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Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$440.95 -0.09 (-0.02%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$439.32 -1.63 (-0.37%)
As of 08/7/2026 07:40 PM Eastern
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Rockwell Automation - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
12
Buy
9

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Rockwell Automation in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 21 analysts, 12 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for ROK.

Consensus Price Target

$468.05
6.14% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rockwell Automation, the average price target is $468.05. The highest price target for ROK is $536.00, while the lowest price target for ROK is $378.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.14% from the current price of $440.95.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ROK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$468.05$466.71$438.70$339.47
Forecasted Upside6.14% Upside-1.31% Downside-3.63% Downside1.74% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

ROK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ROK Price Targets by Month

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Rockwell Automation Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRockwell AutomationIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.29
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.14% Upside310.99% Upside11.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/5/2026
Evercore Inc logo
Evercore
3 of 5 stars
 Set Target$485.00+6.65%
8/5/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
Richard Eastman
4 of 5 stars
Set Target$514.00+13.79%
8/5/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$555.00 ➝ $536.00+18.29%
7/30/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
6/24/2026 Boost TargetBuy$465.00 ➝ $530.00+14.92%
6/18/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
6/16/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral$500.00+7.20%
6/9/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperformMarket Perform$501.00+8.92%
5/13/2026Boost TargetHold$350.00 ➝ $400.00-11.55%
5/6/2026Set Target$445.00-1.64%
5/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$470.00 ➝ $510.00+17.05%
5/6/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$525.00+20.49%
5/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$400.00 ➝ $480.00+10.17%
5/6/2026 Boost Target$445.00 ➝ $490.00+8.02%
5/6/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$360.00 ➝ $440.00-1.82%
5/6/2026 Boost Target$365.00 ➝ $378.00-16.54%
5/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$404.00 ➝ $417.00-7.93%
5/6/2026 Boost Target$495.00 ➝ $515.00+13.71%
5/6/2026 Boost Target$448.00 ➝ $487.00+7.53%
3/31/2026Reiterated RatingBuyHold$490.00 ➝ $380.00+9.13%
1/23/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$425.00 ➝ $475.00+13.70%
1/20/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
11/20/2025Boost TargetBuy$410.00 ➝ $430.00+15.49%
7/7/2025 Initiated CoverageOutperform$381.00+9.82%
5/15/2025Boost TargetHold$280.00 ➝ $290.00-5.12%
11/13/2024 Initiated CoverageBuyNeutral$313.00+12.64%

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Should I Buy Rockwell Automation Stock? ROK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Rockwell Automation pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rockwell Automation
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Rockwell Automation, Inc.:

  • The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.30 for the quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc. has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance at an EPS range of 12.500-13.100, suggesting confidence in future profitability.
  • Analysts forecast an EPS of 13.06 for the current year, reflecting positive sentiment and anticipated growth in earnings.
  • The current stock price is around $469.33, which is considered attractive given the company's strong fundamentals and growth prospects.
  • The board has authorized a $1.00 billion share buyback program, indicating that the company believes its shares are undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value.

Rockwell Automation
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Rockwell Automation, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite strong earnings, the stock has received mixed ratings from analysts, with some downgrading their price targets, which may indicate uncertainty in the market.
  • The dividend yield is relatively low at 1.1%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors looking for higher returns.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is 57.38%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders, which could limit funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.
  • Recent fluctuations in stock price targets from various analysts may create volatility, which can be a concern for risk-averse investors.
  • As a company in the industrial automation sector, Rockwell Automation, Inc. may face challenges from economic downturns or shifts in manufacturing trends, impacting its overall performance.

ROK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rockwell Automation is $468.05, with a high forecast of $536.00 and a low forecast of $378.00.

21 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rockwell Automation in the last twelve months. There are currently 12 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ROK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ROK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Rockwell Automation's stock has a predicted upside of 6.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rockwell Automation's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Rockwell Automation has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Citigroup, DA Davidson, Evercore, Robert W. Baird, Sanford C. Bernstein, TD Cowen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Rockwell Automation more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Rockwell Automation is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.29. Learn more on how ROK compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ROK) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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