Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. reported strong financial results for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Total sales increased by 12% year-over-year to $2.105 billion, with organic sales growing by 10%, driven primarily by robust performance in the Software & Control and Intelligent Devices segments. Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation surged to $305 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, a significant increase from $184 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, in the prior year's quarter. This growth was fueled by improved sales volume, effective pricing strategies exceeding input cost increases, and favorable product mix. The company's strategic focus on industrial automation and digital transformation appears to be resonating with the market, evidenced by strong segment operating margins, particularly in the Software & Control segment which achieved 31.2%. While the Lifecycle Services segment saw a slight decrease in sales, its operating margin improved due to productivity gains. Management highlighted ongoing investments in manufacturing capacity and digital infrastructure to support long-term growth, resilience, and margin expansion. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, with a substantial remaining authorization for share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $2.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.09B |
| Gross Profit | $1.02B |
| R&D Expenses | $172.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $478.00M |
| Operating Income | $435.00M |
| Net Income | $305.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.71 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.69 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 112.30M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 112.90M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total sales increased 12% to $2.105 billion, with organic sales up 10%, indicating strong market demand.
- 2Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation increased significantly to $305 million, or $2.69 per diluted share, compared to $184 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, in the prior year.
- 3Segment operating margin improved significantly to 20.7% from 17.1%, driven by higher sales volume, pricing power, and favorable mix.
- 4The Software & Control segment demonstrated exceptional performance with sales up 19% and operating margin expanding to 31.2%.
- 5The company is actively investing in its future, with announced plans for new manufacturing facilities and completion of the Mequon, Wisconsin facility purchase, aligning with a $2 billion investment strategy.
- 6Free cash flow was $170 million for the quarter, a decrease from the prior year primarily due to incentive compensation payouts and increased working capital, but still demonstrating solid cash generation.
- 7The company repurchased approximately $154 million of its common stock during the quarter, with $773 million remaining on its board authorization for future repurchases.