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Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$260.75 +2.01 (+0.78%)
Closing price 04/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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

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

$307.42
17.90% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rockwell Automation, the average price target is $307.42. 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 17.90% from the current price of $260.75.
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ROK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/3/24 to 4/3/25
1 Month Ago
3/4/24 to 3/4/25
3 Months Ago
1/4/24 to 1/3/25
1 Year Ago
4/4/23 to 4/3/24
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$307.42$307.55$301.17$308.00
Forecasted Upside17.90% Upside14.81% Upside6.50% Upside10.05% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold
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ROK Analyst Recommendations By Month

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ROK Price Targets by Month

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Rockwell Automation Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRockwell AutomationComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.32
2.68
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.90% Upside604.22% Upside17.77% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
3/26/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
J. Mitchell
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$285.00 ➝ $280.00+2.17%
2/25/2025Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
Chris Dankert
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Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$260.00 ➝ $280.00-3.41%
2/12/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Joshua Pokrzywinski
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$335.00 ➝ $345.00+14.51%
2/11/2025BNP Paribas
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A. Buscaglia
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/11/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Joe Ritchie
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Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$257.00 ➝ $290.00-4.67%
2/11/2025Oppenheimer
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Noah Kaye
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$300.00 ➝ $320.00+5.91%
2/11/2025Robert W. Baird
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Richard Eastman
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$305.00 ➝ $315.00+4.26%
2/11/2025Citigroup
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Andrew Kaplowitz
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$345.00 ➝ $350.00+15.84%
2/11/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Joseph O'Dea
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00 ➝ $337.00+11.54%
1/16/2025Stephens
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Tommy Moll
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $350.00+26.88%
1/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Stephen Tusa
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Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$245.00 ➝ $240.00-14.38%
12/12/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $350.00+17.65%
12/11/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$355.00+20.86%
12/9/2024KeyCorp
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K. Newman
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UpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$345.00 ➝ $345.00+15.45%
11/13/2024UBS Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Neutral$313.00+12.64%
10/17/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $285.00+4.31%
10/17/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$245.00 ➝ $270.00-1.59%
8/8/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetSell ➝ Sell$220.00 ➝ $215.00-16.87%
7/8/2024Redburn Atlantic
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R. Radbourne
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$256.00-3.06%
3/6/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $290.00+0.81%
7/11/2023Wolfe Research
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
5/11/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Boost Target$250.00 ➝ $290.00+7.37%
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold$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 Saturday, March 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Rockwell Automation pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Rockwell Automation
Bull Case

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

  • Rockwell Automation, Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings result with an EPS of $1.83, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.61, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 30.17%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • With a current stock price around $279.51, it is positioned well within its 1-year range, which has seen a low of $242.81 and a high of $308.70, indicating potential for growth.
  • Rockwell Automation, Inc. has a dividend yield of 1.95%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • The company operates in diverse global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, which can mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in any single region.

Rockwell Automation
Bear Case

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

  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold recently, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The quick ratio of 0.72 suggests that the company may have liquidity concerns, as it indicates that current liabilities may not be fully covered by its most liquid assets.
  • Despite a strong performance, the net margin of 11.38% may indicate that there is limited room for error in terms of profitability, especially in competitive markets.
  • Analysts project earnings per share of 9.35 for the current fiscal year, which may not meet investor expectations if the company fails to deliver on growth initiatives.

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 $307.42, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.

19 Wall Street 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 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 17.90% 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.


This page (NYSE:ROK) was last updated on 4/3/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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