ROK Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

ROK has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 6.76 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.54%
Payout Ratio 44.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.23%
Consistency Lifetime 96.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.77%
Payout FCF 45.0%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 62.75%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Electrical Components & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
MRN 971 M 4.29% 7.11%
POWL 10,819 M 0.40% 10.47%
LR 47,250 M 2.05% 5.84%
NEX 8,536 M 2.60% 3.95%
EMR 78,095 M 2.07% 2.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
VRT 144,513 M 105.11% 98.6%
NEX 8,536 M 38.83% 65.8%
PRY 52,534 M 12.47% 91.4%
LR 47,250 M 11.57% 98.1%
AME 53,042 M 11.58% 94.5%
Quality Dividend Peers in Electrical Components & Equipment LR Legrand
2.05% Yield NEX Nexans S.A.
2.60% Yield
ROK Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-18 2026-05-18 2026-06-10 Quarterly 1.38 0% N/A
2026-02-23 2026-02-23 2026-03-10 Quarterly 1.38 0% 0.35%
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% N/A
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-10 Quarterly 1.07 0% N/A
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

ROK Dividend FAQ

Rockwell Automation (ROK) is a global provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions, operating through three primary segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. The company serves a diverse range of end markets, including automotive, semiconductor, food and beverage, and energy, by providing hardware, software, and consulting services designed to optimize manufacturing processes.

What is the Dividend Yield of ROK?

As of May 2026, ROK's dividend yield is 1.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.76 USD by the current share price of 448.74.

Does ROK pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, ROK paid a dividend of 6.76 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.

ROK dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for ROK for the next payments are between 1.377 (-0.2%) and 1.444 (+4.6%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.26%.

Will ROK pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rockwell Automation (ROK) is 2026-05-18.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ROK?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Rockwell Automation (ROK) is 2026-05-18.

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 2.77%. If you bought ROK's shares at 244.38 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.76 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ROK?

ROK Payout Consistency is 96.1%. 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 1.54% 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 44.9%. 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 62.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ROK Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in ROK's Outstanding Shares?

Rockwell Automation's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.01% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -80.9%). 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
1985 306,273,000 0%
1986 295,458,000 -3.53%
1987 263,255,000 -10.9%
1988 263,255,000 0%
1989 251,379,300 -4.51%
1990 239,830,500 -4.59%
1991 228,333,300 -4.79%
1992 224,210,500 -1.81%
1993 226,515,200 +1.03%
1994 222,567,600 -1.74%
1995 220,689,700 -0.84%
1996 218,292,700 -1.09%
1997 205,714,300 -5.76%
1998 193,220,300 -6.07%
1999 192,900,000 -0.17%
2000 184,700,000 -4.25%
2001 186,600,000 +1.03%
2002 189,400,000 +1.5%
2003 192,300,000 +1.53%
2004 189,100,000 -1.66%
2005 182,300,000 -3.6%
2006 171,400,000 -5.98%
2007 151,000,000 -11.9%
2008 142,100,000 -5.89%
2009 143,700,000 +1.13%
2010 144,500,000 +0.56%
2011 143,900,000 -0.42%
2012 141,200,000 -1.88%
2013 140,400,000 -0.57%
2014 136,900,000 -2.49%
2015 132,600,000 -3.14%
2016 129,700,000 -2.19%
2017 127,784,800 -1.48%
2018 121,500,000 -4.92%
2019 116,600,000 -4.03%
2020 117,100,000 +0.43%
2021 117,300,000 +0.17%
2022 115,500,000 -1.53%
2023 115,200,000 -0.26%
2024 113,500,000 -1.48%
2025 113,100,000 -0.35%
2026 112,600,000 -0.44%

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: 2026-05-10 02:16 UTC