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Rockwell Automation FY2026 diluted EPS rises 63%

Fiscal 2027 guidance pairs 6% to 9% organic sales growth with Adjusted EPS of $14.50 to $15.50.

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Rockwell Automation reported fiscal 2026 sales of $8.989 billion, up 8% year over year, with diluted EPS of $12.54, up 63%, and Adjusted EPS of $13.42, up 27%. Fourth-quarter sales were $2.332 billion, up 1%; diluted EPS was $3.11, and Adjusted EPS was $3.88, up 16%. Full-year cash provided by operating activities was $1.958 billion and free cash flow was $1.701 billion, up 27% and 25%, respectively. Organic ARR grew 5%; Software & Control sales rose 18%, while Lifecycle Services reported sales fell 6% and organic sales fell 2%.

Fiscal 2027 guidance is reported sales growth of 4.5% to 7.5% and organic sales growth of 6% to 9%, including an approximately 1 percentage point benefit from the fiscal 2026 customer tariff refund program. Diluted EPS guidance is $13.78 to $14.78 and Adjusted EPS guidance is $14.50 to $15.50. Rockwell received $103 million in IEEPA tariff refunds and $5 million in related interest, and accrued $85 million for estimated customer refunds; tariff-related items had a favorable $0.11 after-tax net impact in diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS.

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  • Moderate pointFiscal 2026 sales rose 8% to $8.989 billion.
  • Moderate pointAdjusted EPS increased 27% to $13.42 in fiscal 2026.
  • Moderate pointOperating cash flow increased 27% to $1.958 billion.

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  • Moderate pointLifecycle Services reported sales declined 6% to $2.071 billion; organic sales declined 2%.

Filing Explained

In fiscal 2026, Rockwell Automation repurchased 3.1 million common shares at a cost of $1,254 million; as of September 30, 2026, $673 million remained available under its repurchase authorization.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Sales $8.989 billion Fiscal 2026; up 8% year over year
Diluted EPS $12.54 per share Fiscal 2026; up 63% year over year
Adjusted EPS $13.42 per share Fiscal 2026; up 27% year over year
Cash provided by operating activities $1.958 billion Fiscal 2026; up 27% year over year
Free cash flow $1.701 billion Fiscal 2026; up 25% year over year
Reported sales growth guidance 4.5% to 7.5% Fiscal 2027
Organic sales growth guidance 6% to 9% Fiscal 2027
Adjusted EPS guidance $14.50 to $15.50 per share Fiscal 2027
Organic ARR financial
"Organic ARR grew 5% compared to the end of the fourth quarter"
Free cash flow conversion financial
"Free cash flow conversion (free cash flow as a percentage of Adjusted Income)"
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Enterprise operating margin financial
"Enterprise operating margin was 22.2% compared to 18.9%"
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $2,182 million for fiscal year 2026"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
IEEPA tariff refunds regulatory
"the Company received $103 million of International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff refunds"
Refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) are repayments of import duties, fees, or penalties that were charged because of trade restrictions or sanctions put in place under emergency authority and later reversed, modified, or found inapplicable. For investors, these refunds can change a company’s past cash outflows and future cost structure—similar to getting a billed charge returned after a rule change—affecting reported earnings or cash available for other uses.
Sales $8.989 billion +8% year over year
Diluted EPS $12.54 per share +63% year over year
Adjusted EPS $13.42 per share +27% year over year
Cash provided by operating activities $1.958 billion +27% year over year
Free cash flow $1.701 billion +25% year over year
Guidance

Fiscal 2027 reported sales growth of 4.5% to 7.5%; organic sales growth of 6% to 9%; diluted EPS of $13.78 to $14.78; Adjusted EPS of $14.50 to $15.50.

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What were ROK's fiscal 2026 sales and earnings?

Rockwell Automation reported fiscal 2026 sales of $8.989 billion, up 8% year over year. Diluted EPS was $12.54, up 63%, and Adjusted EPS was $13.42, up 27%. Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation was $1.409 billion, compared with $869 million in fiscal 2025.

What is ROK's fiscal 2027 guidance?

Rockwell's fiscal 2027 guidance calls for reported sales growth of 4.5% to 7.5%, organic sales growth of 6% to 9%, diluted EPS of $13.78 to $14.78, and Adjusted EPS of $14.50 to $15.50. Sales-growth guidance includes an approximately 1 percentage point benefit from the fiscal 2026 customer tariff refund program.

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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): November 5, 2026 (November 5, 2026)
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Rockwell Automation, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware1-1238325-1797617
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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File Number)
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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 November 5, 2026, announcing its financial results for the year ended September 30, 2026, 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 November 5, 2026.
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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: November 5, 2026



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Exhibit Number  Description
99
Press Release of Registrant dated November 5, 2026.
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Exhibit 99
1201 S. Second Street
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News Release
ContactEd Moreland
Media Relations
Rockwell Automation
571.296.0391
Aijana Zellner
Investor Relations
Rockwell Automation
440.289.8439
Rockwell Automation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results; Introduces Fiscal 2027 Guidance
•Fourth quarter reported sales up 1%; organic sales up 3% year over year; both reduced by ~(4) percentage points from the customer tariff refund program
•Fourth quarter diluted EPS of $3.11 and Adjusted EPS of $3.88; up 153% and 16% year over year, respectively
◦Both include a favorable $0.11 net impact of IEEPA tariff refund related items
•Full year reported and organic sales up 8% year over year; both reduced by ~(1) percentage point from the customer tariff refund program
•Organic ARR grew 5% year over year; software ARR grew high single digits year over year
•Full year fiscal 2026 diluted EPS of $12.54 and Adjusted EPS of $13.42; up 63% and 27% year over year, respectively
◦Both include a favorable $0.11 net impact of IEEPA tariff refund related items
•Full year fiscal 2026 cash provided by operating activities of $1,958 million and free cash flow of $1,701 million; up 27% and 25% year over year, respectively
◦Both include a favorable $108 million impact of IEEPA tariff refunds and related interest income
•Fiscal 2027 guidance:
◦Reported sales growth of 4.5% to 7.5%; organic sales growth of 6% to 9%
◦Diluted EPS $13.78 - $14.78; Adjusted EPS $14.50 - $15.50

