Rockwell Automation ROK Dips 1.82% as Shares Rank 209th in Volume on August 27 2025

On August 27, 2025, Rockwell Automation (ROK) traded down 1.82%, closing at $350.7550, with a trading volume of 663,160 shares. The stock ranked 209th in trading volume for the day, reflecting moderate market activity.

Institutional investor activity showed mixed trends. APG Asset Management N.V. reduced its stake by 2.3% in the first quarter, while Strategies Wealth Advisors LLC acquired 1,708 shares valued at $441,000. Other institutional investors, including Brighton Jones LLC and Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG, made incremental adjustments to their holdings. Institutional ownership remains at 75.75% of the company’s stock.

Analyst sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. Wall Street Zen upgraded ROK to “buy” from “hold,” while Citigroup and Stephens raised target prices to $392 and $375, respectively. The stock maintains an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a $340.16 price target, supported by 12 “Buy” ratings and six “Hold” assessments.

Rockwell reported Q2 2025 earnings of $2.82 per share, exceeding estimates of $2.67, with revenue rising 4.5% year-over-year to $2.14 billion. The company’s net margin stood at 12.03%, and its return on equity reached 30.14%. Analysts anticipate full-year earnings of $9.35 per share.

The firm announced a quarterly dividend of $1.31 per share, payable September 10, yielding 1.5% annually. The payout ratio is currently 61.50%. Recent insider sales, including shares from SVPs Matheus De A. G. Viera Bulho and Tessa M. Myers, reduced ownership stakes by 34.86% and 8.20%, respectively, reflecting ongoing portfolio adjustments among executives.

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