Rockwell Automation stock gains as fiscal 2027 outlook takes hold
Published on 11/11/2026 at 16:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey drivers for fiscal 2027
- Rockwell Automation finished fiscal 2026 with higher sales, adjusted earnings and free cash flow.
- Management expects organic sales growth of 6% to 9% in fiscal 2027.
- Software growth remains strong, while Lifecycle Services continues to face pressure.
Rockwell Automation entered fiscal 2027 with stronger fiscal 2026 results and a new operating outlook. The company reported its full-year results and guidance on Thursday, November 5, while the latest update was carried by Yahoo Finance.
Fiscal 2026 ends with stronger earnings
Fiscal 2026 sales increased 8 percent to 8.989 billion US dollars from 8.342 billion US dollars a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share rose 27 percent to 13.42 US dollars, while cash from operating activities increased 27 percent to 1.958 billion US dollars and free cash flow reached 1.701 billion US dollars.
The fourth quarter ended September 30 with sales of 2.332 billion US dollars, up 1 percent year over year. Organic sales increased 3 percent, while adjusted earnings per share rose 16 percent to 3.88 US dollars. Tariff refund-related items contributed 0.11 US dollars per share, so investors must distinguish the reported improvement from recurring operating progress.
Software leads the segment mix
Software & Control remained the main growth engine, with full-year sales up 18 percent to 2.818 billion US dollars. Intelligent Devices sales increased 11 percent to 4.185 billion US dollars, while Lifecycle Services sales fell 6 percent to 2.071 billion US dollars amid divestitures and weaker organic performance.
Guidance sets the next test
Rockwell expects reported fiscal 2027 sales growth of 4.5 percent to 7.5 percent and organic growth of 6 percent to 9 percent. Adjusted earnings per share are forecast at 14.50 to 15.50 US dollars. The outlook includes a benefit of about one percentage point from the prior-year customer tariff refund program, while divestitures are expected to reduce reported growth by about 1.5 percentage points.
Since the previous report on Tuesday, November 10, the Lang & Schwarz indication has risen from 353.30 euros to 367.60 euros. Rockwell Automation stock traded at 367.60 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:43 CET on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4.05 percent above the Xetra close of Tuesday, November 10, at 353.30 euros.
Rockwell Automation at a glance
- Company: Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- ISIN: US7739031091
- Ticker: ROK
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 367.60 euros at 16:43 CET on November 11, 2026
- Xetra close: 353.30 euros on November 10, 2026
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