MILWAUKEE (November 5, 2026) – Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today reported fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results and introduced fiscal 2027 guidance.


"Rockwell delivered a strong finish to a great year, with broad-based topline growth, margin expansion, and double-digit earnings growth. Our results underscore the differentiation of our strategy and operating model, as we continue to gain share, strengthen our leadership in core markets, and expand our position in high-growth areas including semiconductor and data centers,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO.
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In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company received $103 million of International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariff refunds (IEEPA tariff refunds) and $5 million of related interest, the benefits of which are reported as a reduction of Cost of sales and an increase in Interest income in our Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026. In addition, the Company approved and communicated a refund program for customers (customer tariff refund program) that paid price increases on purchases of products that were impacted by IEEPA tariffs. The Company recognized an accrual of $85 million for estimated refunds to be issued to customers as a reduction of sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026. The impacts on Sales and Cost of sales are reported as unallocated in the segment Sales and Earnings Information. The after-tax net impact of IEEPA tariff refunds, including interest, the customer tariff refund program, and related non-recurring charges reported in unallocated, of $0.11 is included in diluted EPS and Adjusted EPS.
Fiscal Q4 2026 Financial Results
Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter sales were $2,332 million, up 1% compared to $2,316 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Organic sales increased 3%. Divestitures decreased sales by (2)%. Reported and Organic sales were reduced by ~(4) percentage points from the customer tariff refund program.
Income before income taxes was $433 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $63 million in the same period last year. Pre-tax margin was 18.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to 2.7% in the same period last year. The increase was primarily driven by the prior year non-cash impairment charge related to the Sensia joint venture and an accounting change and accrual increase for legacy asbestos liabilities, higher sales volume, the net impact of IEEPA tariff refund related items, favorable mix, and the margin benefit of the Sensia joint venture dissolution, partially offset by a charitable contribution, higher compensation, and restructuring charges. Enterprise operating profit was $572 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, up 16% compared to $493 million in the same period of fiscal 2025. Enterprise operating margin was 24.5% in the fourth quarter compared to 21.3% a year ago. The increase in Enterprise operating margin was driven by higher sales volume, the net impact of IEEPA tariff refund related items, favorable mix, and the margin benefit of the Sensia joint venture dissolution, partially offset by higher compensation.
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Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter net income attributable to Rockwell Automation was $346 million or $3.11 per share, compared to $138 million or $1.23 per share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. The increases in net income attributable to Rockwell Automation and diluted EPS were primarily due to higher pre-tax income. Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter Adjusted EPS was $3.88, up 16% compared to $3.34 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily due to higher sales volume and Enterprise operating profit.
Cash flow generated by operating activities in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $680 million, compared to $454 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was $602 million, compared to $405 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Increases in cash flow provided by operating activities and free cash flow were primarily due to higher pre-tax income and $108 million of tariff refunds and related interest income.
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Fiscal 2026 Full Year Financial Results
Fiscal 2026 sales were $8,989 million, a reported and organic increase of 8% from $8,342 million in fiscal 2025. Divestitures decreased sales by (2)% and currency translation increased sales by 2%. Reported and Organic sales were reduced by (1) percentage point from the customer tariff refund program.
Income before income taxes was $1,685 million in fiscal 2026, compared to $917 million in fiscal 2025. Pre-tax margin was 18.7% in fiscal 2026, compared to 11.0% in fiscal 2025. The increase was primarily due to the prior year non-cash impairment charge related to the Sensia joint venture and an accounting change and accrual increase for legacy asbestos liabilities, higher sales volume, price realization, favorable mix, productivity, and the net impact of IEEPA tariff refund related items, partially offset by higher compensation, a charitable contribution, and restructuring charges. Enterprise operating profit was $1,997 million in fiscal 2026, up 27% from $1,578 million in fiscal 2025. Enterprise operating margin was 22.2% compared to 18.9% a year ago. The increase was due to higher sales volume, price realization, favorable mix, productivity, and the net impact of IEEPA tariff refund related items, partially offset by higher compensation.
Fiscal 2026 net income attributable to Rockwell Automation was $1,409 million or $12.54 per share, compared to $869 million or $7.67 per share in fiscal 2025. The increases in net income attributable to Rockwell Automation and diluted EPS were primarily due to higher pre-tax income. Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EPS was $13.42, up 27% compared to $10.53 in fiscal 2025. The increase in Adjusted EPS was primarily due to higher Enterprise operating profit.
Cash flow generated by operating activities in fiscal year 2026 was $1,958 million, compared to $1,544 million in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was $1,701 million compared to $1,358 million last year. Increases in cash flow provided by operating activities and free cash flow were driven by higher pre-tax income and $108 million of tariff refunds and related interest income.
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Fiscal Year 2027 Outlook
The table below provides guidance for sales growth and earnings per share for fiscal 2027.
Sales Growth Guidance (1)
EPS Guidance (1)
Reported sales growth (2)
4.5% - 7.5%Diluted EPS$13.78 - $14.78
Organic sales growth (2) (3)
6% - 9%
Adjusted EPS (3)
$14.50 - $15.50
Inorganic sales growth~ —%
Divestiture~ (1.5)%
Currency translation~ —%
(1) Guidance as of November 5, 2026.
(2) Reported and Organic sales growth include a ~1 percentage point benefit from the FY26 customer tariff refund program.
(3) Organic sales growth and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See Organic Sales, Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, and Fiscal 2027 Guidance for more information on these non-GAAP measures.

