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Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with SLB.

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Schneider Electric and Bentley Systems are in talks, hinting at a major shift in engineering software. The French industrial leader eyes Bentley&#39;s renowned solutions, with a potential merger valued at over $15 billion,. Despite uncertainties, this move underscores Schneider&#39;s strategic drive, echoing its history of aggressive acquisitions to fortify its software arm against industry titans.

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The French industrial giant&nbsp;Schneider Electric&nbsp;SE&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBGSY#OTC">SBGSY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBGSF#OTC">SBGSF</a>) has&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.se.com/ww/en/assets/564/document/465961/schneider-electric-press-release-19-04-2024.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">confirmed&nbsp;</a>holding discussions for a potential acquisition of&nbsp;Bentley Systems&nbsp;Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSY#NASDAQ">BSY</a>), a company known for its engineering software solutions.&nbsp;
As per the Schneider Electric statement, discussions regarding a potential transaction remain at a preliminary stage, emphasizing the lack of certainty regarding the outcome of these talks.
Bentley Systems also acknowledged the&nbsp;public statement&nbsp;made today by Schneider Electric&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/38331965" rel="noreferrer noopener">in response to recent market speculation.</a>
Earlier, The&nbsp;Wall Street Journal&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/schneider-electric-in-talks-to-take-control-of-bentley-systems-d0aad58f?mod=hp_lista_pos2" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;</a>that Schneider Electric and Bentley Systems are considering merging Schneider&#8217;s software business with Bentley, potentially resulting in a deal exceeding $15 billion.&nbsp;
Despite the potential merger, Bentley&nbsp;is expected&nbsp;to remain a publicly traded entity, albeit significantly&nbsp;larger&nbsp;than before.
Bentley Systems, a family-controlled company co-founded by brothers Keith and Barry Bentley in 1984, specializes in providing software for structural and civil engineers involved in infrastructure projects.
Their software&nbsp;is utilized&nbsp;across various sectors, including transportation, water treatment, and construction.
With an annual revenue surpassing $1 billion, Bentley Systems went public in 2020. The recent leadership transition saw Chief Executive Greg Bentley assuming the role of executive chair of the board of directors, with Nicholas Cumins set to become the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/37867934" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;new chief executive effective July 1.</a>
According to the report, Schneider Electric, valued at approximately $127 billion, has a history of strategic acquisitions to bolster its industrial software portfolio, aiming to compete with industry giants like&nbsp;Siemens&nbsp;AG&nbsp;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIEGY#OTC">SIEGY</a>) and&nbsp;Rockwell Automation Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>).
The potential acquisition of Bentley Systems follows Schneider&#8217;s earlier move in 2017 when it acquired the British&nbsp;engineering-software&nbsp;provider&nbsp;Aveva Group.
Price Action: BSY, which closed higher by 3.89% at $52.06 on Thursday, is trading lower by 0.12% at $52 premarket Friday.
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Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $330 to $322.

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Citigroup Maintains Buy on Rockwell Automation, Lowers Price Target to $322

Rockwell Automation's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.21 million shares sold short, which is 2.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.33 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Rockwell Automation Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712174418_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Rockwell Automation has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Rockwell Automation's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Rockwell Automation's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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(ROK) - Analyzing Rockwell Automation's Short Interest

In the preceding three months, 9 analysts have released ratings for Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $284.89, along with a high estimate of $330.00 and a low estimate of $230.00. A 7.17% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $306.88. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712088061_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Rockwell Automation. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$269.00</td>
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<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
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<td>Philip Buller</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
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<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$351.00</td>
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<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$324.00</td>
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<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
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<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
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<td>Jairam Nathan</td>
<td>Daiwa Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$338.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Rockwell Automation. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Rockwell Automation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Rockwell Automation's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Rockwell Automation's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Rockwell Automation analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Rockwell Automation</h2>
Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with SLB.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Rockwell Automation's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Rockwell Automation's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.59%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Rockwell Automation's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 10.44%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 5.98%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Rockwell Automation's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.89%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.04, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $269 to $265.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Rockwell Automation, Lowers Price Target to $265

JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Underweight and maintains $254 price target.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Rockwell Automation, Maintains $254 Price Target

