Rockwell Automation, Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
Rockwell Automation's shares climbed 14.7% following an earnings report that beat expectations across sales, margins, and EPS, driven by robust growth in multiple key segments and accelerating demand recovery.
Key takeaways
- Organic sales rose 9% year-over-year with reported sales up 12%, including a positive 3-point currency impact.
- Intelligent Devices segment grew 9% organically, led by Motion, I/O, and Safety & Sensing businesses, and expanding applications for OTTO autonomous mobile robots.
- Software & Control saw 17% organic growth, fueled by strong Logix sales and notable wins in data center automation.
- Lifecycle Services declined 1% organically, reflecting customer deferral of larger projects but continued smaller-scale investments.
- Enterprise operating margin reached 22.5%, with adjusted EPS at $3.30, both well above expectations due to volume gains, pricing, mix improvement, and productivity efforts.
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc. delivered robust first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with double-digit sales growth, improved margins, and strong demand across its core product and software segments.
Key takeaways
- Q1 sales exceeded expectations, achieving double-digit year-over-year growth in both reported and organic sales.
- Intelligent Devices segment grew organic sales by 16%, driven by successful strategic wins in key verticals.
- Software and Control revenues increased by 17%, buoyed by strong performance in Logix and adoption of next-generation software solutions.
- Adjusted EPS reached $2.75, supported by higher volume, favorable product mix, and strong productivity initiatives.
- Annual recurring revenue rose 7%, reflecting solid performance in recurring software across multiple sectors, including automotive and life sciences.