“We enter fiscal 2027 from a position of strength, with healthy customer demand and significant new product releases. As industrial operations become increasingly AI-enabled and autonomous, Rockwell is uniquely positioned to orchestrate plant-wide workflows. We are committed to growing customer value, increasing market share, and expanding margins,” Moret continued.

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Following is a discussion of quarter and full year results for our business segments.
Intelligent Devices
Intelligent Devices fiscal 2026 fourth quarter sales were $1,144 million, a reported and organic increase of 5% compared to $1,086 million in the same period last year. Segment operating earnings were $247 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $215 million in the same period last year. Segment operating margin increased to 21.6% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 from 19.8% a year ago driven by higher sales volume, favorable currency, positive price/cost, and favorable mix, partially offset by higher compensation.

Intelligent Devices fiscal 2026 sales were $4,185 million, an increase of 11% from $3,756 million last year. Organic sales increased 10% and currency translation increased sales by 1%. Segment operating earnings were $839 million in fiscal 2026 compared to $676 million in fiscal 2025. Segment operating margin increased to 20.0% in fiscal 2026 from 18.0% a year ago driven by higher sales volume, productivity, and favorable mix, partially offset by higher compensation.
Software & Control
Software & Control fiscal 2026 fourth quarter sales were $754 million, a reported and organic increase of 15% compared to $657 million in the same period last year. Segment operating earnings were $256 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $205 million in the same period last year. Segment operating margin increased to 34.0% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 from 31.2% a year ago driven by higher sales volume.
Software & Control fiscal 2026 sales were $2,818 million, an increase of 18% from $2,383 million last year. Organic sales increased 17% and currency translation increased sales by 1%. Segment operating earnings were $952 million in fiscal 2026 compared to $708 million in fiscal 2025. Segment operating margin increased to 33.8% in fiscal 2026 from 29.7% a year ago driven by higher sales volume, partially offset by higher compensation.
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Lifecycle Services
Lifecycle Services fiscal 2026 fourth quarter sales were $519 million, a decrease of (9)% compared to $573 million in the same period last year. Organic sales increased 2%. Divestitures decreased sales by (11)%. Segment operating earnings were $85 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $100 million in the same period last year. Segment operating margin decreased to 16.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 from 17.5% a year ago due to higher compensation and unfavorable project mix, partially offset by the margin benefit from the Sensia joint venture dissolution and higher sales volume.
Lifecycle Services fiscal 2026 sales were $2,071 million, a decrease of (6)% from $2,203 million in fiscal 2025. Organic sales decreased by (2)%. Divestitures decreased sales by (6)% and currency translation increased sales by 2%. Segment operating earnings were $312 million in fiscal 2026 compared to $319 million in fiscal 2025. Segment operating margin increased to 15.1% in fiscal 2026 from 14.5% a year ago due to strong project execution and the margin benefit from the Sensia joint venture dissolution, partially offset by higher compensation.
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Supplemental Information
ARR - Organic ARR grew 5% compared to the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Corporate and Other - Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter Corporate and other expense was $26 million compared to $27 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Corporate and other expense was $116 million for the full fiscal year 2026 compared to $125 million in fiscal 2025.
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets - Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets expense was $29 million, down $6 million from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Full year fiscal 2026 Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets expense was $120 million, down $21 million from fiscal 2025. The decreases were primarily due to the dissolution of the Sensia joint venture.
Restructuring charges - Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year restructuring charges were $25 million. Fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year included an accrual reversal of $5 million.
Charitable Contribution – In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 the Company made a $50 million contribution to the Rockwell Automation Charitable Corporation. The contribution optimizes tax benefits and provides funding for philanthropic priorities.
Tax - On a GAAP basis, the effective tax rate in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was 20.1% compared to 52.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The effective tax rate for the full fiscal year 2026 was 16.5% compared to 18.3% in fiscal 2025. The Adjusted Effective Tax Rate for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was 20.9% compared to 17.8% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Adjusted Effective Tax Rate for the full fiscal year 2026 was 19.6% compared to 17.1% in fiscal 2025. The decreases in the GAAP effective tax rate for the fourth quarter and full year were primarily due to the absence of certain Sensia-related tax impacts from 2025 and higher discrete tax benefits in 2026, including a benefit related to the dissolution of the Sensia joint venture, partially offset by BEPS Pillar Two minimum taxes. The increases in the Adjusted Effective Tax Rate were primarily due to BEPS Pillar Two minimum taxes, partially offset by higher discrete tax benefits.
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Share Repurchases - The Company repurchased approximately 1.2 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $500 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. For the full fiscal year 2026, the Company repurchased 3.1 million shares of its common stock at a cost of $1,254 million. At September 30, 2026, $673 million remained available under the existing share repurchase authorization.
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) - On a GAAP basis, ROIC was 23.3% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2026, compared to 13.2% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025. Adjusted ROIC was 20.4% for fiscal year 2026, compared to 14.6% for fiscal year 2025. The increase in ROIC and Adjusted ROIC was due to higher pre-tax income.
Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA - Net Income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $346 million, compared to $30 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 was $620 million, compared to $538 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Net Income for fiscal year 2026 was $1,407 million, compared to $749 million for fiscal year 2025. Adjusted EBITDA was $2,182 million for fiscal year 2026, compared to $1,753 million for fiscal year 2025. The increase was primarily driven by higher net income.
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Definitions
Non-GAAP Measures - Organic sales, Enterprise operating profit, Enterprise operating margin, Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, free cash flow, free cash flow conversion, Adjusted ROIC, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures that are reconciled to GAAP measures in the attachments to this release.
Total ARR - Annual recurring revenue (ARR) is a key metric that enables measurement of progress in growing our recurring revenue business. It represents the annual contract value of all active recurring revenue contracts at any point in time. Recurring revenue is defined as a revenue stream that is contractual, typically for a period of 12 months or more, and has a high probability of renewal. The probability of renewal is based on historical renewal experience of the individual revenue streams, or management's best estimates if historical renewal experience is not available. Total ARR growth is calculated as the dollar change in ARR, adjusted to exclude the effects of currency, divided by ARR as of the prior period. The effects of currency translation are excluded by calculating Total ARR on a constant currency basis. Total ARR includes acquisitions even if there was no comparable ARR in the prior period. We believe that Total ARR provides useful information to investors because it reflects our recurring revenue performance period over period including the effect of acquisitions. Our measure of ARR may be different from measures used by other companies. Because ARR is based on annual contract value, it does not represent revenue recognized during a particular reporting period or revenue to be recognized in future reporting periods and is not intended to be a substitute for revenue, contract liabilities, or backlog.
Organic ARR - Organic annual recurring revenue is Total ARR that excludes comparable ARR in the prior period for the divested businesses.
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Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 7:30 a.m. Central Standard Time on Thursday, November 5, 2026. This call will be an audio webcast and accessible on the Rockwell Automation Investor Relations website (https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/investor-relations.html). Presentation materials will also be available on the website prior to the call.
Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing the following numbers: +1 (585) 542-9983 in the United States or +1 (833) 461-5787 toll-free. International dial-in numbers are available here: https://help.events.q4inc.com/eahc/international-dial-in-numbers. The meeting ID is 697888635.
This call is also accessible via webcast (https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/697888635/guest).
A replay of the call will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Rockwell Automation website through December 7, 2026.

