Rockwell Automation (ROK) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ContenderRockwell Automation (ROK) has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years and currently yields 1.25%. The most recent dividend was $1.3800/share on Mar 10, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.25%
TTM Dividend/Share
$5.45
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
56.7%
Consecutive Growth Years
17 (Dividend Contender)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
4.94%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
5.15%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
7.10%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
6.4%
FCF payout ratio
11.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.3x
Interest coverage
11.59x
ROIC (TTM)
16.1%
Dividend Safety Score
8 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 56.7%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($12.05) covers dividend/share ($5.45).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
17 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 11.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.3x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (5.2%) ≤ EPS growth (6.3%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 18, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3800
Ex-date Feb 23, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 10, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3800
Ex-date Nov 17, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3800
Ex-date Aug 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3100
Ex-date May 19, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3100
Ex-date Feb 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3100
Ex-date Nov 18, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.3100
Ex-date Aug 12, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date May 10, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Feb 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Nov 10, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 11, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2500
Ex-date Aug 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 11, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.1800
- Adj. dividend
- $1.1800
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $1.3800 | $1.3800 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $1.3800 | $1.3800 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | $1.3800 | $1.3800 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $1.3100 | $1.3100 |
| May 19, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $1.3100 | $1.3100 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | $1.3100 | $1.3100 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | $1.3100 | $1.3100 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| May 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $1.2500 | $1.2500 |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | $1.1800 | $1.1800 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Rockwell Automation has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 17 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5.3100 | — | — |
| 2025 | $5.0600 | $5.3100 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $4.7900 | $5.0600 | +5.6% |
| 2023 | $4.5400 | $4.7900 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $4.3300 | $4.5400 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $4.1300 | $4.3300 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | $3.9300 | $4.1300 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $3.6450 | $3.9300 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | $3.1150 | $3.6450 | +17.0% |
| 2017 | $2.9350 | $3.1150 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | $2.6750 | $2.9350 | +9.7% |
| 2015 | $2.3900 | $2.6750 | +11.9% |
| 2014 | $2.0900 | $2.3900 | +14.4% |
| 2013 | $1.7900 | $2.0900 | +16.8% |
| 2012 | $1.5500 | $1.7900 | +15.5% |
| 2011 | $1.2800 | $1.5500 | +21.1% |
| 2010 | $1.1600 | $1.2800 | +10.3% |
| 2009 | $1.1600 | $1.1600 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $1.1600 | $1.1600 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $0.9650 | $1.1600 | +20.2% |
| 2006 | $0.8400 | $0.9650 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | $0.6600 | $0.8400 | +27.3% |
| 2004 | $0.6600 | $0.6600 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $0.6600 | $0.6600 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $24.3500 | $0.6600 | -97.3% |
| 2001 | $1.0350 | $24.3500 | +2252.7% |
| 2000 | $10.4350 | $1.0350 | -90.1% |
| 1999 | $1.0200 | $10.4350 | +923.0% |
| 1998 | $8.8750 | $1.0200 | -88.5% |
| 1997 | $1.1600 | $8.8750 | +665.1% |
| 1996 | $1.1000 | $1.1600 | +5.5% |
| 1995 | $1.0400 | $1.1000 | +5.8% |
| 1994 | $0.9800 | $1.0400 | +6.1% |
| 1993 | $0.9200 | $0.9800 | +6.5% |
| 1992 | $0.8750 | $0.9200 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | $0.8200 | $0.8750 | +6.7% |
| 1990 | $0.7650 | $0.8200 | +7.2% |
| 1989 | $0.5400 | $0.7650 | +41.7% |
| 1988 | $0.4950 | $0.5400 | +9.1% |
| 1987 | $0.5900 | $0.4950 | -16.1% |
| 1986 | $0.5450 | $0.5900 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | $0.4850 | $0.5450 | +12.4% |
| 1984 | $0.4275 | $0.4850 | +13.5% |
