{
  "id": 2393357,
  "title": "DA Davidson cuts Rockwell Automation price target on valuation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/da-davidson-cuts-rockwell-automation-price-target-on-valuation",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T14:39:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/da-davidson-cuts-rockwell-automation-price-target-on-valuation-93CH-4871862"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, investment firm DA Davidson reduced its price target for Rockwell Automation stock (NYSE:ROK) from $500 to $490, while keeping a Neutral rating. The downgrade was based on valuation concerns, as the firm revised its estimates reflecting solid macroeconomic data and gradual improvement in end demand. At present, the stock trades at around 20.3 times its fiscal 2027 EBITDA forecast, slightly below the three-year average of 20.5 times. Rockwell Automation's EV/EBITDA multiple stands at 24.6 times based on the last twelve months, positioning the company among those on the most overvalued list according to InvestingPro data.\n\nThe analyst noted a shift in risk-reward dynamics, with the stock delivering a 29% return over the past year. However, ROK is still trading at a high EBITDA valuation multiple. To gain further insights, readers may consider a Pro Research Report covering Rockwell Automation and 1,400+ other US equities. The firm plans to reassess its stance should end demand continue to rise and support positive divergence versus consensus expectations and current fiscal 2027 guidance predictions. The price target change reflects a more conservative multiple of 22.9 times fiscal 2027 EBITDA.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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