Rockwell Automation (ROK) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
ROK dips 0.3% to $422.03 on 1.8x normal volume. Closed at $422.03, -0.33% vs the prior close of $423.42. Day range $412.65–$422.61, opened at $419.00.
ROK daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 15, 2026 — ROK dips 0.3% to $422.03 on 1.8x normal volume
- Closed at $422.03, -0.33% vs the prior close of $423.42. Day range $412.65–$422.61, opened at $419.00.
- Volume was 1.32M shares, 1.8x its 50-day average of 729.20K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -2.4% vs its 50-day average ($432.60) and -0.8% vs its 200-day average ($425.59).
- 52-week range $343.81–$497.36; today's close sits at 51% of that range, 15.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — ROK dips 2.1% to $423.42
- Closed at $423.42, -2.05% vs the prior close of $432.29. Day range $420.32–$435.94, opened at $430.74.
- Volume was 875.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 758.86K.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($433.16) and -0.5% vs its 200-day average ($425.46).
- 52-week range $335.17–$497.36; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ROK dips 0.4% to $432.29
- Closed at $432.29, -0.39% vs the prior close of $433.97. Day range $426.17–$435.85, opened at $433.33.
- Volume was 919.90K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 773.99K.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($433.60) and +1.6% vs its 200-day average ($425.34).
- 52-week range $335.17–$497.36; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 13.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ROK rises 0.3% to $433.97
- Closed at $433.97, +0.32% vs the prior close of $432.59. Day range $431.38–$436.10, opened at $432.15.
- Volume was 723.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 778.27K.
- Price is -0.1% vs its 50-day average ($434.57) and +2.1% vs its 200-day average ($425.17).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ROK dips 0.4% to $432.59, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $432.59, -0.36% vs the prior close of $434.14. Day range $429.76–$439.01, opened at $436.89.
- Volume was 960.00K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 772.29K.
- Price is -0.7% vs its 50-day average ($435.49) and +1.8% vs its 200-day average ($425.00).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 13.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — ROK dips 1.8% to $434.14, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $434.14, -1.76% vs the prior close of $441.90. Day range $426.02–$440.33, opened at $436.50.
- Volume was 961.80K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 768.88K.
- Price is -0.5% vs its 50-day average ($436.26) and +2.2% vs its 200-day average ($424.83).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 12.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — ROK dips 2.0% to $441.90
- Closed at $441.90, -1.96% vs the prior close of $450.74. Day range $437.55–$449.67, opened at $448.49.
- Volume was 783.10K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 768.73K.
- Price is +1.2% vs its 50-day average ($436.77) and +4.1% vs its 200-day average ($424.63).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ROK dips 1.0% to $450.74
- Closed at $450.74, -0.98% vs the prior close of $455.18. Day range $448.45–$460.20, opened at $457.92.
- Volume was 574.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 769.79K.
- Price is +3.1% vs its 50-day average ($437.35) and +6.2% vs its 200-day average ($424.38).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 72% of that range, 9.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ROK ends flat (+0.2%) to $455.18, a 1-month high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $455.18, +0.18% vs the prior close of $454.35. Day range $449.00–$460.00, opened at $454.03.
- Volume was 714.20K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 767.17K.
- Price is +4.0% vs its 50-day average ($437.66) and +7.3% vs its 200-day average ($424.08).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 8.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — ROK rises 2.7% to $454.35, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $454.35, +2.69% vs the prior close of $442.45. Day range $445.23–$455.13, opened at $447.74.
- Volume was 716.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 769.10K.
- Price is +3.8% vs its 50-day average ($437.80) and +7.2% vs its 200-day average ($423.81).
- 52-week range $332.71–$497.36; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 8.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Things to know before you trade ROK
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Feb 5, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.00% (largest 2.7%).
- Liquidity: about 755.16K shares (≈$318.70M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $422.03 vs a range of $343.81–$497.36 (51% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 17, 2026 ($1.38/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Isaac Woods sold 44 shares on Sep 8, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 24, 2026; 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Aug 4, 2026.
- Share count: 111.05M shares outstanding (Jun 30, 2026), -1.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC.
