Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)
ROK stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Rockwell Automation, Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $477.67 — +5.8% versus the last price of $451.39. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ROK historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ROK.
ROK annual returns by year
Congress trading in ROK
7 members of Congress have disclosed trading ROK — 18 purchases and 10 sales worth an estimated $1.0M. Most recent disclosure: Apr 8, 2025.
See who in Congress traded ROK →Insider activity in ROK
ROK's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 5 sales ($849,479) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 16, 2026.
| Jul 16, 2026 | Riesterer Terry L. | Vice President and Controller | Sell | $127,359 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Fordenwalt Matthew W. | SVP Lifecycle Services | Sell | $173,612 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Fordenwalt Matthew W. | SVP Lifecycle Services | Sell | $99,482 |
| May 20, 2026 | Miller John M | VP and Chief IP Counsel | Sell | $298,214 |
| May 20, 2026 | Miller John M | VP and Chief IP Counsel | Sell | $150,811 |
About Rockwell Automation, Inc.
Rockwell Automation, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides industrial automation and digital transformation solutions in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates in three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. The company offers drives, motion, advanced material handling, safety, sensing, industrial components, hardware, software, and configured-to-order products; and control and visualization software and hardware, digital twin, simulation and information software, network and security infrastructure, and custom-engineered systems. It also provides digital consulting, professional services, engineered-to-order solutions, recurring services, cybersecurity, safety, remote monitoring, customer technical support and repair, asset management and optimization consulting, and training, as well as spare parts. The company sells its products through independent distributors in relation to its direct sales force. It serves discrete end markets, including automotive, semiconductor, e-commerce, and warehouse automation; hybrid end markets, such as food and beverage, life sciences, and tire; and process end markets comprising energy, mining, and chemicals. The company was formerly known as Rockwell International Corporation and changed its name to Rockwell Automation, Inc. in February 2002. Rockwell Automation, Inc. was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ROK Key Statistics
ROK in plain English
- P/E ratio (42.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ROK's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (30.63%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. Above ~20% is considered strong.
- Profit margin (13.39%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.23%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ROK stock: frequently asked questions
What is Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s stock price today?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) last traded at $451.39 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $332.71 and $497.36.
Is ROK stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ROK is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $477.67 — about +5.8% versus the current price of $451.39. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ROK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Rockwell Automation, Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $4,662 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 366%, or 16.6% per year.
Does ROK pay a dividend?
Yes. Rockwell Automation, Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.23% per year at today's share price.
What is ROK's P/E ratio?
ROK trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 42.2, and 30.4 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ROK stock?
Yes — 7 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ROK under the STOCK Act, totaling 18 purchases and 10 sales worth an estimated $1.0M.
What is Rockwell Automation, Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. trades under the ticker symbol ROK on the NYSE.
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