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NYSE:ROK

Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$290.20
-1.01 (-0.35%)
(As of 12:20 PM ET)
Today's Range
$289.23
$292.68
50-Day Range
$253.28
$307.26
52-Week Range
$252.11
$348.52
Volume
155,344 shs
Average Volume
1.05 million shs
Market Capitalization
$33.25 billion
P/E Ratio
27.61
Dividend Yield
1.72%
Price Target
$308.36

Rockwell Automation MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.21 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.9% Upside
$308.36 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.93% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.78mentions of Rockwell Automation in the last 14 days
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$5.06 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.95%
From $12.29 to $13.39 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.77 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

12th out of 172 stocks

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

2nd out of 10 stocks

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About Rockwell Automation Stock (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.

ROK Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/31/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/11 Dividend
2/16/2024
Dividend Payable
3/11/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Measuring & controlling devices, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Electrical Components & Equipment
CUSIP
77390310
Employees
29,000
Year Founded
1903

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$308.36
High Stock Price Target
$360.00
Low Stock Price Target
$254.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+5.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.21
Research Coverage
14 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.39 billion
Pretax Margin
15.34%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$9.13 billion
Cash Flow
$16.29 per share
Book Value
$32.59 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
113,813,000
Market Cap
$33.37 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.43

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

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Rockwell Automation was last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 11:24 PM.

Pros

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

  • Rockwell Automation stock has shown a consistent upward trend, with a recent increase of 2.4%.
  • The company has a strong market cap of $33.37 billion, indicating stability and potential for growth.
  • Rockwell Automation's return on equity is impressive at 37.22%, showcasing efficient use of shareholder funds.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.72%, investors can benefit from regular income through dividends.
  • CEO Blake D. Moret's recent purchase of 3,500 shares at $283.64 each signals confidence in the company's future.

Cons

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

  • Rockwell Automation's recent earnings report fell short of analyst estimates, indicating potential challenges in performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76 may raise concerns about its financial leverage.
  • Analysts predict a lower earnings per share of $12.29 for the current year, which could impact investor expectations.
  • VP Brian A. Shepherd's sale of 637 shares at $262.87 each might suggest insider concerns about the company's future.
  • The stock's beta of 1.43 indicates higher volatility compared to the market average, posing risks for investors.

ROK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Rockwell Automation stock right now?

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rockwell Automation in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 5 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.
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What is Rockwell Automation's stock price target for 2024?

14 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Rockwell Automation's stock. Their ROK share price targets range from $254.00 to $360.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $308.36 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have ROK shares performed in 2024?

Rockwell Automation's stock was trading at $310.48 at the start of the year. Since then, ROK shares have decreased by 6.2% and is now trading at $291.21.
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When is Rockwell Automation's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How were Rockwell Automation's earnings last quarter?

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January, 31st. The industrial products company reported $2.04 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.62 by $0.58. The industrial products company earned $2.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.08 billion. Rockwell Automation had a net margin of 13.35% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.22%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.46 earnings per share.
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How often does Rockwell Automation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Rockwell Automation?

Rockwell Automation declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, February 20th will be paid a dividend of $1.25 per share on Monday, March 11th. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 16th.
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Is Rockwell Automation a good dividend stock?

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) pays an annual dividend of $5.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.76%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 47.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ROK will have a dividend payout ratio of 37.34% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Rockwell Automation's stock buyback program work?

Rockwell Automation announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Tuesday, May 3rd 2022, which permits the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to buy up to 4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

What guidance has Rockwell Automation issued on next quarter's earnings?

Rockwell Automation issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $12.00-13.50 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.86. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.10-9.65 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.35 billion.

What is Blake Moret's approval rating as Rockwell Automation's CEO?

442 employees have rated Rockwell Automation Chief Executive Officer Blake Moret on Glassdoor.com. Blake Moret has an approval rating of 91% among the company's employees. This puts Blake Moret in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Rockwell Automation own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Rockwell Automation investors own include Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Cisco Systems (CSCO), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Walt Disney (DIS), Micron Technology (MU), Tesla (TSLA), AbbVie (ABBV), Home Depot (HD) and Lockheed Martin (LMT).

Who are Rockwell Automation's major shareholders?

Rockwell Automation's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.88%), Capital World Investors (2.04%), UBS Group AG (1.30%), Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.29%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.19%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Blake D Moret, Brian A Shepherd, Christopher Nardecchia, Cyril Perducat, Elik I Fooks, Elik I Fooks, Ernest Nicolas, Francis Wlodarczyk, Frank C Kulaszewicz, Frank C Kulaszewicz, Isaac Woods, John M Miller, Nicholas C Gangestad, Patricia A Watson, Rebecca W House, Robert L Buttermore, Scott Genereux, Sujeet Chand, Terry L Riesterer, Tessa M Myers and Veena M Lakkundi.
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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.
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Does Rockwell Automation have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Rockwell Automation: ASEM, Allen-Bradley Technical Services LLC, Anorad Corporation, Asem S.r.l, Automation Control Products, Avata, Avnet Cyber & Information Security, ESC Services, Emulate3D Ltd, Fiix Inc., Hiprom, ICS Triplex, Incuity Software, Jacobs Automation LLC, Kalypso, Lektronix, MESTECH, MagneMotion Inc., Maverick Technologies, Maverick Technologies LLC, Odos Imaging, Oylo, Pavilion Technologies, Plex Systems Holdings Inc., Plex Systems Inc., Plex Systems., ProsCon Ltd, Rockwell Automation (China) Company Limited, Rockwell Automation Asia Pacific Business Center PTE. Ltd., Rockwell Automation Australia Ltd, Rockwell Automation B.V., Rockwell Automation Canada Ltd., Rockwell Automation Control Solutions (Harbin) Co. Ltd, Rockwell Automation Control Solutions (Shanghai) Limited, Rockwell Automation G.m.b.H, Rockwell Automation India Private Limited, Rockwell Automation International Holdings LLC, Rockwell Automation Korea Ltd, Rockwell Automation Limited, Rockwell Automation Monterrey Manufacturing S de RL de CV, Rockwell Automation N.V., Rockwell Automation S.r.l., Rockwell Automation SAS, Rockwell Automation Sales Company LLC, Rockwell Automation Solutions G.m.b.H., Rockwell Automation Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd., Rockwell Automation Spolka Z Organiczona Odpowiedzialnoscia, Rockwell Automation Switzerland G.m.b.H, Rockwell Automation Technologies Inc., Rockwell Automation US Holdings LLC, Rockwell Automation de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Rockwell Automation do Brasil Ltda., Rutter Hinz Inc., Sensia LLC, Sensia Netherlands B.V., SoftSwitching Technologies, Swinton Technology, ThinManager, and vMonitor.
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This page (NYSE:ROK) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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