Rockwell Automation, Inc (ROK) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rockwell Automation, Inc (ROK) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Rockwell Automation, Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Rockwell Automation, Inc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $47.33B. It ranks number 2 by market capitalization among the 11 Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its P/B Ratio of 13.55x is the highest of the 11 peers that report one. Its ROE of 34.4% is the highest of the 8 peers that report one.
For ROK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 34.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How ROK ranks among 5184 stocks
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Rockwell Automation, Inc (ROK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $47.33B | 2/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 39.91x | 4/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 13.55x | 1/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% | – |
| EPS | $10.68 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $31.46 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $80.80 | – |
| FCF/Share | $13.54 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 34.4% | 1/8 |
| ROA | 10.8% | 1/8 |
| ROIC | 43.4% | 1/9 |
| Gross Margin | 54.5% | 4/9 |
| Operating Margin | 35.9% | 1/10 |
| Net Margin | 13.4% | 3/8 |
| EBT Margin | 14.7% | 3/10 |
| Tax Rate | 17.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.08x | 8/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.74x | 9/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.17x | 2/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.17x | 2/11 |
| Working Capital | $276M | 4/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.73B | 2/10 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.50B | 2/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$228M | 7/8 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 13.8% | 5/5 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 13.9% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 16.8% | 2/8 |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.5% | 5/8 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.81x | 3/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.6x | 7/8 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.3x | 5/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 10.7x | 3/8 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 79 days | 2/8 |
| Days Inventory | 111 days | 4/8 |
| Payables Period | 84 days | 3/8 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 106 days | 5/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $8.97B | 2/8 |
| Operating Income | $3.22B | 2/10 |
| Net Income | $1.20B | 2/8 |
| R&D Expense | $1.20B | 2/10 |
| SG&A Expense | $1.92B | 2/10 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $4.08B | 1/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | ROK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $5.50 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 51.5% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 111M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 23.8% | – |
| EPS Growth | 25.4% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.95B | 35.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $479M | 4.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.94B | 17.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $1.24B | 11.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $7.59B | 68.5% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $2.74B | 24.7% of assets |
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Rockwell Automation, Inc (ROK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Rockwell Automation, Inc (Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ROK Rockwell Automation, Inc | ▼ | $47.33B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | ▼ | $255.13B |
| TRMB Trimble Inc. | ▶ | $13.86B |
| ONTO Onto Innovation Inc. | ▲ | $10.83B |
| MIR Mirion Technologies, Inc. | ▶ | $3.47B |
| QSI Quantum-Si Inc | ▲ | $241M |
| OWLT Owlet, Inc. | ▲ | $120M |
| GEOS Geospace Technologies Corp | ▶ | $57M |
| AATC Autoscope Technologies Corp | ▼ | $32M |
| BCHT Birchtech Corp. | ▲ | $31M |
| NIKI Niki Biosolutions, Inc. | ▲ | $6M |
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Rockwell Automation, Inc (ROK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Rockwell Automation, Inc (ROK) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Rockwell Automation, Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Rockwell Automation, Inc stock predictions?
For ROK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 34.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -2.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Rockwell Automation, Inc forecasts updated?
Rockwell Automation, Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Rockwell Automation, Inc's industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, ROK included, share the SEC industry code Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC. The largest are: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (TMO), Trimble Inc. (TRMB), Onto Innovation Inc. (ONTO), Mirion Technologies, Inc. (MIR), Quantum-Si Inc (QSI), Owlet, Inc. (OWLT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.