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ROKRockwell Automation, Inc.Sell5.4·$451.65+1.11%
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Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $451.65 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.5% away).

Rockwell Automation is dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, operating through Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services segments in 100+ countries. Revenue comes from hardware, software, and service solutions sold to manufacturers... Read more

$451.65+1.6% A.UpsideScore 5.4/10#23 of 48 Specialty Industrial Machinery
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield1.94%
IncomeYield1.22%(5y avg 1.63%)Payout55.87%sustainable
Stop $429.50Target $458.75(resistance)A.R:R -1.1:1
Analyst target$462.17+2.3%25 analysts
$458.75our TP
$451.65price
$462.17mean
$282
$525

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $451.65 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.5% away). Chart setup: RSI 59 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 57d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202657d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (3.5% away)
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)47.0
P/E (Fwd)31.1
Mkt Cap$50.3B
EV/EBITDA27.4
Profit Mgn12.4%
ROE27.2%
Rev Growth11.9%
Beta1.56
Dividend1.22%
Rating analysts33

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.62bullish
IV49%normal
Max Pain$570+26.2% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-17Item 5.02LOW
    David A. Zapico elected to Rockwell Automation Board effective April 16, 2026, as a Class III director. Board expanded from 10 to 11 members. No arrangement or transaction requiring disclosure cited.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-17Item 5.02LOW
    Shareholders approved Rockwell Automation 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan at annual meeting on February 10, 2026, authorizing 10.6 million shares. Routine compensatory arrangement.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
0.0
Pe
2.7
Forward Pe
3.8
Analyst Target
4.0
Peg Ratio
4.5
Ps
6.4
Forward P/E: 31.1xPEG: 1.95

Momentum below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Macd
0.0
Obv
1.0
Volume
3.1
Rsi
5.5
Ma Position
9.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Above 200-day MA

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
1.4
Growth Rank
6.4
Quality Rank
7.2
Superior ROE vs peers
GatesMomentum 3.7<4.5A.R:R -1.1=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentInsider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 57d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
59 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $418.84Resistance $468.11

Price Targets

$430
$459
A.Upside+1.6%
A.R:R-1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-7.9% upside)
! momentum at 3.7 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (57d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROK stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $451.65 — A.R:R is negative (-1.1) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (3.5% away). Chart setup: RSI 59 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $429.50. Score 5.4/10, moderate confidence.

What is the ROK stock price target?

Take-profit target: $458.75 (+1.6% upside). Prior stop was $429.50. Stop-loss: $429.50.

What are the risks of investing in ROK?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (3.5% away); Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Is ROK overvalued or undervalued?

Rockwell Automation, Inc. trades at a P/E of 47.0 (forward 31.1). TrendMatrix value score: 3.7/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about ROK?

33 analysts cover ROK with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $462.

What does Rockwell Automation, Inc. do?Rockwell Automation is dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, operating through Intelligent...

Rockwell Automation is dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, operating through Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services segments in 100+ countries. Revenue comes from hardware, software, and service solutions sold to manufacturers in automotive, food & beverage, life sciences, and other markets globally.

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