Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) Shares Sold Off by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK). In a filing disclosed on October 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Rockwell Automation stock on September 17th. 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 NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 10/2/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 9/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB) on 9/23/2026.

Rockwell Automation Stock Performance

NYSE:ROK opened at $422.32 on Friday. Rockwell Automation, Inc. has a twelve month low of $343.81 and a twelve month high of $497.36. The company has a current ratio of 1.08, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The company has a 50-day moving average of $432.54 and a 200-day moving average of $439.29. The firm has a market cap of $46.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.00 and a beta of 1.51.

Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The industrial products company reported $3.49 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.82 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Rockwell Automation has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.000-13.300 EPS. Analysts forecast that Rockwell Automation, Inc. will post 13.26 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CFO Christian Rothe sold 590 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $434.30, for a total transaction of $256,237.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 10,429 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,529,314.70. This represents a 5.35% 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, Director Patricia Watson sold 1,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $431.43, for a total value of $474,573.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 6,385 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,754,680.55. The trade was a 14.70% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 2,711 shares of company stock worth $1,164,880. Insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price target on Rockwell Automation from $469.00 to $500.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Robert W. Baird set a $514.00 price objective on Rockwell Automation in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Evercore set a $485.00 price objective on Rockwell Automation in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Argus lifted their target price on Rockwell Automation from $465.00 to $530.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on Rockwell Automation from $525.00 to $545.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $469.14.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rockwell Automation

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ROK. Flputnam Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in Rockwell Automation in the second quarter worth $1,001,000. Mandatum Life Insurance Co Ltd raised its holdings in Rockwell Automation by 26.9% during the first quarter. Mandatum Life Insurance Co Ltd now owns 22,200 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $7,967,000 after buying an additional 4,700 shares in the last quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd raised its holdings in Rockwell Automation by 54.2% during the first quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd now owns 36,211 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $12,995,000 after buying an additional 12,727 shares in the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its position in shares of Rockwell Automation by 19.6% in the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 274,512 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $106,965,000 after buying an additional 44,944 shares during the last quarter. Finally, iA Global Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Rockwell Automation in the first quarter worth about $3,193,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.75% of the company’s stock.

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.