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Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ROK Stock Forecast

Rockwell Automation stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $284.33 (represents a -1.88% downside from ROK’s last price of $289.79) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 16 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

ROK Price Target

The average price target for Rockwell Automation (ROK) is $284.33 based on 1-year price targets from 16 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $345.00 to $245.00. This represents a potential -1.88% downside from ROK's last price of $289.79.

ROK Analyst Ratings

Buy

According to 16 Wall Street analysts, Rockwell Automation's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for ROK stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 8 'Buy' (50.00%), 6 'Hold' (37.50%), 2 'Sell' (12.50%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Rockwell Automation Price Target by Analyst

DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 09, 2024Ken NewmanKeyBanc$345.00$295.4216.78%19.05%
Sep 06, 2024Chris SnyderMorgan Stanley$320.00$256.9224.55%10.42%
Aug 08, 2024Andrew ObinBank of America Securities$270.00$249.168.36%-6.83%
Aug 08, 2024Noah KayeOppenheimer$270.00$249.168.36%-6.83%
Aug 08, 2024Brett LinzeyMizuho Securities$245.00$249.16-1.67%-15.46%
Jul 08, 2024Richard RadbourneRedburn Partners$256.00$264.07-3.06%-11.66%
May 14, 2024Chris DankertLoop Capital Markets$290.00$268.927.84%0.07%
May 07, 2024Saree BoroditskyJefferies$280.00$272.042.93%-3.38%
Feb 01, 2024Jairam NathanDaiwa$310.00$263.0117.87%6.97%
Dec 19, 2023Joseph O'DeaWells Fargo$357.00$305.3016.93%23.19%
Apr 28, 2023Noah KayeOppenheimer$300.00$283.415.85%3.52%
Feb 14, 2023Joshua PokrzywinskiMorgan Stanley$335.00$293.6514.08%15.60%
Jan 06, 2023Morgan Stanley$284.00$265.906.81%-2.00%
Jan 05, 2023Wells Fargo$233.00$259.74-10.29%-19.60%
Dec 15, 2022Goldman Sachs$238.00$256.59-7.25%-17.87%
Dec 09, 2022Citigroup$297.00$259.8114.31%2.49%
Oct 03, 2022Barclays$206.00$222.51-7.42%-28.91%
Aug 17, 2022Argus Research$290.00$254.4013.99%0.07%
Jul 28, 2022Credit Suisse$246.00$238.553.12%-15.11%
Jul 28, 2022Wells Fargo$213.00$240.46-11.42%-26.50%
Jul 28, 2022Citigroup$274.00$240.4613.95%-5.45%
Jul 18, 2022Mizuho Securities$200.00$206.35-3.08%-30.98%
Jul 13, 2022Deutsche Bank$212.00$194.019.27%-26.84%
Jul 06, 2022Joshua PokrzywinskiMorgan Stanley$260.00$200.0129.99%-10.28%
Jun 29, 2022Wells Fargo$190.00$197.64-3.87%-34.44%
May 24, 2022Barclays$200.00$195.432.34%-30.98%
May 04, 2022Stephens$250.00$218.2114.57%-13.73%
May 04, 2022Morgan Stanley$325.00$217.6849.30%12.15%
May 04, 2022Credit Suisse$256.00$217.4917.71%-11.66%
May 04, 2022Citigroup$310.00$219.7841.05%6.97%
May 04, 2022Barclays$220.00$213.742.93%-24.08%
May 04, 2022Robert MasonRobert W. Baird$310.00$217.1742.75%6.97%
Jan 28, 2022John WalshCredit Suisse$318.00$284.6011.74%9.73%
Jan 28, 2022Joe RitchieGoldman Sachs$294.00$284.603.30%1.45%
Jan 28, 2022Andrew KaplowitzCitigroup$381.00$284.6033.87%31.47%
Jan 10, 2022Brendan LueckeBernstein$378.00$328.8214.96%30.44%
Jan 10, 2022Nicole DeblaseDeutsche Bank$340.00$328.823.40%17.33%
Dec 14, 2021John EadeArgus Research$390.00$341.2414.29%34.58%
Nov 24, 2021Phil BullerBerenberg Bank$390.00$343.5513.52%34.58%
Nov 17, 2021Chris DankertLoop Capital Markets$315.00$340.57-7.51%8.70%
Nov 05, 2021Markus MittermaierUBS$338.00$336.490.45%16.64%
Nov 03, 2021Noah KayeOppenheimer$360.00$336.786.89%24.23%
Jul 28, 2021Robert McCarthyStephens$300.00$295.961.37%3.52%
Jul 15, 2021Puneet GargHSBC$285.00$290.66-1.95%-1.65%
May 03, 2021Joseph C GiordanoCowen & Co.$205.00$257.32-20.33%-29.26%

