Rockwell Automation, Inc.

ROK · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

Key Statistics

Current Price
$357.83
Market Cap
$40.23B
52-Week High
$438.72
52-Week Low
$215.00
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

$1,000 Invested in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)

1 Year
$1,404
+40%
3 Years
$1,381
+38%
5 Years
$1,491
+49%
10 Years
$4,035
+304%
Since IPO
$481,175
+48018%

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 $1,404 as of May 2026, representing a +40.4% 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 $1,381 as of May 2026, representing a +38.1% 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 $1,491 as of May 2026, representing a +49.1% 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 $4,035 as of May 2026, representing a +303.5% 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 $481,175 as of May 2026, representing a +48017.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.55%
Positive Months
307
58% of 531
Negative Months
220
41% of 531
Data Period
44+ years
531 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+44.6%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-25.9%)
Worst month on avg: September (-2.1%)

Over the past 44+ years (531 months), Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) has averaged a monthly return of +1.55% with a median return of +1.78%. The stock had 307 positive months (58%) and 220 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 (-2.1%).

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 +17.63% with a median return of +17.59%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +14.72%. The stock posted gains in 33 years (73%) and losses in 12 years (27%).

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 27 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+17.63%
Best Year
2003 (+76.54%)
Worst Year
2008 (-51.93%)
Positive Years
33/45
Year Return Start End
2026 -7.71% $387.72 $357.83
2025 +38.36% $280.22 $387.72
2024 -6.23% $298.84 $280.22
2023 +22.63% $243.69 $298.84
2022 -24.78% $323.95 $243.69
2021 +41.21% $229.40 $323.95
2020 +26.17% $181.82 $229.40
2019 +37.85% $131.90 $181.82
2018 -21.79% $168.64 $131.90
2017 +48.87% $113.28 $168.64
2016 +34.46% $84.25 $113.28
2015 -5.54% $89.19 $84.25
2014 -3.90% $92.81 $89.19
2013 +43.73% $64.57 $92.81
2012 +17.21% $55.09 $64.57
2011 +4.52% $52.71 $55.09
2010 +56.13% $33.76 $52.71
2009 +50.91% $22.37 $33.76
2008 -51.93% $46.54 $22.37
2007 +14.87% $40.51 $46.54
2006 +4.76% $38.67 $40.51
2005 +21.30% $31.88 $38.67
2004 +41.76% $22.49 $31.88
2003 +76.54% $12.74 $22.49
2002 +20.03% $10.61 $12.74
2001 +1.16% $10.49 $10.61
2000 +2.10% $10.28 $10.49
1999 +24.72% $8.24 $10.28
1998 -5.12% $8.68 $8.24
1997 -0.26% $8.71 $8.68
1996 +17.45% $7.41 $8.71
1995 +51.68% $4.89 $7.41
1994 -0.93% $4.93 $4.89
1993 +31.87% $3.74 $4.93
1992 +9.78% $3.41 $3.74
1991 +1.88% $3.34 $3.41
1990 +20.91% $2.77 $3.34
1989 +12.92% $2.45 $2.77
1988 +17.59% $2.08 $2.45
1987 -14.53% $2.44 $2.08
1986 +30.54% $1.87 $2.44
1985 +21.26% $1.54 $1.87
1984 -4.72% $1.62 $1.54
1983 +59.98% $1.01 $1.62
1982 +35.84% $0.74 $1.01

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 33 years (73% 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: 3/24/2026