Rockwell Automation (ROK) 10-K 12 Nov 24 2024 FY Annual report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Billions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Oct. 31, 2024	Mar. 29, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-12383
Entity Registrant Name	Rockwell Automation, Inc
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	25-1797617
Entity Address, Address Line One	1201 South Second Street
Entity Address, City or Town	Milwaukee
Entity Address, State or Province	WI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	53204
City Area Code	414
Local Phone Number	382-2000
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock ($1.00 par value)
Trading Symbol	ROK
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true
Document Financial Statement Error Correction	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 33.2
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		112,896,809
Documents Incorporated by Reference	Certain information contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareowners of registrant to be held on February 4, 2025, is incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.
Entity Central Index Key	0001024478
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2024
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false

Audit Information

Audit Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]
Auditor Name	DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Auditor Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Auditor Firm ID	34

Consolidated Balance Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 471	$ 1,071.8
Receivables	1,802	2,167.4
Inventories	1,293.1	1,404.9
Other current assets	315.1	266.7
Total current assets	3,881.2	4,910.8
Property, net of accumulated depreciation	776.7	684.2
Operating lease right-of-use assets	422.6	349.4
Goodwill	3,993.3	3,529.2
Other intangible assets, net	1,066.3	852.4
Deferred income taxes	517	459.3
Long-term investments	168.7	157.1
Other assets	406.3	361.6
Total	11,232.1	11,304
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	770.8	94.7
Current portion of long-term debt	307.4	8.6
Accounts payable	860.4	1,150.2
Compensation and benefits	259	499.9
Contract liabilities	584.1	592.5
Customer returns, rebates, and incentives	346.8	452
Other current liabilities	475.4	567.4
Total current liabilities	3,603.9	3,365.3
Long-term debt	2,561.3	2,862.9
Retirement benefits	549.1	503.6
Operating lease liabilities	355.6	285.3
Other liabilities	487	543.5
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 17)
Shareowners’ equity
Common stock ($1.00 par value, shares issued: 181.4)	181.4	181.4
Additional paid-in capital	2,188.6	2,102.5
Retained earnings	9,634.9	9,255.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(772.4)	(790.1)
Common stock in treasury, at cost (shares held: 68.3 and 66.6, respectively)	(7,734.2)	(7,187.4)
Shareowners’ equity attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	3,498.3	3,561.6
Noncontrolling interests	176.9	181.8
Total shareowners’ equity	3,675.2	3,743.4
Total	$ 11,232.1	$ 11,304

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Shareowners' equity:
Common stock, par value per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	181.4	181.4
Treasury stock, shares held (in shares)	68.3	66.6

Consolidated Statement of Opera

Consolidated Statement of Operations - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Sales
Total sales	$ 8,264.2	$ 9,058	$ 7,760.4
Cost of sales
Cost of sales	(5,070.8)	(5,341)	(4,658.4)
Gross profit	3,193.4	3,717	3,102
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2,002.6)	(2,023.7)	(1,766.7)
Change in fair value of investments	0.1	279.3	(136.9)
Other income (expense) (Note 15)	62.8	(71.3)	(1.6)
Goodwill impairment	0	(157.5)	0
Interest expense	(154.6)	(135.3)	(123.2)
Income before income taxes	1,099.1	1,608.5	1,073.6
Income tax provision (Note 16)	(151.8)	(330.5)	(154.5)
Net income	947.3	1,278	919.1
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(5.2)	(109.4)	(13.1)
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	$ 952.5	$ 1,387.4	$ 932.2
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 8.32	$ 12.03	$ 8.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 8.28	$ 11.95	$ 7.97
Weighted average outstanding shares:
Basic (in shares)	114	114.8	115.9
Diluted (in shares)	114.5	115.6	116.7
Products and solutions
Sales
Total sales	$ 7,330.7	$ 8,224.9	$ 6,993.4
Cost of sales
Cost of sales	(4,558.1)	(4,808.7)	(4,173.4)
Services
Sales
Total sales	933.5	833.1	767
Cost of sales
Cost of sales	$ (512.7)	$ (532.3)	$ (485)

Consolidated Statement of Compr

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 947.3	$ 1,278	$ 919.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments (net of tax benefit (expense) of $7.4, ($15.4), and ($76.0))	(23.8)	41.5	246.5
Currency translation adjustments	68.9	99.4	(185.4)
Net change in cash flow hedges (net of tax benefit (expense) of $11.2, $5.3, and $(14.3))	(27.1)	(13.4)	38.2
Other comprehensive income	18	127.5	99.3
Comprehensive income	965.3	1,405.5	1,018.4
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4.9)	(109.3)	(13.4)
Comprehensive income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	$ 970.2	$ 1,514.8	$ 1,031.8

Consolidated Statement of Com_2

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Pension and other postretirement (benefit) expense tax	$ 7.4	$ (15.4)	$ (76)
Net change in cash flow hedges, tax benefit (expense)	$ 11.2	$ 5.3	$ (14.3)

Consolidated Statement of Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 947.3	$ 1,278	$ 919.1
Adjustments to arrive at cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation	162.4	133.8	126.6
Amortization of intangible assets	155	116.6	112.3
Change in fair value of investments	(0.1)	(279.3)	136.9
Share-based compensation expense	99.8	88.3	68.1
Retirement benefit expense	17.9	125.3	76.4
Pension contributions	(28.3)	(25.9)	(53.6)
Deferred income taxes	(68.1)	(100.1)	(33.6)
Net (gain) loss on disposition of property	(0.4)	0.5	0.6
Goodwill impairment	0	157.5	0
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions and foreign currency adjustments
Receivables	405.2	(368.7)	(415.6)
Inventories	131.5	(295.9)	(292.8)
Accounts payable	(290.7)	70.2	172
Contract liabilities	(7.4)	106.8	102
Compensation and benefits	(254.9)	209.1	(78.2)
Income taxes	(236.6)	104.1	(129.3)
Other assets and liabilities	(168.8)	54.3	112.2
Cash provided by operating activities	863.8	1,374.6	823.1
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(224.7)	(160.5)	(141.1)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(749.2)	(168.4)	(16.6)
Purchases of investments	(10)	(27.1)	(59.8)
Proceeds from sale of investments	0.2	1,210.4	210.2
Other investing activities	1.2	(0.1)	(0.5)
Cash (used for) provided by investing activities	(982.5)	854.3	(7.8)
Financing activities:
Net issuance (repayment) of short-term debt	655.2	(256.9)	40.8
Issuance of short-term debt, net of issuance costs	18.8	0	18.8
Repayment of short-term debt	0	(18.8)	(210)
Repayment of long-term debt	0	(599.8)	0
Cash dividends	(571)	(542.4)	(519.4)
Purchases of treasury stock	(594.9)	(311.5)	(301.3)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options	39.4	88.5	57.9
Other financing activities	(50.3)	(34.7)	(21)
Cash used for financing activities	(502.8)	(1,675.6)	(934.2)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	12.1	19.2	(52.6)
(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(609.4)	572.5	(171.5)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year	1,080.4	507.9	679.4
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year	471	1,080.4	507.9
Components of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents	471	1,071.8	490.7
Restricted cash, current (Other current assets)	0	8.6	8.6
Restricted cash, noncurrent (Other assets)	0	0	8.6
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	$ 471	$ 1,080.4	$ 507.9

Consolidated Statement of Share

Consolidated Statement of Shareowners' Equity - USD ($) $ in Millions		Total	Total attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	Common stock in treasury, at cost	Noncontrolling interests
Beginning of period at Sep. 30, 2021		$ 2,694.1	$ 2,389.6	$ 181.4	$ 1,933.6	$ 8,000.4	$ (1,017.1)	$ (6,708.7)	$ 304.5
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)		919.1	932.2			932.2			(13.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		99.3	99.6				99.6		(0.3)
Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impact)		126.1	126.1		73.5			52.6
Share repurchases		(301.1)	(301.1)					(301.1)
Cash dividends declared	[1]	(520.8)	(520.8)			(520.8)
End of period at Sep. 30, 2022		3,016.7	2,725.6	181.4	2,007.1	8,411.8	(917.5)	(6,957.2)	291.1
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)		1,278	1,387.4			1,387.4			(109.4)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		127.5	127.4				127.4		0.1
Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impact)		177.2	177.2		95.4			81.8
Share repurchases		(312)	(312)					(312)
Cash dividends declared	[1]	(544)	(544)			(544)
End of period at Sep. 30, 2023		3,743.4	3,561.6	181.4	2,102.5	9,255.2	(790.1)	(7,187.4)	181.8
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income (loss)		947.3	952.5			952.5			(5.2)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		18	17.7				17.7		0.3
Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impact)		138.9	138.9		86.1			52.8
Share repurchases		(599.6)	(599.6)					(599.6)
Cash dividends declared	[1]	(572.8)	(572.8)			(572.8)
End of period at Sep. 30, 2024		$ 3,675.2	$ 3,498.3	$ 181.4	$ 2,188.6	$ 9,634.9	$ (772.4)	$ (7,734.2)	$ 176.9
[1] Cash dividends were $5.00 per share in 2024; $4.72 per share in 2023; and $4.48 per share in 2022.