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This news release contains statements (including certain projections and business trends) that are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believe”, “estimate”, “project”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “will”, “intend”, and other similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, including but not limited to:
•macroeconomic factors, including inflation, global and regional business conditions, commodity prices, currency exchange rates, the cyclical nature of our customers’ capital spending, and sovereign debt concerns;
•laws, regulations, and governmental policies affecting our activities in the countries where we do business, including those related to trade policies, including tariffs, taxation, trade controls, cybersecurity, and climate change;
•the severity and duration of disruptions to our business due to natural disasters (including those as a result of climate change), pandemics, acts of war, strikes, terrorism, social unrest or other causes;
•the availability and price of components and materials;
•our ability to manage and mitigate the risks related to the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as security vulnerabilities and breaches, in our hardware and software products, solutions, and services;
•the availability, effectiveness, and security of our information technology systems;
•the successful execution of our cost productivity and margin expansion initiatives;
•our ability to attract, develop, and retain qualified employees;
•the successful integration and management of strategic transactions and achievement of the expected benefits of these transactions;
•the successful development of advanced technologies and demand for and market acceptance of new and existing hardware and software products;
•our ability to manage and mitigate the risks associated with our solutions and services businesses;
•competitive hardware and software products, solutions, and services, pricing pressures, and our ability to provide high quality products, solutions, and services;
•the availability and cost of capital;
•disruptions to our distribution channels or the failure of distributors to develop and maintain capabilities to sell our products;
•intellectual property infringement claims by others and the ability to protect our intellectual property;
•the uncertainty of claims by taxing authorities in the various jurisdictions where we do business;
•the uncertainties of litigation, including liabilities related to the safety and security of the hardware and software products, solutions, and services we sell;
•our ability to manage costs related to employee retirement and health care benefits; and
•other risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings.
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2026. To learn more about how we are bringing Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
(in millions, except percentages)

Three Months Ended September 30,Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Sales (a)$2,332 $2,316 $8,989 $8,342 
Cost of sales(1,122)(1,196)(4,494)(4,326)
Gross profit (b)1,210 1,120 4,495 4,016 
Selling, general and administrative expenses (c)(566)(471)(2,012)(1,914)
Engineering and development (d)
(189)(191)(714)(679)
Other income (expense)11 (134)50 (126)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment — (224)— (224)
Interest expense(33)(37)(134)(156)
Income before income taxes433 63 1,685 917 
Income tax provision(87)(33)(278)(168)
Net income346 30 1,407 749 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests— (108)(2)(120)
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.$346 $138 $1,409 $869 
Gross profit as percent of sales (b/a)51.9 %48.4 %50.0 %48.1 %
SG&A as percent of sales (c/a)24.3 %20.3 %22.4 %22.9 %
E&D as percent of sales (d/a)8.1 %8.2 %7.9 %8.1 %


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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
SALES AND EARNINGS INFORMATION
(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)


