Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Stock

Rockwell Automation

With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software and control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.

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Rockwell Automation's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.84% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.81 million shares sold short, which is 2.84% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.78 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Rockwell Automation Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739900712_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Rockwell Automation has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Rockwell Automation's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Rockwell Automation's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.34%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into Rockwell Automation's Recent Short Interest

Morgan Stanley analyst Joshua Pokrzywinski maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $335 to $345.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $345

Goldman Sachs analyst Joe Ritchie maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Sell and raises the price target from $257 to $290.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $290

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $285 to $300.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $300

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/earnings">earnings on Monday</a>.
Sales fell 8.4% year over year and slid 7.6% organically to $1.881 billion, in line with the consensus of $1.881 billion. Total ARR grew 11%. Adjusted EPS was $1.83 (-10% YoY), above the analyst consensus of $1.59.
"From a demand perspective, we are encouraged by better-than-expected order performance in the quarter with sequential growth across all regions and business segments. While there is still some macroeconomic and policy uncertainty weighing on customers&#8217; capex plans, Rockwell won multi-million dollar strategic orders across key industries, especially in the U.S., our home market," commented Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO.
Rockwell Automation shares gained 12.7% to close at $302.34 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Rockwell Automation following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintained Rockwell Automation with a Buy and raised the price target from $345 to $350.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O&#8217;Dea maintained the stock with an Overweight and raised the price target from $315 to $337.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Richard Eastman maintained the stock with an Outperform and raised the price target from $305 to $315.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintained Rockwell Automation with an Outperform and raised the price target from $300 to $320.</li>
</ul>
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Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $300 to $320.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $320

Baird analyst Richard Eastman maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $305 to $315.

Baird Maintains Outperform on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $315

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Wells Fargo raised the price target for Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) from $315 to $337. Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O&#8217;Dea maintained an Overweight rating. Rockwell Automation shares closed at $302.34 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/rok/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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During the last three months, 11 analysts shared their evaluations of Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $321.09, along with a high estimate of $350.00 and a low estimate of $240.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $298.45, the current average has increased by 7.59%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739278877_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Rockwell Automation. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$337.00</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tommy Moll</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saree Boroditsky</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$313.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ken Newman</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
<td>$345.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Eastman</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Pokrzywinski</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Rockwell Automation. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Rockwell Automation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Rockwell Automation's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Rockwell Automation's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Rockwell Automation analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Rockwell Automation Better</h2>
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software &amp; control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Rockwell Automation's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Rockwell Automation's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -20.58% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Rockwell Automation's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 11.69%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 6.98%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Rockwell Automation's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.12% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, Rockwell Automation faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Rockwell Automation Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $315 to $337.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $337

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $345 to $350.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Rockwell Automation, Raises Price Target to $350

