Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Stock Unloaded by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Rockwell Automation stock on September 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Rockwell Automation Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:ROK traded down $0.99 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $430.23. 110,272 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 851,011. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $439.10 and its 200 day moving average price is $432.08. The firm has a market cap of $47.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.53 and a beta of 1.52. Rockwell Automation, Inc. has a 12-month low of $332.71 and a 12-month high of $497.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.08.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $3.49 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.38 by $0.11. Rockwell Automation had a net margin of 13.39% and a return on equity of 39.83%. The business had revenue of $2.31 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.82 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Rockwell Automation has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.000-13.300 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Rockwell Automation, Inc. will post 13.24 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Rockwell Automation announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Tuesday, June 9th that permits the company to buyback $1.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the industrial products company to buy up to 2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rockwell Automation

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ROK. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Rockwell Automation during the second quarter worth $6,129,376,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Rockwell Automation in the 4th quarter worth approximately $615,596,000. Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new stake in shares of Rockwell Automation in the second quarter valued at $394,905,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new position in shares of Rockwell Automation during the second quarter valued at $300,589,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired a new position in shares of Rockwell Automation in the 2nd quarter valued at about $233,964,000. 75.75% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Rockwell Automation

In other news, VP Isaac Woods sold 154 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $432.62, for a total transaction of $66,623.48. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 1,858 shares in the company, valued at approximately $803,807.96. This represents a 7.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, SVP Matheus De A. G. Viera Bulho sold 467 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $426.96, for a total value of $199,390.32. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 1,267 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $540,958.32. This trade represents a 26.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 2,711 shares of company stock worth $1,164,880. Company insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on ROK shares. Citigroup dropped their price objective on shares of Rockwell Automation from $555.00 to $536.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on Rockwell Automation in a research note on Thursday. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $426.00 price objective for the company. DA Davidson cut their target price on Rockwell Automation from $500.00 to $490.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Evercore set a $485.00 price target on shares of Rockwell Automation in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price target on shares of Rockwell Automation from $525.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $468.48.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Rockwell Automation Company Profile

Rockwell Automation, Inc is a global provider of industrial automation and digital transformation technologies. The company helps manufacturers and other industrial organizations improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency by connecting industrial equipment, control systems, software, and data.

Its offerings include programmable logic controllers, industrial computers, motor control and drives, sensors, safety systems, human-machine interfaces, and other control and electrical products.