Rockwell Automation holds an edge over Eaton Corporation in a Zacks Investment Research comparison of the two industrial technology stocks. Eaton is a diversified power management company benefiting from data center expansion and grid modernization, while Rockwell is the world's largest pure-play industrial automation firm riding factory automation and reshoring trends. Eaton's 2026 revenue is expected to rise 15.8% and EPS 10.4%, with a long-term earnings growth rate of 11.7% and a Growth Score of C. Rockwell's 2026 revenue is seen up 7.4% and EPS up 22.2%, with a long-term growth rate of 12% and a Growth Score of B. Rockwell carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and Eaton a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with Rockwell shares up 33.4% over the past three months versus Eaton's 18.2% gain.
Rockwell Automation IncZacks comparison gives Rockwell a Buy rating, higher Growth Score, and highlights its recent outperformance.
Eaton Corporation PLCZacks comparison gives Eaton a Hold rating and lower Growth Score, but the article is about the comparison, not a material event.