Consolidated Statement of Sha_2

Consolidated Statement of Shareowners' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$ 5	$ 4.72	$ 4.48

Basis of Presentation and Accou

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies	Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies Rockwell Automation, Inc. (Rockwell Automation or the Company) is the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. We understand and simplify our customers’ complex production challenges and deliver the most valued solutions that combine technology and industry expertise. Basis of Presentation Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and controlled majority-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in affiliates over which we do not have control but exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. These affiliated companies are not material individually or in the aggregate to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We use estimates in accounting for, among other items, customer returns, rebates, and incentives; allowance for doubtful accounts; excess and obsolete inventory; share-based compensation; acquisitions, including consolidation and intangible assets; goodwill impairment; product warranty obligations; capitalization of internal-use software; retirement benefits; litigation, claims, and contingencies, including environmental and asbestos matters, conditional asset retirement obligations, and contractual indemnifications; leases; and income taxes. We account for changes to estimates and assumptions prospectively when warranted by factually-based experience. Revenue Recognition See Note 2 for our revenue recognition policy under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. Returns, Rebates, and Incentives Our primary incentive program provides distributors with cash rebates or account credits based on agreed amounts that vary depending on the customer to whom our distributor ultimately sells the product. We also offer various other incentive programs that provide distributors and direct sale customers with cash rebates, account credits, or additional hardware and software products, solutions, and services based on meeting specified program criteria. Certain distributors are offered a right to return product, subject to contractual limitations. We record accruals for customer returns, rebates, and incentives at the time of revenue recognition based primarily on historical trend experience and expected market conditions. Returns are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a right of return asset and refund liability. Incentives in the form of rebates are estimated at the individual customer level and are recorded as a reduction of sales. Customer incentives for additional hardware and software products, solutions, and services to be provided are considered distinct performance obligations. As such, we allocate revenue to them based on relative standalone selling price. Until the incentive is redeemed, the revenue is recorded as a contract liability. Taxes on Revenue Producing Transactions Taxes assessed by governmental authorities on revenue producing transactions, including sales, value added, excise, and use taxes, are recorded on a net basis (excluded from revenue). Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash include time deposits, certificates of deposit, and other fixed income securities with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Receivables We record an allowance for doubtful accounts and expected credit losses based on customer-specific analysis and general matters such as current assessments of past due balances and economic conditions. Receivables are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $21.8 million at September 30, 2024, and $16.8 million at September 30, 2023. The changes to our allowance for doubtful accounts during the years ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were not material and primarily consisted of current-period provisions, write-offs charged against the allowance, recoveries collected, and foreign currency translation. Inventories Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost methods. Market is determined on the basis of estimated realizable values. Investments Investments include time deposits, certificates of deposit, other fixed income securities, and equity securities. Investments with original maturities longer than three months at the time of purchase and less than one year from period end are classified as short-term. All other investments are classified as long-term. Fixed income securities meeting the definition of a security are accounted for as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are recorded at fair value. Equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value, which we account for using the measurement alternative under U.S. GAAP, are recorded at the investment cost, less impairment, plus or minus observable price changes (in orderly transactions) of an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. All other investments are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Property Property, including internal-use software and software to provide a service (e.g. SaaS arrangements), is recorded at cost. Equipment under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments. We calculate depreciation of property using the straight-line method over 3 to 40 years for buildings and improvements, 3 to 20 years for machinery and equipment, and 3 to 10 years for computer hardware and internal-use software. We capitalize significant renewals and enhancements and write off replaced units. Implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract are recorded in Other current assets and Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are amortized over the expected service period. We expense maintenance and repairs, as well as renewals of minor amounts. Property acquired during the year that is accrued within Accounts payable or Other current liabilities at year end is considered to be a non-cash investing activity and is excluded from cash used for capital expenditures in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Capital expenditures of $42.4 million, $42.7 million, and $23.0 million were accrued within Accounts payable and Other current liabilities at September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other intangible assets generally result from business acquisitions. We account for business acquisitions by allocating the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair values; the excess of the purchase price over the allocated amount is recorded as goodwill. We perform our annual evaluation of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets for impairment as required under U.S. GAAP during the second quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Any excess in carrying value over the estimated fair value is charged to results of operations. For our annual evaluation of goodwill, we may perform a qualitative test to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount in order to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. Our reporting units for goodwill evaluation consist of the Intelligent Devices segment, the Software & Control segment, the Lifecycle Services segment (excluding Sensia), and Sensia. When performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test, we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under a combination of an income approach derived from discounted cash flows and a market multiples approach using selected comparable public companies. Significant assumptions used in the income approach include: management’s forecasted cash flows, including estimated future revenue growth rates and margins, discount rate, and terminal value. Forecasts of future revenue growth and margins are based on management’s best estimates. Actual results and forecasts of revenue growth and margins for our Sensia reporting unit may be impacted by its concentration within the Oil & Gas industry and with its customer base. Demand for Sensia hardware and software products, solutions, and services is sensitive to industry volatility and risks, including those related to commodity prices, supply and demand dynamics, production costs, geological activity, and political activities. The discount rate is determined using a weighted average cost of capital adjusted for risk factors specific to the reporting unit, including risks associated with our above market revenue growth assumptions, historical performance, and industry-specific and economic factors. The terminal value is estimated following the common methodology of calculating the present value of estimated perpetual cash flow beyond the last projected period assuming constant discount and long-term growth rates. Significant assumptions used in the market multiples approach include selection of the comparable public companies and calculation of the appropriate market multiples. We amortize all intangible assets with finite useful lives on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives assigned range from 3 to 15 years for trademarks, 5 to 20 years for customer relationships, 4 to 17 years for technology, and 3 to 30 years for other intangible assets. Intangible assets also include costs of on-premise software developed or purchased by our software business to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Amortization of these computer software products is calculated on a product-by-product basis as the greater of (a) the unamortized cost at the beginning of the year times the ratio of the current year gross revenue for a product to the total of the current and anticipated future gross revenue for that product or (b) the straight-line amortization over the remaining estimated economic life of the product. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We evaluate the recoverability of the recorded amount of long-lived assets, including property, operating lease right-of-use assets, capitalized implementation costs of a cloud computing arrangement, and other intangible assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the recorded amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. Impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. If we determine that an asset is impaired, we measure the impairment to be recognized as the amount by which the recorded amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. We report assets to be disposed of at the lower of the recorded amount or fair value less cost to sell. We determine fair value using a discounted future cash flow analysis. Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage certain foreign currency risks. We enter into these contracts to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate variability in the expected future cash flows associated with certain third-party and intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies forecasted to occur within the next two years. We also use these contracts to hedge portions of our net investments in certain non-U.S. subsidiaries against the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of foreign currency balances to the U.S. dollar. Additionally, we use derivative financial instruments in the form of interest rate swap contracts to manage our borrowing costs of certain long-term debt and use treasury locks to manage the potential change in interest rates in anticipation of issuance of fixed rate debt. We designate and account for these derivative financial instruments as hedges under U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, we use foreign currency forward exchange contracts that are not designated as hedges to offset transaction gains or losses associated with some of our assets and liabilities resulting from intercompany loans or other transactions with third parties that are denominated in currencies other than our entities’ functional currencies. It is our policy to execute such instruments with global financial institutions that we believe to be creditworthy and not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts are usually denominated in currencies of major industrial countries. Fair Value of Financial Instruments We record various financial instruments at fair value. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. U.S. GAAP also classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. We hold financial instruments consisting of cash and short-term debt. The fair values of our cash and short-term debt approximate their carrying amounts as reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheet due to the short-term nature of these instruments. We also hold financial instruments consisting of long-term debt, investments, and derivatives. The valuation methodologies for these financial instruments are described in Notes 7, 10, 11, and 14. We also determine fair value assessments in conjunction with intangible valuations of acquisitions, contingent consideration in the purchase price of acquisitions, and our annual impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. The valuation methodologies for these assets are described in Notes 3 and 4. The methods described in these Notes may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. Foreign Currency Translation We translate assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside of the United States with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars using exchange rates at the end of the respective period. We translate sales, costs, and expenses at average exchange rates effective during the respective period. We report foreign currency translation adjustments as a component of Other comprehensive income (loss). Currency transaction gains and losses are included in results of operations in the period incurred. Research and Development Expenses We expense research and development (R&D) costs as incurred; these costs were $477.3 million in 2024, $529.5 million in 2023, and $440.9 million in 2022. We include R&D expenses in Cost of sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Income Taxes We account for uncertain tax positions by determining whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, we determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the Consolidated Financial Statements based on our assertion of the most likely outcome resulting from an examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. Earnings Per Share We present basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing earnings available to common shareowners, which is income excluding the allocation to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year, excluding restricted stock. Diluted EPS amounts are based upon the weighted average number of common and common-equivalent shares outstanding during the year. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding share-based compensation awards, which requires us to compute total employee proceeds as the sum of the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which the total employee proceeds of the award exceed the average market price of the same award over the period have an antidilutive effect on EPS, and accordingly, we exclude them from the calculation. Antidilutive share-based compensation awards for the years ended September 30, 2024 (0.5 million shares), 2023 (0.4 million shares), and 2022 (0.4 million shares), were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation. U.S. GAAP requires unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, to be treated as participating securities and included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method. Our participating securities are composed of restricted stock and non-employee director restricted stock units. The following table reconciles basic and diluted EPS amounts (in millions, except per share amounts): 2024 2023 2022 Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. $ 952.5 $ 1,387.4 $ 932.2 Less: Allocation to participating securities (4.3) (5.9) (2.9) Net income available to common shareowners $ 948.2 $ 1,381.5 $ 929.3 Basic weighted average outstanding shares 114.0 114.8 115.9 Effect of dilutive securities Stock options 0.5 0.7 0.7 Performance shares — 0.1 0.1 Diluted weighted average outstanding shares 114.5 115.6 116.7 Earnings per share: Basic $ 8.32 $ 12.03 $ 8.02 Diluted $ 8.28 $ 11.95 $ 7.97 Share-Based Compensation We recognize share-based compensation expense for equity awards on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award based on the fair value of the award as of the grant date. Product and Workers’ Compensation Liabilities We record accruals for product and workers’ compensation claims in the period in which they are probable and reasonably estimable. Our principal self-insurance programs include product liability and workers’ compensation where we self-insure up to a specified dollar amount. Claims exceeding this amount up to specified limits are covered by insurance policies purchased from commercial insurers. We estimate the liability for the majority of the self-insured claims using our claims experience for the periods being valued. Environmental and Asbestos Matters We record liabilities for environmental and asbestos matters in the period in which our responsibility is probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. We make changes to the liabilities in the periods in which the estimated costs of remediation change. At third-party environmental sites where more than one potentially responsible party has been identified, we record a liability for our estimated allocable share of costs related to our involvement with the site, as well as an estimated allocable share of costs related to the involvement of insolvent or unidentified parties. If we determine that recovery from insurers or other third parties is probable and a right of set off exists, we record the liability net of the estimated recovery. If we determine that recovery from insurers or other third parties is probable but a right of set off does not exist, we record a liability for the total estimated costs of remediation and a receivable for the estimated recovery. At environmental sites where we are the sole responsible party, we record a liability for the total estimated costs of remediation. Ongoing operating and maintenance expenditures included in our environmental remediation obligations are discounted to present value over the probable future remediation period. Our remaining environmental remediation obligations are undiscounted due to subjectivity of timing and/or amount of future cash payments. Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations We record liabilities for costs related to legal obligations associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction, development, or the normal operation of the long-lived asset. The obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is not conditional even though the timing or method may be conditional. Leases We have operating leases primarily for real estate, vehicles, and equipment. We have finance leases primarily for equipment. We determine if a contract is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. A right-of-use (ROU) asset and a corresponding lease liability are recognized at commencement for contracts that are, or contain, a lease with an original term greater than 12 months. We elect to not record lease ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with an original term of 12 months or less. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset during the lease term, including periods for which renewal options are reasonably certain to be exercised, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term for leases with an original term of 12 months or less. Amortization expense of the ROU asset for operating and finance leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and interest expense for finance leases is recognized based on the incremental borrowing rate. Some leasing arrangements require variable payments that are dependent on usage or may vary for other reasons, such as payments for insurance and tax payments. A portion of our real estate leases is generally subject to annual changes based upon an index. The changes based upon the index are treated as variable lease payments. The variable portion of lease payments is not included in our ROU assets or lease liabilities and is expensed when incurred. We elected to not separate lease and nonlease components of contracts for most underlying asset classes. Accordingly, all expenses associated with a lease contract are accounted for as lease expenses. Lease liabilities are recognized at the contract commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. To calculate the lease liabilities we use our incremental borrowing rate. We determine our incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date using our unsecured borrowing rate, adjusted for collateralization and lease term. For leases denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar, the collateralized borrowing rate in the foreign currency is determined using the U.S. dollar and foreign currency swap spread. Long-term operating lease liabilities are presented as Operating lease liabilities and current operating lease liabilities are included in Other current liabilities Long-term debt ROU assets are recognized at the contract commencement date at the value of the related lease liability, adjusted for any prepayments, lease incentives received, and initial direct costs incurred. Operating lease ROU assets are presented as Operating lease right-of-use assets and finance lease ROU assets are presented as Property in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Lease expenses, including amortization of ROU assets, for operating and finance leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recorded in Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Interest expense for finance leases is recorded in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Supplier Financing Arrangements The Company maintains agreements with third-party financial institutions that offer voluntary supply chain financing (SCF) programs to suppliers. The SCF programs enable suppliers, at their sole discretion, to sell their receivables to third-party financial institutions in order to receive payment on receivables earlier than the negotiated commercial terms between suppliers and the Company. Supplier sale of receivables to third-party financial institutions is on terms negotiated between the supplier and the respective third-party financial institution. The Company agrees on commercial terms for the goods and services procured from suppliers, including prices, quantities, and payment terms, regardless of whether the supplier elects to participate in the SCF programs. A supplier’s voluntary participation in the SCF programs has no bearing on the Company's payment terms and the Company has no economic interest in a supplier’s decision to participate in the SCF programs. The Company agrees to pay participating third-party financial institutions the stated amount of confirmed invoices from suppliers on the original maturity dates of the invoices. Amounts outstanding related to SCF programs are included in Accounts payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and in changes in Accounts payable on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Accounts payable included approximately $ 76.6 million 126.7 million Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new standard that requires companies to apply Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 405-50 to disclose supplier finance program obligations. We adopted the new standard as of October 1, 2023. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, which requires expanded interim and annual disclosures of segment information regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), the title and position of the CODM, an explanation of how the CODM uses the information in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, and an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. We will expand our disclosures in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K when the standard becomes effective for us. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which requires expanded annual disclosures to the income tax rate reconciliation and the amount of income taxes paid. We will expand our disclosures in our 2026 Annual Report on Form 10-K when the standard becomes effective for us. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, which requires disclosure of certain expense amounts comprising Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as a qualitative description of the remaining expense amounts. We are currently assessing the impact of this ASU on our financial statement disclosures. We do not expect any other recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Nature of Products and Services Substantially all of our revenue is from contracts with customers. We recognize revenue as promised products are transferred to, or services are performed for, customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for those products and services. Our offerings consist of industrial automation and information products, solutions, and services. Our products include hardware, software, and configured-to-order products. Our solutions include custom-engineered systems and software. Our services include customer technical support and repair, asset management and optimization consulting, and training. Also included in our services is a portion of revenue related to spare parts that are managed within our services offering. Our operations are comprised of the Intelligent Devices segment, the Software & Control segment, and the Lifecycle Services segment. Revenue from the Intelligent Devices segment is predominantly comprised of product sales, which are recognized at a point in time. Revenue from the Software & Control segment is comprised of product sales, which are recognized at a point in time, and software products, which may be recognized over time if certain criteria are met. Revenue from the Lifecycle Services segment is predominantly comprised of solutions and services, which are primarily recognized over time. See Note 20 for more information. In most countries, we sell primarily through independent distributors in conjunction with our direct sales force. We sell large systems and service offerings principally through our direct sales force, though opportunities are sometimes identified through distributors. Performance Obligations We use executed sales agreements and purchase orders to determine the existence of a customer contract. For each customer contract, we determine if the products and services promised to the customer are distinct performance obligations. A product or service is distinct if both of the following criteria are met at contract inception: (i) the customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or together with other readily available resources, and (ii) our promise to transfer the product or perform the service is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. The fact that we regularly sell a product or service separately is an indicator that the customer can benefit from a product or service on its own or with other readily available resources. The objective when assessing whether our promises to transfer products or perform services are distinct within the context of the contract is to determine whether the nature of the promise is to transfer each of those products or perform those services individually, or whether the promise is to transfer a combined item or items to which the promised products or services are inputs. If a promised product or service is not distinct, we combine that product or service with other promised products or services until it comprises a bundle of products or services that is distinct, which may result in accounting for all the products or services in a contract as a single performance obligation. For each performance obligation in a contract, we determine whether the performance obligation is satisfied over time. A performance obligation is satisfied over time if it meets any of the following criteria: (i) the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by our performance as we perform, or (ii) our performance creates or enhances an asset that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced, or (iii) our performance does not create an asset for which we have an alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. If one or more of these criteria are met, then we recognize revenue over time using a method that depicts performance. If none of the criteria are met, then control transfers to the customer at a point in time and we recognize revenue at that point in time. Our products represent standard, catalog products for which we have an alternative use, and therefore we recognize revenue at a point in time when control of the product transfers to the customer. For the majority of our products, control transfers upon shipment, though for some contracts control may transfer upon delivery. Product-type contracts are generally one year or less in length. Revenue in our Software & Control segment also includes revenue from perpetual and subscription software licenses under on-premise and SaaS arrangements. When on-premise software licenses are determined to be distinct performance obligations, we recognize the related revenue at a point in time when the customer is provided the right to use the license, while revenue allocated to upgrades and support are recognized over the term of the contract. To the extent that the on-premise license is not considered distinct, revenue is recognized over time over the period the related services are performed. Revenue from SaaS arrangements, which allow customers to use hosted software over the contract period without taking possession of the software, are recognized over time during the period the customer is provided the right to use the software. We offer a wide variety of solutions and services to our customers, for which we recognize revenue over time or at a point in time based on the contract as well as the type of solution or service. If one or more of the three criteria above for over time revenue recognition are met, we recognize revenue over time as cost is incurred, as work is performed, or based on time elapsed, depending on the type of customer contract. If none of these criteria are met, we recognize revenue at a point in time when control of the asset being created or enhanced transfers to the customer. More than half of our solutions and services revenue is from contracts that are one year or less in length. For certain solutions and services offerings, when we have the right to invoice our customers in an amount that corresponds to our performance completed to date, we apply the practical expedient to measure progress and recognize revenue based on the amount for which we have the right to invoice the customer. When assessing whether we have an alternative use for an asset, we consider both contractual and practical limitations. These include: (i) the level and cost of customization of the asset that is required to meet a customer’s needs, (ii) the activities, cost, and profit margin after any rework that would be required before the asset could be directed for another use, and (iii) the portion of the asset that could not be reworked for an alternative use. At times we provide products and services free of charge to our customers as incentives when the customers purchase other products or services. These represent distinct performance obligations. As such, we allocate revenue to them based on relative standalone selling price. Most of our global warranties are assurance in nature and do not represent distinct performance obligations. See Note 9 for additional information and disclosures. We occasionally offer extended warranties to our customers that are considered a distinct performance obligation, to which we allocate revenue based on relative standalone selling price, which is recognized over the extended warranty period. We account for shipping and handling activities performed after control of a product has been transferred to the customer as a fulfillment cost. As such, we have applied the practical expedient and we accrue for the costs of shipping and handling activities if revenue is recognized before contractually agreed shipping and handling activities occur. Unfulfilled Performance Obligations As of September 30, 2024, we expect to recognize approximately $1,205 million of revenue in future periods from unfulfilled performance obligations from existing contracts with customers. We expect to recognize revenue of approximately $680 million from our remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months with the remaining balance recognized thereafter. We have applied the practical expedient to exclude the value of remaining performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original term of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue in proportion to the amount we have the right to invoice for services performed. The amounts above also do not include the impact of contract renewal options that are unexercised as of September 30, 2024. Transaction Price The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which we expect to be entitled in exchange for transferring products to, or performing services for, a customer. We estimate the transaction price at contract inception, and update the estimate each reporting period for any changes in circumstances. In some cases a contract may involve variable consideration, including rebates, credits, allowances for returns, or other similar items that generally decrease the transaction price. We use historical trend experience and expected market conditions to estimate variable consideration, including any constraint. The transaction price (including any discounts and variable consideration) is allocated between separate products and services based on their relative standalone selling prices. The standalone selling prices are determined based on the prices at which we separately sell each good or service. For items that are not sold separately, we estimate the standalone selling price using available information such as market reference points and other observable data. We have elected the practical expedient to exclude sales taxes and other similar taxes from the measurement of the transaction price. Significant Payment Terms Our standard payment terms vary globally