Legal & General Group Plc Increases Stake in Rockwell Automation

Institutional investor boosts position in industrial automation company

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:54am

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Legal & General Group Plc, a major institutional investor, increased its holdings in shares of Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) by 2.1% in the 3rd quarter. The fund now owns 704,363 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $246.2 million.

Why it matters

Rockwell Automation is a leading provider of industrial automation and digital transformation solutions. The increase in stake by a major institutional investor like Legal & General Group Plc suggests confidence in the company's long-term growth prospects.

The details

According to a recent SEC filing, Legal & General Group Plc purchased an additional 14,498 shares of Rockwell Automation during the third quarter, bringing its total ownership to approximately 0.63% of the company's outstanding shares. This follows a trend of increased institutional investment in Rockwell Automation, which has seen its stock price rise significantly over the past year.

  • Legal & General Group Plc increased its stake in Rockwell Automation during the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Legal & General Group Plc

A major global investment management firm headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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

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The takeaway

The increased stake by Legal & General Group Plc in Rockwell Automation underscores the company's position as a leader in industrial automation and the confidence major institutional investors have in its long-term prospects.