Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK) Options

My ancient ROKwell Automation holding is soaring again after deal with MSFT hinted at. I've owned ROK since the 1990s. It's one of the few stocks where I've actually taken some profits. Twice as I recall.

My ROK was an old spinoff from Boeing. Yes, Boeing.

"Rockwell Automation Increases Quarterly Dividend to $1.31 Per Share on Common Stock"

11-2-2024

ROK Still a Great Dividend Grower.

Date Dividend
Feb 16, 2024 1.25 Dividend
Nov 10, 2023 1.25 Dividend
Aug 11, 2023 1.18 Dividend
May 12, 2023 1.18 Dividend
Feb 17, 2023 1.18 Dividend
Nov 10, 2022 1.18 Dividend
Aug 12, 2022 1.12 Dividend
May 13, 2022 1.12 Dividend
Feb 11, 2022 1.12 Dividend
Nov 12, 2021 1.12 Dividend
Aug 13, 2021 1.07 Dividend
May 14, 2021 1.07 Dividend
Feb 12, 2021 1.07 Dividend
Nov 13, 2020 1.07 Dividend
Aug 14, 2020 1.02 Dividend
May 15, 2020 1.02 Dividend
Feb 14, 2020 1.02 Dividend
Nov 08, 2019 1.02 Dividend
Aug 09, 2019 0.97 Dividend
May 10, 2019 0.97 Dividend

ROK $289 as of now.

And now a very nice rebound

Well, that drop was certainly painful.

Hilarious

"Rockwell Increases Quarterly Dividend to $1.25 Per Share on Common."
"MILWAUKEE, October 26, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), following its regular review, today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.25 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable Dec. 11, 2023, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Nov. 13, 2023. This increase from last quarter’s dividend of $1.18 reflects continued strong operating performance and reinforces the company’s commitment to returning profits to shareowners."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-automation-increases-quarterly-dividend-200500325.html

ROK Quarterly Dividends:

Date Dividends
May 12, 2023 1.18 Dividend
Feb 17, 2023 1.18 Dividend
Nov 10, 2022 1.18 Dividend
Aug 12, 2022 1.12 Dividend
May 13, 2022 1.12 Dividend
Feb 11, 2022 1.12 Dividend
Nov 12, 2021 1.12 Dividend
Aug 13, 2021 1.07 Dividend
May 14, 2021 1.07 Dividend
Feb 12, 2021 1.07 Dividend
Nov 13, 2020 1.07 Dividend
Aug 14, 2020 1.02 Dividend
May 15, 2020 1.02 Dividend
Feb 14, 2020 1.02 Dividend
Nov 08, 2019 1.02 Dividend
Aug 09, 2019 0.97 Dividend
May 10, 2019 0.97 Dividend
Feb 15, 2019 0.97 Dividend
Nov 08, 2018 0.97 Dividend
Aug 10, 2018 0.92 Dividend

Rockwell Automation Ups Q. Dividend to $1.18 Per Share on Common Stock

"MILWAUKEE, October 27, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), following its regular review, today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.18 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable Dec. 12, 2022, to shareowners of record at the close of business on Nov. 14, 2022. This increase from last quarter’s dividend of $1.12 reflects continued strong operating performance and reinforces the company’s commitment to returning profits to shareowners."

""Rockwell delivers strong quarter, both on top line and bottom line, with Adjusted EPS growing over 15% year over year."

Rockwell Automation Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results; Updates Fiscal 2022 Guidance"

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-automation-reports-third-quarter-110000112.html

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-automation-reports-third-quarter-110000112.html

Keep on rock'n on Rockwell, to the moon!! Awesome company!!

Smart Manufacturing Adoption Grew 50% Over Prior Year, New Survey Shows

https://www.yahoo.com/now/smart-manufacturing-adoption-grew-50-130000836.html

Seen Investorman? Hope he's okay.

Nice. My portfolio's up like 1000% since the bottom. Mid march 2009.

"Rockwell Automation raises dividend by 5%

* Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) declares $1.12/share quarterly dividend, 5% increase from prior dividend of $1.07.

* Forward yield 1.42%

* Payable Dec. 10; for shareholders of record Nov. 15; ex-div Nov. 12."

