Rockwell Automation vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Rockwell Automation trades at $466.05 (market cap $51.04B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Rockwell Automation is the larger of the two by market cap, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. pays the higher dividend (1.36%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ROK | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $51.04B | $26.30B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $495.08 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $328.67 | $168.64 |
Enterprise Value | $54.67B | $27.14B |
Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 1.36% |
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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 →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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