| 1983 | $0.3900 | $0.4275 | +9.6% |
| 1982 | — | $0.3900 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Rockwell Automation (ROK) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$603.00M
YoY change
+3.5%
5Y CAGR
+4.6%
Peak year (2025)
$591.00M
Latest annual
$591.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Rockwell Automation (ROK)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Rockwell Automation (ROK)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591.00M | +3.5% | +$20.00M | ||
| 2024 | $571.00M | +5.3% | +$28.60M | ||
| 2023 | $542.40M | +4.4% | +$23.00M | ||
| 2022 | $519.40M | +4.5% | +$22.30M | ||
| 2021 | $497.10M | +5.1% | +$24.30M | ||
| 2020 | $472.80M | +2.8% | +$13.00M | ||
| 2019 | $459.80M | +4.3% | +$19.00M | ||
| 2018 | $440.80M | +12.8% | +$50.10M | ||
| 2017 | $390.70M | +3.3% | +$12.50M | ||
| 2016 | $378.20M | +8.0% | +$28.10M | ||
| 2015 | $350.10M | +9.2% | +$29.60M | ||
| 2014 | $320.50M | +16.0% | +$44.20M | ||
| 2013 | $276.30M | +11.7% | +$28.90M | ||
| 2012 | $247.40M | +17.3% | +$36.40M | ||
| 2011 | $211.00M | +21.5% | +$37.40M | ||
| 2010 | $173.60M | +5.5% | +$9.10M | ||
| 2009 | $164.50M | -3.3% | -$5.70M | ||
| 2008 | $170.20M | -7.9% | -$14.50M | ||
| 2007 | $184.70M | +15.9% | +$25.40M | ||
| 2006 | $159.30M | +11.6% | +$16.60M | ||
| 2005 | $142.70M | +16.5% | +$20.20M | ||
| 2004 | $122.50M | +0.4% | +$500,000 | ||
| 2003 | $122.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $122.00M | -28.2% | -$48.00M | ||
| 2001 | $170.00M | -11.5% | -$22.00M | ||
| 2000 | $192.00M | -1.0% | -$2.00M | ||
| 1999 | $194.00M | -4.0% | -$8.00M | ||
| 1998 | $202.00M | -18.5% | -$46.00M | ||
| 1997 | $248.00M | -2.0% | -$5.00M | ||
| 1996 | $253.00M | +7.7% | +$18.00M | ||
| 1995 | $235.00M | +4.4% | +$9.80M | ||
| 1994 | $225.20M | +6.5% | +$13.80M | ||
| 1993 | $211.40M | +2.6% | +$5.30M | ||
| 1992 | $206.10M | +2.3% | +$4.60M | ||
| 1991 | $201.50M | +2.9% | +$5.70M | ||
| 1990 | $195.80M | +1.9% | +$3.60M | ||
| 1989 | $192.20M | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Rockwell Automation (ROK) came in at $591.00M – edged up 3.5% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Rockwell Automation dividends paid produced a CAGR of +4.6% – sustaining 16 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $591.00M (2025); the minimum reading of $122.00M dates to 2002.
Within Industrials, Rockwell Automation (ROK) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.23B.
Rockwell Automation Dividends Paid 2025: $591.00M
Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2025 was $591.00M, edged up 3.5% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Rockwell Automation Dividends Paid 2024: $571.00M
Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2024 was $571.00M, grew 5.3% from 2023.
Rockwell Automation Dividends Paid 2023: $542.40M
Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2023 was $542.40M, edged up 4.4% from 2022.
Rockwell Automation Dividends Paid 2022: $519.40M
Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2022 was $519.40M, edged up 4.5% from 2021.
Rockwell Automation Dividends Paid 2021: $497.10M
Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2021 was $497.10M.
See more financial history for Rockwell Automation (ROK).
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|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
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| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Rockwell Automation pay dividends?
Yes, Rockwell Automation (ROK) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $5.45 per share annually, yielding 1.25%.
What is Rockwell Automation's dividend yield?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) has a current dividend yield of 1.25%.
Is Rockwell Automation's dividend safe?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) passes 8 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Rockwell Automation increased its dividend?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) has 17 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Rockwell Automation's dividend payout ratio?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) has a dividend payout ratio of 56.7%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Rockwell Automation's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Rockwell Automation (ROK) is $603.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Rockwell Automation dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) dividends paid changed +3.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Rockwell Automation dividends paid?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +4.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Rockwell Automation dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Rockwell Automation dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $591.00M in 2025.
What was Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2024?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) dividends paid in 2024 was $571.00M.
What was Rockwell Automation dividends paid in 2025?
Rockwell Automation (ROK) dividends paid in 2025 was $591.00M.
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