Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, reported a sharp increase in sales and adjusted earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
- First-quarter sales, on a reported basis, rose 12% YoY to $2.11 billion, with organic sales rising 10%
- Net income attributable to the company was $305 million or $2.69 per share in Q1, compared to $184 million or $1.61 per share last year
- Adjusted earnings climbed 49% from last year to $2.75 per share in the first quarter, primarily due to higher segment operating margin
- Cash flow from operating activities was $234 million in Q1, vs. $364 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025
- Free cash flow dropped to $170 million in the December quarter from $293 million last year
- For fiscal 2026, the management expects reported sales to be approximately $8.8 billion, representing a 3-7% growth
- The guidance for full-year organic sales growth is between 2% and 6%
- Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $11.40 to $12.20 in FY26