NYSE$ROK
Rockwell Automation Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Rockwell Automation reported strong Q4 2023 results, with sales and earnings growth and introduced fiscal 2024 guidance.
Rockwell Automation reported a strong fourth quarter with a 20.5% increase in sales and a 19.7% increase in adjusted EPS. The company's performance was driven by strong execution and improved lead times, with double-digit sales growth in all regions and business segments. Fiscal 2024 guidance was introduced, projecting continued growth.
- Fourth quarter reported sales up 20.5% year over year, with organic sales up 17.7%.
- Fourth quarter diluted EPS of $2.61, down (10)% year over year; adjusted EPS of $3.64, up 20% year over year.
- Full year reported sales up 16.7% year over year; organic sales up 16.9% year over year.
- Total ARR grew 16% year over year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Rockwell Automation · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.56B
Revenue by segment
Rockwell Automation · $1.74B total across 2 segments · Q4 2023
- Intelligent Devices$1.17B+22.4%67.2%
- Lifecycle Services$571M+11.5%32.8%
Forward guidance
Rockwell Automation provided fiscal year 2024 guidance, including reported sales growth of 0.5% - 6.5%, organic sales growth of (2.0)% - 4.0%, and diluted EPS of $11.49 - $12.99; Adjusted EPS of $12.00 - $13.50.
Tailwinds
- Confident in Rockwell’s ability to grow share
- Helping customers scale new production facilities
- Addressing workforce challenges
- Strengthening overall business resilience with new technologies and services
- Streamlined organization and strong focus on productivity enable us to continue to grow earnings
Headwinds
- Dynamic macro environment
- Order normalization
- Sales Growth Guidance: Reported sales growth of 0.5% - 6.5%
- Sales Growth Guidance: Organic sales growth of (2.0)% - 4.0%
- Diluted EPS Guidance: $11.49 - $12.99
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
44%
32 / 73 earnings
Positive
+12.7%
Q3 2022
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q1 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +4.6% | +13.2% | +14.4% | |
| Q1 2026 | -5.4% | -4.0% | -14.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.8% | +8.1% | +11.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -5.0% | -4.7% | -1.8% | |
| Q2 2025 | +12.0% | +18.5% | +28.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +12.6% | +9.7% | -2.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -7.4% | -5.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.3% | +0.9% | +2.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.4% | -1.4% | -8.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -14.4% | -13.3% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.2% | -3.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -9.5% | -11.1% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +4.7% | +3.1% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.0% | +1.4% | +4.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | -5.0% | -1.9% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +12.7% | +15.1% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -11.1% | -14.2% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.5% | -2.7% | -9.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +6.1% | +6.0% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +0.5% | +3.2% | +7.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.3% | -2.8% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -7.6% | -4.7% | -6.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -4.9% | -5.9% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.5% | -4.7% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +8.4% | +0.8% | +19.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.9% | -1.1% | -6.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +10.5% | +11.8% | +14.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.5% | -2.1% | -12.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -5.5% | -4.3% | -18.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.3% | +3.5% | +9.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.7% | -6.3% | -8.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.0% | +7.2% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.0% | +1.6% | +9.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.4% | -2.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.5% | -4.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.1% | +1.2% | -2.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.5% | -2.3% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.7% | +5.1% | +6.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.4% | +12.0% | +18.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -3.7% | -5.5% | -2.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +7.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -11.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.3% | — | — |
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