Rockwell Automation Hits New 52-Week High After 17.8% Monthly Gain
Shares rose 17.8% over the past month to $463.49, extending an 18.1% YTD gain that outpaces the sector’s 15% return but trails the 41.2% industry performance. The company has beaten EPS estimates for four consecutive quarters and trades at 37.6× projected fiscal-year earnings versus a 29.1× peer average.
1. Performance at New High
Shares of Rockwell Automation climbed 17.8% over the past month to reach a new 52-week high of $463.49, pushing year-to-date gains to 18.1%. This performance outpaces the broader Computer & Technology sector’s 15% return but remains below the 41.2% gain in the Electronics-Miscellaneous Products industry.
2. Quarterly Earnings and EPS Beats
The company has delivered positive earnings surprises in each of the last four quarters, most recently reporting EPS of $3.30 versus a consensus estimate of $2.89 on May 5, 2026. This consistent beat record underpins investor confidence and supports the stock’s momentum.
3. Fiscal Year Guidance and Growth Projections
For the current fiscal year, Rockwell Automation is forecast to earn $12.21 per share on $8.83 billion in revenue, representing 15.95% EPS growth and 5.91% revenue growth. Analysts project next year’s EPS at $13.93 on $9.38 billion in sales, implying 14.01% and 6.21% year-over-year gains, respectively.
4. Valuation Metrics and Analyst Ranking
The stock trades at a forward P/E of 37.6× versus a 29.1× peer average and a P/CF of 29.6× against 22.2× industry peers, with a PEG ratio of 3.26. It holds a Buy ranking from analysts, backed by Value F, Growth B, Momentum A and a combined VGM Score of B.