ROK
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Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) closed at $407.43 as of 2026-05-01, trading 40.5% above its 200-week moving average of $290.01. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 38.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 48, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.72 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2265 weeks of data, ROK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 30 times. On average, these episodes lasted 9 weeks. Historically, investors who bought ROK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.1%.
With a market cap of $45.8 billion, ROK is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 23.7%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 12.2x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in ROK would have grown to $11034, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.2% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming ROK as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 25.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: ROK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After ROK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying ROK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +22.3% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +1.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 74% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.9% vs +10.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment ROK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
ROK has crossed below its 200-week MA 30 times with an average 1-year return of +25.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1988 | 20 | 14.7% | +14.3% | +19757.0% |
| Apr 1988 | Jun 1988 | 8 | 7.6% | +24.0% | +20122.5% |
| Aug 1988 | Aug 1988 | 3 | 1.9% | +18.5% | +18416.8% |
| Nov 1988 | Nov 1988 | 3 | 7.2% | +33.6% | +19228.7% |
| Nov 1989 | Dec 1989 | 1 | 0.9% | +33.2% | +16657.4% |
| Feb 1990 | Feb 1990 | 1 | 0.8% | +29.9% | +16502.7% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 0.3% | +29.2% | +15850.9% |
| Jun 1992 | Jul 1992 | 6 | 2.1% | +43.7% | +14036.1% |
| Jul 1998 | Nov 1998 | 17 | 28.4% | +77.0% | +5211.3% |
| Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 | 1 | 0.5% | +34.2% | +5064.2% |
| Jan 1999 | Jan 1999 | 1 | 6.0% | +38.5% | +5342.1% |
| Mar 2000 | Dec 2000 | 41 | 32.5% | +24.5% | +4707.8% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 3 | 12.9% | +37.8% | +4636.8% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 5 | 63.7% | +38.9% | +4295.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 11 | 22.9% | +23.5% | +4381.5% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 3 | 2.6% | +67.4% | +3999.4% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 1.1% | -46.6% | +996.5% |
| Feb 2008 | Feb 2008 | 1 | 3.4% | -50.4% | +1015.4% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 4 | 7.4% | -62.0% | +998.1% |
| Apr 2008 | May 2008 | 3 | 5.6% | -42.1% | +972.2% |
| Jun 2008 | Feb 2010 | 88 | 65.7% | -35.2% | +1008.7% |
| Jan 2016 | Feb 2016 | 6 | 6.2% | +52.1% | +430.9% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 19.9% | +107.6% | +256.4% |
| May 2022 | Jul 2022 | 11 | 12.0% | +34.6% | +103.7% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 2.7% | +30.2% | +96.9% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 6 | 4.0% | +24.8% | +62.9% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 3 | 5.0% | +38.4% | +65.5% |
| Sep 2024 | Oct 2024 | 5 | 4.1% | +35.2% | +63.3% |
| Feb 2025 | Feb 2025 | 1 | 0.5% | +57.2% | +54.8% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 8 | 15.7% | +40.8% | +59.0% |
| Average | 9 | — | +25.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ROK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Rockwell Automation Inc. (ROK) is currently 40.5% above its 200-week moving average of $290.01. It would need to fall to $290.01 to cross below the line.
What is ROK's 200-week moving average price?
Rockwell Automation Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $290.01 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when ROK drops below its 200-week moving average?
ROK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 30 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 9 weeks on average.
Is ROK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about ROK as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 48. Free cash flow yield is 2.2%. Return on equity is 23.7%. Price-to-book is 12.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does ROK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in ROK would have grown to $11034, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 15.2% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. ROK has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does ROK pay a dividend?
Yes. Rockwell Automation Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 135.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01