Three Months Ended September 30,Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Sales
Intelligent Devices (a)$1,144 $1,086 $4,185 $3,756 
Software & Control (b)754 657 2,818 2,383 
Lifecycle Services (c)519 573 2,071 2,203 
Other unallocated items (1)
(85)— (85)— 
Total sales (d)$2,332 $2,316 $8,989 $8,342 
Segment operating earnings
Intelligent Devices (e)$247 $215 $839 $676 
Software & Control (f)256 205 952 708 
Lifecycle Services (g)85 100 312 319 
Corporate and other (26)(27)(116)(125)
Other unallocated items (1)
10 — 10 — 
Enterprise operating profit (2) (h)
572 493 1,997 1,578 
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost)(8)(1)2 (1)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (3)
(29)(35)(120)(141)
Impairment of intangible assets — (224)— (224)
Net legacy asbestos and environmental charges 5 (141)2 (154)
Gain or loss on fair value of investments— — (7)(3)
Restructuring charges(25)5 (25)5 
Charitable contributions(50)— (50)— 
Gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs(6)— 4 — 
Interest expense, net(26)(34)(118)(143)
Income before income taxes (i)433 63 1,685 917 
Income tax provision(87)(33)(278)(168)
Net income346 30 1,407 749 
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests— (108)(2)(120)
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.$346 $138 $1,409 $869 
Diluted EPS$3.11 $1.23 $12.54 $7.67 
Adjusted EPS (4)
$3.88 $3.34 $13.42 $10.53 
Average diluted shares for diluted EPS111.1 113.0 112.0 113.1 
Pre-tax margin (i/d)18.6 %2.7 %18.7 %11.0 %
Segment operating margin
Intelligent Devices (e/a)21.6 %19.8 %20.0 %18.0 %
Software & Control (f/b)34.0 %31.2 %33.8 %29.7 %
Lifecycle Services (g/c)16.4 %17.5 %15.1 %14.5 %
Enterprise operating margin (2) (h/d)
24.5 %21.3 %22.2 %18.9 %

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(1) Includes an $85 million reduction of sales for the customer tariff refund program, a $103 million reduction of cost of sales for IEEPA tariff refunds received, and $8 million of related non-recurring charges.
(2) Enterprise operating profit and Enterprise operating margin are non-GAAP financial measures. We exclude from income before income taxes and pre-tax margin, non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost), amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, impairment of intangible assets, net legacy asbestos and environmental charges, gain or loss on fair value of investments, restructuring charges aligned with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, charitable contributions, gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, and interest expense, net because we do not consider these items to be directly related to the operating performance of our enterprise. We believe Enterprise operating profit and Enterprise operating margin are useful to investors as measures of operating performance. We use these measures to monitor and evaluate the profitability of our operating enterprise. Our measures of Enterprise operating profit and Enterprise operating margin may be different from measures used by other companies.
(3) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles excludes amortization of internally developed and capitalized intangible software products. See Other Supplemental Information for our presentation and reconciliation by segment.
(4) Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP earnings measure. See Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation for more information on this non-GAAP measure.
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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
(in millions)

September 30, 2026September 30, 2025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$433 $468 
Receivables1,891 1,931 
Inventories1,316 1,247 
Property, net871 797 
Operating lease right-of-use assets350 403 
Goodwill and intangibles4,493 4,703 
Other assets1,914 1,670 
Total$11,268 $11,219 
Liabilities and Shareowners’ Equity
Short-term debt$711 $610 
Accounts payable1,013 930 
Long-term debt2,569 2,614 
Operating lease liabilities272 329 
Other liabilities3,149 3,025 
Shareowners’ equity attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.3,552 3,654 
Noncontrolling interests2 57 
Total$11,268 $11,219 

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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
CONDENSED CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(in millions)

Twelve Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Operating activities:
Net income$1,407 $749 
Depreciation and amortization314 325 
Retirement benefits expense37 43 
Pension contributions(15)(88)
Gain on dissolution of Sensia (15)— 
Accounting method change for net legacy asbestos-related defense costs— 91 
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets— 224 
Receivables/inventories/payables17 (9)
Contract liabilities20 39 
Compensation and benefits73 168 
Income taxes(82)(168)
Other operating activities202 170 
Cash provided by operating activities1,958 1,544 
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(257)(186)
Purchases of investments(12)(14)
Dissolution of Sensia, net of cash derecognized (27)— 
Other investing activities(5)(16)
Cash used for investing activities(301)(216)
Financing activities:
Net issuance (repayment) of commercial paper185 (134)
Issuance of short-term debt33 513 
Issuance of long-term debt— 14 
Repayment of short-term debt(70)(500)
Repayment of long-term debt — (303)
Payment of capital lease obligations(62)— 
Cash dividends(618)(591)
Purchases of treasury stock(1,256)(425)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options95 101 
Other financing activities(1)(10)
Cash used for financing activities(1,694)(1,335)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash2 4 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(35)$(3)