but do not result in a significant delay between the timing of invoice and payment. We occasionally negotiate other payment terms during the contracting process. We do not typically include significant financing components in our contracts with customers. We have elected the practical expedient to not adjust the transaction price for the period between transfer of products or performance of services and customer payment if expected to be one year or less. For most of our products, we invoice at the time of shipment and we do not typically have significant contract balances. For our solutions and services as well as some of our products, timing may differ between revenue recognition and billing. Depending on the terms agreed to with the customer, we may invoice in advance of performance or we may invoice after performance. When revenue recognition exceeds billing we recognize a receivable, and when billing exceeds revenue recognition we recognize a contract liability. Disaggregation of Revenue The following table presents our revenue disaggregation by geographic region for our three operating segments (in millions). We attribute sales to the geographic regions based on the country of destination. Year Ended September 30, 2024 Year Ended September 30, 2023 Intelligent Devices Software & Control Lifecycle Services Total Intelligent Devices Software & Control Lifecycle Services Total North America $ 2,503.1 $ 1,414.5 $ 1,135.2 $ 5,052.8 $ 2,409.2 $ 1,794.8 $ 1,020.0 $ 5,224.0 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 614.7 350.7 539.1 1,504.5 829.1 528.0 513.5 1,870.6 Asia Pacific 399.2 260.7 412.9 1,072.8 568.6 393.7 395.7 1,358.0 Latin America 287.1 161.5 185.5 634.1 291.3 169.5 144.6 605.4 Total Company Sales $ 3,804.1 $ 2,187.4 $ 2,272.7 $ 8,264.2 $ 4,098.2 $ 2,886.0 $ 2,073.8 $ 9,058.0 Contract Liabilities Contract liabilities primarily relate to consideration received in advance of performance under the contract. Below is a summary of our Contract liabilities balance, the portion not expected to be recognized within twelve months is included within Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions): September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Balance as of beginning of year $ 653.6 $ 541.3 Balance as of end of period 652.7 653.6 The most significant changes in our Contract liabilities balance during both the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were due to amounts billed during the period, offset by revenue recognized on amounts billed during the period and revenue recognized that was included in the Contract liabilities balance at the beginning of the period. In the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized revenue of approximately $583.5 million that was included in the Contract liabilities balance at September 30, 2023. In the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized revenue of approximately $423.9 million that was included in the Contract liabilities balance at September 30, 2022. We did not have a material amount of revenue recognized in the twelve months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, from performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in previous periods. Costs to Obtain and Fulfill a Contract We capitalize and amortize certain incremental costs to obtain and fulfill contracts. These costs primarily consist of incentives paid to sales personnel, which are considered incremental costs to obtain customer contracts. We elected the practical expedient to expense incremental costs to obtain a contract when the contract has a duration of one year or less for most classes of contracts. Our capitalized contract costs, which are included in Other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheet, are not significant as of September 30, 2024 and 2023. There was no impairment loss in relation to capitalized costs during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill were (in millions): Intelligent Devices Software & Control Lifecycle Services Total Balance as of October 1, 2022 $ 503.0 $ 2,398.7 $ 622.3 $ 3,524.0 Acquisition of businesses 74.4 — 36.9 111.3 Impairment — — (157.5) (157.5) Translation 18.4 21.4 11.6 51.4 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ 595.8 $ 2,420.1 $ 513.3 $ 3,529.2 Acquisition of businesses 283.1 — 133.5 416.6 Translation 21.6 17.0 8.9 47.5 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ 900.5 $ 2,437.1 $ 655.7 $ 3,993.3 Gross carrying value of Goodwill $ 900.5 $ 2,437.1 $ 813.2 $ 4,150.8 Accumulated impairment losses — — (157.5) (157.5) Goodwill $ 900.5 $ 2,437.1 $ 655.7 $ 3,993.3 We performed our annual evaluation of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets for impairment during the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and concluded that these assets were not impaired. For our annual evaluation, we performed qualitative tests for our Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services (excluding Sensia) reporting units and a quantitative test for our Sensia reporting unit. Refer to Note 1 for additional information on our goodwill impairment evaluations. 2023 Impairment Assessment Following formation in October 2019, our Sensia joint venture operations were challenged by the global pandemic, geopolitical activities, volatility in commodity prices and supply chain dynamics. The cumulative historical growth and profitability below plan had resulted in a declining cushion between carrying value and fair value in previous impairment tests. The joint venture partners appointed a new management team in 2023 and updated the strategy of Sensia, which included downward revisions to growth and profitability projections. Lower sales growth reflected historical performance and an updated outlook of market conditions. Lower profitability reflected an updated view of mix and volume. Based upon the update of Sensia’s strategy and projections in the fourth quarter of 2023, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of Sensia was below its carrying value. As a result of this triggering event, we performed an interim quantitative analysis, using a combination of an income approach derived from discounted cash flows and a market multiples approach using selected comparable public companies, consistent with our annual impairment testing. As of the fourth quarter 2023 testing date, the carrying value of our Sensia reporting unit of $665.1 million was determined to be in excess of the reporting unit’s fair value, resulting in a $157.5 million goodwill impairment charge recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of September 30, 2024, $160.7 million of goodwill remains within the Sensia reporting unit. Other intangible assets consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 Carrying Accumulated Net Amortized intangible assets Software products $ 104.5 $ 75.5 $ 29.0 Customer relationships 619.4 186.5 432.9 Technology 729.1 257.1 472.0 Trademarks 132.0 43.8 88.2 Other 5.9 5.4 0.5 Total amortized intangible assets 1,590.9 568.3 1,022.6 Allen-Bradley ® trademark not subject to amortization 43.7 — 43.7 Other intangible assets $ 1,634.6 $ 568.3 $ 1,066.3 September 30, 2023 Carrying Accumulated Net Amortized intangible assets Software products $ 100.4 $ 65.1 $ 35.3 Customer relationships 606.1 141.3 464.8 Technology 424.1 173.1 251.0 Trademarks 86.3 29.3 57.0 Other 6.0 5.4 0.6 Total amortized intangible assets 1,222.9 414.2 808.7 Allen-Bradley ® trademark not subject to amortization 43.7 — 43.7 Other intangible assets $ 1,266.6 $ 414.2 $ 852.4 Software products represent costs of computer software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Software products amortization expense was $11.6 million in 2024, $11.3 million in 2023, and $9.4 million in 2022. Estimated total amortization expense for all amortized intangible assets is $151.4 million in 2025, $148.9 million in 2026, $140.7 million in 2027, $128.4 million in 2028, and $88.7 million in 2029.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions 2024 Acquisitions In October 2023, we acquired Clearpath Robotics, Inc., including its industrial division OTTO Motors (Clearpath), a company that specializes in autonomous robotics for industrial applications, headquartered in Ontario, Canada. We recorded assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with this acquisition based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date of October 2, 2023. The aggregate purchase price allocation is as follows (in millions): Purchase Price Allocation Receivables $ 8.1 Inventory 22.0 Goodwill 283.1 Intangible assets 313.4 All other assets 10.2 Total assets acquired 636.8 Less: Deferred tax liability (9.2) Less: Liabilities assumed (18.6) Net assets acquired $ 609.0 Purchase Consideration Cash consideration, net of cash acquired $ 566.0 Contingent consideration 43.0 Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 609.0 Intangible assets identified include $269.9 million of technology, $41.6 million of trademarks, and $1.9 million of customer relationships. We assigned the full amount of goodwill and all other assets acquired to our Intelligent Devices segment. The goodwill recorded represents intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. This goodwill arises because the purchase price for Clearpath reflects a number of factors including the future earnings and cash flow potential for the business and resulting synergies from the business portfolio and industry expertise. We do not expect the goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The intangible assets were valued using an income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method and multi-period excess earnings method. The relief from royalty method calculates value based on hypothetical payments that would be saved by owning an asset rather than licensing it. The multi-period excess earnings method is the isolation of cash flows from a single intangible asset and measures fair value by discounting them to present value. These values are considered level 3 measurements under the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy. Refer to Note 1 for further information regarding levels in the fair value hierarchy. The key assumption requiring the use of judgement in the valuation of the technology asset was the obsolescence factor, where we estimated a phase out over 12 years; other assumptions included forecasted revenue growth rates and margin and the discount rate. The key assumption requiring the use of judgement in the valuation of the trademarks asset was the weighted average royalty rate of 2.05 percent; other assumptions included forecasted revenue growth rates and the discount rate. The purchase price included up to $50 million in contingent consideration that can be earned by sellers if Clearpath achieves revenue targets that it had established prior to the acquisition in two performance periods ending February 29, 2024, and February 28, 2025. We developed various risk-based scenarios and a probability outcome model to measure the fair value of the contingent consideration, which is considered a level 3 measurement under the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy. We determined the fair value to be $43 million as of the acquisition date and as of December 31, 2023. We updated the fair value measures during the second quarter to reflect actual contingent consideration earned during the first performance period. In the fourth quarter of 2024, we assessed the probability outcome model for the second performance period and determined that the fair value was $4.5 million as of September 30, 2024. The following table presents the fair value of the contingent consideration in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions): Period ended February 29, 2024 Period ended February 28, 2025 Total Contingent consideration as of December 31, 2023 $ 17.5 $ 25.5 $ 43.0 Adjustment for earnout achieved for first performance period (7.7) — (7.7) Adjustment to fair value — (21.0) (21.0) Payment of earnout achieved for first performance period (9.8) — (9.8) Contingent consideration as of September 30, 2024 $ — $ 4.5 $ 4.5 The consideration for the amount earned for the first performance period was paid during the third quarter of 2024. The contingent consideration for the second performance period is included in Other current liabilities at September 30, 2024. Any amount earned for the second performance period will be paid during the third quarter of 2025. The $28.7 million net reduction in the fair value of total contingent consideration is reported in Other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2024. In November 2023, we acquired Verve Industrial Protection (Verve), a cybersecurity software and services company that focuses specifically on industrial environments. We recorded assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with this acquisition based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date of November 1, 2023. The aggregate purchase price allocation is as follows (in millions): Purchase Price Allocation Receivables $ 8.0 Goodwill 133.5 Intangible assets 47.2 All other assets 0.7 Total assets acquired 189.4 Less: Liabilities assumed (6.2) Net assets acquired $ 183.2 Purchase Consideration Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 183.2 We assigned the full amount of goodwill to our Lifecycle Services segment. We expect the goodwill to be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill recorded represents intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. Pro forma consolidated sales for the year ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were $8.3 billion and $9.1 billion, respectively, and the impact on earnings was not material. The preceding pro forma consolidated financial results of operations are as if the preceding 2024 acquisitions occurred on October 1, 2022. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the transaction occurred as of that time. Total sales from all of the above 2024 acquisitions in the year ended September 30, 2024, were $83.5 million. Total acquisition-related costs from all of the above 2024 acquisitions in the year ended September 30, 2024, were not material. Net losses from all of the above 2024 acquisitions in the year ended September 30, 2024, were $52.8 million. 2023 Acquisitions In October 2022, we acquired CUBIC, a company that specializes in modular systems for the construction of electrical panels, headquartered in Bronderslev, Denmark. We assigned the full amount of goodwill related to this acquisition to our Intelligent Devices segment. In February 2023, we acquired Knowledge Lens, a services and solutions provider headquartered in Bengaluru, India. We assigned the full amount of goodwill related to this acquisition to our Lifecycle Services segment. We recorded assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with these acquisitions based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates of October 31, 2022, and February 28, 2023, respectively. The aggregate purchase price allocation is as follows (in millions): Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 23.8 Inventories 17.7 Property 27.5 Goodwill 111.3 Other intangible assets 54.1 All other assets acquired 21.0 Total assets acquired 255.4 Less: Other liabilities assumed (12.6) Less: Deferred income taxes (56.6) Net assets acquired, excluding cash $ 186.2 Purchase Consideration Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 186.2 Pro forma consolidated sales for the year ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, were approximately $9.1 billion and $7.9 billion, respectively, and the impact on earnings is not material. The preceding pro forma consolidated financial results of operations are as if the preceding fiscal 2023 acquisitions occurred on October 1, 2021. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the transaction occurred as of that time. Acquisition-related costs recorded as expenses in the year ended September 30, 2023, were not material. Total sales in 2023 from the 2023 acquisitions were $88.3 million, and the impact on earnings was not material. Total acquisition costs from the 2023 acquisitions were not material. 2022 Acquisitions In November 2021, we acquired AVATA, a services provider for supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, and enterprise performance management solutions. We assigned the full amount of goodwill related to this acquisition to our Lifecycle Services segment. In March 2022, we, through our Sensia affiliate, acquired Swinton Technology, a provider of metering supervisory systems and measurement expertise in the Oil & Gas industry. We assigned the full amount of goodwill related to this acquisition to our Lifecycle Services segment. Pro forma consolidated sales for the year ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, were approximately $7.8 billion and $7.0 billion, respectively, and the impact on earnings is not material. The preceding pro forma consolidated financial results of operations are as if the preceding fiscal 2022 acquisitions occurred on October 1, 2020. The pro forma information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved had the transaction occurred as of that time. Acquisition-related costs recorded as expenses in the year ended September 30, 2022, were not material.

