Rockwell Automation Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Upbeat Earnings

1. ROK's Q1 earnings exceeded expectations despite slight revenue decline. 2. Sales fell 8.4% YoY; adjusted EPS was $1.83, surpassing consensus estimates. 3. Strong order performance observed, with growth from key U.S. markets. 4. Analyst ratings mostly maintained; price targets raised significantly. 5. Shares surged 12.7% to close at $302.34 following earnings.