Rockwell Automation Slashes FY24 Outlook As Q3 Sales Disappoint, CEO Cites Project Delays And Economic Uncertainty
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 07 2024
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Source: Benzinga
Third-Quarter Performance: Rockwell Automation reported an 8.4% decline in sales to $2.05 billion, missing analyst expectations. Adjusted EPS was $2.71, surpassing the consensus of $2.08, but total segment operating earnings fell by 9.8% year-over-year.
FY24 Outlook and Challenges: The company has lowered its fiscal 2024 guidance for adjusted EPS and sales growth due to project delays attributed to weak consumer demand and economic uncertainties, although it anticipates gradual order growth moving forward.
Analyst Views on ROK
Wall Street analysts forecast ROK stock price to fall 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: 425.320
Low
330.00
Averages
416.47
High
470.00
Current: 425.320
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.