The latest Rockwell Automation stock forecast, released on Dec 09, 2024 by Ken Newman from KeyBanc, set a price target of $345.00, which represents a 16.78% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($295.42), and a 19.05% increase from ROK last price ($289.79).

Rockwell Automation Price Target by Period

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1110
Avg Price Target$345.00$345.00$294.30
Last Closing Price$289.79$289.79$289.79
Upside/Downside19.05%19.05%1.56%

In the current month, the average price target of Rockwell Automation stock is $345.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 19.05% increase as opposed to Rockwell Automation's last price of $289.79. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and up 17.23% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades

DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 09, 2024KeyBancOverweightUpgrade
Oct 16, 2024StephensEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Aug 08, 2024Cowen & Co.SellSellHold
Aug 08, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformHold
Jun 04, 2024Loop Capital MarketsUnderperformUnderperformHold
Jun 04, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
May 14, 2024Loop Capital MarketsHoldHoldHold
May 07, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldHold
May 07, 2024Cowen & Co.SellSellHold
Apr 02, 2024OppenheimerUnderperformUnderperformHold
Apr 02, 2024Wells FargoBuyBuyHold
Feb 01, 2024Wells FargoOverweightOverweightHold
Feb 01, 2024DaiwaBuyUpgrade
Dec 19, 2023Wells FargoEqual-WeightOverweightUpgrade
Aug 29, 2023Wells FargoUnderweightEqual-WeightUpgrade
Apr 28, 2023OppenheimerOutperformOutperformHold
Feb 14, 2023Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweightHold
Jan 06, 2023Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweightHold
Jan 05, 2023Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweightHold
Jan 05, 2023BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Dec 15, 2022Goldman SachsSellSellHold
Dec 09, 2022CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Nov 17, 2022OppenheimerOutperformOutperformHold
Oct 03, 2022BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Aug 17, 2022Argus ResearchBuyBuyHold
Jul 28, 2022Credit SuisseNeutralNeutralHold
Jul 28, 2022Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweightHold
Jul 28, 2022CitigroupBuyBuyHold
Jul 13, 2022Deutsche BankHoldHoldHold
Jul 06, 2022Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweightHold
Jun 29, 2022Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweightHold
May 24, 2022BarclaysEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
May 10, 2022HSBCHoldHoldHold
Jan 16, 2022BernsteinOutperformInitialise

Rockwell Automation's last stock rating was published by KeyBanc on Dec 09, 2024. The company Upgrade its ROK rating from "null" to "Overweight".

