Rockwell Automation Rises 0.15% at 423rd Daily Trading Volume Rank as Analysts Hike Targets and Institutional Holdings Expand

On July 31, 2025, Rockwell Automation (ROK) rose 0.15% with a trading volume of $0.35 billion, ranking 423rd in daily activity. The stock is poised for its Q3 2025 earnings release on August 6, with analysts forecasting $2.66 per share and $2.07 billion in revenue. The company recently declared a $1.31 per share dividend, set for September 10, yielding 1.48% annually. Institutional ownership remains strong, with key investors like Avantax Advisory Services Inc. increasing holdings by 30.3% in Q1, reflecting confidence in the industrial automation sector.

Analyst activity has intensified, with Oppenheimer and Citigroup upgrading price targets to $371 and $392, respectively, while Barclays and KeyCorp also raised their estimates. A "Moderate Buy" consensus rating persists, though mixed sentiment remains due to the company’s 5.9% year-over-year revenue decline in Q2. Institutional ownership now stands at 75.75%, with hedge funds like AQR Capital Management and Empowered Funds LLC expanding stakes. Insider sales, however, highlight reduced holdings among senior executives, including a 48.86% reduction by SVP Matheus De A. G. Viera Bulho.

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