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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(in millions, except percentages)
Organic Sales
We translate sales of subsidiaries operating outside of the United States using exchange rates effective during the respective period. Therefore, changes in currency exchange rates affect our reported sales. Sales by acquired businesses also affect our reported sales. We believe that organic sales, defined as sales excluding the effects of acquisitions and changes in currency exchange rates, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, provides useful information to investors because it reflects regional and operating segment performance from the activities of our businesses without the effect of acquisitions and changes in currency exchange rates. We use organic sales as one measure to monitor and evaluate our regional and operating segment performance. When we acquire businesses, we exclude sales in the current period for which there are no comparable sales in the prior period. We determine the effect of changes in currency exchange rates by translating the respective period’s sales using the same currency exchange rates that were in effect during the prior year. When we divest a business, we exclude sales in the prior period for which there are no comparable sales in the current period. Organic sales growth is calculated by comparing organic sales to reported sales in the prior year, excluding divestitures. We attribute sales to the geographic regions based on the country of destination.
The following is a reconciliation of reported sales to organic sales for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026, compared to sales for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2025:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Reported SalesEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Organic
Sales
Reported SalesDivestituresSales Excluding Divestitures
North America$1,568 $(2)$1,570 $1,478 $(32)$1,446 
EMEA397 (5)402 406 (29)377 
Asia Pacific308 2 306 280 (3)277 
Latin America144 9 135 152 (2)150 
Other unallocated items (1)
(85)— (85)— — — 
Total$2,332 $4 $2,328 $2,316 $(66)$2,250 
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Reported SalesEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Organic
Sales
Reported SalesDivestituresSales Excluding Divestitures
North America$5,801 $5 $5,796 $5,270 $(66)$5,204 
EMEA1,603 73 1,530 1,488 (54)1,434 
Asia Pacific1,108 10 1,098 1,024 (5)1,019 
Latin America562 43 519 560 (3)557 
Other unallocated items (1)
(85)— (85)— — — 
Total$8,989 $131 $8,858 $8,342 $(128)$8,214 
(1) Represents estimated refunds to customers under the customer tariff refund program.
The following is a reconciliation of reported sales to organic sales for our operating segments for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026, compared to sales for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2025:
Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Reported SalesEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Organic
Sales
Reported SalesDivestituresSales Excluding Divestitures
Intelligent Devices$1,144 $3 $1,141 $1,086 $— $1,086 
Software & Control 754 (1)755 657 — 657 
Lifecycle Services519 2 517 573 (66)507 
Other unallocated items (1)
(85)— (85)— — — 
Total$2,332 $4 $2,328 $2,316 $(66)$2,250 
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Reported SalesEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Organic
Sales
Reported SalesDivestituresSales Excluding Divestitures
Intelligent Devices$4,185 $61 $4,124 $3,756 $— $3,756 
Software & Control2,818 37 2,781 2,383 — 2,383 
Lifecycle Services2,071 33 2,038 2,203 (128)2,075 
Other unallocated items (1)
(85)— (85)— — — 
Total$8,989 $131 $8,858 $8,342 $(128)$8,214 
(1) Represents estimated refunds to customers under the customer tariff refund program.


The following is a reconciliation of reported sales growth to organic sales growth for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026, compared to sales for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2025:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
Reported Sales GrowthEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Effect of
Divestiture
Organic Sales Growth
North America6 %— %(3)%9 %
EMEA(2)%(1)%(8)%7 %
Asia Pacific10 %1 %(1)%10 %
Latin America(5)%6 %(1)%(10)%
Other unallocated items (1)
(4)%— %— %(4)%
Total1 %— %(2)%3 %
Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026
Reported Sales GrowthEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Effect of
Divestiture
Organic Sales Growth
North America10 %— %(1)%11 %
EMEA8 %5 %(4)%7 %
Asia Pacific8 %1 %(1)%8 %
Latin America— %7 %— %(7)%
Other unallocated items (1)
(1)%— %— %(1)%
Total8 %2 %(2)%8 %
The following is a reconciliation of reported sales growth to organic sales growth for our operating segments for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026, compared to sales for the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2025:
Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
Reported Sales GrowthEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Effect of
Divestiture
Organic Sales Growth
Intelligent Devices5 %— %— %5 %
Software & Control 15 %— %— %15 %
Lifecycle Services(9)%— %(11)%2 %
Other unallocated items (1)
(4)%— %— %(4)%
Total1 %— %(2)%3 %
Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2026
Reported Sales GrowthEffect of
Changes in
Currency
Effect of
Divestiture
Organic Sales Growth
Intelligent Devices11 %1 %— %10 %
Software & Control18 %1 %— %17 %
Lifecycle Services(6)%2 %(6)%(2)%
Other unallocated items (1)
(1)%— %— %(1)%
Total8 %2 %(2)%8 %
(1) Represents estimated refunds to customers under the customer tariff refund program.
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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)

Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate

Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate are non-GAAP earnings measures that exclude non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, impairment of intangible assets, net legacy asbestos and environmental charges, gain or loss on fair value of investments, restructuring charges aligned with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, and charitable contributions, including their respective tax effects and discrete tax items. Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit cost is defined as all components of our net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost except for service cost.

The Company adjusts its non-GAAP results to exclude Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets as such amounts are significantly impacted by the timing and/or size of acquisitions. Management believes that the adjustment of Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets supplements the GAAP information with a measure that can be used to assess the comparability of operating performance between periods and as compared to industry peers. Although the Company excludes Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets from its non-GAAP expenses, management believes that it is important for investors to understand that such intangible assets were recorded as part of an acquisition and contribute to revenue generation.

In fiscal 2026, we updated the definition of our non-GAAP earnings measures to exclude both charitable contributions and the gain on the dissolution of the Sensia joint venture, net of transaction costs, and certain related tax impacts. We believe this change to our definition provides investors with a more useful presentation of our operating performance as these items and their related tax impacts are not reflective of our ongoing operations. We did not revise prior years because there were no similar amounts.

We believe that Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate provide useful information to our investors about our operating performance and allow management and investors to compare our operating performance period over period. Adjusted EPS is also used as a financial measure of performance for our annual incentive compensation. Our measures of Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate may be different from measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, diluted EPS, and effective tax rate.

