ROCKWELL AUTOMATION (ROK) Company Report

Analyst Earnings Quarterly Reports

Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for ROCKWELL AUTOMATION.

Analyst Coverage

Research analysts who have asked questions during ROCKWELL AUTOMATION earnings calls.

Andrew Kaplowitz

Citigroup

7 questions for ROK

Also covers: ACM, AOS, APG +29 more

Christopher Snyder

Morgan Stanley

7 questions for ROK

Also covers: ALH, ALLE, AME +20 more

Julian Mitchell

Barclays Investment Bank

7 questions for ROK

Also covers: AIRJ, ALLE, AME +26 more

Scott Davis

Melius Research

7 questions for ROK

Also covers: CARR, DD, DHR +16 more

Andrew Obin

Bank of America

6 questions for ROK

Also covers: ALH, ALLE, AME +17 more

Nigel Coe

Wolfe Research, LLC

6 questions for ROK

Also covers: AME, CARR, CNM +27 more

Jeffrey Sprague

Vertical Research Partners

3 questions for ROK

Also covers: ALLE, AME, AYI +23 more

Joseph O'Dea

Wells Fargo & Company

3 questions for ROK

Also covers: ALLE, ATMU, AYI +15 more

Stephen Tusa

J.P. Morgan

2 questions for ROK

Also covers: ALTR, ETN

Steve Tusa

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

2 questions for ROK

Also covers: AIN, ALTR, CARR +15 more

Andre Stillman Adams

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

1 question for ROK

Also covers: ARRY, CSIQ, ORA

Cigusa Katuka

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

1 question for ROK

Noah Kaye

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

1 question for ROK

Also covers: AAON, AMRC, BWA +16 more

Robert Mason

Robert W. Baird & Co.

1 question for ROK

Also covers: AEIS, AME, ATMU +12 more

Latest news

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for ROK.

Rockwell Automation secures $1.5 billion revolver

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Debt Issuance

$1.5 billion five-year unsecured revolving credit facility signed November 18, 2025, with a $750 million upsizing option and two one-year extension options.
Facility replaces the prior June 29, 2022 $1.5 billion credit agreement, terminated early with no penalty.
Loans bear interest at base rate plus a 0.00%–0.125% margin or term SOFR plus a 0.695%–1.125% margin, tied to senior unsecured debt ratings.
Covenants include a minimum 3.0× interest coverage ratio (Consolidated EBITDA/Interest Expense for any four consecutive quarters) and customary debt‐financing provisions, with no dividend restrictions.

Nov 21, 2025, 9:02 PM

8-K

Rockwell Automation outlines Investor Day 2025 growth and margin targets

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Guidance Update

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

New Projects/Investments

Strong topline momentum: expecting FY26 capacity orders up strong double-digits and targeting 6–9% annual growth through the cycle via expanded ARR, share gains, and acquisitions.
FY26 financial guidance: sales of ~$8.8 B (vs. $8.3 B in FY25), organic growth 2–6%, segment operating margin ~21.5%, and adjusted EPS $11.20–$12.20.
Margin expansion roadmap: driving price discipline and productivity to deliver $325 M incremental benefit, with medium-term targets of 22–24% product margins, 31–34% software margins, and 13–15% services margins.
Capital allocation & investments: capex at 2.5–4% of sales, free cash flow ~100% of adjusted income, maintain “A” credit rating (adj. debt/EBITDA ~2.0×), invest in next-gen motor control and cloud-native software, and target 1 pt annual growth from acquisitions.

Nov 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

Presentation

Rockwell Automation outlines FY26 growth, margin expansion, and strategic investments at Investor Day 2025

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Guidance Update

New Projects/Investments

Management reaffirmed a mid-single-digit revenue growth outlook and +100 bps margin expansion for FY 2026, supported by 2 points of price realization (1 pt underlying, 1 pt tariff).
Annual Recurring Revenue now exceeds 10% of total revenue and is more profitable than company average; expects high single-digit profitable ARR growth in FY 2026.
Achieved $435 million in structural cost savings over 18 months and rolled out cost-to-produce metrics plus a unified ROI model to institutionalize margin discipline.
Plans 3% of sales capital expenditure for FY 2026 (up from 2–2.5%), within a new 2.5–4% range, including $2 billion of investments over five years to modernize digital infrastructure and manufacturing.
Announced a 100-acre greenfield plant in southeastern Wisconsin using digital-twin design with a low double-digit ROI; insourcing projects (e.g., motor contactor housing) to save ~$1 million in FY 2026.

Nov 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

Transcript

Rockwell Automation outlines FY26 growth, margin and capital return guidance

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Guidance Update

Dividends

Share Buyback

Provided FY26 guidance of mid-single-digit revenue growth and +100 bps margin expansion.
Achieved 3 points of total price realization in FY25 (2 underlying, 1 tariff); guiding 2 points in FY26 (1 underlying, 1 tariff).
Delivered $435 million in structural cost savings over 18 months, moving to a continuous improvement model.
Committed to 100% free cash flow conversion, capex of ~3% of sales, $500 million share buybacks, and a 5% dividend increase.
Grew annual recurring revenue to >10% of total revenue, with high single-digit growth expected in FY26.

