Quantbot Technologies Trims Stake in Rockwell Automation

Hedge fund reduces position in industrial automation company

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Quantbot Technologies LP, a hedge fund, has reduced its stake in Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) by 79.8% in the third quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 4,293 shares of the industrial products company's stock, down from 21,247 shares previously.

Why it matters

Rockwell Automation is a major player in the industrial automation and control systems market, providing equipment and software to manufacturers and other industrial operators. Changes in ownership by large institutional investors like hedge funds can signal shifts in market sentiment or expectations around the company's performance.

The details

According to the filing, Quantbot Technologies sold 16,954 shares of Rockwell Automation during the third quarter, reducing its position to just 4,293 shares. The hedge fund's holdings in Rockwell Automation were valued at $1.5 million as of the most recent filing. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in Rockwell Automation during the quarter.

  • Quantbot Technologies filed its most recent 13F report covering the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Quantbot Technologies LP

A hedge fund that has reduced its stake in Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

An industrial automation and digital transformation company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Quantbot Technologies' position in Rockwell Automation may signal a shift in market sentiment around the industrial automation company, though the overall reasons behind the hedge fund's decision are not entirely clear from the limited information provided.