Rockwell Automation, Inc. ROK
- Market cap
- $48.1B
- P/E
- 40.7×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 87.53 | 135.18 | 141.46 | 143.91 | 115.38 | 237.14 | 190.08 | 252.19 | 242.81 | 215.00 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 139.64 | 210.72 | 209.38 | 207.11 | 267.48 | 354.99 | 349.00 | 348.52 | 310.00 | 415.89 |
High Price
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| 22,000 | 22,000 | 23,000 | 23,000 | 23,500 | 24,500 | 26,000 | 29,000 | 27,000 | 26,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 5,880 | 6,311 | 6,666 | 6,695 | 6,330 | 6,997 | 7,760 | 9,058 | 8,264 | 8,342 |
Revenue
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| 42.10% | 42.27% | 43.28% | 43.32% | 41.00% | 41.41% | 39.97% | 48.83% | 46.60% | 48.14% |
Gross Margin
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| 943 | 1,037 | 1,331 | 901 | 1,136 | 1,526 | 1,074 | 1,608 | 1,100 | 917 |
EBT
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| 16.04% | 16.44% | 19.96% | 13.46% | 17.95% | 21.81% | 13.83% | 17.75% | 13.31% | 10.99% |
EBT Margin
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| 730 | 826 | 536 | 696 | 1,023 | 1,344 | 919 | 1,278 | 948 | 749 |
Net Income
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| 172 | 169 | 165 | 152 | 173 | 190 | 239 | 408 | 317 | 549 |
Depreciation
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| 45.16 | 49.15 | 53.16 | 56.59 | 54.66 | 60.32 | 66.96 | 78.90 | 72.49 | 74.02 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 5.56 | 6.35 | 4.21 | 5.83 | 8.77 | 11.58 | 7.97 | 11.95 | 8.28 | 7.67 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 7.28 | 8.05 | 10.37 | 9.99 | 9.68 | 10.87 | 7.10 | 11.97 | 7.58 | 13.70 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.89) | (1.09) | (1.00) | (1.08) | (0.85) | (1.04) | (1.22) | (1.40) | (1.97) | (1.65) |
Capex/Sh
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| 6.38 | 6.96 | 9.37 | 8.91 | 8.82 | 9.83 | 5.88 | 10.57 | 5.61 | 12.05 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 15.28 | 20.74 | 12.90 | 3.42 | 11.63 | 23.23 | 26.03 | 32.61 | 32.24 | 32.93 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 130 | 128 | 125 | 118 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 115 | 114 | 113 |
Shares
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| 21.96 | 28.50 | 43.62 | 28.36 | 25.16 | 25.37 | 26.99 | 23.74 | 32.42 | 45.63 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.71 | 3.68 | 3.54 | 2.91 | 4.04 | 4.87 | 3.21 | 3.60 | 3.70 | 4.72 |
PS Ratio
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| 8.00 | 8.71 | 14.58 | 48.23 | 18.97 | 12.66 | 8.26 | 8.71 | 8.33 | 10.61 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.55 | 3.51 | 3.62 | 3.10 | 4.26 | 5.28 | 3.60 | 3.80 | 3.99 | 4.98 |
EV/Sales
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| 18.07 | 24.80 | 20.55 | 19.68 | 26.37 | 32.36 | 40.93 | 28.36 | 51.65 | 30.59 |
EV/FCF
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| 947 | 1,034 | 1,300 | 1,182 | 1,121 | 1,261 | 823 | 1,374 | 864 | 1,544 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (116) | (141) | (125) | (128) | (99) | (120) | (141) | (161) | (225) | (186) |
Capex
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| 831 | 893 | 1,175 | 1,054 | 1,022 | 1,141 | 682 | 1,213 | 639 | 1,358 |
FCF
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| 2,209 | 2,275 | 594 | 1,049 | 875 | 71 | 39 | 1,546 | 277 | 466 |
Working Cap'
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| 1,965 | 1,493 | 1,776 | 2,257 | 2,089 | 3,471 | 3,477 | 2,872 | 2,868 | 2,616 |
Total Debt
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| (464) | (1,042) | 867 | 1,239 | 1,384 | 2,809 | 2,986 | 1,800 | 2,397 | 2,148 |
Net Debt
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| 1,990 | 2,664 | 1,618 | 404 | 1,347 | 2,694 | 3,017 | 3,743 | 3,675 | 3,711 |
Sh' Equity
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| 10.81% | 11.58% | 7.98% | 11.25% | 15.30% | 15.12% | 8.66% | 12.52% | 8.41% | 7.72% |
ROA
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| 38.62% | 39.99% | 33.48% | 34.28% | 26.00% | 17.33% | 11.18% | 18.13% | 11.32% | 9.78% |
ROIC
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| 34.36% | 35.49% | 25.02% | 68.83% | 116.89% | 67.22% | 32.55% | 40.86% | 25.56% | 23.48% |
ROE
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ROK metrics, ten years each
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- EV/Sales
- Return on equity
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- Total debt
- Shares outstanding
- Book value per share
- Revenue growth
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) key facts
- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Rockwell Automation, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended September 2025) was $8.3 billion, up 0.94% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $749.0 million, or $7.67 per share (basic), a net margin of 10.4%.
