Rockwell Automation Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 91.0%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 10.73 | 11,912,479 | +13.7 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.58 | 7,301,831 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.26 | 5,845,734 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.55 | 5,058,012 | +1.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.75 | 3,057,997 | +4.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 2.54 | 2,823,547 | -3.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| UBS Group AG | 1.96 | 2,180,027 | +34.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.19 | 3,543,597 | +0.3 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.63 | 2,920,545 | +1.1 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Mid Cap Index Instl | 2.17 | 2,408,201 | -0.1 | 07/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothe Christian E | Sr. VP and CFO | 10,429 | 4,276,807 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | direct |
| Watson Patricia A | Director | 6,385 | 2,618,489 $ | Aug 27, 2026 | direct |
| Woods Isaac | Vice President and Treasurer | 1,858 | 761,966 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | direct |
| Riesterer Terry L. | Vice President and Controller | 1,602 | 656,980 $ | Jul 16, 2026 | direct |
| Bulho Matheus De A G Viera | SVP Software and Control | 867 | 355,557 $ | Sep 2, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Woods Isaac | Vice President and Treasurer | Sell | 110 | 432.83 | 47,611 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Woods Isaac | Vice President and Treasurer | Sell | 44 | 432.11 | 19,013 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Woods Isaac | Vice President and Treasurer | Other | 325 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Bulho Matheus De A G Viera | SVP Software and Control | Sell | 400 | 420.14 | 168,056 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Bulho Matheus De A G Viera | SVP Software and Control | Sell | 467 | 426.96 | 199,390 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Watson Patricia A | Director | Sell | 1,100 | 431.43 | 474,569 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Rothe Christian E | Sr. VP and CFO | Sell | 590 | 434.30 | 256,237 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Rothe Christian E | Sr. VP and CFO | Other | 1,257 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Riesterer Terry L. | Vice President and Controller | Sell | 281 | 453.24 | 127,359 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Riesterer Terry L. | Vice President and Controller | Other | 849 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.