Rockwell Automation director sells $474K in stock

A Rockwell Automation board member filed Form 144 for a 1,100‑share Rule 144 sale completed on August 27, 2026.

Available on EDGAR 09/17/2026 - 11:13 AM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/17/2026 - 11:12 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC (ROK) is the issuer for a Form 144 notice filed in connection with sales by board member Patricia A. Watson. The notice covers the sale of 1,100 shares of common stock through Merrill Lynch, with the sale executed on August 27, 2026, under Rule 144. The company is stated to be aware of this activity.

Key Figures

Shares to be sold: 1,100 shares Aggregate market value of securities to be sold: $474,484.36 Shares acquired as incentive: 6,375 shares +2 more

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Shares to be sold 1,100 shares Common stock sale under Rule 144 executed August 27, 2026

Aggregate market value of securities to be sold $474,484.36 Value associated with 1,100 shares of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC common stock

Shares acquired as incentive 6,375 shares Common stock acquired December 7, 2021 as Incentive from issuer, paid in cash

Date of notice September 17, 2026 Date on which the Form 144 notice was signed and dated

Acquisition date of incentive shares December 7, 2021 Date the 6,375 incentive shares of common stock were acquired

Key Terms

Form 144, Rule 144, board member, Incentive

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Form 144 regulatory

"144 Form being filed for sale executed on 08/27."

Form 144 is a document that investors must file with the government when they plan to sell a large number of shares of a company's stock. It helps ensure transparency so everyone knows how many shares are being sold and when, which can impact the stock's price.

Rule 144 regulatory

"See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144."

Rule 144 is a U.S. securities regulation that sets conditions under which restricted or insider-held shares can be legally resold to the public, such as required holding periods, availability of public information, limits on how much can be sold at once, and certain filing requirements. For investors it matters because it determines when previously locked-up shares can enter the market — like a release valve that can increase supply, affect share price, and signal insider intent.

board member other

"PATRICIA A WATSON BOARD MEMBER"

Incentive financial

"Common | 12/07/2021 | Incentive | Issuer"

FAQ

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What does the Form 144 filing disclose for ROK?

The filing discloses that Patricia A. Watson, a board member of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC (ROK), filed a Form 144 regarding the sale of 1,100 shares of common stock executed on August 27, 2026 through Merrill Lynch under Rule 144.

How many ROK shares are involved in Patricia A. Watson’s Form 144?

The Form 144 covers the sale of 1,100 shares of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC common stock, with an indicated aggregate market value of $474,484.36 for the securities to be sold through Merrill Lynch.

When were the ROK shares sold and when was the Form 144 notice dated?

The sale of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC shares was executed on August 27, 2026, and the Form 144 notice is dated September 17, 2026, as stated in the notice section of the filing.

What is the source of the ROK shares referenced in the Form 144?

The filing states that 6,375 shares of ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC common stock were acquired on December 7, 2021 as Incentive from the Issuer, with the form of payment listed as Cash.

Is Rockwell Automation aware of the Form 144 sale activity?

Yes. The remarks section states that the Form 144 is being filed for a sale executed on August 27 and that ROK is aware of activity, indicating the company has been informed of the transaction.

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Form 144 Filer Information	UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
FORM 144

144: Filer Information

Filer CIK	0001570660
Filer CCC	XXXXXXXX
Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?	LIVE TEST
Submission Contact Information
Name
Phone
E-Mail Address

144: Issuer Information

Name of Issuer	ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC
SEC File Number
Address of Issuer	1201 S. 2ND STREET MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53204
Phone	4143828451
Name of Person for Whose Account the Securities are To Be Sold	PATRICIA A WATSON
See the definition of "person" in paragraph (a) of Rule 144. Information is to be given not only as to the person for whose account the securities are to be sold but also as to all other persons included in that definition. In addition, information shall be given as to sales by all persons whose sales are required by paragraph (e) of Rule 144 to be aggregated with sales for the account of the person filing this notice.
Relationship to Issuer	BOARD MEMBER

144: Securities Information

Title of the Class of Securities To Be Sold	Name and Address of the Broker	Number of Shares or Other Units To Be Sold	Aggregate Market Value	Number of Shares or Other Units Outstanding	Approximate Date of Sale	Name the Securities Exchange
Common	Merrill Lynch 13355 Noel Road Suite 700 Dallas TX 75240	1100	474484.36	111048676	08/27/2026	NYSE

Furnish the following information with respect to the acquisition of the securities to be sold and with respect to the payment of all or any part of the purchase price or other consideration therefor:

144: Securities To Be Sold

Title of the Class	Date you Acquired	Nature of Acquisition Transaction	Name of Person from Whom Acquired	Is this a Gift?	Date Donor Acquired	Amount of Securities Acquired	Date of Payment	Nature of Payment *
Common	12/07/2021	Incentive	Issuer			6375	12/07/2021	Cash

* If the securities were purchased and full payment therefor was not made in cash at the time of purchase, explain in the table or in a note thereto the nature of the consideration given. If the consideration consisted of any note or other obligation, or if payment was made in installments describe the arrangement and state when the note or other obligation was discharged in full or the last installment paid.

Furnish the following information as to all securities of the issuer sold during the past 3 months by the person for whose account the securities are to be sold.

144: Securities Sold During The Past 3 Months

Nothing to Report

144: Remarks and Signature

Remarks	144 Form being filed for sale executed on 08/27. ROK is aware of activity.
Date of Notice	09/17/2026
ATTENTION:
The person for whose account the securities to which this notice relates are to be sold hereby represents by signing this notice that he does not know any material adverse information in regard to the current and prospective operations of the Issuer of the securities to be sold which has not been publicly disclosed. If such person has adopted a written trading plan or given trading instructions to satisfy Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, by signing the form and indicating the date that the plan was adopted or the instruction given, that person makes such representation as of the plan adoption or instruction date.
Signature	Damian Escobar
ATTENTION: Intentional misstatements or omission of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001)