Rockwell Automation Reaffirms $1M Partnership with University of Wisconsin
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 21 2026
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Rockwell Automation announced it has reaffirmed its founding partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Connected Systems Institute with a $1M commitment over the next five years, along with continued strategic contributions. The commitment comes as Rockwell plans a new one-million-square-foot manufacturing site in Southeast Wisconsin, part of a $2B investment in plants, digital infrastructure, and talent. With onshoring and technology advancements accelerating, the need for skilled talent has never been greater.
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Analyst Views on ROK
Wall Street analysts forecast ROK stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ROK is 416.47 USD with a low forecast of 330.00 USD and a high forecast of 470.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
7 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 414.900
Low
330.00
Averages
416.47
High
470.00
Current: 414.900
Low
330.00
Averages
416.47
High
470.00
About ROK
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is engaged in industrial automation and digital transformation. The Company operates in three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. The Intelligent Devices segment portfolio includes power control, motion control, safety, sensing, and industrial components, and micro control and distributed input/output. The Software & Control operating segment contains a comprehensive portfolio of production automation and production operations platforms, including hardware and software. This integrated portfolio is merging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), bringing the benefits of the Connected Enterprise to the production system. The Lifecycle Services segment includes consulting services, including cybersecurity and digital transformation strategy and design and professional services, including global automation and information program and project management and delivery capabilities, and connected services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Rockwell Automation to Present at Citi Conference
- Executive Attendance: Rockwell Automation's CEO Blake Moret and SVP of Software and Control Matheus Bulho will present at Citi's Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference on February 17, 2026, in Miami Beach, showcasing the company's leadership in industrial automation.
- Webcast Details: The fireside chat will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. EST and will be available for viewing on Rockwell Automation's Investor Relations website, enhancing engagement with investors and stakeholders.
- Company Overview: Rockwell Automation is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, employing approximately 26,000 people as of fiscal year-end 2025, serving customers in over 100 countries, highlighting its extensive global reach.
- Commitment to Sustainability: The company is dedicated to connecting human imagination with technological potential to drive productivity and sustainability, reflecting its strategic importance in advancing digital transformation across industrial enterprises.
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