ROK Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

ROK has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 5.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.61%
Payout Ratio 50.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.23%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.34%
Payout FCF 43.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 62.22%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 49.4%
Total Return 5y: 82.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ESP 160 M 4.30% 10.1%
MRN 725 M 4.29% 4.40%
NEX 6,696 M 2.60% 4.47%
LR 40,102 M 2.05% 3.17%
ATKR 2,437 M 2.03% 2.93%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VRT 69,773 M 105% 98.6%
ESP 160 M 87.1% 77.3%
NEX 6,696 M 38.8% 65.8%
LR 40,102 M 11.6% 98.1%
AME 50,981 M 11.6% 94.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment

ESP
Espey Mfg & Electronics
 4.30% Yield
HUBB
Hubbell
 1.34% Yield
NEX
Nexans S.A.
 2.60% Yield
NVT
nVent Electric
 1.29% Yield
MRN
Mersen
 4.29% Yield

ROK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-12-10 Quarterly 1.38 5.3% 0.37%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-09-10 Quarterly 1.31 0% 0.39%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-06-10 Quarterly 1.31 0% 0.43%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-03-10 Quarterly 1.31 0% 0.44%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-10 Quarterly 1.31 4.8% 0.46%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-09-10 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.49%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-06-10 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.46%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-03-11 Quarterly 1.25 0% 0.45%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-12-11 Quarterly 1.25 5.9% 0.49%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-09-11 Quarterly 1.18 0% 0.4%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-12 Quarterly 1.18 0% 0.43%
2023-02-17 2023-02-21 2023-03-10 Quarterly 1.18 0% 0.4%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-12-12 Quarterly 1.18 5.4% 0.44%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-12 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.44%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-10 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.55%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-03-10 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.4%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-10 Quarterly 1.12 4.7% 0.34%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-10 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.34%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-10 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.4%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-10 Quarterly 1.07 0% 0.44%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-10 Quarterly 1.07 4.9% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-09-10 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-10 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-03-10 Quarterly 1.02 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-12-10 Quarterly 1.02 5.2% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2019-02-15 2019-02-19 2019-03-11 Quarterly 0.97 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-12 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.97 5.4% N/A
2018-08-10 2018-08-13 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.92 0% N/A
2018-05-11 2018-05-14 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.92 10.2% N/A
2018-02-16 2018-02-20 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.835 0% N/A
2017-11-10 2017-11-13 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.835 9.9% N/A
2017-08-10 2017-08-14 2017-09-11 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2017-02-16 2017-02-21 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.76 0% N/A
2016-11-09 2016-11-14 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.76 4.8% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.725 0% N/A
2015-11-19 2015-11-23 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.725 11.5% N/A
2015-08-13 2015-08-17 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-05-14 2015-05-18 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2014-11-13 2014-11-17 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.65 12.1% N/A
2014-08-07 2014-08-11 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2014-05-08 2014-05-12 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.58 0% N/A
2013-11-14 2013-11-18 2013-12-10 Quarterly 0.58 11.5% N/A
2013-08-08 2013-08-12 2013-09-10 Quarterly 0.52 0% N/A

ROK Dividend FAQ

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) delivers industrial automation and digital-transformation solutions worldwide through three operating segments-Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services-offering hardware (drives, motion, safety, sensing), software (control, visualization, digital-twin, simulation), and engineered services such as cybersecurity, remote monitoring, and asset-optimization consulting.

What is the Dividend Yield of ROK?

As of January 2026, ROK`s dividend yield is 1.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.31 USD by the current share price of 414.90.

Does ROK pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, ROK paid a dividend of 5.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-17 and the payout was 1.38 USD.

How often does ROK pay dividends?

ROK pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ROK has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-17.

ROK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ROK for the next 4 payments are between 1.369 (-0.8%) and 1.415 (+2.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will ROK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rockwell Automation (ROK) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ROK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Rockwell Automation (ROK) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of ROK?

ROK's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.23% per year.
Strong growth: ROK's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ROK?

ROK's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.34%. If you bought ROK's shares at 227.34 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.34% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ROK?

ROK Payout Consistency is 96.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Rockwell Automation has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ROK have a good Dividend Yield?

ROK`s 1.61% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ROK?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ROK is 50.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ROK?

ROK`s Overall Dividend Rating is 62.22%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ROK Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ROK's Outstanding Shares?

Rockwell Automation's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.3% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has ROK ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 14, 1987 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2011 145,000,000
2012 143,000,000 -1.38%
2013 141,000,000 -1.4%
2014 140,000,000 -0.71%
2015 136,000,000 -2.86%
2016 131,000,000 -3.68%
2017 130,000,000 -0.76%
2018 127,000,000 -2.31%
2019 119,000,000 -6.3%
2020 117,000,000 -1.68%
2021 117,000,000
2022 117,000,000
2023 116,000,000 -0.85%
2024 115,000,000 -0.86%
2025 113,000,000 -1.74%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:15