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The following are the components of operating and non-operating pension and postretirement benefit cost (credit) (in millions):
Three Months Ended September 30,Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Service cost$10 $11 $39 $42 
Operating pension and postretirement benefit cost10 11 39 42 
Interest cost35 35 139 138 
Expected return on plan assets(43)(42)(170)(167)
Amortization of net actuarial loss 5 7 18 29 
Settlement charges11 1 11 1 
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit cost (credit)8 1 (2)1 
Net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost$18 $12 $37 $43 
The components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in Other income (expense) in the Condensed Statement of Operations.
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Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, impairment of intangible assets, non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost, and restructuring charges are not allocated to our operating segments because these costs are excluded from our measurement of each segment's operating performance for internal purposes. If we were to allocate these costs, we would attribute them to each of our segments as follows (in millions):

Three Months Ended September 30,Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit cost (credit)
Intelligent Devices$2 $(2)$(2)$(2)
Software & Control2 (1)(2)(1)
Lifecycle Services2 (1)(4)(2)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets (1)
Intelligent Devices$11 $9 $42 $37 
Software & Control16 17 66 66 
Lifecycle Services2 9 12 38 
Impairment of intangible assets
Intelligent Devices$— $— $— $— 
Software & Control— — — — 
Lifecycle Services— (224)— (224)
Restructuring charges
Intelligent Devices$9 $(2)$9 $(2)
Software & Control8 (2)8 (2)
Lifecycle Services8 (1)8 (1)
(1) Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets does not include amortization for intangibles internally developed, which is included in segment operating earnings. For the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2026, the amortization expense for internally developed intangible amortization was $3 million and $11 million, respectively. For the three and twelve months ended September 30, 2025, the amortization expense for internally developed intangible amortization was $3 million and $11 million, respectively.
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The following are reconciliations of Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, diluted EPS, and effective tax rate to Adjusted Income, Adjusted EPS, and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate, respectively:

Three Months Ended September 30,Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation$346 $138 $1,409 $869 
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost8 1 (2)1 
Tax effect of non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost(2)— — (1)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation 29 32 119 130 
Tax effect of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation (7)(7)(29)(29)
Impairment of intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation— 119 — 119 
Tax effect of impairment of intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation— (9)— (9)
Net legacy asbestos and environmental charges(5)141 (2)154 
Tax effect of net legacy asbestos and environmental charges1 (34)— (37)
Gain or loss on fair value of investments— — 7 3 
Tax effect of gain or loss on fair value of investments— — (2)(1)
Restructuring charges25 (5)25 (5)
Tax effect of restructuring charges(7)1 (7)1 
Charitable contributions50 — 50 — 
Tax effect of charitable contributions(12)— (12)— 
Gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, attributable to Rockwell Automation6 — (5)— 
Tax and tax items associated with gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, attributable to Rockwell Automation — — (44)— 
Adjusted Income $432 $377 $1,507 $1,195 






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Three Months Ended September 30,Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
Diluted EPS$3.11 $1.23 $12.54 $7.67 
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost0.07 0.01 (0.02)0.01 
Tax effect of non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost(0.02)— — (0.01)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation 0.26 0.29 1.06 1.15 
Tax effect of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation (0.06)(0.06)(0.26)(0.26)
Impairment of intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation— 1.05 — 1.05 
Tax effect of impairment of intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation— (0.08)— (0.08)
Net legacy asbestos and environmental charges(0.05)1.24 (0.02)1.36 
Tax effect of net legacy asbestos and environmental charges0.01 (0.30)— (0.33)
Gain or loss on fair value of investments— — 0.06 0.02 
Tax effect of gain or loss on fair value of investments— — (0.02)(0.01)
Restructuring charges0.23 (0.05)0.23 (0.05)
Tax effect of restructuring charges(0.06)0.01 (0.06)0.01 
Charitable contributions0.45 — 0.45 — 
Tax effect of charitable contributions(0.11)— (0.11)— 
Gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, attributable to Rockwell Automation0.05 — (0.04)— 
Tax and tax items associated with gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, attributable to Rockwell Automation — — (0.39)— 
Adjusted EPS$3.88 $3.34 $13.42 $10.53 
Effective tax rate20.1 %52.4 %16.5 %18.3 %
Tax effect of non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost0.1 %(0.8)%— %0.1 %
Tax effect of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation 0.2 %0.5 %0.5 %0.6 %
Tax effect of impairment of intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation— %(40.3)%— %(3.1)%
Tax effect of net legacy asbestos and environmental charges— %3.4 %— %1.1 %
Tax effect of gain or loss on fair value of investments— %— %0.1 %0.1 %
Tax effect of restructuring charges0.4 %2.6 %0.2 %— %
Tax effect of charitable contributions0.4 %— %0.2 %— %
Tax and tax items associated with gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, attributable to Rockwell Automation (0.3)%— %2.1 %— %
Adjusted Effective Tax Rate20.9 %17.8 %19.6 %17.1 %
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Fiscal 2027 Guidance

Fiscal 2027 Guidance
Diluted EPS$13.78 - $14.78
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit, net of tax (0.09)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation, net of tax 0.81
Adjusted EPS$14.50 - $15.50
Effective tax rate~ 20%
Tax effect of non-operating pension and postretirement benefit cost~ —%
Tax effect of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets attributable to Rockwell Automation~ —%
Adjusted effective tax rate~ 20%

