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Valued at a market cap of $33.4 billion, Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, operating through three segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. It serves diverse end markets, including automotive, food and beverage, life sciences, oil and gas, and renewable energy.
Shares of the industrial equipment and software maker have underperformed the broader market over the past 52 weeks. ROK has risen 5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied 18.3%. However, shares of ROK are up 3.1% on a YTD basis, slightly outpacing SPX’s 2.4% gain.