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Rockwell Automation (ROK) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$292.94 -0.55 (-0.19%)
(As of 02:27 PM ET)

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
2
Hold
7
Buy
9

Based on 18 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 18 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for ROK.

Consensus Price Target

$301.17
2.81% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Rockwell Automation, the average price target is $301.17. 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 2.81% from the current price of $292.94.
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ROK Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
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)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$301.17$286.13$282.80$303.60
Forecasted Upside2.81% Upside1.06% Upside5.40% Upside-2.22% Downside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Hold

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
2.39
2.68
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.62% Upside266.61% Upside12.04% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/12/2024Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $350.00+17.65%
12/11/2024HSBC
2 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$355.00+20.86%
12/9/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$313.00 ➝ $345.00+14.86%
12/9/2024KeyCorp
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K. Newman
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UpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$345.00 ➝ $345.00+15.45%
12/5/2024Barclays
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J. Mitchell
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UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$255.00 ➝ $290.00-1.30%
11/26/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$290.00 ➝ $305.00+4.00%
11/15/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$320.00 ➝ $335.00+17.47%
11/13/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Buscaglia
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$345.00+24.15%
11/13/2024UBS Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Neutral$313.00+12.64%
11/8/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$288.00 ➝ $300.00+8.82%
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%
10/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$293.00 ➝ $305.00+14.14%
8/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$245.00 ➝ $227.00-11.69%
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%
5/14/2024Loop Capital
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C. Dankert
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$300.00 ➝ $290.00+7.01%
3/6/2024Berenberg Bank
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$330.00 ➝ $290.00+0.81%
11/3/2023Stephens
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$350.00+33.10%
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%
1/30/2023Cowen
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 Boost TargetUnderperform$200.00 ➝ $220.00-23.20%
1/27/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetSell$238.00 ➝ $272.00-3.50%

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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 Friday, December 13, 2024. 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.:

  • Recent increase in quarterly dividend from $1.25 to $1.31, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy payout ratio of 63.29%.
  • Share repurchase plan authorized for $1.00 billion, suggesting management believes the stock is undervalued, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
  • Current stock price of $295.42, which is supported by positive analyst ratings and price targets, indicating potential for growth.
  • Strong institutional interest with 75.75% of shares owned by hedge funds and institutional investors, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Analysts have recently raised their price targets, with several firms projecting significant upside, which can attract more investors and drive the stock price higher.

Rockwell Automation
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling activity, including a significant sale by CEO Blake D. Moret, which may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, there are still two sell ratings, indicating some analysts have reservations about the stock's performance.
  • High price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 35.68, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
  • Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 1.36, suggests that the stock may experience larger price swings compared to the overall market, which could pose risks for investors.
  • Current economic uncertainties could impact industrial spending, which may affect Rockwell Automation's revenue and growth prospects.

ROK Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Rockwell Automation is $301.17, with a high forecast of $355.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rockwell Automation in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 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 2.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Rockwell Automation's stock had 5 upgrades by analysts.

Rockwell Automation has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, UBS 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 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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