Note: Guidance as of November 5, 2026.
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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
(in millions, except percentages)
Free Cash Flow
Our definition of free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, takes into consideration capital investments required to maintain the operations of our businesses and execute our strategy. In our opinion, free cash flow provides useful information to investors regarding our ability to generate cash from business operations that is available for acquisitions and other investments, service of debt principal, dividends, and share repurchases. We use free cash flow, as defined, as one measure to monitor and evaluate our performance, including as a financial measure for our annual incentive compensation. Our definition of free cash flow may be different from definitions used by other companies.
The following table summarizes free cash flow by quarter:
Quarter Ended
Dec. 31, 2024Mar. 31, 2025Jun. 30, 2025
Sep. 30, 2025 (1)
Dec. 31, 2025Mar. 31, 2026Jun. 30, 2026
Sep. 30, 2026 (2)
Cash provided by operating activities$364 $199 $527 $454 $234 $320 $724 $680 
Capital expenditures(71)(28)(38)(49)(64)(45)(70)(78)
Free cash flow$293 $171 $489 $405 $170 $275 $654 $602 

(1) Includes a $70 million voluntary contribution to the U.S. pension plan.
(2) Includes $108 million of IEEPA tariff refunds and related interest income.
Free cash flow conversion (free cash flow as a percentage of Adjusted Income) is a non-GAAP financial measure, which reflects our ability to generate cash from the operations of our business while considering the capital investments required to maintain operations and execute our strategy as a ratio of our operating performance. We believe free cash flow conversion provides useful information to investors about our ability to convert operating performance into cash generation. Our measure of free cash flow conversion may be different from measures used by other companies.

The table below provides the calculation of free cash flow and free cash flow conversion for fiscal years 2026 and 2025:
Year Ended
Sep. 30, 2026Sep. 30, 2025
Cash provided by operating activities$1,958 $1,544 
Capital expenditures(257)(186)
Free cash flow (a) 1,701 1,358 
Adjusted Income (b) 1,507 1,195 
Free cash flow conversion (a/b)113 %114 %


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Return On Invested Capital and Adjusted Return On Invested Capital
Our press release contains information regarding Adjusted ROIC, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe that Adjusted ROIC is useful to investors as a measure of performance and of the effectiveness of the use of capital in our operations. We use Adjusted ROIC as one measure to monitor and evaluate our performance. Our measure of Adjusted ROIC may be different from that used by other companies. We define Adjusted ROIC as the percentage resulting from the following calculation:
(a) net income, before interest expense, income tax provision, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, and goodwill and intangible asset impairment divided by;

(b) average invested capital for the year, calculated as a five quarter rolling average using the sum of short-term debt, long-term debt, shareowners’ equity, and accumulated amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets, minus cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and long-term investments (fixed income securities), multiplied by;

(c) one minus the effective tax rate for the period.
ROIC and Adjusted ROIC are calculated as follows (in millions, except percentages):
ROICAdjusted ROIC
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
2026202520262025
(a) Return
Net income$1,407 $749 $1,407 $749 
Interest expense134 156 134 156 
Income tax provision278 168 278 168 
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets — — 120 141 
Impairment of intangible assets — — — 224 
Return$1,819 $1,073 $1,939 $1,438 
(b) Average invested capital
Short-term debt$791 $940 $791 $940 
Long-term debt2,580 2,585 2,580 2,585 
Shareowners’ equity3,627 3,601 3,627 3,601 
Accumulated amortization of goodwill and intangibles— — 1,405 1,370 
Cash and cash equivalents(467)(471)(467)(471)
Short-term and long-term investments— (2)— (2)
Average invested capital$6,531 $6,653 $7,936 $8,023 
(c) Effective tax rate
Income tax provision$278 $168 $278 $168 
Income before income taxes1,685 917 1,685 917 
Effective tax rate16.5 %18.3 %16.5 %18.3 %
(a) / (b) * (1-c) Return On Invested Capital 23.3 %13.2 %20.4 %14.6 %
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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin provide investors with additional insight into our financial results and operating trends by excluding non-operational, non-recurring, and non-cash items. We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin as measures to monitor and evaluate our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest expense, net, income tax provision, depreciation, amortization, impairment of intangible assets, non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit, net legacy asbestos and environmental charges, gain or loss on fair value of investments, restructuring charges aligned with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs, charitable contribution, and Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests. Our measures of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin may be different from those used by other companies, and Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are not substitutes for net income, net profit margin, or any other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.

The following is a reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA and net profit margin to Adjusted EBITDA margin (in millions, except percentages):
Three Months EndedTwelve Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
2026202520262025
Net income (a)$346 $30 $1,407 $749 
Interest expense, net 26 34 118 143 
Income tax provision 87 33 278 168 
Depreciation 45 47 183 173 
Amortization 32 38 131 152 
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit (credit) cost8 1 (2)1 
Impairment of intangible assets — 224 — 224 
Net legacy asbestos and environmental charges(5)141 (2)154 
Gain or loss on fair value of investments— — 7 3 
Restructuring charges25 (5)25 (5)
Charitable contributions50 — 50 — 
Gain on dissolution of Sensia, net of transaction costs6 — (4)— 
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to noncontrolling interests— (5)(9)(9)
Adjusted EBITDA (b) $620 $538 $2,182 $1,753 
Sales (c) $2,332 $2,316 $8,989 $8,342 
Net profit margin (a/c) 14.8 %1.3 %15.7 %9.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin (b/c) 26.6 %23.2 %24.3 %21.0 %


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