Rockwell Automation (ROK.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

443,97
-1,35%
Price history for Rockwell Automation (ROK.US) – stock price at 443.97 $, August 2026
Rockwell Automation stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
Share this analysis:

Rockwell Automation Price Target 2026: Analysts See 7% Upside

The average price target for Rockwell Automation is $474.58. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 6,90% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Rockwell Automation overvalued or undervalued?

Rockwell Automation is currently fairly valued with a gap of 6.9% relative to the price target.


The current price is $443.97, which places Rockwell Automation in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $427.12, and overvalued when the price exceeds $522.04.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Rockwell Automation, the fair value range lies between $427.12 and $522.04.


See the full price target analysis for Rockwell Automation →

Analyst Ratings for Rockwell Automation stock in 2026: Buy

29 analysts cover Rockwell Automation. The ratings are mixed, with 48.3% Buy, 44.8% Hold and 6.9% Sell. The average price target is $474.58, which gives an upside of 6.9% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.76/5)
Strong Buy
10 (34.5%)
Buy
4 (13.8%)
Hold
13 (44.8%)
Sell
2 (6.9%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.76 out of 5 based on 29 analysts

About Rockwell Automation – Industrimaskiner

Rockwell Automation, eller rok.us, laver løsninger til industriel automatisering og digital transformation over hele verden. De tjener især penge på hardware, software og services, som hjælper fabrikker med at køre bedre. Virksomheden sælger for eksempel Intelligent Devices, der dækker alt fra drev og sensorer til sikkerhedskomponenter. Derudover tilbyder rok.us Software & Control, som omfatter kontrolsoftware, digital tvilling-teknologi og netværksløsninger. De driver også Lifecycle Services, hvor de leverer konsulentbistand og vedligeholdelse. De sælger primært til diskrete markeder som bilindustrien og logistik. Rockwell Automation blev grundlagt i 1903. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Rockwell Automation

$ 49,5B Market cap
$ 8,8B Revenue
Industrimaskiner Industry
46.14 P/E
5.63 P/S
15.17 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Rockwell Automation?

Growth stock Quality stock

Rockwell Automation is classified as a growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 9/9).

Score Overview for Rockwell Automation

💰 Value Score 19/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 87/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 70/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 58/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Rockwell Automation that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 216% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Rockwell Automation trades at a P/E ratio of 46.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 32.6 (29% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 5.6 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 15.2. The PEG ratio is 2.09 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Rockwell Automation has a profit margin of 12.4% (solid) and an operating margin of 20.7%. Return on equity (ROE) is 27.2% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 9.3%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 39.6% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 9 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.25 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 216.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 3.88%.

Rockwell Automation Dividend 2026: 1.1% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Rockwell Automation in 2026

Dividend yield
1.12%
Dividend per share
1.38 USD
Payout ratio
42.9%
Healthy
Dividend growth (5 years)
-34.9%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
4.18 USD

When does Rockwell Automation pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 17, 2026
Next dividend payment
September 10, 2026
Latest payment date
September 10, 2026

How much does Rockwell Automation pay in dividends?

Rockwell Automation pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 1.38 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.12%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has fallen by 34.9%.

The payout ratio is 42.9%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for Rockwell Automation

We have registered dividend payments for Rockwell Automation since 2020-02-14. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 25 times, most recently on 2026-08-17. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

Ex-datePayment dateAmountCurrencyPeriod
2026-08-172026-09-101.38USDUnknown period
2026-05-182026-06-101.38USDUnknown period
2026-02-232026-03-101.38USDUnknown period
2025-11-172025-12-101.38USDUnknown period
2025-08-182025-09-101.31USDUnknown period
2024-11-182024-12-101.31USDUnknown period
2024-08-122024-09-101.25USDUnknown period
2024-05-102024-06-101.25USDUnknown period
2024-02-162024-03-111.25USDUnknown period
2023-11-102023-12-111.25USDUnknown period
2023-08-112023-09-111.18USDUnknown period
2023-05-122023-06-121.18USDUnknown period
2023-02-172023-03-101.18USDUnknown period
2022-11-102022-12-121.18USDUnknown period
2022-08-122022-09-121.12USDUnknown period
2022-05-132022-06-101.12USDUnknown period
2022-02-112022-03-101.12USDUnknown period
2021-11-122021-12-101.12USDUnknown period
2021-08-132021-09-101.07USDUnknown period
2021-05-142021-06-101.07USDUnknown period
2021-02-122021-03-101.07USDUnknown period
2020-11-132020-12-101.07USDUnknown period
2020-08-142020-09-101.02USDUnknown period
2020-05-152020-06-101.02USDUnknown period
2020-02-142020-03-101.02USDUnknown period

Insider Trading in Rockwell Automation 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Rockwell Automation have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 11,651,899 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Riesterer Terry L., Fordenwalt Matthew W., MILLER JOHN M and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 4 sales. A net 956,109 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 11,651,899 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Riesterer Terry L. bought 500 shares at 247 $ each on 2026-05-08. The stock has since risen 82.4%.

Latest sale: Riesterer Terry L. sold 849 shares at 453 $ each on 2026-07-16.

Who is buying: Riesterer Terry L..

