Rockwell Automation declares quarterly dividend of $1.31 per share

MILWAUKEE - Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), a company with an impressive 55-year track record of maintaining dividend payments, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.31 per share on the company’s common stock, representing a yield of 1.61%.

The dividend will be payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2025, according to a press release statement. This marks the company’s 15th consecutive year of dividend increases, demonstrating strong commitment to shareholder returns. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, with 13 additional key insights available to subscribers.

Rockwell Automation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in industrial automation and digital transformation. The company employs approximately 27,000 people across more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024.

The quarterly dividend announcement follows the board’s regular review process of the company’s financial position.

In other recent news, Rockwell Automation has seen a series of analyst upgrades and price target adjustments. Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell upgraded the company’s stock rating to Overweight, raising the price target to $350, citing a firmer top-line outlook and the conclusion of a destocking period affecting hardware sales. KeyBanc Capital Markets also increased its price target to $345, maintaining an Overweight rating, and highlighted Rockwell Automation’s strategic initiatives and competitive market position. TD Cowen upgraded the stock rating from Sell to Hold, with a new price target of $275, attributing the change to effective cost control measures and stabilized orders. Oppenheimer raised its price target to $304 after Rockwell Automation exceeded second-quarter expectations and updated its fiscal year 2025 earnings forecast. Additionally, Rockwell Automation introduced FactoryTalk PharmaSuite 12.00, an updated manufacturing execution system designed to enhance efficiency in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors. The new system offers modular architecture, cloud-ready capabilities, and enhanced cybersecurity measures. These developments reflect a period of strategic growth and optimism for Rockwell Automation, as noted by various analysts.

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