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3760173-rockwell-automation-raises-dividend-by-5

Another record high for ROK, $309

Red Hot ROK to buy Plex Systems for $2.22 billion

"(Reuters) - Rockwell Automation said on Friday it would buy business software maker Plex Systems for $2.22 billion in cash, as the U.S. industrial automation equipment maker looks to boost its revenue from cloud offerings.

An increasing number of organizations have been automating their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and managing their manufacturing, supply chain and finances remotely.

Plex's platform helps customers to connect, automate, track and analyze their operations and supply chains, Rockwell said."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-automation-buy-plex-systems-110514399.html

$274 was a new record high.

"Rockwell Automation Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend of $1.07 Per Share on Common Stock"

"Wed, November 4, 2020, 2:27 PM CST
The Board of Directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), following its regular quarterly review, today declared a quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share on its outstanding common stock, payable December 10, 2020 to shareowners of record at the close of business on November 16, 2020."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-automation-declares-increased-quarterly-202700365.html

Another all-time high for ROK, $236.

"Shares of Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) rose 6% after the company reported Q2 results.

Quarterly Results

Earnings per share rose 19.12% over the past year to $2.43, which beat the estimate of $1.82.

Revenue of $1,681,000,000 higher by 1.45% year over year, which beat the estimate of $1,620,000,000."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/recap-rockwell-automation-q2-earnings-160421207.html

$208 is new record high for ROK

My shares go back 30+ years to Rockwell International which split into Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins in 2001. Each of those had numerous spinoffs. In 2018 Rockwell Collins was acquired by United Technologies (UTX) for cash and shares. United Technologies is in the process of merging with Raytheon and also spinning off two major divisions, Otis Elevator and Carrier Air Conditioning.

Among the old spinoffs were shares in auto parts company Meritor, some Boeing shares and a semiconductor maker, Conexant, which (somehow) became Skyworks Solutions (SWKS). SWKS traded at a few bucks a share a decade ago. Yesterday it closed at $125!

Virtually all those entities pay rapidly growing dividends. The two major surviving Rockwell divisions, ROK and UTX, closed at all-time highs recently on the NYSE.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockwell_International

The Rockwell saga is complicated, "BORING" and monumentally profitable... something Slobbering Penny Flippers wouldn't understand.

"Rockwell to Acquire Avnet, Expand in Cybersecurity Market"

"Rockwell Automation, Inc. ROK has entered into an agreement to acquire Israeli-based cybersecurity company, Avnet Data Security, LTD, in a bid to boost its cybersecurity offerings.

"Avnet, a privately-held cybersecurity provider, offers various information technology and operational technology (IT/OT) cybersecurity services and solutions ranging from assessments, penetration testing, network and security solutions, and training to converged IT/OT managed services.

"Cybersecurity is one of Rockwell’s fastest-growing businesses. The company’s complete set of services and solutions aid customers to develop, maintain, and optimize cybersecurity strategies."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-acquire-avnet-expand-cybersecurity-134701381.html

NEW 10-years of ROK Q dividend increases

Nov 08, 2019 1.02 Dividend New
Aug 09, 2019 0.97 Dividend
May 10, 2019 0.97 Dividend
Feb 15, 2019 0.97 Dividend
Nov 08, 2018 0.97 Dividend
Aug 10, 2018 0.92 Dividend
May 11, 2018 0.92 Dividend
Feb 16, 2018 0.835 Dividend
Nov 10, 2017 0.835 Dividend
Aug 10, 2017 0.76 Dividend
May 11, 2017 0.76 Dividend
Feb 16, 2017 0.76 Dividend
Nov 09, 2016 0.76 Dividend
Aug 11, 2016 0.725 Dividend
May 12, 2016 0.725 Dividend
Feb 11, 2016 0.725 Dividend
Nov 19, 2015 0.725 Dividend
Aug 13, 2015 0.65 Dividend
May 14, 2015 0.65 Dividend
Feb 12, 2015 0.65 Dividend
Nov 13, 2014 0.65 Dividend
Aug 07, 2014 0.58 Dividend
May 08, 2014 0.58 Dividend
Feb 13, 2014 0.58 Dividend
Nov 14, 2013 0.58 Dividend
Aug 08, 2013 0.52 Dividend
May 09, 2013 0.52 Dividend
Feb 14, 2013 0.47 Dividend
Nov 08, 2012 0.47 Dividend
Aug 09, 2012 0.47 Dividend
May 10, 2012 0.425 Dividend
Feb 16, 2012 0.425 Dividend
Nov 09, 2011 0.425 Dividend
Aug 11, 2011 0.425 Dividend
May 12, 2011 0.35 Dividend
Feb 10, 2011 0.35 Dividend
Nov 10, 2010 0.35 Dividend
Aug 12, 2010 0.35 Dividend
May 13, 2010 0.29 Dividend
Feb 11, 2010 0.29 Dividend