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Rockwell Automation. Our analysis of options history for Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) revealed 17 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 64% of traders were bullish, while 29% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $82,160, and 15 were calls, valued at $1,077,178.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $250.0 and $320.0 for Rockwell Automation, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Rockwell Automation's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Rockwell Automation's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $250.0 to $320.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Rockwell Automation Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739220327_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ROK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$17.8</td>
<td>$15.6</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$457.6K</td>
<td align="right">776</td>
<td>336</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$34.4</td>
<td>$36.0</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td align="right">205</td>
<td>115</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$3.4</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$81.9K</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$56.6K</td>
<td align="right">327</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$55.0K</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
<td>233</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Rockwell Automation</h3>
With roots tracing back to the early 1900s, Rockwell Automation is the successor to Rockwell International, which spun off its avionics segment in 2001. It is a pure-play industrial automation company that operates through three segments. Its largest segment by revenue, intelligent devices, sells factory floor-level devices such as motors, drives, sensors, relays, and actuators. Its software &amp; control segment sells visualization, simulation, and human-machine interface software and control products such as programmable controllers, computers, and operator terminals. Its smallest segment, lifecycle services, offers digital consulting, engineered-to-order services, and other outsourced services such as remote monitoring, cybersecurity, and asset and plant maintenance and optimization.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Rockwell Automation, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Rockwell Automation</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,256,447, the ROK's price is up by 13.1%, now at $303.56. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 0 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Rockwell Automation</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $295.0.
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Wall Street bounced back on Monday, recovering from Friday's robust decline fueled by tariff concerns, as investors remained focused on strong earnings from the fourth-quarter reporting season while awaiting further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43596413/corporate-americas-best-earnings-in-3-years-will-tariffs-end-wall-streets-honeymoon">clarity on trade policies.</a>
The Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.3% by midday in New York, poised for its best session in over three weeks, with semiconductor stocks leading the charge. 
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) gained 3.4%, buoyed by a Wall Street Journal <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-state-bans-deepseek-from-government-devices-de7a9df4">report</a> announcing that New York State banned DeepSeek from government devices, sparking speculation about stricter state regulations on Chinese AI chip products.
Steel and aluminum stocks rallied after President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports of both <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">metals from all countries.</a>
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<li>United States Steel Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) rose 4.7%, eyeing its best session in a month.</li>
<li>Steel Dynamics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) climbed 5.5%.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) jumped 10.4%, while Nucor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) gained 6.5%.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) soared 17.3%, Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) rose 3.6%, and Kaiser Aluminum Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) added 2.9%.</li>
</ul>
Commodities rallied, with metals and energy producers outperforming. Gold extended record highs with a 1.5% gain, but copper stole the spotlight, surging 2.6% to its highest level since May 2024, marking its sixth consecutive daily gain. Oil prices also rebounded, rising over 1%.
Crypto sentiment improved slightly, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) gaining 1% to $97,500 after a period of subdued price action.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %change</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,778.76</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,069.92</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,291.54</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,437.68</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.7% to $604.81.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) inched 0.3% up to $444.50.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.3% to $529.73.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.6% to $227.25.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 2%; the&nbsp;Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included:
<ul>
<li>McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>): up 12.8%</li>
<li>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>): down 6.6%</li>
<li>monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>): up 30.3%</li>
<li>Insperity, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSP#NYSE">NSP</a>): up 14.7%</li>
<li>Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPC#NYSE">EPC</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNA#NYSE">CNA</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Incyte Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>): down 6.0%</li>
<li>Roivant Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROIV#NASDAQ">ROIV</a>): up 1.1%</li>
<li>GCM Grosvenor Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCMG#NASDAQ">GCMG</a>): up 3.8%</li>
<li>PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIOT#NASDAQ">AIOT</a>): up 32.3%</li>
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Tech Stocks Surge, Steelmakers Jump On Trump's 25% Tariffs, Copper Hits 9-Month Highs: What's Driving Markets Monday?

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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 200 points on Monday.
Shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company reported <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/02/43596322/rockwell-automation-q1-results-defie-sales-decline-with-higher-margins-and-strong-cash-flow">first-quarter earnings above estimates.</a>
Rockwell Automation said sales fell 8.4% year over year and slid 7.6% organically to $1.881 billion, in line with the consensus of $1.881 billion. Total ARR grew 11%. Adjusted EPS was $1.83 (-10% YoY), above the analyst consensus of $1.59.
Rockwell Automation shares jumped 10.5% to $296.78 on Monday.
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<li>SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWTX#NASDAQ">SWTX</a>) shares jumped 30.2% to $52.45 after announcing Merck KGaA is in advanced discussions to acquire the company.</li>
<li>monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) gained 28.8% to $332.78 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and first-quarter revenue outlook.</li>
<li>PowerFleet, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIOT#NASDAQ">AIOT</a>) rose 24.2% to $7.39 after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 sales results and raised its FY25 sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance.</li>
<li>Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATL#NASDAQ">SATL</a>) gained 22.4% to $4.5200.</li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) climbed 18.8% to $31.50.</li>
<li>Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXSM#NASDAQ">AXSM</a>) rose 18.8% to $125.70 after the company reached a settlement agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals resolving all patent litigation related to its Auvelity product.</li>
<li>Mobileye Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBLY#NASDAQ">MBLY</a>) gained 16.2% to $18.67 after B of A Securities upgraded the stock from Underperform to Neutral and raised its price target from $12 to $19.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) rose 15% to $21.50. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after reports President Trump plans additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) gained 11.6% to $11.19. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after reports President Trump plans additional 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.</li>
<li>Insperity, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSP#NYSE">NSP</a>) rose 11.4% to $77.51 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Light &amp; Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNW#NASDAQ">LNW</a>) rose 11% to $97.64.</li>
<li>Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>) surged 6.7% to $90.85.</li>
<li>BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) rose 6.3% to $34.32 after a report from The Wall Street Journal said Elliott Management has built a stake in the company and will push for changes.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) gained 6.1% to $109.84 after President Trump reportedly postponed tariffs on packages under $800 from China.</li>
<li>United States Steel Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) rose 5.5% to $38.99.</li>
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Rockwell Automation Posts Upbeat Earnings, Joins Insperity, BP, Alibaba And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Monday