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Inventories consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Finished goods $ 475.1 $ 545.9 Work in process 344.2 395.7 Raw materials 473.8 463.3 Inventories $ 1,293.1 $ 1,404.9

Property, net

Property, net	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, net	Property, net Property consists of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Land $ 4.7 $ 4.6 Buildings and improvements 464.1 434.1 Machinery and equipment 1,404.9 1,312.7 Internal-use software 586.1 569.4 Construction in progress 178.0 191.7 Total 2,637.8 2,512.5 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,861.1) (1,828.3) Property, net $ 776.7 $ 684.2

Long-term and Short-term Debt

Long-term and Short-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term and Short-term Debt	Long-term and Short-term Debt Long-term debt consists of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 2.875% notes, payable in March 2025 $ 301.9 $ 306.4 6.70% debentures, payable in January 2028 250.0 250.0 3.50% notes, payable in March 2029 425.0 425.0 1.75% notes, payable in August 2031 450.0 450.0 6.25% debentures, payable in December 2037 250.0 250.0 4.20% notes, payable in March 2049 575.0 575.0 2.80% notes, payable in August 2061 450.0 450.0 5.20% debentures, payable in January 2098 200.0 200.0 Unamortized discount, capitalized lease obligations and other (33.2) (34.9) Total debt 2,868.7 2,871.5 Less: Current portion (307.4) (8.6) Long-term debt $ 2,561.3 $ 2,862.9 Our long-term debt and notes payable maturities in the next five years include a $300.0 million note that matures in fiscal year 2025, a $250.0 million debt issuance that matures in fiscal year 2028, and a $425.0 million note that matures in fiscal year 2029. Our Short-term debt as of September 30, 2024, includes commercial paper borrowings of $657.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 5.14 percent and a weighted average maturity period of 24 days. We had no commercial paper borrowings as of September 30, 2023. In December 2022, Sensia entered into an unsecured $75.0 million line of credit. As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, included in Short-term debt was $70.0 million borrowed against the line of credit with an interest rate of 6.17 percent and 6.29 percent, respectively. Also included in Short-term debt as of September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was $23.5 million of interest-bearing loans from Schlumberger (SLB) to Sensia, due April 2025. In April 2024, $18.8 million of new interest-bearing loans from SLB to Sensia were entered into and were due August 2024, extended to April 2025. On June 29, 2022, we replaced our former $1.25 billion unsecured revolving credit facility with a new five-year $1.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility, expiring in June 2027. We can increase the aggregate amount of this credit facility by up to $750.0 million, subject to the consent of the banks in the credit facility. We did not borrow against this credit facility during the periods ended September 30, 2024, or 2023. Borrowings under this credit facility bear interest based on short-term money market rates in effect during the period the borrowings are outstanding. The terms of this credit facility contain covenants under which we agree to maintain an EBITDA-to-interest ratio of at least 3.0 to 1.0. The EBITDA-to-interest ratio is defined in the credit facility as the ratio of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the facility) for the preceding four quarters to consolidated interest expense for the same period. Among other uses, we can draw on our credit facility as a standby liquidity facility to repay our outstanding commercial paper as it matures. Under our current policy, we expect to limit our other borrowings under our credit facility, if any, to amounts that would leave enough credit available under the facility so that we could borrow, if needed, to repay all of our then outstanding commercial paper as it matures. Separate short-term unsecured credit facilities of approximately $248.5 million at September 30, 2024, were available to non-U.S. subsidiaries, of which approximately $34.6 million was committed under letters of credit. Borrowings under our non-U.S. credit facilities at September 30, 2024 and 2023, were not significant. We were in compliance with financial covenants under our credit facilities at September 30, 2024 and 2023. There are no significant commitment fees or compensating balance requirements under our credit facilities. Interest payments were $153.2 million during 2024, $133.2 million during 2023, and $120.4 million during 2022. The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of Long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions): September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Current portion of long-term debt $ 307.4 $ 305.0 $ 8.6 $ 8.6 Long-term debt 2,561.3 2,333.5 2,862.9 2,442.6 We base the fair value of long-term debt upon quoted market prices for the same or similar issues and therefore consider this a Level 2 fair value measurement. The fair value of long-term debt considers the terms of the debt excluding the impact of derivative and hedging activity. Refer to Note 1 for further information regarding levels in the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of our short-term debt approximates fair value.

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Unrealized losses on foreign exchange contracts (Note 11) $ 28.9 $ 10.8 Product warranty obligations (Note 9) 23.7 18.3 Taxes other than income taxes 53.0 56.9 Accrued interest 18.4 18.6 Income taxes payable 138.8 248.6 Operating lease liabilities 89.9 83.4 Other 122.7 130.8 Other current liabilities $ 475.4 $ 567.4

Product Warranty Obligations

Product Warranty Obligations	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty Obligations	Product Warranty Obligations We record a liability for product warranty obligations at the time of sale to a customer based upon historical warranty experience. Most of our products are covered under a warranty period that runs for twelve months from either the date of sale or installation. We also record a liability for specific warranty matters when they become known and reasonably estimable. Changes in product warranty obligations were (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Beginning balance $ 18.3 $ 16.5 Warranties recorded at time of sale 17.0 14.8 Adjustments to pre-existing warranties 9.8 2.9 Settlements of warranty claims (21.4) (15.9) Ending balance $ 23.7 $ 18.3

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	Investments Our investments consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Fixed income securities $ 0.3 $ 0.6 Equity securities (other) 105.9 96.0 Other 62.8 61.1 Total investments 169.0 157.7 Less: Short-term investments (1) (0.3) (0.6) Long-term investments $ 168.7 $ 157.1 (1) Short-term investments are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Equity Securities Equity securities (other) consist of various securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value, which we account for using the measurement alternative under U.S. GAAP. These securities are recorded at the investment cost, less impairment, plus or minus observable price changes (in orderly transactions) of an identical or similar investment of the same issuer in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Observable price changes are classified as level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as described in Note 1. The carrying values at September 30, 2024 and 2023, include cumulative upward adjustments from observed price changes of $22.5 million and $17.5 million, respectively. The carrying values at September 30, 2024 and 2023, include cumulative downward adjustments from observed price changes of $7.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively. We record gains and losses on investments within the Change in fair value of investments line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The gains and losses on investments we recorded for the following periods were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Net gain (loss) on equity securities (level 1) $ — $ 281.7 $ (136.4) Net (loss) gain on equity securities (other) (0.8) (1.3) 15.1 Equity method gain (loss) on Other investments 0.9 (1.1) (15.6) Change in fair value of investments 0.1 279.3 (136.9) Total net realized gain on equity securities — 281.7 44.6 Total net unrealized loss on equity securities $ (0.8) $ (1.3) $ (165.9) Net gain (loss) on equity securities (level 1) in 2023 and 2022 consisted of the change in fair value and gain on sale of shares of PTC Inc. (PTC) common stock (PTC Shares). As of September 30, 2023, all PTC Shares had been sold. Refer to Note 1 for further information regarding levels in the fair value hierarchy. We did not have any transfers between levels of fair value measurements during the periods presented.