Collaboration will help automation customers create factories of the future
BRUSSELS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced it is collaborating with&nbsp;NVIDIA to accelerate a next-generation industrial architecture.
Manufacturing is a $15-trillion global industry that touches everything humans need to survive and thrive - from clean water to food, life-saving drugs and therapies, sustainable energy, mobility, and more. Rockwell plans to evolve the industry by creating the factory of the future, making it easier for automation customers to digitalize industrial processes.
Factories of the future will be characterized by enhanced sensing capabilities with machine vision, accelerated compute capability in control systems, advanced simulations equipped with learning agents, widespread adoption of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and generative AI (GenAI) experiences to enhance information retrieval for frontline operators.
"Our work with NVIDIA is poised to help accelerate the future of industrial operations and create value across our portfolio of software, hardware, and services - from the cloud to the factory floor," said Jordan Reynolds, vice president, Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy, Rockwell Automation.
Rockwell will further integrate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/omniverse/cloud/">NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud</a>&nbsp;application programming interfaces (APIs) with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-gb/products/software/factorytalk/designsuite/emulate.html?utm_source=Marketing&amp;utm_medium=Public_Relations&amp;utm_campaign=IS_MultiIndustry_EMEA_CMP-05555-P2B8V3&amp;utm_content=news_wire">Emulate3D by Rockwell Automation</a>, bringing users data interoperability, live collaboration, and physically based visualization for designing, building, and operating industrial-scale digital twins of production systems.
"The demand for the accelerated computing needed to create, simulate, and operate large-scale digital twins is rising," said Rev Lebaredian, vice president, Omniverse and Simulation Technology, NVIDIA. "Rockwell will integrate NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud APIs with its Emulate3D digital twin application to help make factory analysis, including operations and simulation, easier and more predictive than ever."
The lack of labor force and a need for more efficiency are driving huge demand for intelligent automation and robotics in manufacturing and logistics. By developing on the NVIDIA robotics platform for edge AI, Rockwell is helping to bring AMRs -&nbsp;through its recent acquisition of&nbsp;<a href="https://ottomotors.com/">OTTO Motors</a>&nbsp;- and process automation applications to industrial customers.
A recent survey from Rockwell Automation shows AI ranks as the top feature that manufacturers believe will drive the biggest business outcomes. In fact, 83 percent of manufacturers expect to use GenAI in their operations in 2024. As part of this collaboration, NVIDIA is now an official member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork&#x2122;, meaning Rockwell customers can use NVIDIA applications to help make their operations more resilient, agile, and sustainable.
Rockwell technology will be showcased in a collaboration with NVIDIA and Microsoft at&nbsp;NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference running March 18-21, 2024, in San Jose, California.

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By the end of today, March 11, 2024, Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) is set to deliver a dividend payout of $1.25 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.92%. The company's dividend payout went ex-dividend on February 16, 2024, so only the investors that owned the stock prior to the ex-dividend date will receive this payout. 
<h3>Rockwell Automation Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<th>Announced</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Payable</th>
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<td>2024-02-16</td>
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<td>$1.25</td>
<td>1.92%</td>
<td>2024-02-07</td>
<td>2024-02-20</td>
<td>2024-03-11</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
<td>2023-10-26</td>
<td>2023-11-13</td>
<td>2023-12-11</td>
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<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.52%</td>
<td>2023-06-13</td>
<td>2023-08-14</td>
<td>2023-09-11</td>
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<td>2023-05-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.62%</td>
<td>2023-04-04</td>
<td>2023-05-15</td>
<td>2023-06-12</td>
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<td>2023-02-17</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.63%</td>
<td>2023-02-08</td>
<td>2023-02-21</td>
<td>2023-03-10</td>
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<td>2022-11-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.18</td>
<td>1.96%</td>
<td>2022-10-27</td>
<td>2022-11-14</td>
<td>2022-12-12</td>
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<td>2022-08-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>2.1%</td>
<td>2022-06-01</td>
<td>2022-08-15</td>
<td>2022-09-12</td>
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<td>2022-05-13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>1.59%</td>
<td>2022-04-05</td>
<td>2022-05-16</td>
<td>2022-06-10</td>
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<td>2022-02-11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
<td>2022-02-02</td>
<td>2022-02-14</td>
<td>2022-03-10</td>
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<td>2021-11-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.12</td>
<td>1.43%</td>
<td>2021-10-28</td>
<td>2021-11-15</td>
<td>2021-12-10</td>
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<td>2021-08-13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>1.57%</td>
<td>2021-06-03</td>
<td>2021-08-16</td>
<td>2021-09-10</td>
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<td>2021-05-14</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$1.07</td>
<td>1.63%</td>
<td>2021-04-14</td>
<td>2021-05-17</td>
<td>2021-06-10</td>
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Rockwell Automation is the leader in terms of dividend yield compared to its industry peers, with Emerson Electric (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 1.91%.
<h3>Analyzing Rockwell Automation Financial Health</h3>
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. 
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
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As you can see, from 2020 to 2023, investors saw an average increase in the company's dividend per share, rising from $4.13 in 2020 to $4.79 in 2023. This is good for investors because it shows that the company has steadily returned more capital back to their shareholders and it could mean that they are planning to continue increasing dividends.
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For Rockwell Automation</h3>
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From 2020 to 2023, Rockwell Automation has demonstrated an upward trend in earnings, with earnings per share rising from $7.68 to $12.12. This positive earnings growth bodes well for investors looking to generate income through cash dividend payouts.
<h3>Recap</h3>
This article provides an in-depth analysis of Rockwell Automation's recent dividend distribution and the impact it has on shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $1.25 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 1.92%.
Rockwell Automation is the leader in terms of dividend yield compared to its industry peers, with Emerson Electric having the highest annualized dividend yield at 1.91%.
Given that Rockwell Automation has experienced an increase in dividend per share from 2020 to 2023 along with an increase in earnings per share, it could signal that the company is in good financial standing and that they could be positioned to continue distributing their profits back to their investors.
To remain updated on any changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the coming quarters.
\To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar. 
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Dividends

