[8-K] Rockwell Automation, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

News Corporation filed its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 30 Jun 2025. Foxtel was sold on 2 Apr 2025; all related results are now reported as discontinued operations, eliminating the former Subscription Video Services segment.

Continuing operations – FY-25 revenue & EBITDA (US$ mn)

• Dow Jones: $2,331 revenue / $588 EBITDA
• Digital Real Estate Services: $1,802 / $601
• Book Publishing: $2,149 / $296
• News Media: $2,170 / $153
• Other: $0 / –$223

Dow Jones consumer metrics for the Mar-Jun quarter show 4.126 m digital-only WSJ subscriptions and 6.261 m total consumer subscriptions (print + digital). REA Group’s Australian portal averaged 132 m monthly visits; Realtor.com averaged 72 m monthly unique users in Q4. News UK reports 640 k digital subscribers for The Times/Sunday Times; News Australia counted 993 k digital subscribers across mastheads.

As of 1 Aug 2025 the company had 376.4 m Class A and 188.5 m Class B shares outstanding. Market value held by non-affiliates on 27 Dec 2024 totalled roughly $14 bn.

Positive

• Completion of Foxtel sale simplifies the business and removes a non-core asset.
• High-margin segments Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate generated $1.2 bn of the $1.4 bn total segment EBITDA.
• Digital subscriber base reached 6.3 m across Dow Jones consumer products, supporting recurring revenue.

Negative

• Other segment posted a $223 m EBITDA loss, weighing on consolidated profitability.
• News Media EBITDA margin was only ~7%, illustrating ongoing print and advertising pressure.
• Regulatory and competitive risks from data-privacy laws, AI platforms and alternative media are identified throughout the filing.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Solid segment EBITDA, Foxtel exit streamlines portfolio; limited profit detail restricts earnings view.

The filing highlights an $8.5 bn continuing-revenue base with EBITDA concentration in Dow Jones and Digital Real Estate (combined 59% of segment EBITDA). The Foxtel divestiture removes a lower-growth pay-TV asset, sharpening focus on digital subscriptions and property classifieds. However, the Other segment’s –$223 m drag and absence of net income, cash-flow or leverage data leave questions on overall profitability and capital allocation.

Media-Industry Specialist

TL;DR: Digital scale growing—6.3 m consumer subs plus AI licensing prospects—but traditional news units still margin-light.

Dow Jones posted 25% EBITDA margin, leveraging 6 m subs and AI licensing avenues. REA and Move deliver strong traffic leadership, supporting $601 m EBITDA. Book Publishing remained profitable despite market softness. News Media’s $153 m EBITDA on $2.17 bn revenue underscores print headwinds even with 60% U.K. reach. Competitive pressures from tech platforms and evolving privacy rules remain material.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2025 (August 6, 2025)

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Rockwell Automation, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			1-12383			25-1797617
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1201 South Second Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

+1 (414) 382-2000

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Common Stock ($1.00 par value)

ROK

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Registrant's press release dated August 6, 2025, announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99						Press Release of Registrant dated August 6, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in inline XBRL.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
			(Registrant)
			By						/s/ REBECCA W. HOUSE
									Rebecca W. House
									Senior Vice President, Chief People and Legal Officer and Secretary

Date: August 6, 2025

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number						Description
99						Press Release of Registrant dated August 6, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in inline XBRL.

FAQ

How much revenue did News Corp (NWSA) generate in FY-2025 by segment?

Dow Jones $2.33 bn, Digital Real Estate $1.80 bn, Book Publishing $2.15 bn, News Media $2.17 bn, Other $0.

When did News Corp complete the sale of Foxtel?

The Foxtel sale closed on 2 Apr 2025 and is treated as a discontinued operation.

What is the size of The Wall Street Journal’s digital-only subscriber base?

4.126 million digital-only subscriptions on average during Mar-Jun 2025.

How many shares of NWSA and NWS are outstanding?

As of 1 Aug 2025, 376.4 m Class A (NWSA) and 188.5 m Class B (NWS) shares were outstanding.

Which segments produced the highest EBITDA in FY-2025?

Digital Real Estate Services ($601 m) and Dow Jones ($588 m) led segment EBITDA.

What market share do News UK titles hold?

Collectively, The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times represented about one-third of U.K. national newspaper sales.