Derivative Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments	Derivative Instruments We use foreign currency forward exchange contracts and foreign currency denominated debt obligations to manage certain foreign currency risks. We have also used treasury locks to manage risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. The following information explains how we use and value these types of derivative instruments and how they impact our consolidated financial statements. Additional information related to the impacts of cash flow hedges on Other comprehensive income (loss) is included in Note 12. Types of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Cash Flow Hedges We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate variability in the expected future cash flows associated with certain third-party and intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies forecasted to occur within the next two years (cash flow hedges). We report in Other comprehensive income (loss) the effective portion of the gain or loss on derivative financial instruments that we designate and that qualify as cash flow hedges. We reclassify these gains or losses into earnings in the same periods when the hedged transactions affect earnings. To the extent forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges are ineffective, changes in value are recorded in earnings through the maturity date. There was no impact on earnings due to ineffective cash flow hedges. At September 30, 2024, we had a U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount of $852.0 million of foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges. The pre-tax amount of (losses) gains recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges that would have been recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations had they not been so designated was (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Forward exchange contracts $ (21.0) $ 17.2 $ 70.5 The pre-tax amount of gains (losses) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges, which offset the related gains and losses on the hedged items during the periods presented, was (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Sales $ 2.1 $ 6.0 $ 0.7 Cost of sales 18.4 33.4 21.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 0.1 — (0.9) Interest expense (3.6) (3.5) (3.6) Total $ 17.0 $ 35.9 $ 18.0 Approximately $11.6 million of pre-tax net unrealized losses on cash flow hedges as of September 30, 2024, will be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months. We expect that these net unrealized losses will be offset when the hedged items are recognized in earnings. Net Investment Hedges We have also used foreign currency forward exchange contracts and foreign currency denominated debt obligations to hedge portions of our net investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries (net investment hedges) against the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of foreign currency balances to the U.S. dollar. For all instruments that are designated as net investment hedges and meet effectiveness requirements, the net changes in value of the designated hedging instruments are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss within Shareowners’ equity where they offset gains and losses recorded on our net investments globally. To the extent forward exchange contracts or foreign currency denominated debt designated as net investment hedges are ineffective, changes in value are recorded in earnings through the maturity date. There was no impact on earnings due to ineffective net investment hedges. At September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had no foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as net investment hedges. Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Certain of our locations have assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than their functional currencies resulting from intercompany loans and other transactions with third parties denominated in foreign currencies. We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts that we do not designate as hedging instruments to offset the transaction gains or losses associated with some of these assets and liabilities. Gains and losses on derivative financial instruments for which we do not elect hedge accounting are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in each period, based on the change in the fair value of the derivative financial instruments. At September 30, 2024, we had a U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount of $1,254.1 million of foreign currency forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments. The pre-tax amount of gains (losses) from forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Cost of sales $ 3.2 $ 1.6 $ 0.5 Other income (expense) (7.6) (19.2) 38.6 Total $ (4.4) $ (17.6) $ 39.1 Fair Value of Derivative Instruments We recognize all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. We value our forward exchange contracts using a market approach. We use a valuation model based on inputs including forward and spot prices for currency and interest rate curves. We did not change our valuation techniques during fiscal 2024, 2023, or 2022. It is our policy to execute such instruments with major financial institutions that we believe to be creditworthy and not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. We diversify our foreign currency forward exchange contracts among counterparties to minimize exposure to any one of these entities. Our foreign currency forward exchange contracts are usually denominated in curre ncies of major industrial countries. The U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount of our forward exchange contracts totaled $2,106.1 million at September 30, 2024. Currency pairs (buy/sell) comprising the most significant contract notional values were Euro/United States dollar (USD), USD/Canadian dollar, USD/ Singapore dollar, USD/Swiss Franc, United Kingdom pound/USD, and USD/Mexican peso. The fair value of our derivatives and their location in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were (in millions): Fair Value (Level 2) Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Forward exchange contracts Other current assets $ 2.8 $ 23.5 Forward exchange contracts Other assets 1.1 5.6 Forward exchange contracts Other current liabilities (11.8) (2.0) Forward exchange contracts Other liabilities (4.6) (0.7) Total $ (12.5) $ 26.4 Fair Value (Level 2) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Forward exchange contracts Other current assets $ 13.2 $ 20.1 Forward exchange contracts Other current liabilities (17.1) (8.8) Total $ (3.9) $ 11.3 Refer to Note 1 for further information regarding levels in the fair value hierarchy.

Shareowners' Equity

Shareowners' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Shareowners' Equity	Shareowners’ Equity Common Stock At September 30, 2024, the authorized stock of the Company consisted of one billion shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, and 25 million shares of preferred stock, without par value. At September 30, 2024, 12.2 million shares of authorized common stock were reserved for various incentive plans. Changes in outstanding common shares are summarized as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Beginning balance 114.8 115.2 116.0 Treasury stock purchases (2.2) (1.2) (1.3) Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impact) 0.5 0.8 0.5 Ending balance 113.1 114.8 115.2 At September 30, 2024 and 2023, there were $0.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of outstanding common stock share repurchases recorded in Accounts payable. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Rockwell Automation by component were (in millions): Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax (Note 14) Accumulated currency translation adjustments, net of tax Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ (694.1) $ (280.1) $ (42.9) $ (1,017.1) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 170.7 (184.9) 51.2 37.0 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 75.6 — (13.0) 62.6 Other comprehensive income (loss) 246.3 (184.9) 38.2 99.6 Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ (447.8) $ (465.0) $ (4.7) $ (917.5) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (49.7) 100.1 12.8 63.2 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 90.4 — (26.2) 64.2 Other comprehensive income (loss) 40.7 100.1 (13.4) 127.4 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ (407.1) $ (364.9) $ (18.1) $ (790.1) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (24.3) 66.6 (14.6) 27.7 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 0.4 2.0 (12.4) (10.0) Other comprehensive (loss) income (23.9) 68.6 (27.0) 17.7 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ (431.0) $ (296.3) $ (45.1) $ (772.4) The reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statement of Operations were (in millions): Year Ended September 30, Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations 2024 2023 2022 Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments (1) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) $ — $ 0.1 $ (0.2) Other income (expense) Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) 0.5 (2.1) 60.1 Other income (expense) Settlement and curtailment charges 0.1 123.4 38.6 Other income (expense) 0.6 121.4 98.5 Income before income taxes (0.2) (31.0) (22.9) Income tax provision $ 0.4 $ 90.4 $ 75.6 Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. Net unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges Forward exchange contracts $ (2.1) $ (6.0) $ (0.7) Sales Forward exchange contracts (18.4) (33.4) (21.8) Cost of sales Forward exchange contracts (0.1) — 0.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses Treasury locks related to 2019 and 2021 debt issuances 3.6 3.5 3.6 Interest expense (17.0) (35.9) (18.0) Income before income taxes 4.6 9.7 5.0 Income tax provision $ (12.4) $ (26.2) $ (13.0) Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. Accumulated currency translation adjustments $ 2.0 $ — $ — Other income (expense) Total reclassifications $ (10.0) $ 64.2 $ 62.6 Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. (1) These components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs. See Note 14 for further information.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation During 2024, 2023, and 2022, we recognized $99.8 million, $88.3 million, and $68.1 million of pre-tax share-based compensation expense, respectively. The total income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense was $15.9 million, $14.9 million, and $11.2 million during 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation awards, net of estimated forfeitures, was $101.1 million, which we expect to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 1.7 years. During 2020, we adopted, and our shareowners approved, our 2020 Long-Term Incentives Plan (2020 Plan), which replaced our 2012 Long-Term Incentives Plan, as amended (2012 Plan), and our 2003 Directors Stock Plan, as amended (Directors Plan). Our 2020 Plan authorizes us to deliver up to 13.0 million shares of our common stock upon exercise of stock options, upon grant, or in payment of stock appreciation rights, performance shares, performance units, restricted stock units, or restricted stock. Our Directors Plan authorized us to deliver up to 0.5 million shares of our common stock upon exercise of stock options, upon grant, or in payment of restricted stock units. Shares relating to awards under our 2012 Plan that terminate by expiration, forfeiture, cancellation, or otherwise without the issuance or delivery of shares or that are settled in cash in lieu of shares will be available for further awards under the 2020 Plan. Approximately 6.9 million shares under our 2020 Plan remain available for future grant or payment at September 30, 2024. We use treasury stock to deliver shares of our common stock under these plans. Our 2020 Plan does not permit share-based compensation awards to be granted after February 4, 2030. Stock Options We have granted non-qualified and incentive stock options to purchase our common stock under various incentive plans at prices equal to the fair market value of the stock on the grant dates. The exercise price for stock options granted under the plans may be paid in cash, already-owned shares of common stock, or a combination of cash and such shares. Stock options expire ten years after the grant date and vest ratably over three years. The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was $85.63, $77.62, and $87.68, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $26.7 million , $69.8 million, and $52.8 million during 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. We estimated the fair value of each stock option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions: 2024 2023 2022 Average risk-free interest rate 4.22 % 3.78 % 0.38 % Expected dividend yield 1.79 % 1.82 % 1.28 % Expected volatility 34 % 34 % 31 % Expected term (years) 4.8 4.8 4.8 The average risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury security rates corresponding to the expected term in effect as of the grant date. The expected dividend yield is based on the expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of our common stock as of the grant date. We determined expected volatility using daily historical volatility of our stock price over the most recent period corresponding to the expected term as of the grant date. We determined the expected term of the stock options using historical data adjusted for the estimated exercise dates of unexercised options. A summary of stock option activity for the year ended September 30, 2024, is as follows: Shares Wtd. Avg. Wtd. Avg. Aggregate Outstanding at October 1, 2023 1,924 $ 200.03 Granted 229 278.74 Exercised (230) 169.74 Forfeited (36) 278.42 Canceled (3) 315.46 Outstanding at September 30, 2024 1,884 214.03 5.3 $ 105.8 Exercisable at September 30, 2024 1,490 194.26 4.4 110.5 The amount of options expected to vest is materially consistent with those outstanding and not yet exercisable. Performance Share Awards Certain officers and key employees are also eligible to receive shares of our common stock in payment of performance share awards granted to them. Grantees of performance shares will be eligible to receive shares of our common stock depending upon our total shareowner return, assuming reinvestment of all dividends, relative to the performance of companies in the S&P 500 Index over a three-year period for the awards granted in fiscal 2020. The number of shares actually earned for awards granted in fiscal 2020 will range from zero percent to 200 percent of the targeted number of performance shares for the three-year performance periods and will be paid, to the extent earned, in the fiscal quarter following the end of the applicable three-year performance period. Beginning with the awards granted in fiscal 2021, the total shareowner return is measured relative to the performance of companies in the following S&P 500 Selected GICS groups: Capital Goods, Software and Services, and Technology Hardware and Equipment. The number of shares actually earned for awards granted in fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022 will range from zero percent to 200 percent of the targeted number of performance shares for the three-year performance periods and will be paid, to the extent earned, in the fiscal quarter following the end of the applicable three-year performance period. A summary of performance share activity for the year ended September 30, 2024, is as follows: Shares Wtd. Avg. Outstanding at October 1, 2023 131 $ 364.57 Granted (1) 79 295.06 Adjustment for performance results achieved (2) (3) 298.10 Vested and issued (31) 298.10 Forfeited (17) 330.84 Outstanding at September 30, 2024 159 347.92 (1) Performance shares granted assuming achievement of performance goals at target. (2) Adjustments were due to the number of shares vested under fiscal 2021 awards at the end of the three-year performance period ended September 30, 2023, being lower than the target number of shares. The following table summarizes information about performance shares vested during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 Percent payout 92 % 177 % 144 % Shares vested (in thousands) 31 48 68 Total fair value of shares vested (in millions) $ 9 $ 13 $ 23 For the three-year performance period ending September 30, 2024, the payout will be zero percent of the target number of shares, with no shares to be delivered in payment under the awards in December 2024. The per share fair value of performance share awards granted during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was $295.06, $340.77, and $481.28, respectively, which we determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and the following assumptions: 2024 2023 2022 Average risk-free interest rate 4.45 % 4.08 % 0.94 % Expected dividend yield 1.79 % 1.82 % 1.28 % Expected volatility 30 % 39 % 36 % The average risk-free interest rate is based on the three-year U.S. Treasury security rate in effect as of the grant date. The expected dividend yield is based on the expected annual dividend as a percentage of the market value of our common stock as of the grant date. The expected volatilities were determined using daily historical volatility for the most recent three-year period as of the grant date. Restricted Stock Units We grant restricted stock units to certain employees, and non-employee directors may elect to receive a portion of their compensation in restricted stock units. Restrictions on employee restricted stock and employee restricted stock units generally lapse over periods ranging from one A summary of restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity for the year ended September 30, 2024, is as follows: Shares Wtd. Avg. Outstanding at October 1, 2023 467 $ 273.28 Granted 265 276.34 Vested (217) 274.55 Forfeited (47) 272.10 Outstanding at September 30, 2024 468 274.55 We also granted approximately 5,700 shares of unrestricted common stock to non-employee directors during the year ended September 30, 2024. The weighted average grant date fair value of the unrestricted stock awards granted during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was $278.35, $261.56, and $345.00, respectively.

