Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) stock surged on Thursday after it reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, delivering revenue and adjusted earnings per share ahead of analyst expectations.

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The company posted adjusted EPS of $3.34, beating the consensus estimate of $2.94. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.23, down 41% year-over-year (Y/Y).

The results include $136 million pre-tax charges ($0.91/share) for a change in accounting for legacy asbestos defense costs and higher indemnity accruals.

Total sales were $2.316 billion, up 14% year over year (Y/Y), exceeding the $2.190 billion estimate. Annual recurring revenue (ARR) grew 8% Y/Y in the quarter.

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Income before income taxes was $63 million, down from $275 million in the prior year, and pre-tax margin declined to 2.7% from 13.5%.

This resulted from a non-cash impairment related to the Sensia joint venture and an accounting adjustment with higher accruals for legacy asbestos ...