Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
by Renee Jackson · The Cerbat GemRockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 12.500-13.100 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 12.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.3 billion-$9.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.9 billion.
Rockwell Automation Stock Up 10.5%
ROK traded up $42.01 on Tuesday, hitting $442.32. The company had a trading volume of 961,240 shares, compared to its average volume of 923,907. The stock has a market capitalization of $49.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 50.75, a P/E/G ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.16. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $383.62 and a 200-day moving average price of $389.90. Rockwell Automation has a 12-month low of $250.32 and a 12-month high of $454.67.
Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The industrial products company reported $3.30 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.89 by $0.41. Rockwell Automation had a net margin of 11.56% and a return on equity of 34.92%. The business had revenue of $2.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.16 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.45 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 11.9% on a year-over-year basis. Rockwell Automation has set its FY 2026 guidance at 12.500-13.100 EPS. Analysts predict that Rockwell Automation will post 12.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Rockwell Automation Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be paid a $1.38 dividend. This represents a $5.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 18th. Rockwell Automation’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 63.16%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have issued reports on ROK. Oppenheimer lowered shares of Rockwell Automation from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on Rockwell Automation from $335.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Stephens boosted their target price on Rockwell Automation from $425.00 to $475.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Rockwell Automation from $400.00 to $404.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $460.00 price target on shares of Rockwell Automation in a research note on Sunday, February 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $406.67.
View Our Latest Analysis on ROK
Insider Transactions at Rockwell Automation
In other Rockwell Automation news, SVP Tessa M. Myers sold 1,985 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $409.37, for a total transaction of $812,599.45. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 4,036 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,652,217.32. The trade was a 32.97% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Christopher Nardecchia sold 14,465 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $410.01, for a total value of $5,930,794.65. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 14,232 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,835,262.32. The trade was a 50.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 51,375 shares of company stock worth $20,828,717 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Rockwell Automation
Here are the key news stories impacting Rockwell Automation this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 results beat expectations — reported EPS $3.30 vs. consensus $2.89 and revenue $2.24B vs. $2.16B, with revenue up ~11.9% year‑over‑year; these fundamentals underpinned the rally. Rockwell Automation Q2 Press Release / MarketBeat
- Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY2026 guidance — EPS now guided to $12.50–$13.10 (above Street consensus ~$12.14) and revenue guided to $9.3B–$9.7B (above prior estimates); raised targets increased investor confidence in growth and margins. Rockwell Automation Raises Outlook on Higher Sales — WSJ
- Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: coverage notes a sharp intraday rally to record highs after results/guidance — momentum trading and positive headlines amplified the move. ROK Soars to Record Peak — Blockonomi
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcript available — management commentary (demand trends, backlog, margin drivers, capital allocation) will be important for gauging sustainability of the beat and guidance. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript — Seeking Alpha
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risk — the stock now trades at an elevated multiple (PE ~51) and near its 52‑week high, so the market is pricing strong execution; any disappointment on margins, backlog conversion or macro demand could reverse gains. ROK Price/Performance — MarketBeat
Institutional Trading of Rockwell Automation
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Compound Planning Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Rockwell Automation by 8.5% during the fourth quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 2,409 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $937,000 after purchasing an additional 189 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in Rockwell Automation by 25.0% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,545,104 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $601,154,000 after purchasing an additional 309,316 shares during the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC grew its position in Rockwell Automation by 8.1% during the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 99,928 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $35,858,000 after purchasing an additional 7,530 shares during the period. Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new position in shares of Rockwell Automation during the 4th quarter valued at about $3,599,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Rockwell Automation by 30.0% in the 4th quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 130 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 30 shares during the period. 75.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation is a global industrial automation and digital transformation company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm designs, manufactures and supports control systems, industrial control hardware and software, and related services that help manufacturers and industrial operators automate processes, improve productivity and enable data-driven decision making. Rockwell traces its heritage to the Allen-Bradley and Rockwell automation businesses and positions itself as a provider of integrated automation solutions across discrete and process industries.
The company’s product portfolio includes programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), variable frequency drives, sensors, safety components and other industrial control hardware, often marketed under the Allen-Bradley brand.