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Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) unveils its next round of earnings this Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Here's Benzinga's advanced look at Rockwell Automation's fourth quarter earnings report.
Earnings and Revenue:
Analysts are predicting an EPS reading of $1.22/share and revenues of $1.55 billion. Rockwell Automation's latest numbers will no doubt be compared with the company's year-ago quarter, when it reported a profit of 91 cents/share on revenues of $1.36 billion. We'll have to wait for Tuesday to see if the company has accomplished the estimated 34.1% rise in EPS and 14% increase in revenues on a year-over-year basis.Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:
| Quarter | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | Q4 |
| EPS Estimate | $1.19 | $1.12 | $0.88 | $0.91 |
| EPS Actual | $1.22 | $1.14 | $1.04 | $0.91 |
Stock Performance:
As of November 2, 2011, Rockwell Automation's current share price was $69.13. Shares are down 2.1% year to date.Average Stock Rating:
The average rating by analysts is a Moderate Buy. The strength of this rating has stayed consistent over the past three months.Competitors:
Looking for a sympathy stock to trade or interested in the performance of other companies in the same sector? Take a look at some of Rockwell Automation's peers.- Ametek (NYSE: AME): Moderate Buy with a $0.60 recent quarter EPS
- Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN): Moderate Buy with a -$0.13 recent quarter EPS
- Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR): Hold with a $0.98 recent quarter EPS
- Baldwin Technology Company (BLD): Moderate Buy with a -$0.55 recent quarter EPS
Rockwell Automation is in the industrial automotive-robotics industry, which has experienced price/earnings growth of 0.8%.
Finally, a description of the company's main areas of operation: Rockwell Automation provides industrial automation power, control and information solutions to customers in the manufacturing sector.
Take Action:
That's your advanced look at Rockwell Automation's upcoming earnings numbers -- be ready to take quick action if the company's report contains any surprises. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.
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27% profits every 20 days?
This is what Nic Chahine averages with his options buys. Not selling covered calls or spreads... BUYING options. Most traders don't even have a winning percentage of 27% buying options. He has an 83% win rate. Here's how he does it.
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