Retirement Benefits

Retirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Retirement Benefits	Retirement Benefits We sponsor funded and unfunded pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans for our employees. The pension plans provide for monthly pension payments to eligible employees after retirement. Pension benefits for salaried employees generally are based on years of credited service and average earnings. Pension benefits for hourly employees are primarily based on specified benefit amounts and years of service. Effective July 1, 2010, we closed participation in our U.S. and Canada pension plans to employees hired after June 30, 2010. Employees hired after June 30, 2010, are instead eligible to participate in defined contribution plans. Effective October 1, 2010, we also closed participation in our U.K. pension plan to employees hired after September 30, 2010, and these employees are now eligible for a defined contribution plan. Benefits to be provided to plan participants hired before July 1, 2010, or October 1, 2010, respectively, are not affected by these changes. Our policy with respect to funding our pension obligations is to fund at a minimum the amount required by applicable laws and governmental regulations. We were not required to make contributions to satisfy minimum funding requirements in our U.S. pension plans in 2024, 2023, or 2022. We did not make voluntary contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plan in 2024, 2023, and 2022. We sponsor various defined contribution savings plans that allow eligible employees to contribute a portion of their income in accordance with plan specific guidelines. We contribute to savings plans and/or will match a percentage of the employee contributions up to certain limits. The Company contributions to defined contribution plans are based on age and years of service and range from 3% to 7% of eligible compensation. Expense related to these plans was $91.7 million in 2024, $76.9 million in 2023, and $63.8 million in 2022. Other postretirement benefits are primarily in the form of retirement medical plans that cover certain employees in the U.S. and Canada and provide for the payment of certain medical costs of eligible employees and dependents after retirement. The postretirement benefit plan was closed to employees hired after December 31, 2004. Net Periodic Benefit Cost The components of net periodic benefit cost were (in millions): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 Service cost $ 37.2 $ 42.0 $ 70.9 $ 0.5 $ 0.6 $ 0.8 Interest cost 146.5 149.7 135.6 2.6 2.2 1.3 Expected return on plan assets (169.5) (190.6) (230.7) — — — Amortization of prior service cost (credit) — 0.1 0.6 — — (0.8) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (1.1) (2.6) 59.4 1.6 0.5 0.7 Settlement and curtailment charges 0.1 123.4 38.6 — — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 13.2 $ 122.0 $ 74.4 $ 4.7 $ 3.3 $ 2.0 The service cost component is included in Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. All other components are included in Other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Significant assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit cost were (in weighted averages): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 U.S. Plans Discount rate 6.10 % 5.65 % 3.86 % 5.95 % 5.70 % 2.50 % Expected return on plan assets 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.00 % — — — Compensation increase rate 3.60 % 3.30 % 3.40 % — — — Non-U.S. Plans Discount rate 4.65 % 4.35 % 2.01 % 5.75 % 5.10 % 2.90 % Expected return on plan assets 5.13 % 4.93 % 4.59 % — — — Compensation increase rate 3.24 % 3.03 % 3.00 % — — — Net Benefit Obligation Benefit obligation, plan assets, funded status, and net liability information is summarized as follows (in millions): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,750.8 $ 3,165.6 $ 46.4 $ 44.2 Service cost 37.2 42.0 0.5 0.6 Interest cost 146.5 149.7 2.6 2.2 Actuarial losses 321.8 81.1 4.8 8.7 Plan participant contributions 1.7 1.8 4.2 4.2 Benefits paid (213.2) (151.1) (13.0) (13.3) Settlements (4.8) (585.6) — — Currency translation and other 37.6 47.3 (0.9) (0.2) Benefit obligation at end of year 3,077.6 2,750.8 44.6 46.4 Plan assets at beginning of year 2,457.4 2,903.9 — — Actual return on plan assets 463.8 209.7 — — Company contributions 27.3 26.6 8.8 9.1 Plan participant contributions 1.7 1.8 4.2 4.2 Benefits paid (213.2) (151.1) (13.0) (13.3) Settlements (4.8) (585.6) — — Currency translation and other 47.0 52.1 — — Plan assets at end of year 2,779.2 2,457.4 — — Funded status of plans $ (298.4) $ (293.4) $ (44.6) $ (46.4) Net amount on balance sheet consists of Other assets $ 183.7 $ 150.4 $ — $ — Compensation and benefits (18.4) (16.8) (6.5) (7.1) Retirement benefits (463.7) (427.0) (38.1) (39.3) Net amount on balance sheet $ (298.4) $ (293.4) $ (44.6) $ (46.4) The actuarial losses recorded within the benefit obligation in 2024 were primarily the result of a decrease in the discount rate for the U.S. Plans, which decreased from 6.10% in 2023 to 5.10% in 2024. The actuarial losses recorded in 2023 were primarily the result of significant lump sum payments made using a lower discount rate than our valuation rate. Approximately 70 percent of our 2024 global projected benefit obligation relates to our U.S. pension plan. Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, which have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost are as follows (in millions): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 Prior service (credit) cost $ (153.2) $ (153.2) $ 4.4 $ 4.7 Net actuarial loss 570.8 548.9 9.0 6.7 Total $ 417.6 $ 395.7 $ 13.4 $ 11.4 During 2024, we recognized settlement charges of $0.1 million ($0.0 million net of tax) and net actuarial losses of $0.5 million ($0.4 million net of tax) in pension and other postretirement net periodic benefit cost, which were included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss The accumulated benefit obligation for our pension plans was $2,895.0 million and $2,584.6 million at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Information regarding our pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets (underfunded plans) are as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 Projected benefit obligation $ 2,303.2 $ 2,082.7 Fair value of plan assets 1,821.1 1,638.9 Information regarding our pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets (underfunded plans) are as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 2,136.2 $ 1,926.2 Fair value of plan assets 1,808.5 1,626.7 Significant assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations were (in weighted averages): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 U.S. Plans Discount rate 5.10 % 6.10 % 4.91 % 6.20 % Compensation increase rate 3.60 % 3.60 % — — Health care cost trend rate (1) — — 14.35 % 6.50 % Non-U.S. Plans Discount rate 3.87 % 4.65 % 4.45 % 5.75 % Compensation increase rate 3.22 % 3.24 % — — Health care cost trend rate (1) — — 4.50 % 4.50 % (1) The health care cost trend rate reflects the estimated increase in gross medical claims costs. As a result of the plan amendment adopted effective October 1, 2002, our effective per person retiree medical cost increase is zero percent beginning in 2005 for the majority of our postretirement benefit plans. For our other plans, we assume the gross health care cost trend rate will increase to 14.35% in 2025 and decrease to 4.97% in 2026 for U.S. Plans and will not change in future periods for Non-U.S. Plans. Estimated Future Payments We expect to contribute $19.0 million related to our global pension plans and $6.7 million to our postretirement benefit plans in 2025. The following benefit payments, which include employees’ expected future service, as applicable, are expected to be paid (in millions): Pension Benefits Other 2025 $ 318.1 $ 6.7 2026 224.2 6.3 2027 237.0 5.7 2028 232.0 5.2 2029 236.6 4.7 2030-2034 1,162.6 16.0 Plan Assets In determining the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, we consider actual returns on plan assets over the long term, adjusted for forward-looking considerations, such as inflation, interest rates, equity performance, and the active management of the plan’s invested assets. We also considered our current and expected mix of plan assets in setting this assumption. This resulted in the selection of the weighted average long-term rate of return on assets assumption. Our global weighted average targeted and actual asset allocations at September 30, by asset category, are: Target September 30, Asset Category Allocations 2024 2023 Equity securities 39% 48% 50% Debt securities 50% 46% 43% Other 11% 6% 7% The investment objective for pension funds related to our defined benefit plans is to meet the plan’s benefit obligations, while maximizing the long-term growth of assets without undue risk. We strive to achieve this objective by investing plan assets within target allocation ranges and diversification within asset categories. Target allocation ranges are guidelines that are adjusted periodically based on ongoing monitoring by plan fiduciaries. Investment risk is controlled by rebalancing to target allocations on a periodic basis and ongoing monitoring of investment manager performance relative to the investment guidelines established for each manager. As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, our pension plans do not directly own our common stock. In certain countries where we operate, there are no legal requirements or financial incentives provided to companies to pre-fund pension obligations. In these instances, we typically make benefit payments directly from cash as they become due, rather than by creating a separate pension fund. The valuation methodologies used for our pension plans’ investments measured at fair value are described as follows. