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ROK·Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
High
$457.78
Open
$455.55
Market Cap
50.33B
52W High
$463.49
Low
$452.28
P. Close
$452.29
P/E
46.26
52W Low
$298.70
Fwd P/E
31.17
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
100
BUY
News Sentiment
47
MIXED
Rockwell Automation (ROK) is facing analyst sentiment that suggests a slight downside from its current price, according to a recent comparative analysis. This contrasts with Timken (TKR), which analysts favor with a higher consensus price target and greater potential upside. While institutional ownership is substantial for both companies, TKR holds a slightly higher percentage. Investors will be watching to see if this analyst sentiment translates into any shifts in trading activity for ROK in the near term.
Earnings Summary
Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions including intelligent devices, software, control systems, and lifecycle services. Operating within the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry, the company serves diverse end markets such as automotive, food and beverage, and energy, empowering businesses to enhance productivity through innovative automation technologies. In its most recent reported quarters, Rockwell Automation demonstrated a positive earnings trend. For Q2 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $3.30 against an estimate of $3.10, and actual revenue of $2.239 billion against an estimate of $2.229 billion. This follows Q1 2026, where revenue estimates were $2.098 billion and actual revenue was not provided, and Q3 2025, where actual EPS of $3.34 beat the estimate of $2.939. Prior to this, Q2 2025 saw actual EPS of $2.82 versus an estimate of $2.669, and Q1 2025 reported actual EPS of $2.45 against an estimate of $2.116. The company's revenue performance has shown consistent growth, with Q2 2026 revenue of $2.239 billion representing an increase from previous periods. Rockwell Automation has a pattern of meeting or exceeding analyst expectations, having beaten EPS estimates in at least the last three reported quarters where both figures were available (Q1 2025, Q2 2025, Q3 2025, Q2 2026). The company's historical trajectory indicates a strong year-over-year growth in revenue, supported by its core business segments: intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Recent news highlights Rockwell Automation's participation in industry conferences and a positive Q2 earnings report that led to an upward revision of full-year guidance. The company is benefiting from a global shift towards digital transformation in manufacturing, with 90% of manufacturers deeming it essential for execution and value delivery. Investors will be watching for continued strong execution in its core segments and the impact of its smart manufacturing advancements, particularly in AI and cybersecurity, on future earnings performance. Key will be the company's ability to maintain its positive beat rate and revenue growth trajectory in the upcoming quarters, especially as it navigates evolving manufacturer priorities towards practical implementation of digital strategies.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.31$1.89$2.46$3.03$3.60Q4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$2.48 - -
Q2'26$3.10$3.30+6.4%
Q3'25$2.94$3.34+13.6%
Q2'25$2.67$2.82+5.7%
Q1'25$2.12$2.45+15.8%
Q4'24$1.58$1.83+16.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.8B$2.0B$2.1B$2.2B$2.4BQ4'24Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q2'26Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$2.1B - -
Q2'26$2.2B$2.2B+0.4%
Q3'25 - $2.3B -
Q2'25 - $2.1B -
Q1'25 - $2.0B -
Q4'24 - $1.9B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ROK Stock Snapshot

ROK is currently trading at $456.18, giving Rockwell Automation, Inc. a market cap of 50.33B and a P/E ratio of 46.3. Today's range spans $452.28–$457.78, with shares opening at $455.55 and moving up $3.89 (0.9%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 100/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 47/100.

Over the past year ROK has traded between $298.70 and $463.49 - the current price is +52.7% off the 52-week low and -1.6% from the high.

ROK carries a BUY signal on a 100/100 technical score, trades at $456.18 (near 52-week highs), and has neutral sentiment at 47/100. At 50.33B in Industrials market cap (P/E: 46.3), the name has scale without the index-anchor inertia of mega-cap peers - which means when the bullish momentum runs, the percentage move can be meaningfully larger. Annual range: $298.70–$463.49.

What makes ROK's BUY setup (100/100) particularly actionable at 50.33B in Industrials capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $456.18 (near 52-week highs in $298.70–$463.49), with sentiment running neutral at 47/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.

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