At the time of writing, Rockwell Automation Inc [ROK] stock is trading at $294.40, down -1.43%. Until recently, the best way to gauge how the stock has performed was to look at its short-term value. The ROK shares have gain 9.69% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 6.62%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Rockwell Automation Inc [NYSE: ROK] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 16, 2025, when Stephens upgraded its rating to a Overweight and also boosted its price target to $350 from $275. Previously, Jefferies upgraded its rating to Buy on December 12, 2024, and elevated its price target to $350. On December 11, 2024, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $355 on the stock. KeyBanc Capital Markets upgraded its rating to a Overweight but stick to its price target of $345 on December 09, 2024. Barclays upgraded its rating to a Equal Weight and raised its price target to $290 on December 05, 2024. In a note dated November 13, 2024, Exane BNP Paribas initiated an Outperform rating and provided a target price of $345 on this stock.
For the past year, the stock price of Rockwell Automation Inc fluctuated between $242.81 and $308.70. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $316.67 within the next 12 months. Rockwell Automation Inc [NYSE: ROK] shares were valued at $294.40 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 7.56% based on the average ROK price forecast.
Analyzing the ROK fundamentals
According to Rockwell Automation Inc [NYSE:ROK], the company’s sales were 8.09B for trailing twelve months, which represents an -8.23% plunge. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.45% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.18%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.15%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.13%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.08, Equity is 0.27 and Total Capital is 0.17. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.19.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 291.89 points at the first support level, and at 289.38 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 298.51, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 302.63.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Rockwell Automation Inc [NYSE:ROK] has a current ratio of 1.08. As well, the Quick Ratio is 0.72, while the Cash Ratio is 0.14. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 4.11, the price to book ratio is 9.84 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 36.64.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Riesterer Terry L., Vice President and Controller, that happened on Feb 12 ’25 when 850.0 shares were sold. SVP,Chief Supply Chain Officer, Buttermore Robert L. completed a deal on Feb 14 ’25 to sell 202.0 shares. Meanwhile, Officer Buttermore Robert L. bought 202.0 shares on Feb 14 ’25.
