Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.23
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
68.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
16 years
ROK Dividend Income Check
Safety
68.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
ROK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$5.23
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout68.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout43.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR5.4%
5Y CAGR5.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return48.9%
5Y Total Return83.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,34510Y ago$43,80420Y ago$78,975
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ROK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
ROK Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rockwell Automation, Inc. distributes 68.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
ROK has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.4% and 5-year CAGR of 5.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ROK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 83.4%, with dividends contributing 9.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,804 today.
ROK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$24.96
Avg/Payment$1.2480
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026Latest | $1.3800 | — | 1.17% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| May 18, 2026 | $1.3800 | — | 1.25% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $1.3800 | — | 1.39% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $1.3800 | ↑ +5.3% | 1.43% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $1.3100 | — | 1.53% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $1.3100 | — | 1.68% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.3100 | — | 1.70% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $1.3100 | ↑ +4.8% | 1.79% | Dec 10, 2024 |
ROK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#3 of 4
Safety
Watch
68.0% payout
Streak
16Y
5.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#3 of 4
HON
EMR
MKSIROK Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $4.14 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $5.31 | 4.9% | 4 | $7.67 | 69.2% | 1.44x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $5.06 | 5.6% | 4 | $8.28 | 61.1% | 1.64x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $4.79 | 5.5% | 4 | $11.95 | 40.1% | 2.49x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $4.54 | 4.8% | 4 | $7.96 | 57.0% | 1.75x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $4.33 | 4.8% | 4 | $11.58 | 37.4% | 2.67x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $4.13 | 5.1% | 4 | $8.77 | 47.1% | 2.12x | 1.7% |
| 2019 | $3.93 | 7.8% | 4 | $5.83 | 67.4% | 1.48x | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $3.64 | 17.0% | 4 | $4.22 | 86.4% | 1.16x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $3.12 | 6.1% | 4 | $6.35 | 49.1% | 2.04x | 1.3% |
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ROK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ROK stock.
How much dividend does ROK pay per share?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.23 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ROK's next ex-dividend date?
ROK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ROK typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ROK's dividend safe?
ROK's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +68.0% and FCF payout ratio of +43.8%. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ROK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Rockwell Automation, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ROK pay dividends?
Rockwell Automation, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $5.23 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ROK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ROK five years ago would be worth approximately $18,345 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ROK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ROK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.