Rockwell Automation Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Rockwell Automation reported a decrease in Q4 sales by (21)% year over year, with diluted EPS down (20)% to $2.09, including a restructuring charge. Adjusted EPS decreased (32)% to $2.47. The company's total ARR grew 16% year over year. Fiscal 2025 guidance includes reported and organic sales growth of (4)% to 2% and diluted EPS of $7.65 - $8.85.
Fourth quarter reported and organic sales decreased (21)% year over year.
Fourth quarter diluted EPS was $2.09, down (20)% year over year, including a restructuring charge of $0.18; adjusted EPS was $2.47, down (32)% year over year.
Full year reported sales decreased (9)% year over year; organic sales decreased (10)% year over year.
Total ARR grew 16% year over year.
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Forward Guidance
Rockwell Automation anticipates Q1 sales to be down from Q4 levels, followed by gradual sequential improvement through the year, amidst uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment.
Positive Outlook
- Continue to fuel high-growth areas.
- Drive margin expansion projects that increase business resilience.
- Strong market position given our portfolio.
- Leadership in North America.
- North America continues to be the best-performing market.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty in the current macroeconomic environment.
- Typical seasonality in our longer cycle business.
- Expecting our fiscal Q1 sales to be down from Q4 levels.
- Orders for the quarter came in lower than expected.
- Reflecting continued softness in many of our end markets.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income