Who is selling: Riesterer Terry L., Fordenwalt Matthew W., MILLER JOHN M, Nardecchia Christopher, GENEREUX SCOTT and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Rockwell Automation (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Rockwell Automation. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-16 Riesterer Terry L. Sell 849 453 384,801
2026-06-04 Fordenwalt Matthew W. Sell 377 461 173,612
2026-06-02 Fordenwalt Matthew W. Sell 218 456 99,482
2026-05-20 MILLER JOHN M Sell 700 426 298,214
2026-05-08 Riesterer Terry L. Buy 500 247 123,385
2026-05-07 Riesterer Terry L. Sell 900 452 406,818
2026-05-05 Nardecchia Christopher Sell 2,538 450 1,142,202
2026-05-05 GENEREUX SCOTT Sell 550 448 246,252
2026-05-05 Fordenwalt Matthew W. Sell 600 450 269,988
2026-04-13 Matthew W Fordenwalt Sell 1,200 400 480,000

Who is buying and selling Rockwell Automation shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Rockwell Automation: Riesterer Terry L.. In total, 123,385 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Riesterer Terry L., Fordenwalt Matthew W., MILLER JOHN M, Nardecchia Christopher, GENEREUX SCOTT and others. In total, 11,775,284 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Rockwell Automation Short Selling 2026: 3.9% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 3.9% of the free float
Short % of free float
3.9%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
0% 2% 5% 10% 20%+
Low Moderate High Very High Extreme
3.9%

When Does Rockwell Automation Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Rockwell Automation is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Rockwell Automation 2026 – Signal: Hold

Overall Technical Signal: Hold

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Rockwell Automation (ROK.US) – RSI 44, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Rockwell Automation technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Rockwell Automation, Inc

Rockwell Automation, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $450.05 is 3.1% below the 20-day average ($464.54). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 3.1% below the 50-day average ($464.59). Long term, the stock is 9.4% above the 200-day average ($411.46), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (464.59) is above the 200-day average (411.46), which is a classic bullish signal for Rockwell Automation, Inc.

Is Rockwell Automation, Inc overbought or oversold?

Rockwell Automation, Inc has an RSI of 43.8. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold.

MACD Analysis for Rockwell Automation, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.856), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.747) by 1.603, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (22.879), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (22.511) by 0.368, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Short-term momentum is still falling – a deeper pullback is possible.

Risk Profile for Rockwell Automation, Inc

Rockwell Automation, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 31.0%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Rockwell Automation, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.856). Weekly bullish (22.879).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 43.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Hold

The signals are mixed – trend and MACD point in different directions. Wait until MACD crosses the zero line in the direction of the trend before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rockwell Automation stock in 2026

Should you buy Rockwell Automation stock now?
The technical signal for Rockwell Automation is currently NEUTRAL. Rockwell Automation trades at $443.97 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Hold. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.856 with falling momentum (signal: 0.747); RSI is at 43.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $474.58 points to 6.9% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Rockwell Automation stock?
The average analyst price target for Rockwell Automation is $474.58. The current price is $443.97, which gives an upside of 6.9%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $427.12 and $522.04.
Is Rockwell Automation a dividend stock?
Yes, Rockwell Automation is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.12%. The latest dividend was $1.38 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/17/2026. The payout ratio is 42.9%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/10/2026.
When does Rockwell Automation pay a dividend in 2026?
Rockwell Automation pays its next dividend on 9/10/2026. The latest dividend was $1.38 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/17/2026. The dividend yield is 1.12%. The payout ratio of 42.9% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Rockwell Automation stock?
Rockwell Automation is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 31.0%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Rockwell Automation overvalued?
Rockwell Automation is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Rockwell Automation has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 46.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 5.6, a P/B ratio of 15.2. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Rockwell Automation overbought?
No, Rockwell Automation is not overbought. RSI is at 43.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 43.8 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 4.4% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Rockwell Automation earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Rockwell Automation has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Rockwell Automation shorted?
Yes, Rockwell Automation is shorted with 3.9% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Rockwell Automation stock?
No, insiders are not buying Rockwell Automation shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 4 sales. On a net basis, 956,109 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 11,651,899 $ sold. Active sellers include Riesterer Terry L., Fordenwalt Matthew W., MILLER JOHN M and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Rockwell Automation a good stock?
Based on our total score, Rockwell Automation is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 59 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 19/100, Quality: 87/100, Momentum: 70/100. In addition: a dividend of 1.12%; technical signal: Hold. Whether Rockwell Automation is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Rockwell Automation stock?
The outlook for Rockwell Automation based on current data: the average analyst price target is $474.58 (+6.9%); the P/E ratio is 46.1 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Rockwell Automation stock falling?
Rockwell Automation is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.4% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Rockwell Automation go?
The average analyst price target for Rockwell Automation is $474.58, which corresponds to a potential gain of 6.9% from the current price of $443.97. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Rockwell Automation fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Rockwell Automation. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Rockwell Automation do?
Rockwell Automation, eller rok.us, laver løsninger til industriel automatisering og digital transformation over hele verden. De tjener især penge på hardware, software og services, som hjælper fabrikker med at køre bedre. Virksomheden sælger for eksempel Intelligent Devices, ... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Industrimaskiner industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Rockwell Automation as an investment.
Did Rockwell Automation raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Rockwell Automation. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Rockwell Automation making money or losing money?
Yes, Rockwell Automation is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 12.4% — which is solid. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 20.7%. At a P/E ratio of 46.1, you currently pay 46.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Rockwell Automation go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Rockwell Automation is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.25 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 9 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 216% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Rockwell Automation have a lot of debt?
Yes, Rockwell Automation has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 216%. For the industri sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Rockwell Automation service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 16.7x, and net debt equals 1.6 years of earnings (EBITDA).