web: www.rockwellautomation.com
• Phone: (414) 382-2000
• Fax: 414-382-4444
• Employees: 27,000
• Year Founded: 1903

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Rockwell Automation: $332.00
• High Price Target: $381.00
• Low Price Target: $270.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -3.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.63
• Research Coverage: 19 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $7.94
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 43.22
• Forward P/E Ratio: 36.70
• P/E Growth: 3.86
• Net Income: $952.50 million
• Net Margins: 11.38%
• Pretax Margin: 13.07%
• Return on Equity: 30.16%
• Return on Assets: 9.75%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.71
• Current Ratio: 1.05
• Quick Ratio: 0.72

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $8.26 billion
• Price / Sales: 4.68
• Cash Flow: $12.64 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.14
• Book Value: $32.39 per share
• Price / Book: 10.59

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 112,720,000
• Free Float: 111,950,000
• Market Cap: $38.68 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.38