Rockwell Automation Financial Forecast

Rockwell Automation Revenue Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
Revenue---------------$794.60M$2.56B$915.40M$2.28B$1.98B$2.13B$1.97B$1.81B$1.86B$1.81B$1.85B$1.78B$1.57B$1.57B$1.39B
Avg Forecast$2.50B$2.38B$2.37B$2.18B$2.32B$2.20B$2.15B$2.04B$2.19B$2.09B$2.01B$1.89B$2.06B$2.03B$2.06B$2.10B$2.44B$2.33B$2.10B$1.93B$2.12B$1.98B$1.95B$1.82B$1.90B$1.79B$1.73B$1.62B$1.59B$1.38B
High Forecast$2.56B$2.44B$2.43B$2.24B$2.38B$2.26B$2.21B$2.09B$2.24B$2.14B$2.04B$1.91B$2.08B$2.03B$2.06B$2.13B$2.52B$2.39B$2.15B$1.98B$2.12B$1.98B$1.95B$1.82B$1.90B$1.79B$1.73B$1.62B$1.59B$1.38B
Low Forecast$2.45B$2.33B$2.32B$2.14B$2.27B$2.16B$2.11B$2.00B$2.15B$2.05B$1.97B$1.87B$2.05B$2.03B$2.06B$2.07B$2.30B$2.29B$2.06B$1.89B$2.12B$1.98B$1.95B$1.82B$1.90B$1.79B$1.73B$1.62B$1.59B$1.38B
# Analysts66666121110981313733618159101681099139977
Surprise %---------------0.38%1.05%0.39%1.08%1.03%1.00%0.99%0.93%1.02%0.95%1.03%1.03%0.97%0.99%1.01%

Rockwell Automation's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 3 analysts is $2.06B, with a low forecast of $2.06B, and a high forecast of $2.06B. ROK's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 159.30% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $794.60M (Dec 23).

Rockwell Automation EBITDA Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts66666121110981313733618159101681099139977
EBITDA---------------$280.90M$584.30M$414.00M$324.20M$419.20M$437.10M$437.00M$274.40M$373.60M$88.60M$384.00M$581.60M$770.20M$369.80M$407.00M
Avg Forecast$537.74M$510.98M$508.62M$469.44M$498.17M$473.41M$462.59M$438.57M$470.53M$449.15M$431.25M$405.45M$443.83M$436.99M$211.62M$450.87M$524.59M$502.11M$192.38M$361.47M$417.22M$389.89M$174.89M$357.10M$374.04M$352.47M$514.29M$318.34M$311.46M$271.14M
High Forecast$551.38M$523.94M$521.52M$481.35M$510.80M$485.42M$474.33M$449.69M$482.46M$460.55M$437.68M$409.76M$447.48M$436.99M$253.94M$457.37M$541.89M$514.84M$230.86M$433.77M$417.22M$389.89M$209.87M$357.10M$374.04M$352.47M$617.14M$318.34M$311.46M$271.14M
Low Forecast$527.53M$501.27M$498.96M$460.52M$488.70M$464.42M$453.81M$430.24M$461.59M$440.62M$422.67M$401.14M$440.17M$436.99M$169.29M$444.37M$494.02M$492.57M$153.90M$289.18M$417.22M$389.89M$139.91M$357.10M$374.04M$352.47M$411.43M$318.34M$311.46M$271.14M
Surprise %---------------0.62%1.11%0.82%1.69%1.16%1.05%1.12%1.57%1.05%0.24%1.09%1.13%2.42%1.19%1.50%

3 analysts predict ROK's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $211.62M, with a high of $253.94M and a low of $169.29M. This is -24.66% lower than Rockwell Automation's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $280.90M.

