About Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.
ROK trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $436.20
- Market Cap
- $48.54B
- 52-Week High
- $497.36
- 52-Week Low
- $347.53
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Specialty Industrial Machinery
$1,000 Invested in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)
How much would $1,000 invested in ROK be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in ROK 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) in 2025 would be worth $1,209 as of November 2026, representing a +20.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROK 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) in 2023 would be worth $1,745 as of November 2026, representing a +74.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROK 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) in 2021 would be worth $1,502 as of November 2026, representing a +50.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROK 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) in 2016 would be worth $4,260 as of November 2026, representing a +326.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in ROK at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) at IPO would be worth $590,182 as of November 2026, representing a +58918.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 44+ years (538 months), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.57% with a median return of +1.78%. The stock had 312 positive months (58%) and 222 negative months (41%). The best month in ROK's history was April 2009 with a +44.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -25.9%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.9%), and September the weakest (-2.0%).
ROK's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +61.1%, and the worst was 2008 at -59.2%.
Annual Returns
Over 45 years of trading history, Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has delivered an average annual return of +18.10% with a median return of +17.59%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.23%. The stock posted gains in 34 years (76%) and losses in 11 years (24%).
ROK's best year was 2003 with a +76.54% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -51.93%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. ROK achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 28 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +13.20% | $385.34 | $436.20 |
| 2025 | +38.36% | $278.50 | $385.34 |
| 2024 | -6.23% | $297.01 | $278.50 |
| 2023 | +22.63% | $242.19 | $297.01 |
| 2022 | -24.78% | $321.96 | $242.19 |
| 2021 | +41.21% | $228.00 | $321.96 |
| 2020 | +26.17% | $180.70 | $228.00 |
| 2019 | +37.85% | $131.09 | $180.70 |
| 2018 | -21.79% | $167.60 | $131.09 |
| 2017 | +48.87% | $112.58 | $167.60 |
| 2016 | +34.46% | $83.73 | $112.58 |
| 2015 | -5.54% | $88.64 | $83.73 |
| 2014 | -3.90% | $92.24 | $88.64 |
| 2013 | +43.73% | $64.18 | $92.24 |
| 2012 | +17.21% | $54.75 | $64.18 |
| 2011 | +4.52% | $52.39 | $54.75 |
| 2010 | +56.13% | $33.55 | $52.39 |
| 2009 | +50.91% | $22.24 | $33.55 |
| 2008 | -51.93% | $46.25 | $22.24 |
| 2007 | +14.87% | $40.26 | $46.25 |
| 2006 | +4.76% | $38.43 | $40.26 |
| 2005 | +21.30% | $31.69 | $38.43 |
| 2004 | +41.76% | $22.35 | $31.69 |
| 2003 | +76.54% | $12.66 | $22.35 |
| 2002 | +20.03% | $10.55 | $12.66 |
| 2001 | +1.16% | $10.43 | $10.55 |
| 2000 | +2.10% | $10.21 | $10.43 |
| 1999 | +24.72% | $8.19 | $10.21 |
| 1998 | -5.12% | $8.63 | $8.19 |
| 1997 | -0.26% | $8.65 | $8.63 |
| 1996 | +17.45% | $7.37 | $8.65 |
| 1995 | +51.68% | $4.86 | $7.37 |
| 1994 | -0.93% | $4.90 | $4.86 |
| 1993 | +31.87% | $3.72 | $4.90 |
| 1992 | +9.78% | $3.39 | $3.72 |
| 1991 | +1.88% | $3.32 | $3.39 |
| 1990 | +20.91% | $2.75 | $3.32 |
| 1989 | +12.92% | $2.43 | $2.75 |
| 1988 | +17.59% | $2.07 | $2.43 |
| 1987 | -14.53% | $2.42 | $2.07 |
| 1986 | +30.54% | $1.86 | $2.42 |
| 1985 | +21.26% | $1.53 | $1.86 |
| 1984 | -4.72% | $1.61 | $1.53 |
| 1983 | +59.98% | $1.00 | $1.61 |
| 1982 | +35.84% | $0.74 | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ROK
What sector is ROK in? ▼
ROK operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
How has ROK performed historically? ▼
Over 45 years of trading history, ROK has posted gains in 34 years (76% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +76.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ROK? ▼
You can invest in ROK through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold ROK.
Last updated: 11/1/2026