"Rockwell Automation Is Jumping After Its Earnings and Guidance Easily Beat Wall Street Estimates"

Rockwell Automation (ROK) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.92 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.11 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 4.69%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this industrial equipment and software maker would post earnings of $2.29 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.40, delivering a surprise of 4.80%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-automation-rok-q4-earnings-131501030.html

10-years of ROK Q dividend increases
Aug 09, 2019 0.97 Dividend
May 10, 2019 0.97 Dividend
Feb 15, 2019 0.97 Dividend
Nov 08, 2018 0.97 Dividend
Aug 10, 2018 0.92 Dividend
May 11, 2018 0.92 Dividend
Feb 16, 2018 0.835 Dividend
Nov 10, 2017 0.835 Dividend
Aug 10, 2017 0.76 Dividend
May 11, 2017 0.76 Dividend
Feb 16, 2017 0.76 Dividend
Nov 09, 2016 0.76 Dividend
Aug 11, 2016 0.725 Dividend
May 12, 2016 0.725 Dividend
Feb 11, 2016 0.725 Dividend
Nov 19, 2015 0.725 Dividend
Aug 13, 2015 0.65 Dividend
May 14, 2015 0.65 Dividend
Feb 12, 2015 0.65 Dividend
Nov 13, 2014 0.65 Dividend
Aug 07, 2014 0.58 Dividend
May 08, 2014 0.58 Dividend
Feb 13, 2014 0.58 Dividend
Nov 14, 2013 0.58 Dividend
Aug 08, 2013 0.52 Dividend
May 09, 2013 0.52 Dividend
Feb 14, 2013 0.47 Dividend
Nov 08, 2012 0.47 Dividend
Aug 09, 2012 0.47 Dividend
May 10, 2012 0.425 Dividend
Feb 16, 2012 0.425 Dividend
Nov 09, 2011 0.425 Dividend
Aug 11, 2011 0.425 Dividend
May 12, 2011 0.35 Dividend
Feb 10, 2011 0.35 Dividend
Nov 10, 2010 0.35 Dividend
Aug 12, 2010 0.35 Dividend
May 13, 2010 0.29 Dividend
Feb 11, 2010 0.29 Dividend

News: $ROK Is Siemens a Buy?

The investment case for German industrial giant Siemens (OTC: SIEGY) involves a classic question: Are you happy buying a stock that looks good in long-term value, but clearly has near-term headwinds and some potentially negative news in front of it? If the answer is "yes," then the Munich ba...

In case you are interested ROK - Is Siemens a Buy?

About time to go short on this

We can get back to the top here. Soon

Good to hear

"Your stock???" I own about 17 individual stocks, all blue chips. The core of my portfolio are index funds which I've owned for 30+ years. Plus bonds. Been investing in stocks since I was age 19, long, long ago.
https://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/profilea.aspx?user=42712

Not sure why you are telling me this but thanks. Your stock is down 20% in the last year and is still struggling. Last week it was downgraded to underperform/sell. Insiders are selling for a reason.

Its pretty easy to make money in the market when it goes from 17,500 to 25,000. Much harder when the market stays flat or drops.

I've owned both Rockwell Automation and Rockwell Collins for many, many years. Rockwell International before that.