Nov 19, 2025, 4:00 PM

Transcript

Rockwell Automation plans new Wisconsin manufacturing campus

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New Projects/Investments

Rockwell Automation will build a greenfield manufacturing and warehouse facility in Greenfield, Wisconsin, spanning over 1 million sq ft near its Milwaukee headquarters.
The site is designed to integrate advanced automation, robotics, digital systems, and AI capabilities, with potential to become Rockwell’s largest manufacturing campus globally.
This project is part of a broader $2 billion investment plan over five years to enhance plants, digital infrastructure, and talent.
Construction and site planning are underway in collaboration with local and state officials, supporting statewide workforce development goals.

Nov 18, 2025, 5:28 PM

Morningstar

Rockwell Automation reports Q4 FY25 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Accounting Changes

In Q4 FY25, reported sales were $2.316 B, up 14% YoY (organic +13%), with segment operating margin at 22.5% (+240 bps) and adjusted EPS of $3.34 (+32%).
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.23, reduced by $1.88 of special items, and total ARR grew 8% YoY.
For FY25, sales reached $8.342 B (+1% organic), GAAP diluted EPS was $7.67, and adjusted EPS was $10.53 (+7%), with free cash flow conversion of ~114%.
FY26 guidance calls for reported sales up 3–7% (organic 2–6%), adjusted EPS of $11.20–12.20 (+~10% at midpoint), and segment operating margin of ~21.5%.
Announced dissolution of the Sensia joint venture, expected to close in H1 FY26, to simplify operations and expand margins.

Nov 6, 2025, 1:30 PM

Presentation

Rockwell Automation reports Q3 FY25 results

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Earnings

Guidance Update

Q3 FY25 sales were $2,144 M, up 5% YOY, with 4% organic growth and currency translation impact of <1%.
Segment operating margin expanded to 21.2% (up 40 bps YOY); Adjusted EPS rose to $2.82 (4% YOY).
Free cash flow for the quarter was $489 M, more than double the prior year, driving a 153% free cash flow conversion rate.
Updated FY25 guidance: reported and organic sales growth of (2)% to 1%, segment margin ~20%, Adjusted EPS $9.80–10.20, and free cash flow conversion ~100%.

Nov 6, 2025, 1:30 PM

Presentation

Rockwell Automation reports Q4 2025 results and FY 2026 outlook

ROK

Earnings

Guidance Update

Accounting Changes

In Q4, reported sales rose 14% (organic +13%), segment margin reached 22.5%, adjusted EPS was $3.34, and free cash flow was $405 million; full‐year free cash flow hit $1.4 billion with 114% conversion.
Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for 3–7% sales growth, high‐single‐digit ARR expansion, >100 bps segment margin improvement, adjusted EPS of $11.70, and 100% free cash flow conversion.
Rockwell and SLB agreed to dissolve the Sensia JV: Rockwell will take 100% of its process automation business, incur a $110 million impairment in Q4, see ~$250 million lower revenue but a 50 bps margin benefit going forward.
The company introduced an engineering & development expense line (reclass adds ~8 ppts to gross margin), recorded a $136 million one‐time asbestos accrual, and achieved $325 million of structural productivity savings, surpassing the $250 million target.

Nov 6, 2025, 1:30 PM

Transcript

Rockwell Automation reports Q4 2025 results and FY2026 guidance

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Earnings

Guidance Update

M&A

Rockwell delivered 13% organic sales growth and a 22.5% segment margin in Q4 2025, with adjusted EPS of $3.34, driven by strong performance across product, software, and services.
For FY 2025, reported and organic sales rose 1%, annual recurring revenue grew 8%, segment margin expanded to 20.4%, free cash flow conversion reached 114%, and adjusted EPS was $10.53.
FY 2026 guidance calls for 3–7% sales growth (4% midpoint), segment margin expansion of >100 bps, $11.70 adjusted EPS, and 100% free cash flow conversion, noting continued macro and CapEx uncertainty.
Strategic actions include dissolving the Sensia JV (reducing revenue by ~$250 million but boosting margins by ~50 bps with no EPS impact) and realizing $325 million of productivity savings, exceeding the $250 million target.

Nov 6, 2025, 1:30 PM

Transcript

Rockwell Automation reports Q4 2025 results

ROK

Earnings

Guidance Update

Accounting Changes

In Q4 2025, reported sales were $2,316 million (up 14% YoY) and organic sales grew 13%; diluted EPS was $1.23 and Adjusted EPS $3.34.
For FY 2025, sales totaled $8,342 million (up 1% reported and organic); diluted EPS was $7.67 and Adjusted EPS $10.53.
FY 2025 cash flow: $1,544 million from operations and $1,358 million free cash flow, up 79% and 113% YoY, respectively.
The quarter included $136 million of pre-tax legacy asbestos charges and a $110 million non-cash impairment for the Sensia JV; Rockwell has updated its Adjusted EPS definition to exclude these costs.
Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for 3–7% reported sales growth (2–6% organic), diluted EPS of $10.40–$11.40, and Adjusted EPS of $11.20–$12.20.