ROKIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 28 Wall Street analysts covering Rockwell Automation, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $490 — +10.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Rockwell Automation, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (95): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Value (36): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ROK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $445 → $430 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $426 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $525 → $545 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $500 → $490 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Market Perform | $501 → $514 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $555 → $536 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $480 → $485 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $500 → $555 |
| 13 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 13 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 28 Oct 2026, Rockwell Automation, Inc. returned +24.2% against +13.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 73% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has a market value of $48.8B and an enterprise value of $51.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.0B. The latest quarter grew 7.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 12.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.67.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.5B, after $228.0M of capital spending.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. spent $823.0M on share buybacks and $611.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 41.1×; forward P/E: 29.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.25%, paying out 51% of earnings.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. employs 26,000 people — $345K of revenue per employee.
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Rockwell Automation is scheduled to report earnings next week. The Zacks excerpt says the company has what it describes as two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat, and points to expectations for the report.
Why it matters — ROK watchers may note the upcoming report and the excerpt’s characterization of earnings expectations.
Rockwell Automation announced SecureOT cybersecurity capabilities intended to help OEMs identify vulnerabilities, document cybersecurity posture, and support compliance readiness throughout the machine lifecycle. The announcement cites emerging requirements including the Cyber Resilience Act and Machinery Regulation.
Why it matters — The capabilities are relevant to ROK watchers because they extend the company's offerings for machine builders addressing cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
Rockwell Automation released an analysis based on its 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report about how food and beverage manufacturers can move beyond isolated AI pilots and scale AI for measurable business outcomes. It identifies data, technology and workforce challenges to address.
Why it matters — The analysis highlights industry challenges relevant to Rockwell Automation’s work in industrial automation and digital transformation.
Zacks Investment Research explains that its Style Scores help investors identify stocks rated highly for different investing styles. The headline presents Rockwell Automation as a strong momentum stock.
Why it matters — ROK watchers may note the article’s positive momentum framing and its reference to Zacks’ stock-rating approach.
Zacks Investment Research says Rockwell Automation has a history of earnings surprises and currently has two key factors associated with a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why it matters — The item highlights factors that may be relevant to ROK watchers assessing the upcoming earnings report.
The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Rockwell Automation, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $490, with estimates ranging from $282 to $550. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 28 analysts covering Rockwell Automation, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 15 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Rockwell Automation, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 28 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 28 Oct 2026, Rockwell Automation, Inc. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +10.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Rockwell Automation, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 28 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Rockwell Automation, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ROK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $282 to $550 over the next 12 months.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. returned +24.2% over the 12 months to 28 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Rockwell Automation Inc. is a global industrial automation and digital transformation company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 29 Oct 2026): "Rockwell Automation (ROK) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth". Rockwell Automation is scheduled to report earnings next week. The Zacks excerpt says the company has what it describes as two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat, and points to expectations for the report.
Rockwell Automation Inc. is a global industrial automation and digital transformation company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It provides hardware, software, and lifecycle services that help manufacturers automate production, connect plant-floor operations with enterprise systems, and improve reliability, safety, and efficiency. Its product portfolio includes control systems, industrial components, drives, sensors, safety products, visualization software, manufacturing operations platforms, and cloud-based applications. Rockwell Automation serves a wide range of industries, including discrete manufacturing, process industries, and hybrid production environments, as well as sectors such as aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, life sciences, and energy. The company also offers consulting, technical support, maintenance, asset management, cybersecurity, and training services, making it an important provider of connected industrial operations solutions across global markets.
CEO Mr. Blake D. Moret · 26,000 employees · United States · https://www.rockwellautomation.com
