Rockwell Automation (ROK) SVP reports Dec 2025 stock sales and new equity awards
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. executive Form 4 activity: The SVP, Software and Control reported multiple transactions in Rockwell Automation common stock in December 2025. On 12/08/2025, the insider sold 279 and 15 shares at weighted average prices of about $400.96 and $401.85, respectively, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to cover taxes on recently vested restricted stock units.
On 12/09/2025, stock options were exercised for 385 shares at $0 and 1,289 shares at an exercise price of $259.81, with a portion of the resulting shares sold in several trades between roughly $402.20 and $404.11. Additional restricted stock units were settled for 822 shares on 12/09/2025, again with related sales.
On 12/10/2025, further sales of 108, 200, 132, and 36 shares occurred at prices between about $400.54 and $403.81, also tied to tax obligations under the 10b5-1 plan. After these transactions, the insider directly held 2,401 common shares, plus additional units in the company savings plan. New grants included 11,267 employee stock options at a $402.22 exercise price and 3,282 restricted stock units that vest over time under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 108 | $400.5383 | $43K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 200 | $401.8458 | $80K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 132 | $403.0005 | $53K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 36 | $403.81 | $15K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 385 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 1,289 | $259.81 | $335K |
| Exercise | Performance Shares | 822 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 385 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,289 | $259.81 | $335K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 707 | $402.1972 | $284K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 561 | $403.5267 | $226K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 21 | $404.1138 | $8K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 822 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 11,267 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 3,282 | $0.00 | -- |
| Sale | Common Stock | 279 | $400.9607 | $112K |
| Sale | Common Stock | 15 | $401.85 | $6K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 12/5/2025. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $400.4050 to $401.40. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Shares exercise and sold pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 5/30/2025. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $401.7850 to $402.71. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $403.0950 to $404.06. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $404.11 to $404.19. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Sale of shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plan entered into on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes due on restricted stock units that vested on 12/9/2025. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $400.4050 to $400.60. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $401.47 to $402.22. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Price reported in column 4 is a weighted average price. Shares sold at prices ranging from $402.81 to $403.57. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Company, any shareowners of the Company and the staff of the SEC, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Includes shares represented by Company stock fund units acquired under the Company Savings Plan since the date last reported for this person based on information furnished by the Plan Administrator as of 9/30/2025. The number of stock fund units represented by the balance of the participant's Company stock fund account may not exactly equal the number of stock fund units represented by a prior balance due to variance in the proportion of uninvested cash held in the reference fund used to determine unit values of the Company stock fund under the Plan. Awarded under the Company's 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The options vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on date exercisable. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Rockwell Automation common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on the date exercisable. Each performance share represents a contingent right to receive one share of Company common stock (or the cash equivalent).
FAQ
What insider activity did Rockwell Automation (ROK) report in this Form 4?
The SVP, Software and Control reported a series of stock option exercises, restricted stock unit settlements, and related open-market sales of Rockwell Automation common stock over several days in December 2025.
Were the Rockwell Automation (ROK) insider sales under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The explanation states that several sales on 12/08/2025 and 12/10/2025 were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan entered into on 5/30/2025 to cover taxes due on vested restricted stock units.
What stock option exercises did the Rockwell Automation (ROK) executive report?
On 12/09/2025, the insider exercised 385 stock options at $0 and 1,289 stock options at an exercise price of $259.81, receiving an equivalent number of Rockwell Automation common shares.
What new equity awards did the Rockwell Automation (ROK) insider receive?
The filing shows a grant of 11,267 employee stock options with a $402.22 exercise price expiring on 12/08/2035, and 3,282 restricted stock units expiring on 12/08/2028, both under the company’s 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
How are the reported Rockwell Automation (ROK) sale prices presented in the Form 4?
Several sale prices are disclosed as weighted averages, with notes stating that individual trades occurred within specified price ranges (for example, from $400.4050 to $401.40), and that detailed breakdowns are available upon request.