Rockwell Automation Delivers Strong Performance and Growing Profits, Elevating Investor Returns

9 analysts have shared their evaluations of Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $306.89, a high estimate of $360.00, and a low estimate of $230.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 3.97%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1709726429_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Rockwell Automation among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Philip Buller</td>
<td>Berenberg</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$262.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$351.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$324.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jairam Nathan</td>
<td>Daiwa Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$338.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Rockwell Automation. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Rockwell Automation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Rockwell Automation's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Rockwell Automation analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Rockwell Automation: A Closer Look</h2>
Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with SLB.
<h3>Rockwell Automation's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Rockwell Automation's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 3.59%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Rockwell Automation's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 10.44%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Rockwell Automation's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.98%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Rockwell Automation's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.89%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.04, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

9 Analysts Assess Rockwell Automation: What You Need To Know

Berenberg analyst Philip Buller downgrades Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) from Buy to Hold and announces $290 price target.

Downgrades

Berenberg Downgrades Rockwell Automation to Hold, Announces $290 Price Target

On CNBC&rsquo;s &quot;Mad Money Lightning Round,&quot; Jim Cramer recommended waiting for DICK&#39;S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dks#NYSE">DKS</a>) stock to come down. &quot;I hate a parabolic move, and that&rsquo;s exactly what you&rsquo;re getting there. I don&rsquo;t like it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DKS/news"> straight up, so wait,&quot; he added.</a>
Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli recently maintained Dick&#39;s Sporting with a Buy and raised the price target from $154 to $174.
Cramer said Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/irm#NYSE">IRM</a>) is a stock that he has liked for a long time and reiterated&nbsp;that he likes the stock. &quot;The yield&rsquo;s only 4%, why? Because the stock&rsquo;s gone up so much,&quot; he added.
Iron Mountain is expected to report its fourth quarter financial results before the opening bell on Feb. 22, 2024. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at 45 cents per share on revenue of $1.45 billion.
When asked about Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tm#NYSE">TM</a>), he said, &quot;This is a very tough one to be able to come in and buy stock up $5, but I will tell you that I think Toyota is going higher.&quot; Cramer recommended buying some and then wait for the stock to come down.
Toyota disclosed that the president and chairman of its small-car unit subsidiary, Daihatsu Motor, are stepping down.
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The &quot;Mad Money&quot; host said Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rok#NYSE">ROK</a>) is in the &quot;penalty&quot; box as the company reported a &quot;miserable&quot; quarter. Cramer added that he can&rsquo;t recommend a stock that just reported a bad quarter.
Rockwell Automation reported worse-than-expected first-quarter results. Sales grew 3.6% Y/Y to $2.05 billion, missing the consensus of $2.099 billion. Organic sales increased by 1.0% Y/Y in the quarter. Adjusted EPS of $2.04 missed the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/01/36867792/why-rockwell-automation-shares-are-diving-today">analyst consensus of $2.64.</a>
When asked about Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/joby#NYSE">JOBY</a>), he said, &quot;They&rsquo;ve got to come closer to profitability, they really do. They&rsquo;re so far from profitability I cannot recommend them. It&rsquo;s just too painful.&quot;
The company recently announced that it reached an agreement to launch an air taxi service in the UAE by early 2026.
Cramer said Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pltr#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) reported a good quarter. &quot;I know the stock is straight up, I would like it to come in a little, but it might not,&quot; he added.
Palantir recently reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales results.
When asked about Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bros#NYSE">BROS</a>), he said, &quot;I need to see a good quarter.&quot;
Dutch Bros is expected to report financial results for the fourth quarter on Feb. 21, 2024.
Cramer said he likes Sempra (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sre#NYSE">SRE</a>) &quot;very, very much&quot; and recommended buying the same. &quot;And, you know, it&rsquo;s come down here to the point where you can get a good yield and some growth,&quot; he added.
Sempra is expected to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 earnings on Feb. 27, 2024.
<h3>Price Action:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of Iron Mountain fell 2.6% to close at $67.02 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Dutch Bros shares fell 4.3% to settle at $26.58.</li>
<li>Toyota Motor shares rose 2.3% to $231.00 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Dick&#39;s Sporting shares fell 0.5% to settle at $165.54 during Tuesday&rsquo;s session.</li>
<li>Shares of Rockwell Automation fell 0.8% to close at $278.38 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Joby Aviation shares fell 5.2% to settle at $5.98 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Shares of Palantir fell 4.2% to close at $24.01 during the session.</li>
<li>Sempra shares fell 1.9% to settle at $69.35 on Tuesday.</li>
</ul>
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Jim Cramer Puts This Industrial Stock In 'Penalty Box' After 'Miserable' Quarter

