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Rockwell Automation vs Trimble: ROK and TRMB compared
Rockwell Automation is the larger company: $2.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $967M for Trimble (Q3 2026). Trimble is growing faster (+7% against +0.7% a year earlier). Rockwell Automation is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.6% against 14.7%.
Where the money goes: ROK and TRMB
Rockwell Automation (ROK) · Q4 FY26
Rockwell Automation, Q4 FY26: revenue $2.3B (+0.7% year over year), operating margin 18.6%, net earnings $346M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Trimble (TRMB) · Q3 2026
Trimble, Q3 2026: revenue $967M (+7% year over year), operating margin 14.7%, net earnings $59.1M, operating cash flow $150M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Rockwell Automation (ROK) | Trimble (TRMB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q4 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.3B | $967M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.7% | +7% |
| Gross margin | 51.9% | 68.2% |
| Operating margin | 18.6% | 14.7% |
| Net earnings | $346M | $59.1M |
| Net margin | 14.8% | 6.1% |
| Operating cash flow | — | $150M |
| Free cash flow | — | $142M |
| Market value | $41.7B | $12.6B |
| P/E | 38.2× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $449.75 | $78.64 |
Where the revenue comes from
Trimble
- Field Systems: $436M (45%)
- AECO: $395M (41%)
- T&L: $136M (14%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Rockwell Automation or Trimble?
Rockwell Automation is the larger company: $2.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q4 FY26) against $967M for Trimble (Q3 2026).
Is Rockwell Automation or Trimble growing faster?
Trimble is growing faster (+7% against +0.7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Rockwell Automation or Trimble?
Rockwell Automation is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.6% against 14.7%.
More: Rockwell Automation earnings · how Rockwell Automation makes money · Trimble earnings · how Trimble makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (8-K filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.