Rotork Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 6/6
Rotork has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7.8%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 3.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.9% per year. Rotork's return on equity is 22%, and it has net margins of 15.7%.
Key information
7.80%
Earnings growth rate
8.72%
EPS growth rate
| Machinery Industry Growth | 7.09% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.95% |
| Return on equity | 22.03% |
| Net Margin | 15.75% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 01
ROR: Future Returns Will Hinge On ABB Deal Terms And Downgrade Risks
Rotork's updated analyst price target moves to £4.59 from £4.11 as analysts factor in a lower discount rate, a slightly adjusted growth and margin profile, and the recent cluster of downgrades to Neutral or Hold with a £5.03 reference level following ABB's takeover bid. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Rotork has become more balanced as the market reacts to ABB's takeover bid and the cluster of downgrades to Neutral or Hold.
New Narrative • Jul 31
Electrification And Automation Tailwinds Will Eventually Fade And Reveal Weaker Fundamentals
Catalysts About Rotork Rotork supplies intelligent flow control solutions, including actuators and related services, for critical industrial applications across Oil & Gas, CPI and Water & Power markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jul 17
ROR: Future Upside Will Depend On Closing The ABB Takeover
Rotork's updated analyst price target edges higher from £3.90 to £4.11. This reflects a slightly lower discount rate, broadly steady revenue growth and margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple, even as several firms have recently shifted their ratings to Hold with a £5.03 target.
New Narrative • Jul 16
Long-Term Automation And Service Expansion Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
Catalysts About Rotork Rotork supplies flow control equipment and related services for critical industrial applications across Oil & Gas, CPI and Water & Power markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • May 23
Should You Investigate Rotork plc (LON:ROR) At UK£3.10?
Rotork plc ( LON:ROR ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Narrative Update • Apr 21
ROR: Future Upside Will Hinge On M&A Discipline And Capital Deployment
Rotork's analyst price target has been trimmed slightly to £3.90 from about £3.92, as analysts factor in more cautious assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and margins following a recent wave of target reductions and a downgrade alongside one recent upgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rotork has centered on fine tuning valuation assumptions rather than making wholesale changes to the investment case, with several price target moves in a tight range around £3.90 to £4.20.Narrative Update • Apr 06
ROR: Future Upside Will Depend On M&A Execution And Capital Returns
Rotork's analyst price targets have been trimmed by around £0.05 to £0.10 per share, as analysts factor in slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and small adjustments to future P/E and margin expectations, while broadly maintaining positive stances on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rotork points to a cluster of small price target moves, with most analysts fine tuning their models rather than making wholesale changes.Analysis Article • Mar 26
Here's Why We Think Rotork (LON:ROR) Is Well Worth Watching
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Narrative Update • Mar 23
ROR: Future Upside Will Depend On Margin Execution And Capital Allocation
Rotork's updated analyst price target edges lower, with fair value now set at about £3.92 from £3.99 as analysts trim revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, while still reflecting recent Street target reductions from around £4.30 to the £3.90 to £4.20 range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Rotork has clustered around modest price target trims, with targets generally moving into the £3.90 to £4.20 band and one recent upgrade on the stock.Narrative Update • Mar 07
ROR: Fair Outlook Will Depend On Margin Execution And Higher Future P/E
Analysts have increased their price targets for Rotork by £0.35 per share, citing a slightly lower discount rate, a modestly adjusted profit margin outlook, and a marginally higher assumed future P/E multiple to reflect recent, more positive research commentary. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher price targets as support for Rotork's current valuation, with the revised assumptions around profit margins and P/E multiples seen as more aligned with recent research opinions.Narrative Update • Feb 20
ROR: Fair Outlook Will Rely On Margin Delivery And Higher Future P/E Assumptions
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Rotork from £3.92 to £3.99 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, margins, and a slightly higher future P/E, in line with recent positive Street research and price target changes. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher fair value estimate of £3.99 per share as consistent with recent positive research and higher price targets, which they see as support for the current valuation assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 05
ROR: Fair Outlook Will Depend On Margin Delivery And Share Buyback Execution
Analysts have nudged their price target for Rotork higher to about £3.92 from £3.88, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, future P/E and margins, as well as recent positive research that includes a £0.35 price target increase from one firm and a more constructive stance from another. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a generally more constructive tone around Rotork, with some variation in how confident analysts feel about execution and valuation at current levels.Analysis Article • Jan 28
Should You Think About Buying Rotork plc (LON:ROR) Now?
Rotork plc ( LON:ROR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 10% on the LSE over...Narrative Update • Jan 22
ROR: Raised Price View Will Rely On Sustained Earnings Multiple
Analysts have increased their price target on Rotork, with one recent move adding £0.35. This reflects updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations.Analysis Article • Dec 02
Investors Should Be Encouraged By Rotork's (LON:ROR) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Analysis Article • Nov 11
Rotork plc's (LON:ROR) Price Is Out Of Tune With Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 27.5x Rotork plc ( LON:ROR ) may be sending very bearish signals at the...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Is There Now An Opportunity In Rotork plc (LON:ROR)?
While Rotork plc ( LON:ROR ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Oct 04
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Rotork plc (LON:ROR)
Key Insights Rotork's estimated fair value is UK£3.67 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
New Narrative • Mar 16
Acquisition Of Noah Actuation Will Expand Product Offerings In Water & Power And CPI Segments
The acquisition and strategic growth in services suggest enhanced revenue potential and improved margins, driven by expanded offerings and market reach.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Rotork makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 777 | 122 | 209 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 777 | 119 | 209 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 777 | 115 | 209 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 769 | 108 | 217 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 760 | 100 | 225 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 757 | 102 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 754 | 104 | 219 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 750 | 111 | 204 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 746 | 119 | 189 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 733 | 116 | 183 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 719 | 113 | 177 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 708 | 109 | 171 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 696 | 105 | 166 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 669 | 99 | 161 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 642 | 93 | 156 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 601 | 84 | 153 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 561 | 76 | 151 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 565 | 78 | 151 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 569 | 80 | 151 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 589 | 83 | 158 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 610 | 86 | 164 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 607 | 86 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 605 | 86 | 166 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 619 | 89 | 168 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 634 | 92 | 169 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 652 | 93 | 174 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 669 | 94 | 178 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 676 | 92 | 180 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 683 | 90 | 181 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 690 | 91 | 184 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 696 | 92 | 187 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 685 | 76 | 186 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 674 | 59 | 186 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 658 | 58 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 642 | 56 | 183 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 634 | 66 | 182 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 626 | 76 | 180 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 608 | 72 | 175 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 590 | 67 | 169 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 563 | 64 | 162 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 536 | 62 | 154 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 541 | 68 | 150 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 546 | 75 | 145 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 568 | 87 | 144 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ROR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ROR's current net profit margins (15.7%) are higher than last year (13.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ROR's earnings have grown by 7.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ROR's earnings growth over the past year (22.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (7.8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: ROR earnings growth over the past year (22.9%) exceeded the Machinery industry 10.3%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: ROR's Return on Equity (22%) is considered high.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/07 05:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Rotork plc is covered by 32 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nick Webster | Barclays |
| Jonathan Hurn | Barclays |
| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |