ROK
NYSE · Electrical Equipment
Rockwell Automation Inc
$360.65
-0.57 (-0.16%)
Performance
1D
—
1W
—
1M
—
3M
-9.79%
6M
+4.68%
1Y
+33.93%
YTD
-9.51%
Open$364.31
Previous Close$361.22
Day High$368.20
Day Low$358.23
52W High$438.72
52W Low$215.00
Volume—
Avg Volume1.64M
Market Cap44.42B
P/E Ratio44.87
EPS$8.76
SectorElectrical Equipment
Technical Indicators
Full analysis →
SMA 50
$407.59
Below
SMA 200
$359.57
Above
RSI (14)
35.7
Neutral
Trend
Golden Cross
Bullish
Analyst Ratings
Hold
35 analysts
Price Target
-45.7% upside
Current
$360.65
$360.65
Target
$195.66
$195.66
$132.72
$195.66 avg
$244.65
Key Financials
| FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 8.31B | 8.12B | 48.47B |
| Net Income | 866.16M | 760.98M | 3.32B |
| Profit Margin | 10.4% | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| EBITDA | 1.23B | 1.14B | 5.87B |
| Free Cash Flow | — | — | 1.71B |
| Rev Growth | +2.4% | +2.4% | +17.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | 0.88 | 1.38 |
Dividend
Dividend Yield1.40%
Annual Dividend$5.24
Payout Ratio68.0%
Frequencyquarterly
Ex-Dividend—
Pay Date—
About Rockwell Automation Inc
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company provides integrated control and information solutions, including programmable logic controllers, motor control systems, industrial software, and safety systems for manufacturers across a wide range of industries. Rockwell Automation serves customers in automotive, food and beverage, oil and gas, life sciences, and semiconductor manufacturing, among other sectors. Its Logix control platform and FactoryTalk software suite are widely regarded as industry standards in industrial automation and manufacturing intelligence.
Electrical Equipment Peers
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change | P/E | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEV | Ge Vernova Inc | $923.69 | +1.57% | 48.4 | 236.48B |
| APH | Amphenol Corp-Cl A | $128.73 | +0.60% | 36.5 | 155.82B |
| ETN | Eaton Corp Plc | $375.00 | +0.24% | 33.8 | 138.11B |
| GLW | Corning Inc | $146.35 | +3.06% | 68.2 | 108.80B |
| EMR | Emerson Electric Co | $130.86 | +0.55% | 33.8 | 78.19B |
| VRT | Vertiv Holdings Co-A | $276.16 | +1.95% | 70.6 | 94.04B |
ROK Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rockwell Automation do?
Rockwell sells integrated hardware and software that runs manufacturing plants. Its Allen-Bradley Logix control platform—programmable logic controllers, motor drives, and safety systems—is the backbone of automation for thousands of factories across automotive, food and beverage, life sciences, and semiconductor industries. Layered on top is FactoryTalk, its industrial software suite that connects machines to enterprise data systems. The strategic push is toward recurring software and services revenue, which carries better margins than hardware alone.
Is ROK stock a good investment?
Rockwell's near-term results have been pressured by an inventory correction cycle in industrial automation, as customers who over-ordered during supply chain disruptions work through excess stock. The longer-term case rests on manufacturing reshoring and the capital intensity of bringing new facilities online in semiconductors, electric vehicles, and food processing. Its growing software and services mix should improve margin stability compared to pure hardware cycles. Competition from European giants Siemens and ABB is intensifying.
Who are Rockwell Automation's main competitors?
Siemens is the primary global competitor across virtually every Rockwell product category, from PLCs to industrial software, and is gaining share in North America. ABB competes in drives, robotics, and electrification. Emerson Electric and Honeywell compete in process automation for oil, gas, and chemical industries. Schneider Electric targets similar industrial automation segments. Mitsubishi Electric is a significant competitor in Asian markets.
Does Rockwell Automation pay dividends?
Rockwell has paid dividends for decades and has a track record of consistent annual increases, maintaining its status as a reliable industrial dividend grower. The payout is supported by recurring software and service revenues that are more stable than hardware-only cash flows. Dividend growth has generally kept pace with earnings, and the company supplements dividends with share repurchases during periods of strong free cash flow generation.
What is the current share price of ROK?
ROK last closed at $360.65, down 0.16% in the most recent trading session. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a low of $215.00 and a high of $438.72. The current price represents 65% of its 52-week range, which helps investors gauge where the stock sits relative to its recent trading history.
Is ROK rated a buy or sell by analysts?
Among 35 analysts covering ROK, the consensus rating is Hold — 18 rate it a buy, 17 hold, and 0 sell. The average price target sits at $195.66, implying 46% downside from the current price. Keep in mind that analyst targets reflect 12-month expectations and can shift quickly after earnings reports or major company events.
What are Rockwell Automation Inc's earnings?
Rockwell Automation Inc generated $8.31B in revenue during fiscal year 2026, with $866.16M reaching the bottom line as net income. The net profit margin of 10.4% is solid for its sector.
How is ROK valued compared to earnings?
ROK trades at a P/E ratio of 44.87 on trailing earnings of $8.76 per share. That's above the S&P 500 historical average, suggesting the market expects above-average earnings growth ahead. Comparing this multiple against Electrical Equipment sector peers gives better context than the broad market alone, since P/E norms vary significantly across industries.
What is ROK's return over the past year?
Performance varies across timeframes, reflecting shifting market conditions. Returns by timeframe: -9.79% (3M), +4.68% (6M), +33.93% (1Y), -9.51% (YTD). Comparing these figures against the S&P 500 and sector benchmarks helps determine whether ROK is outperforming or lagging the broader market.