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) shares surged after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43588368/rockwell-automation-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected first-quarter results.</a>
Sales fell 8.4% year over year and slid 7.6% organically to $1.881 billion, in line with the consensus of $1.881 billion.
Segment Details: Intelligent Devices sales declined 13.1% to $806 million, Software &amp; Control fell 12.4% to $529 million, and Lifecycle Services rose 5% to $546 million.
Total ARR grew 11%. Adjusted EPS was $1.83 (-10% YoY), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the analyst consensus of $1.59.</a>
Total segment operating earnings for the quarter fell 10% year-over-year to $321 million. Segment operating margin declined slightly to 17.1% from 17.3%, impacted by lower sales volume, though partially offset by cost reductions and margin expansion efforts.
Operating cash flow was $364 million, up from $33 million year over year. Free cash flow reached $293 million, compared to a $35 million outflow last year. The increase was mainly due to no payout of incentive compensation in the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of fiscal 2025 related to fiscal 2024 performance.
&#8220;From a demand perspective, we are encouraged by better-than-expected order performance in the quarter with sequential growth across all regions and business segments. While there is still some macroeconomic and policy uncertainty weighing on customers' capex plans, Rockwell won multi-million dollar strategic orders across key industries, especially in the U.S., our home market,&#8221; commented Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO.
&#8220;Q1 margins and EPS came in well above our expectations this quarter, reflecting some early benefits of Rockwell&#8217;s renewed focus on operational excellence and cost discipline,&#8221; added Moret.
The company repurchased 0.4 million shares for $99 million during the quarter. As of December 31, $1.2 billion remained under existing repurchase authorizations.
Return on Invested Capital for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was 14.5%, down from 18.5% in the prior year, primarily due to lower pre-tax net income.
FY25 Outlook updates: Rockwell continues to expect adjusted EPS of $8.60 – $9.80 versus the $9.40 estimate.
The company lowered sales midpoint expectations to ~$8.1 billion from the prior view of ~$8.2 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">versus the $8.225 billion estimate.</a>
The company updated fiscal 2025 reported sales growth range to (5.5)% &#8211; 0.5% due to ~(1.5)% FX impact to sales, reaffirmed organic sales growth range of (4)% &#8211; 2%.
Price Action: ROK shares are trading higher by 9.36% at $293.51 at the last check Monday.
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Rockwell Automation Defies Q1 Sales Decline With Cost Discipline And Strong Cash Flow; Stock Jumps

The earnings results for Rockwell Automation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) for Q1 were made public on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 07:00 AM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Rockwell Automation beat estimated earnings by 16.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.83 versus an estimate of $1.58.
Revenue was down $171.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.06 in the last quarter, resulting in a 2.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Rockwell Automation's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.41</td>
<td>2.15</td>
<td>2.16</td>
<td>2.64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.47</td>
<td>2.71</td>
<td>2.50</td>
<td>2.04</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>2.07B</td>
<td>2.07B</td>
<td>2.06B</td>
<td>2.10B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>2.04B</td>
<td>2.05B</td>
<td>2.13B</td>
<td>2.05B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Guidance</h3>
Rockwell Automation management provided guidance for FY 2025, expecting earnings between $8.6 and $9.8 per share.
To track all earnings releases for Rockwell Automation <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ROK/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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