Rockwell Automation vs Western Alliance Bancorporation — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.2 (market cap $51.04B), while Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $79.8 (market cap $8.84B). The key difference: Rockwell Automation is far larger — about 5.8× Western Alliance Bancorporation's market cap, and Western Alliance Bancorporation pays the higher dividend (2.07%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | $8.84B |
Sector | Industrials | Financials |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $96.08 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $66.70 |
Enterprise Value | $54.67B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 2.07% |
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Rockwell Automation is a pure-play automation competitor that is the successor entity to Rockwell International, which spun off its former Rockwell Collins avionics segment in 2001. As of fiscal 2021, the firm operates through three segments--intelligent devices, software and control, and lifecycle services. Intelligent devices contains its drives, sensors, and industrial components, software and control contains its information and network and security software, while lifecycle services contains its consulting and maintenance services as well as its Sensia JV with Schlumberger.
Read more on ROK →Western Alliance Bancorporation is a top-performing bank holding company that operates a dual business model: high-touch regional banking and specialized national business lines. It serves niche industries—including technology, life sciences, and homeowners associations—providing sophisticated commercial lending and treasury solutions that bridge the gap between regional service and national scale.
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