Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Announces FY 2027 Earnings Guidance

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) updated its FY 2027 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 14.500-15.500 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 14.920. The company issued revenue guidance of $9.4 billion-$9.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $9.6 billion.

Rockwell Automation Trading Down 1.5%

Shares of NYSE:ROK opened at $375.50 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $429.38 and a 200 day moving average price of $427.32. The stock has a market capitalization of $41.70 billion, a PE ratio of 34.17, a P/E/G ratio of 2.09 and a beta of 1.51. Rockwell Automation has a 1 year low of $347.53 and a 1 year high of $497.36. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) last released its earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The industrial products company reported $3.88 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.69 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.41 billion. Rockwell Automation had a net margin of 13.39% and a return on equity of 39.83%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up .7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.34 EPS. Rockwell Automation has set its FY 2027 guidance at 14.500-15.500 EPS. Analysts expect that Rockwell Automation will post 14.92 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Rockwell Automation Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 16th will be issued a dividend of $1.45 per share. This is a positive change from Rockwell Automation’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.38. This represents a $5.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 16th. Rockwell Automation’s dividend payout ratio is presently 51.73%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

ROK has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. DA Davidson decreased their price objective on shares of Rockwell Automation from $500.00 to $490.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Rockwell Automation in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $426.00 price objective on the stock. Mizuho dropped their target price on shares of Rockwell Automation from $445.00 to $430.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Rockwell Automation from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Finally, Stephens reduced their target price on shares of Rockwell Automation from $550.00 to $500.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $471.33.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rockwell Automation

In other Rockwell Automation news, VP Isaac Woods sold 154 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $432.62, for a total value of $66,623.48. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 1,858 shares in the company, valued at approximately $803,807.96. This trade represents a 7.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, SVP Matheus Bulho sold 467 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $426.96, for a total value of $199,390.32. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 1,267 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $540,958.32. This represents a 26.93% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 2,711 shares of company stock valued at $1,164,880. Corporate insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Rockwell Automation

Here are the key news stories impacting Rockwell Automation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly adjusted EPS of $3.88 beat consensus estimates, while profit benefited from margin expansion and stronger performance in some segments. Reports also highlighted AI-related segment growth as a support for results. Rockwell Automation Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Margin Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: FY2027 EPS guidance of $14.50–$15.50 brackets the $14.92 consensus estimate. Revenue guidance of $9.4 billion–$9.7 billion also spans the $9.6 billion consensus, offering no clear upward surprise. Rockwell Automation Issues Fiscal 2027 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Stephens lowered its price target from $550 to $500 but maintained an Overweight rating. The reduced target is a headwind, though the firm still sees substantial upside from the cited share price. Stephens stock recommendations
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue of $2.33 billion missed the $2.41 billion estimate and grew just 0.7% year over year. The sales miss and limited growth likely weighed on sentiment despite the EPS beat. Rockwell Automation misses sales expectations

Rockwell Automation Company Profile

Rockwell Automation, Inc is an industrial automation and digital transformation company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its roots date to 1903, when it was founded as the Compression Rheostat Company.

The company provides hardware, software and services that help manufacturers automate and manage industrial operations. Its offerings include control systems, sensors, motor-control products, industrial software and services for optimizing production and maintaining equipment. Its Allen-Bradley and FactoryTalk brands are among its best-known product lines.

Rockwell Automation serves customers across a range of industries and operates in markets around the world.