ROK market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 419.00 | 422.61 | 412.65 | 422.03 | 1.32M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 430.74 | 435.94 | 420.32 | 423.42 | 875.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 433.33 | 435.85 | 426.17 | 432.29 | 919.90K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 432.15 | 436.10 | 431.38 | 433.97 | 723.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 436.89 | 439.01 | 429.76 | 432.59 | 960.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 436.50 | 440.33 | 426.02 | 434.14 | 961.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 448.49 | 449.67 | 437.55 | 441.90 | 783.10K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 457.92 | 460.20 | 448.45 | 450.74 | 574.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 454.03 | 460.00 | 449.00 | 455.18 | 714.20K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 447.74 | 455.13 | 445.23 | 454.35 | 716.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 434.63 | 443.15 | 432.24 | 442.45 | 867.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 436.94 | 439.95 | 432.50 | 435.33 | 820.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 433.90 | 434.71 | 427.70 | 431.53 | 356.80K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 430.27 | 434.99 | 427.47 | 431.22 | 598.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 433.97 | 438.50 | 431.23 | 434.15 | 413.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 428.91 | 434.45 | 426.00 | 432.93 | 402.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 424.59 | 435.69 | 423.66 | 432.89 | 603.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 427.00 | 428.85 | 422.64 | 427.19 | 641.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 419.31 | 425.21 | 413.79 | 424.89 | 755.30K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 410.43 | 415.64 | 407.47 | 415.62 | 1.10M |
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation (ROK) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Measuring & Controlling Devices, NEC”. Its business address is in MILWAUKEE, WI. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends September 30. SEC CIK 1024478.
ROK board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| William P Gipson | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Alice L. Jolla | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| James P Keane | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Timothy M Knavish | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Blake D. Moret | President and CEO | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Pam Murphy | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Lisa A Payne | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Donald R Parfet | Director | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Thomas W Rosamilia | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Robert Soderbery | Director | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Patricia A Watson | Director | Aug 28, 2026 |
| David A Zapico | Director | Apr 17, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Matheus De A G Viera Bulho | SVP Software and Control | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Robert L. Buttermore | SVP,Chief Supply Chain Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Matthew W. Fordenwalt | SVP Lifecycle Services | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Scott Genereux | Sr.VP, Chief Revenue Officer | May 6, 2026 |
| Rebecca W House | SVP, CLO and Secretary | Feb 27, 2026 |
| John M Miller | VP and Chief IP Counsel | May 21, 2026 |
| Blake D. Moret | President and CEO | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Tessa M. Myers | SVP, Intelligent Devices | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Christopher Nardecchia | SVP, Chief Information Officer | May 6, 2026 |
| Cyril Perducat | SVP, Chief Technology Officer | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Terry L. Riesterer | Vice President and Controller | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Christian E Rothe | Sr. VP and CFO | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Isaac Woods | Vice President and Treasurer | Sep 9, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Isaac Woods | Sale | 44 | $432.11 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Isaac Woods | Sale | 110 | $432.83 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Matheus De A G Viera Bulho | Sale | 400 | $420.14 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Matheus De A G Viera Bulho | Sale | 467 | $426.96 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Patricia A Watson | Sale | 1,100 | $431.43 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Christian E Rothe | Sale | 590 | $434.30 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Terry L. Riesterer | Sale | 281 | $453.24 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Matthew W. Fordenwalt | Sale | 377 | $460.51 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthew W. Fordenwalt | Sale | 218 | $456.34 |
| May 20, 2026 | John M Miller | Sale | 700 | $426.02 |
| May 20, 2026 | John M Miller | Sale | 354 | $426.02 |
| May 7, 2026 | Terry L. Riesterer | Sale | 1,100 | $451.83 |
| May 7, 2026 | Terry L. Riesterer | Sale | 2,924 | $452.02 |
| May 5, 2026 | Christopher Nardecchia | Sale | 1,402 | $447.37 |
| May 5, 2026 | Christopher Nardecchia | Sale | 550 | $450.04 |
ROK financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $8.34B | $869.00M | 7.67 | $1.54B |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $8.26B | $953.00M | 8.28 | $864.00M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $9.06B | $1.39B | 11.95 | $1.37B |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $7.76B | $932.20M | 7.97 | $823.10M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $7.00B | $1.36B | 11.58 | $1.26B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $11.09B, total liabilities $—, cash $479.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ROK earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $445.23 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $435.93 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $406.70 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $372.50 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $328.67 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $283.17 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $302.34 |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $277.09 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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