- As of September 25, 2026, ROK traded at $434.15, a market capitalization of $48.1 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 40.7× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 5.4× sales.
- Rockwell Automation, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $4.72 per share, a yield of 1.82%, with a payout ratio of 38.0%.
- Return on equity was 23.5% and debt-to-equity 0.74.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) Latest News
24 Sep
Rockwell Automation announced internal leadership transitions across its Global Sales & Marketing and Intelligent Devices and Lifecycle Services segments, effective October 1, 2026. Tessa Myers will become SVP and Chief Revenue Officer, succeeding Scott Genereux, who plans to retire at year-end. Myers has led North American sales and various business-unit roles. Matt Fordenwalt will replace Myers as SVP, Intelligent Devices, bringing extensive Lifecycle Services and IT leadership experience since joining in 2005. Jordan Reynolds, currently VP of AI & Autonomy, will be promoted to SVP and head Lifecycle Services, leveraging his Kalypso-acquired AI background. CEO Blake Moret praised the transitions as strengthening the leadership team. Rockwell, a Milwaukee-based industrial automation leader employing about 26,000 people in over 100 countries, emphasizes digital transformation and Connected Enterprise. Strategic leadership reshuffle across revenue, devices, and lifecycle services signals a meaningful push into AI-enabled offerings and go-to-market evolution.
22 Sep
Rockwell Automation released Operational Resilience in the Age of Connectivity, based on input from about 1,500 manufacturing and industrial operations decision-makers across 17 countries. It finds rising cybersecurity investment amid greater IT/OT convergence and AI adoption, yet confidence in protection does not equal resilience. In the past year, 46% experienced a cyber incident, while 90% are confident they can prevent, contain or recover from one. Sixty-two percent have invested in cybersecurity platforms, and cybersecurity is the second-highest ROI-generating tech investment. Forty-five percent plan to apply AI and ML to cybersecurity in the next 12 months. IT/OT convergence creates risk and opportunity: integration points are vulnerable, but 37% say securing IT/OT will drive positive outcomes over five years. More than one-third view cybersecurity risk as a top external obstacle to growth. Rick Kaun says resilience must be embedded in business strategy. Rising cyber risk and IT/OT convergence could boost demand for Rockwell's resilience-focused automation and cybersecurity solutions, modestly supporting growth.
20 Sep
Rockwell Automation advances AI-powered cybersecurity initiatives targeting enhanced industrial system reliability and competitive positioning. AI cybersecurity developments may moderately affect product innovation and market positioning without fundamentally altering company trajectory.
19 Sep
Rockwell Automation anticipates rising demand for automation driven by data center growth and labor shortages. Rising automation demand from data centers and labor shortages directly supports higher revenue and market expansion for Rockwell Automation.
17 Sep
Rockwell Automation secured a major AI cybersecurity enhancement via partnership with Anthropic, strengthening its industrial security offerings and supporting positive momentum for ROK stock. Anthropic partnership delivers advanced AI cybersecurity tools that strengthen Rockwell's competitive position in industrial automation.
15 Sep
Rockwell Automation joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing to advance AI-enabled cyber defense for industrial critical infrastructure. Partnership adds AI cybersecurity capabilities to Rockwell's industrial automation focus without immediate major financial shifts.
3 Sep
Rockwell Automation reported Q2 earnings results and compared its performance to other Internet of Things stocks. Q2 earnings figures can moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term valuation for the company.