Although U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#39;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Triumph Group </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Triumph Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tgi#NYSE">TGI</a>) Director Neal J Keating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JSPR/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 7,200 shares </a> an average price of $14.53. To acquire these shares, it cost around $104,616.00.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Triumph reported below-consensus third-quarter results and cut the FY24 outlook.</li>
<li>What Triumph Group Does: Triumph Group Inc designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, and systems for the aviation industry.</li>
</ul>
<h3>RXO </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: RXO, Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rxo#NYSE">RXO</a>) 10% owner Farhad Nanji acquired a total of 1,832,906 shares at an average price of $20.67. To acquire these shares, it cost around $37,879,452.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: RXO reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>What RXO Does: RXO Inc is a brokered transportation platform defined by cutting-edge technology and a nimble, asset-light business model, with the largest component being core truck brokerage business.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>Rockwell Automation </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rok#NYSE">ROK</a>) President and CEO Blake D. Moret <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 3,500 shares </a> at an average price of $283.65. To acquire these shares, it cost around $992,757.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Rockwell Automation reported worse-than-expected first-quarter results.</li>
<li>What Rockwell Automation Does: Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001.</li>
</ul>
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JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $262 to $230.

JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Rockwell Automation, Lowers Price Target to $230

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $351 to $330.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Rockwell Automation, Lowers Price Target to $330

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) has been analyzed by 6 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $318.67, along with a high estimate of $360.00 and a low estimate of $265.00. This current average has decreased by 1.89% from the previous average price target of $324.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1706814029_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Rockwell Automation. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$324.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jairam Nathan</td>
<td>Daiwa Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$338.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$357.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Rockwell Automation. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Rockwell Automation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Rockwell Automation's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Rockwell Automation's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Rockwell Automation analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Rockwell Automation's Background</h2>
Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with SLB.
<h3>Rockwell Automation's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Rockwell Automation's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 20.53% as of 30 September, 2023, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 7.73%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Rockwell Automation's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.74%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Rockwell Automation's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.72%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Rockwell Automation's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.94. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What Analysts Are Saying About Rockwell Automation Stock

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $324 to $300.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Rockwell Automation, Lowers Price Target to $300

Mizuho analyst Brett Linzey maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $300 to $265.

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Rockwell Automation, Lowers Price Target to $265-Report Released on 31 January 2024

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rok#NYSE">ROK</a>) reported worse-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/01/36867792/why-rockwell-automation-shares-are-diving-today">first-quarter results on Wednesday</a>.
Sales grew 3.6% Y/Y to $2.05 billion, missing the consensus of $2.099 billion. Organic sales increased by 1.0% Y/Y in the quarter. Adjusted EPS of $2.04 missed the analyst consensus of $2.64, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Intelligent Devices sales declined 1.0% Y/Y to $927 million, Software &amp; Control rose 5.3% Y/Y to $604 million, and Lifecycle Services climbed 10.5% to $521 million.
Rockwell reaffirmed adjusted EPS of $12.00 &ndash; $13.50 (vs. consensus of $12.89), with reported sales growth guidance of 0.5% &ndash; 6.5% and organic sales growth of (2.0)% &ndash; 4.0%.
&quot;Rockwell had an encouraging start to the fiscal year, with both organic and total sales up low single digits year over year. Importantly, we saw an upward inflection in customer order activity, with total orders up double digits sequentially. Q1 orders were up sequentially across all business segments and regions, with particular strength in North America. High levels of channel inventory and some lingering supply chain constraints continue to impact the timing of product shipments, but underlying conditions remain positive,&quot; said Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO.
Rockwell Automation shares dipped 17.6% to close at $253.28 on Wednesday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Rockwell Automation after the company reported quarterly results.
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<li>Daiwa Capital cut the price target on Rockwell Automation from $338 to $310. Daiwa Capital analyst Jairam Nathan upgraded the stock from Outperform to Buy.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo cut Rockwell Automation price target from $357 to $320. Wells Fargo analyst Joe O&#39;Dea maintained an Overweight rating.</li>
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