Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK)
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Why is ROK moving today?
+1.0%ROK is +1.0% today, inside the ordinary range for a session (under 3%). No stories about it reached the feed in the last 24 hours.
What this does not prove. A story on the same day is evidence of timing, not of cause: it explains a move only if it accounts for the size and the direction, and most single-stock moves carry a sector or index component too. Nothing here is a forecast.
Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) overview
Rockwell Automation is a leading industrial-automation company.
ROK is a member of the S&P 500. It sits in the Industrials sector. That sector covers manufacturers, aerospace, defense and transport companies tied to economic activity.
Rockwell Automation Inc. trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ROK. The most recent market data puts the share price at about $426.23. That is up 1.00% on the session. At that price the company is worth roughly $47.43B.
Over the past 52 weeks, ROK has traded between $347.53 and $497.36. Shares change hands at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 39.9. The P/E ratio sets the share price against a year of earnings. A higher number means the market is paying more for each dollar the company earns. ROK also pays a dividend. It yields around 1.30% at the current price.
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Source: Yahoo Finance - quote as of 2 days ago
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Why investors watch ROK
ROK is one of the larger names in the Industrials sector, so investors follow it closely. It tends to move with the rest of the sector. This page sums up each ROK story as it breaks, and tags it bullish, bearish or neutral.
What moves ROK
- Earnings. ROK reports results four times a year. A surprise against the estimate tends to move the stock that day.
- Analyst calls. Upgrades, downgrades and new price targets change what the market expects from ROK.
- Sector news. Industrials stocks often move together, so a rival's news can move ROK too.
Market Mood
Latest ROK news
Rockwell Automation (ROK) Director Watson Sells $474,569 in Stock
Watson, a director at Rockwell Automation (ROK), sold company stock valued at $474,569. This transaction may reflect Watson's personal financial planning or a response to market conditions. Insider sales can often lead to scrutiny regarding a company's performance and potential future direction. The sale of such a significant amount of shares may have implications for investor sentiment regarding Rockwell Automation.
Read More: Rockwell Automation (ROK) Director Watson Sells $474,569 in Stock
Rockwell Automation (ROK) CFO Rothe Sells $256K in Company Stock
Rockwell Automation's Senior Vice President and CFO, Rothe, sold $256,000 worth of company stock. This transaction may signal confidence or lack thereof in future stock performance. Management stock sales are monitored by investors to judge company health. Such sales can impact perceived stability and influence investor sentiment about Rockwell Automation (ROK).
Read More: Rockwell Automation (ROK) CFO Rothe Sells $256K in Company Stock
Rockwell Automation (ROK) Secures $1B Stock Buyback Authorization
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) announced on June 16 that its Board of Directors authorized an additional $1 billion for stock repurchases, complementing an existing $1 billion authorization initiated on September 5, 2024. As of May 31, approximately $215 million remained from the prior repurchase authorization. On June 23, ROK revealed that Cranswick commissioned a new robotic system for packaging, enhancing efficiency and allowing manual workers to transition to more skilled tasks. DA Davidson recently initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a price target of $500, highlighting positive market trends but elevated valuation compared to peers.
Read More: Rockwell Automation (ROK) Secures $1B Stock Buyback Authorization
Rockwell Automation (ROK) files Form 144 on April 2, 2023
On April 2, 2023, Rockwell Automation (ROK) filed Form 144 with the SEC. This form is typically used to notify the sale of restricted securities. The filing can indicate intentions of insiders or major shareholders to sell their shares. Such filings can have implications for market perception regarding the company’s stock and future performance.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rockwell Automation Inc. in the S&P 500?
Yes. Rockwell Automation Inc. trades as ROK and is a member of the S&P 500. The index lists it in the Industrials sector.
What sector is ROK in?
ROK sits in the Industrials sector of the S&P 500.
Where can I find the latest ROK news?
Right here. This page collects recent ROK news and market analysis. Every story gets an AI summary and a bullish, bearish or neutral tag.
What is Rockwell Automation Inc.'s stock price?
ROK last traded at about $426.23. Prices move all through the session, so this is the latest quote rather than a live one.
What is Rockwell Automation Inc.'s market cap?
ROK is worth roughly $47.43B. Market cap is the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
What is ROK's P/E ratio?
ROK trades at a trailing P/E ratio of about 39.9. The ratio compares the share price with earnings per share over the past year.