31 Aug
Rockwell Automation launched an AI-driven support and cybersecurity suite that could alter its investment narrative. Launch of AI-driven support and cybersecurity suite marks major strategic move in core automation and security markets.
Rockwell Automation integrates Plex QMS with FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI to advance AI-driven quality and continues expanding its AI capabilities. Product integration advances AI quality tools and supports ongoing innovation but represents incremental progress rather than a major shift in trajectory.
27 Aug
Rockwell Automation launches TechConnectIQ to expand remote support capabilities. New remote support platform launch strengthens service offerings in core automation business.
14 Aug
Rockwell Automation (ROK) stock may trade 5% below fair value after incorporating AI into quality processes. AI quality integration supports higher efficiency and a revised valuation assessment for Rockwell Automation.
Rockwell Automation raised its guidance, prompting questions on whether ROK stock is now overvalued. Raised guidance directly affects earnings outlook and valuation perceptions for the company.
12 Aug
Rockwell Automation held its Q2 earnings call during which analysts raised five key questions on company performance, strategy and outlook. Q2 earnings details and analyst questions can moderately shape near-term investor views on operations and guidance.
11 Aug
Rockwell Automation (ROK) released its Q3 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, guidance, and executive commentary. Earnings call content on results and outlook typically drives major shifts in stock valuation and investor positioning.
Rockwell Automation integrates Plex QMS with FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI to advance AI-driven quality and continues AI expansion. AI product integration strengthens quality management offerings and supports long-term competitive positioning in industrial automation.
10 Aug
Rockwell Automation sees meaningful changes in international revenue that warrant investor focus for their bearing on overall results and competitive stance. International revenue patterns can moderately shape Rockwell Automation's financial trajectory and market view without constituting major strategic shifts.
9 Aug
Rockwell Automation reported Q3 financial results and provided updates on segment performance, revenue, earnings, and forward guidance during its earnings call. Q3 earnings and guidance directly inform near-term financial expectations and investor views on operations.
6 Aug
Rockwell Automation Q3 earnings call points to broader demand growth across segments while flagging higher costs that pressure margins and operations. Q3 earnings signals show demand expansion offset by rising costs that moderately affect financial performance and investor outlook.
5 Aug
Rockwell Automation raised 2026 sales and EPS guidance yet shares fell 5.5% as investors question whether the bull case has changed. Raising 2026 guidance introduces moderate influence on long-term financial outlook and near-term sentiment without major trajectory shifts.
4 Aug
Rockwell Automation, Inc. held its Q3 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Earnings figures and guidance directly move investor expectations and share price.
Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) posted strong Q3 2026 growth and raised its outlook in the earnings call. Strong Q3 2026 growth and raised outlook position Rockwell Automation for improved future performance and market reception.
Rockwell Automation reported Q3 earnings that beat estimates on margin gains and raised its FY26 outlook. Earnings beat combined with raised FY26 guidance points to stronger operational results and improved growth trajectory.
Rockwell Automation shares dropped after beating third-quarter earnings estimates. Earnings beat signals solid results while share decline points to offsetting market concerns over future performance.
Rockwell Automation reported Q3 earnings with key metrics compared to analyst estimates. Q3 earnings metrics versus estimates offer standard financial updates likely to produce moderate short-term market reaction without signaling major shifts.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) exceeded Q2 CY2026 expectations. Earnings beat provides moderate positive lift to stock valuation and near-term sentiment.
3 Aug
Rockwell Automation prepares to release quarterly earnings. Focus areas include revenue growth in automation segments, EPS results, operating margins, and forward guidance amid industrial demand trends. Upcoming earnings release will likely shift investor views via financial results and outlook updates.
1 Aug
Rockwell Automation reported impressive Q1 Internet of Things earnings. Strong Q1 earnings results boost Rockwell Automation's market trajectory and investor sentiment.
24 Jul
Rockwell Automation (ROK) shows indicators of another earnings beat driven by sustained demand in automation solutions and operational strength. Expected earnings beat may lift near-term sentiment and valuation for Rockwell Automation but lacks transformative elements.
Rockwell Automation joins DOE Nuclear Pilot program with role in Aalo X Reactor. Nuclear pilot participation adds energy sector exposure with moderate strategic upside.
16 Jul
Rockwell Automation selected by Aalo Atomics to supply power control systems for Aalo-X critical test reactor. Contract adds nuclear-sector exposure that can lift automation revenue without shifting overall trajectory.