Rockwell Automation Net Income Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts66666121110981313733618159101681099139977
Net Income---------------$215.20M$302.90M$400.20M$294.90M$384.00M$336.00M$297.90M$53.90M$238.90M$78.50M$271.30M$415.00M$593.30M$262.70M$317.80M
Avg Forecast$449.14M$406.35M$363.93M$307.09M$367.79M$340.12M$295.91M$251.37M$334.67M$304.12M$235.56M$179.06M$272.97M$236.72M$82.53M$295.91M$394.40M$361.29M$75.03M$233.66M$339.33M$267.36M$68.21M$219.29M$246.57M$239.06M$366.97M$215.37M$201.66M$132.84M
High Forecast$463.95M$419.75M$375.93M$317.22M$379.92M$351.34M$305.66M$259.66M$345.70M$314.15M$241.09M$191.22M$281.97M$236.72M$99.04M$326.40M$417.27M$373.20M$90.04M$280.39M$339.33M$267.36M$81.85M$220.93M$246.57M$239.06M$440.36M$215.37M$201.66M$132.84M
Low Forecast$438.05M$396.32M$354.94M$299.51M$358.71M$331.72M$288.60M$245.17M$326.40M$296.61M$220.08M$160.27M$263.98M$236.71M$66.03M$277.84M$363.54M$352.37M$60.02M$186.93M$339.33M$267.36M$54.57M$217.65M$246.57M$239.06M$293.57M$215.37M$201.66M$132.84M
Surprise %---------------0.73%0.77%1.11%3.93%1.64%0.99%1.11%0.79%1.09%0.32%1.13%1.13%2.75%1.30%2.39%

Rockwell Automation's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $82.53M, with a range of $66.03M to $99.04M. ROK's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -61.65% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $215.20M (Dec 23).

Rockwell Automation SG&A Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts66666121110981313733618159101681099139977
SG&A---------------$513.70M$551.60M$501.40M$501.20M$469.50M$448.70M$442.00M$428.50M$447.50M$447.20M$436.90M$421.30M$374.60M$354.40M$370.20M
Avg Forecast$583.79M$554.73M$552.18M$509.64M$540.83M$513.95M$502.21M$476.12M$510.82M$487.61M$468.18M$440.17M$481.83M$474.41M$656.14M$489.48M$569.51M$545.10M$596.49M$432.97M$490.56M$458.43M$542.26M$419.87M$439.79M$414.43M$372.54M$374.30M$366.21M$318.80M
High Forecast$598.60M$568.80M$566.18M$522.57M$554.54M$526.98M$514.94M$488.20M$523.77M$499.98M$475.16M$444.85M$485.80M$474.41M$787.36M$496.54M$588.29M$558.93M$715.78M$519.57M$490.56M$458.43M$650.71M$419.87M$439.79M$414.43M$447.05M$374.30M$366.21M$318.80M
Low Forecast$572.70M$544.19M$541.69M$499.96M$530.55M$504.18M$492.66M$467.08M$501.11M$478.35M$458.86M$435.49M$477.86M$474.41M$524.91M$482.42M$536.32M$534.75M$477.19M$346.38M$490.56M$458.43M$433.81M$419.87M$439.79M$414.43M$298.03M$374.30M$366.21M$318.80M
Surprise %---------------1.05%0.97%0.92%0.84%1.08%0.91%0.96%0.79%1.07%1.02%1.05%1.13%1.00%0.97%1.16%

Rockwell Automation's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $656.14M, based on 3 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $524.91M to $787.36M. The forecast indicates a 27.73% rise compared to ROK last annual SG&A of $513.70M (Dec 23).

Rockwell Automation EPS Forecast

Sep 27Jun 27Mar 27Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21Dec 20Sep 20Jun 20
# Analysts66666121110981313733618159101681099139977
EPS---------------$1.88$2.64$3.49$2.60$3.33$2.92$2.56$0.46$2.06$0.68$2.34$3.57$5.11$2.27$2.74
Avg Forecast$3.95$3.57$3.20$2.70$3.23$2.99$2.60$2.21$2.94$2.67$2.07$1.57$2.40$2.08$2.18$2.60$3.47$3.18$2.58$1.96$2.97$2.34$2.25$1.92$2.16$2.09$2.15$1.89$1.77$1.16
High Forecast$4.08$3.69$3.31$2.79$3.34$3.09$2.69$2.28$3.04$2.76$2.12$1.68$2.48$2.08$2.19$2.87$3.67$3.28$2.67$1.96$2.97$2.34$2.25$1.93$2.16$2.09$2.15$1.89$1.77$1.16
Low Forecast$3.85$3.49$3.12$2.63$3.15$2.92$2.54$2.16$2.87$2.61$1.94$1.41$2.32$2.08$2.17$2.44$3.20$3.10$2.52$1.96$2.97$2.34$2.25$1.91$2.16$2.09$2.15$1.89$1.77$1.16
Surprise %---------------0.72%0.76%1.10%1.01%1.70%0.98%1.09%0.20%1.07%0.31%1.12%1.66%2.71%1.29%2.36%

