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Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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Rockwell Automation, Inc. • NYSE
$395.86 ▲ 0.47% (+1.87)
Market Cap $44.45 B
52w High $398.82
52w Low $215.00
Dividend Yield 5.31%
P/E 51.54
Volume 359.12K
Outstanding Shares 112.28M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $2.316B ▲ $661M ▲ $138M ▼ 5.959% ▼ $1.22 ▼ $185M ▼
Q3-2025 $2.144B ▲ $488M ▲ $295M ▲ 13.759% ▲ $2.61 ▲ $463M ▲
Q2-2025 $2.002B ▲ $457M ▲ $252M ▲ 12.587% ▲ $2.22 ▲ $418M ▲
Q1-2025 $1.882B ▼ $379M ▼ $184M ▼ 9.777% ▼ $1.62 ▼ $329M ▼
Q4-2024 $2.035B $486.9M $239.1M 11.746% $2.11 $396.4M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $468M ▼ $11.219B ▲ $7.508B ▼ $3.654B ▲
Q3-2025 $495M ▲ $11.193B ▲ $7.565B ▲ $3.463B ▲
Q2-2025 $450M ▼ $10.993B ▲ $7.388B $3.439B ▲
Q1-2025 $471M $10.944B ▼ $7.388B ▼ $3.385B ▼
Q4-2024 $471M $11.232B $7.557B $3.498B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $138M ▼ $454M ▼ $-51M ▼ $-431M ▲ $-27M ▼ $405M ▼
Q3-2025 $293M ▲ $527M ▲ $-43M ▼ $-459M ▼ $45M ▲ $489M ▲
Q2-2025 $248M ▲ $199M ▼ $-39M ▲ $-191M ▲ $-21M ▼ $171M ▼
Q1-2025 $178M ▼ $364M ▼ $-83M ▼ $-254M ▲ $0 ▼ $293M ▼
Q4-2024 $238.2M $432.3M $-62.5M $-315.8M $64.3M $367.4M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Intelligent Devices Segment
Intelligent Devices Segment
 $810.00M ▲$900.00M ▲$970.00M ▲$1.09Bn ▲
Lifecycle Services Segment
Lifecycle Services Segment
 $550.00M ▲$540.00M ▼$550.00M ▲$570.00M ▲
Software And Control Segment
Software And Control Segment
 $530.00M ▲$570.00M ▲$630.00M ▲$660.00M ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has grown over the past few years but slipped in the most recent year, suggesting some cooling after a very strong period. Profitability remains solid, with healthy margins from gross profit down through operating income. However, earnings and earnings per share peaked a year ago and then stepped down, pointing to either softer demand, mix changes, or higher costs. Overall, this still looks like a profitable industrial business, but one that is showing the normal cyclicality you would expect in automation and capital equipment.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet looks relatively steady over the past few years, with total assets moving only gradually. Debt has moved around but is now somewhat higher than last year, while shareholders’ equity has been trending upward, which supports the company’s capital base. Cash levels came down in the most recent year compared with the prior year, which slightly reduces the immediate cushion but does not, by itself, signal stress. In simple terms, Rockwell appears reasonably capitalized, but with a noticeable reliance on debt that investors will want to watch, especially if the business environment gets tougher or rates stay elevated.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Rockwell consistently generates positive cash flow from operations, and this has been enough to comfortably cover its relatively modest capital spending. Free cash flow has been positive every year in this period, although it was strongest in the prior year and softened in the most recent one, echoing the earnings trend. The business does not appear to be highly capital‑intensive, which helps cash generation and leaves room for dividends, buybacks, and acquisitions when management chooses. Overall, cash flow quality looks solid, but the recent step down reminds us that it is tied to the industrial cycle.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Rockwell holds a strong position in industrial automation, especially in North America, where its Allen‑Bradley brand and software tools are deeply entrenched. Its ecosystem of hardware, software, and services creates high switching costs: once a plant is built around Rockwell systems, changing vendors can be disruptive and expensive. A large installed base, strong partner network, and a reputation for reliability all reinforce its moat and drive recurring business. At the same time, Rockwell faces formidable global competitors—such as Siemens, ABB, and Schneider Electric—and operates in a market that can slow when customers cut capital spending, so its strength is real but not risk‑free.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is a clear focus area, with Rockwell pushing its “Connected Enterprise” vision that links factory‑floor equipment with enterprise software and data analytics. Core platforms like Allen‑Bradley hardware, FactoryTalk software, and LifecycleIQ services are being extended through cloud offerings (such as Plex Systems), industrial IoT, and advanced analytics. The company is also leaning into cybersecurity for industrial systems and adding AI and machine learning capabilities for predictive maintenance and process optimization. This direction aligns well with trends in smart manufacturing and sustainability, but it also pits Rockwell against both traditional rivals and newer software‑centric players, so execution and continued investment are critical.

Summary

Rockwell Automation looks like a mature, profitable industrial technology company with a strong franchise in factory automation and control systems. Financially, it shows solid margins and recurring free cash flow, though both revenue and earnings eased in the latest year after a very strong prior period, reflecting normal cyclicality. Its competitive moat is supported by high switching costs, a trusted brand, and a large installed base, but it still operates in a capital‑spending‑driven market with powerful competitors. Strategically, Rockwell is leaning into digitalization, cloud, cybersecurity, and AI‑enabled automation, which could be important growth drivers if it executes well. Overall, the story blends stable core automation hardware with higher‑growth software and services, balanced by the usual economic and competitive risks of the industrial automation sector.

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