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Rockwell Automation

With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software and control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.

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Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $304 to $371.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $371

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Tommy Moll maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $350 to $375.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $375

Keybanc analyst Steve Barger maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $360 to $370.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $370

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $371 to $392.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $392

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $350 to $370.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $370

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>CICC initiated coverage on Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $381. Rockwell Automation shares closed at $347.07 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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CICC initiates coverage on Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $381.

CICC Initiates Coverage On Rockwell Automation with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $381

Rockwell Automation's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.76% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.78 million shares sold short, which is 1.79% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.1 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Rockwell Automation Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751468432_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Rockwell Automation has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Rockwell Automation's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Rockwell Automation's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 14.26%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About Rockwell Automation?

During the last three months, 18 analysts shared their evaluations of Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Rockwell Automation, revealing an average target of $310.5, a high estimate of $371.00, and a low estimate of $201.00. Observing a 6.54% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $291.44. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751464832_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Rockwell Automation. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$365.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$371.00</td>
<td>$327.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$299.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dankert</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$327.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
<td>$258.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Rockwell Automation. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Rockwell Automation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Rockwell Automation's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Rockwell Automation's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Rockwell Automation</h2>
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software and control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.
<h3>Rockwell Automation's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Rockwell Automation's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.88% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Rockwell Automation's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 12.54%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Rockwell Automation's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 7.36%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Rockwell Automation's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.29%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.19, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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Rockwell Automation Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (18 Ratings)

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $330 to $360.

B of A Securities Maintains Neutral on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $360

Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $315 to $365.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $365

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Lending support to her choice, Keybanc analyst Ken Newman, on June 13, maintained Rockwell Automation with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $345 to $360.
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<li>KKR shares gained 1.8% to close at $134.29 on Friday.</li>
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<li>Rockwell Automation shares gained 1.2% to settle at $329.95.</li>
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<li>Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VGT#NYSE">VGT</a>): A broader tech play with strong diversification.</li>
<li>ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROBO#NYSE">ROBO</a>): For those leaning into automation and AI trends. Top holdings include Symbotic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), and Celestica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industrial ETFs: Infrastructure And Defense Boost</h3>
Industrials are gaining favor amid expectations of increased infrastructure spending and growing demand for defense and manufacturing equipment, especially in the light of global tensions.
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<li>Invesco Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PPA#NYSE">PPA</a>): A niche option benefiting from the defense sector rally. Top holdings include General Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and General Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>).</li>
<li>iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFRA#BATS">IFRA</a>): Capitalizing on the ongoing U.S. infrastructure push with holdings in the likes of Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STRL#NASDAQ">STRL</a>), Raytheon and Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Financials Falter, But Don't Count Them Out</h3>
While the tech and industrial boats raced ahead on tailwinds, financial ETFs saw $1.22 billion in outflows, suggesting investor unease about profitability under sticky inflation and a "higher for longer" interest rate regime. One can consider keeping an eye on the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) and the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), but only if rate and lending conditions stabilize.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Takeaway</h2>
Investors aren't abandoning the market, they're just getting choosier. With geopolitics and economic uncertainty muddying the waters, sector ETFs are emerging as a tactical safe haven for capital.
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Rockwell Automation's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.43% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.85 million shares sold short, which is 1.86% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.04 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Rockwell Automation Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749837626_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Rockwell Automation has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Rockwell Automation's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Rockwell Automation's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 13.98%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Rockwell Automation's Recent Short Interest

Keybanc analyst Ken Newman maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $345 to $360.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $360

In the preceding three months, 16 analysts have released ratings for Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $295.25, a high estimate of $371.00, and a low estimate of $201.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 4.72% increase from the previous average price target of $281.94.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749063631_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Rockwell Automation. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$371.00</td>
<td>$327.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$299.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Dankert</td>
<td>Loop Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$327.00</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$304.00</td>
<td>$258.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$283.00</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
<td>$248.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Rockwell Automation. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Rockwell Automation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Rockwell Automation's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Rockwell Automation's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Rockwell Automation analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Rockwell Automation</h2>
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software and control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Rockwell Automation's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Rockwell Automation's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -5.88%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Rockwell Automation's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 12.54%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Rockwell Automation's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.36% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Rockwell Automation's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.29%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.19, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Breaking Down Rockwell Automation: 16 Analysts Share Their Views

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $327 to $371.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $371

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Compass Point analyst Casey Alexander upgraded HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCI#NYSE">HCI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $148 to $205. HCI Group shares closed at $162.85 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas upgraded Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROX#NYSE">TROX</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raised the price target from $5 to $7. Tronox shares closed at $5.10 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TROX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgraded the rating for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $283 to $350. Rockwell Automation shares closed at $315.44 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Brent Thill upgraded the rating for Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) from Hold to Buy and boosted the price target from $22 to $29. Unity Software shares closed at $23.77 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/U/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>GLJ Research analyst Gordon Johnson upgraded the rating for SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) from Sell to Hold and maintained the price target of $6.9. SolarEdge shares closed at $16.60 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SEDG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgrades Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $283 to $350.

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