According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Rockwell Automation's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $2.18, with a low estimate of $2.17 and a high estimate of $2.19. This represents a 15.83% increase compared to ROK previous annual EPS of $1.88 (Dec 23).

Rockwell Automation Peer Comparison by Price Target

TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
AOSA. O. Smith$70.81$85.8021.17%Buy
DOVDover$196.54$212.638.19%Buy
EMREmerson Electric$128.08$136.756.77%Buy
ETNEaton$347.08$370.006.60%Buy
PHParker-Hannifin$665.99$690.333.65%Buy
IRIngersoll Rand$97.55$101.003.54%Buy
PNRPentair$105.49$107.802.19%Buy
CMICummins$361.23$363.330.58%Buy
ROKRockwell Automation$293.49$284.33-3.12%Buy
ITWIllinois Tool Works$267.88$255.67-4.56%Hold

ROK Forecast FAQ

Is Rockwell Automation a good buy?

Yes, according to 16 Wall Street analysts, Rockwell Automation (ROK) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 8 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 50.00% of ROK's total ratings.

What is ROK's price target?

Rockwell Automation (ROK) average price target is $284.33 with a range of $245 to $345, implying a -1.88% from its last price of $289.79. The data is based on 16 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Rockwell Automation stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for ROK stock, the company can go down by -1.88% (from the last price of $289.79 to the average price target of $284.33), up by 19.05% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -15.46% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Rockwell Automation stock reach $400?

ROK's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $284.33 does not support the claim that Rockwell Automation can reach $400 in the near future.

What is Rockwell Automation's current price target trend?

1 Wall Street analyst forecast a $345 price target for Rockwell Automation (ROK) this month, up 19.05% from its last price of $289.79. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 19.05% and increased by 1.56%, respectively.

What are Rockwell Automation's analysts' financial forecasts?

Rockwell Automation's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $8.71B (high $8.93B, low $8.54B), average EBITDA is $1.87B (high $1.92B, low $1.84B), average net income is $1.26B (high $1.3B, low $1.22B), average SG&A $2.03B (high $2.08B, low $1.99B), and average EPS is $11.04 (high $11.4, low $10.77). ROK's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Sep 2027) are as follows: average revenue is $9.43B (high $9.66B, low $9.25B), average EBITDA is $2.03B (high $2.08B, low $1.99B), average net income is $1.53B (high $1.58B, low $1.49B), average SG&A $2.2B (high $2.26B, low $2.16B), and average EPS is $13.43 (high $13.87, low $13.09).

Did the ROK's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Rockwell Automation's last annual report (Sep 2023), the company's revenue was $9.06B, beating the average analysts forecast of $8.8B by 2.88%. Apple's EBITDA was $1.87B, beating the average prediction of $1.58B by 18.46%. The company's net income was $1.39B, beating the average estimation of $1.06B by 30.35%. Apple's SG&A was $2.02B, missing the average forecast of $2.14B by -5.61%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $12.01, beating the average prediction of $11.19 by 7.37%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Rockwell Automation's revenue was $794.6M, missing the average analysts' forecast of $2.1B by -62.10%. The company's EBITDA was $280.9M, missing the average prediction of $450.87M by -37.70%. Rockwell Automation's net income was $215.2M, missing the average estimation of $295.91M by -27.27%. The company's SG&A was $513.7M, beating the average forecast of $489.48M by 4.95%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.88, missing the average prediction of $2.6 by -27.76%