Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$258.67 +0.58 (+0.22%)

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Rockwell Automation - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
3

Hold
7

Buy
9

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Rockwell Automation in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 19 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for ROK.

Consensus Price Target

$307.68
18.95% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rockwell Automation, the average price target is $307.68. The highest price target for ROK is $355.00, while the lowest price target for ROK is $215.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.95% from the current price of $258.67.

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ROK Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Month Ago 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	3 Months Ago 12/25/23 to 12/24/24	1 Year Ago 3/25/23 to 3/24/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$307.68	$308.05	$301.17	$308.36
Forecasted Upside	18.95% Upside	4.44% Upside	3.07% Upside	7.67% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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ROK Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ROK Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Rockwell Automation Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Rockwell Automation	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.32	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	18.95% Upside	633.71% Upside	18.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ROK News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/10/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	J. Mitchell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$300.00 ➝ $285.00	+3.86%
2/25/2025	Loop Capital 2 of 5 stars	Chris Dankert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$260.00 ➝ $280.00	-3.41%
2/12/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Joshua Pokrzywinski Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$335.00 ➝ $345.00	+14.51%
2/11/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/11/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joe Ritchie Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$257.00 ➝ $290.00	-4.67%
2/11/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Noah Kaye Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$300.00 ➝ $320.00	+5.91%
2/11/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Eastman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$305.00 ➝ $315.00	+4.26%
2/11/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$345.00 ➝ $350.00	+15.84%
2/11/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph O'Dea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$315.00 ➝ $337.00	+11.54%
1/16/2025	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tommy Moll Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$275.00 ➝ $350.00	+26.88%
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1/15/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Tusa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$245.00 ➝ $240.00	-14.38%
12/12/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$290.00 ➝ $350.00	+17.65%
12/11/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$355.00	+20.86%
12/9/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Newman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sector Weight ➝ Overweight	$345.00 ➝ $345.00	+15.45%
11/13/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Neutral	$313.00	+12.64%
10/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$270.00 ➝ $285.00	+4.31%
10/17/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$245.00 ➝ $270.00	-1.59%
8/8/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$220.00 ➝ $215.00	-16.87%
7/8/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Radbourne Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$256.00	-3.06%
3/6/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$330.00 ➝ $290.00	+0.81%
7/11/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/11/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$250.00 ➝ $290.00	+7.37%
4/12/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$272.00 ➝ $273.00	-1.98%

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Should I Buy Rockwell Automation Stock? ROK Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Rockwell Automation pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rockwell Automation
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Rockwell Automation, Inc.:

The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.83, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.61, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $28.87 billion, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the industrial automation sector.
The stock is currently trading at around $260.09, which is below its 52-week high of $308.70, suggesting potential for price appreciation as it approaches previous highs.
With a return on equity of 30.17%, the company demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors seeking strong returns.
The recent quarterly dividend of $1.31, translating to an annualized yield of 2.05%, provides a steady income stream for investors, enhancing the stock's appeal.

Rockwell Automation
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Rockwell Automation, Inc. for these reasons:

Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with some firms like Barclays reducing their price target from $300.00 to $285.00, indicating potential concerns about future growth.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, which, while manageable, suggests that it relies on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk in volatile markets.
Despite a strong EPS performance, the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.79 may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.39, suggests that the stock may experience larger price swings compared to the overall market, posing risks for conservative investors.
The quick ratio of 0.72 indicates that the company may face challenges in meeting its short-term liabilities, which could raise concerns about liquidity in times of financial stress.

ROK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rockwell Automation is $307.68, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.
: 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rockwell Automation in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ROK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ROK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Rockwell Automation's stock has a predicted upside of 18.95% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Rockwell Automation's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Rockwell Automation has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Stephens, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Rockwell Automation less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating for Rockwell Automation is Hold while the average consensus rating for "computer and technology" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how ROK compares to other companies.

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Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Forecast & Price Target