This has been a great shorting opportunity. Downgrades and insider selling. Lots of headwinds

Q dividend increased to 0.97 from 0.92

Nov 08, 2018 0.97 Dividend
Aug 10, 2018 0.92 Dividend
May 11, 2018 0.92 Dividend
Feb 16, 2018 0.835 Dividend
Nov 10, 2017 0.835 Dividend
Aug 10, 2017 0.76 Dividend
May 11, 2017 0.76 Dividend
Feb 16, 2017 0.76 Dividend
Nov 09, 2016 0.76 Dividend
Aug 11, 2016 0.725 Dividend
May 12, 2016 0.725 Dividend
Feb 11, 2016 0.725 Dividend
Nov 19, 2015 0.725 Dividend
Aug 13, 2015 0.65 Dividend

ROK at $202!

Jeesh, ANOTHER dividend increase for this soaring stock.

ROK at record high: $177

ROK going nuts, probably my best stock in the past few months. Due for a split I imagine, too.

"Rockwell Collins Launches Positive Train Control Shared Network Solution"

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/rockwell-collins-launches-positive-train-160500102.html

One huge winner has been ROK spinoff, Skyworks Solutions which was formed from Conexant. I never paid much attention to those shares until they pulled about a 10-bagger in the past few years. What a stock ROK and its children have been!

BTW, Rockwell Collins has solidly beaten ROK this past year.

I am still alive and kicking but don't log on to ihub very often.

Still there I-Man or did you take up America's Cup yacht racing?
Damn nice year.
- COL: up 28%
- ROK: up 42%

"I don't own any bank stocks except for WFC just because they are all crooks and I don't want to associate with them."

The Irish banking calamity deserves an entire chapter in textbooks on economic history. Ireland is a tiny country (4 million people) where the entire banking system consisted of just 4 or 5 huge banks. Each bank was run by ego-maniacal chaps who mostly got their positions from family/political connections. The entire country, including government banking regulators, became swept up in a real estate bubble. There were virtually no naysayers. Students need to understand the risks from situations like that.

By contrast, the U.S. banking system and economy were diverse. But it's shameful that so many of our largest banks--but not Wells Fargo-- stumbled the worst. I had a big chunk of inherited Bank of America stock, a company that survives only due to government bailout and Uncle Warren's money and prestige.

Good thing that many of our second tier bank corporations were soundly run.

I'm prejudiced against several sectors: Banking always seems to be boom and bust. I don't love tech. I know retailing well, but I only have Walgreens there.

I've never liked restaurant stocks. But recently I did a survey of publicly owned restaurant stocks and was flabbergasted to see how well most of them have done lately. Worrisome to me that both Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme are soundly beating the market! Only MCD seems to be lagging, which is nutty.

I still hold most of them. Not Costco but all the others. I even have some of my original WMT which I bought in 1978 but I sold a big percentage of it over a decade ago mainly because it represented too large of a portion of my portfolio and its market cap was just too big for sizeable sustained growth. I don't own any bank stocks except for WFC just because they are all crooks and I don't want to associate with them.

I still own FXEN but I am not sure why. I only have 1000 shares of it so I put it in the category that I can't win them all.

The only serious acquisition I have made in the past year or so has been INTC. I think it will go up over the next couple of years and there is unlikely to be much downside. In the meantime I can live with a 4% dividend.

You are correct that it as been easy to do well the past couple of years by doing nothing more than just sitting on my hands.

I was just looking at your old stocks... Costco, Wells Fargo, BAM, your truck company and more. All are doing very well with the exception of FXEN which I gather is a small holding. You still have all those?

Doing well in this stock market has been a no brainer for those who held thru the 2009 collapse (too bad quite a few sold). Heck, even a troubled company like CAT isn't being punished much. Plus smaller caps and NASDAQ have way outperformed blue chips in 2013.

Glorious years for old school (buy quality and hold) investing.

I watch people here turning over their portfolios 10 times a year every year and I wonder why they never learn.

Another board that just had its first post in 2 1/2 years is BAM. Solid company with great returns (with the BIP spinoff as an additional bonus) and nobody is interested.

For the most part, iHub doesn't appeal to real investors. Most are gamblers that like penny stocks. I suppose any of your suggestions would have some appeal and maybe ROK should do a 100 to 1 split to get the price in an area that would appeal to them. ROK appeals to people who want to make a good investment with lower risk which doesn't include penny stock gamblers. They apparently like losing money.

The BA board doesn't get the attention that the penny scams get either even though it has piled up outstanding returns. Something about quality investments just doesn't arouse the interest of these people.