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at September 30, 2024 and 2023. Preferred and common stock — Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. Mutual funds — Valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual funds are traded. Preferred and corporate debt — Valued at either the yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit ratings or valued under a discounted cash flow approach that maximizes observable inputs, such as current yields of similar instruments, but includes adjustments for certain risks that may not be observable such as credit and liquidity risks. Government securities — Valued at the most recent closing price on the active market on which the individual securities are traded or, absent an active market, utilizing observable inputs such as closing prices in less frequently traded markets. Common collective trusts — Valued at the net asset value (NAV) as determined by the custodian of the fund. The NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying assets owned by the fund, minus its liabilities then divided by the number of units outstanding. Private equity and alternative equity — Valued at the estimated fair value, as determined by and subject to the judgment of, the respective fund manager based on the NAV of the investment units held at year end. Real estate funds — Consists of the real estate funds, which provide an indirect investment into a diversified and multi-sector portfolio of property assets. Publicly-traded real estate funds are valued at the most recent closing price reported on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The remainder is valued at the estimated fair value, as determined by the respective fund manager, based on the NAV of the investment units held at year end, which is subject to judgment. Insurance contracts — Valued at the aggregate amount of accumulated contribution and investment income, less amounts used to make benefit payments and administrative expenses, which approximates fair value. Other — Consists of other fixed income investments and common collective trusts with a mix of equity and fixed income underlying assets. Other fixed income investments are valued at the most recent closing price reported in the markets in which the individual securities are traded, which may be infrequently. Refer to Note 1 for further information regarding levels in the fair value hierarchy. In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the line items presented in the consolidated financial statements. The following table presents our pension plans’ investments measured at fair value as of September 30, 2024 (in millions): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 1.4 $ — $ — $ 1.4 Equity securities Preferred and common stock 403.2 — — 403.2 Common collective trusts — 524.4 — 524.4 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 430.6 — 430.6 Government securities 283.4 31.4 — 314.8 Common collective trusts — 116.0 — 116.0 Total U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 688.0 $ 1,102.4 $ — 1,790.4 U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Private equity and alternative equity 10.0 Total U.S. Plans investments 1,800.4 Non-U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 6.3 $ — $ — 6.3 Equity securities Preferred and common stock 192.2 — — 192.2 Common collective trusts — 218.3 — 218.3 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 79.6 — 79.6 Government securities 0.4 — — 0.4 Common collective trusts — 333.0 — 333.0 Other types of investments Real estate funds — 54.1 — 54.1 Insurance contracts — — 71.8 71.8 Other — — 2.1 2.1 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 198.9 $ 685.0 $ 73.9 957.8 Non-U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Real estate funds 21.0 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments 978.8 Total investments measured at fair value $ 2,779.2 The following table presents our pension plans’ investments measured at fair value as of September 30, 2023 (in millions): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.2 $ — $ — $ 3.2 Equity securities Mutual funds 40.5 — — 40.5 Preferred and common stock 381.8 — — 381.8 Common collective trusts — 447.4 — 447.4 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 387.2 — 387.2 Government securities 212.3 30.2 — 242.5 Common collective trusts — 104.5 — 104.5 Total U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 637.8 $ 969.3 $ — 1,607.1 U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Private equity and alternative equity 11.7 Total U.S. Plans investments 1,618.8 Non-U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 7.0 $ — $ — 7.0 Equity securities Preferred and common stock 154.7 — — 154.7 Common collective trusts — 209.7 — 209.7 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 30.3 — 30.3 Government securities 0.8 — — 0.8 Common collective trusts — 294.5 — 294.5 Other types of investments Real estate funds — 55.3 — 55.3 Insurance contracts — — 65.2 65.2 Other — — 2.4 2.4 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 162.5 $ 589.8 $ 67.6 819.9 Non-U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Real estate funds 18.7 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments 838.6 Total investments measured at fair value $ 2,457.4 The table below sets forth a summary of changes in fair market value of our pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2024 (in millions): Balance Realized Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net Balance September 30, 2024 Non-U.S. Plans Insurance contracts $ 65.2 $ — $ 8.4 $ (1.8) $ 71.8 Other 2.4 — — (0.3) 2.1 $ 67.6 $ — $ 8.4 $ (2.1) $ 73.9 The table below sets forth a summary of changes in fair market value of our pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2023 (in millions): Balance Realized Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net Balance September 30, 2023 Non-U.S. Plans Insurance contracts $ 54.9 $ — $ 9.6 $ 0.7 $ 65.2 Other 3.8 — — (1.4) 2.4 $ 58.7 $ — $ 9.6 $ (0.7) $ 67.6

Other Income (Expense)

Other Income (Expense)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense) The components of Other income (expense) were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Interest income $ 15.6 $ 9.7 $ 4.4 Royalty income 11.3 13.2 10.9 Legacy product liability and environmental charges (20.5) (18.1) (15.6) Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost) 19.8 (82.7) (4.7) Fair value adjustments for earnout payments (Note 4) 30.7 — — Other 5.9 6.6 3.4 Other income (expense) $ 62.8 $ (71.3) $ (1.6)

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Selected income tax data (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Components of Income before income taxes United States $ 388.3 $ 794.2 $ 371.3 Non-United States 710.8 814.3 702.3 Total $ 1,099.1 $ 1,608.5 $ 1,073.6 Components of Income tax provision Current United States $ 78.3 $ 221.3 $ 71.6 Non-United States 127.6 160.6 102.9 State and local 14.0 48.7 13.6 Total current 219.9 430.6 188.1 Deferred United States (42.1) (84.6) (10.7) Non-United States (11.8) 6.0 (13.0) State and local (14.2) (21.5) (9.9) Total deferred (68.1) (100.1) (33.6) Income tax provision $ 151.8 $ 330.5 $ 154.5 Total income taxes paid $ 478.6 $ 344.9 $ 340.2 Income tax liabilities of $97.4 million and $175.3 million related to the U.S. transition tax under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Tax Act) that are payable greater than 12 months from September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are recorded in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Furthermore, taxes paid as a result of the transition tax was $58.4 million during the year ended September 30, 2024, $31.1 million during the year ended September 30, 2023, and $31.2 million during the year ended September 30, 2022, as included in total income taxes paid. Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory rate and our effective tax rate was: 2024 2023 2022 Statutory tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State and local income taxes 0.2 1.5 0.5 Non-United States taxes (4.2) (4.7) (5.4) Repatriation of foreign earnings 0.9 0.9 1.1 Foreign-derived intangible income (0.7) (0.6) (0.5) Settlements with taxing authorities and tax refund claims (1.2) 0.3 — Change in valuation allowance (1) 0.5 4.1 (0.5) Share-based compensation (0.2) (0.6) (1.0) Research and development tax credit (2.0) (1.3) (1.0) Other (0.5) (0.1) 0.2 Effective income tax rate 13.8 % 20.5 % 14.4 % (1) During fiscal year 2023, the effective tax rate increased by 4.1% resulting from a valuation allowance recorded on certain deferred tax assets of our Sensia joint venture and tax effects of the related goodwill impairment. We operate in certain non-U.S. tax jurisdictions under government-sponsored tax incentive programs, which may be extended if certain additional requirements are met. The program, which generates the primary benefit has been extended to expire in 2032. The tax benefit attributable to these programs was $35.6 million ($0.31 per diluted share) in 2024, $62.1 million ($0.54 per diluted share) in 2023, and $58.3 million ($0.50 per diluted share) in 2022. Deferred Taxes The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to our net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) consists of (in millions): 2024 2023 Deferred income tax assets Compensation and benefits $ 18.0 $ 35.0 Inventory 22.5 15.5 Returns, rebates, and incentives 62.1 75.1 Retirement benefits 88.4 85.4 Environmental remediation and other site-related costs 23.6 23.6 Share-based compensation 25.5 22.7 Other accruals and reserves 385.5 333.3 Net operating loss carryforwards 69.6 60.8 Tax credit carryforwards 14.2 9.2 Capital loss carryforwards 15.4 14.4 Other 58.5 48.1 Subtotal 783.3 723.1 Valuation allowance (97.5) (89.1) Net deferred income tax assets 685.8 634.0 Deferred income tax liabilities Property (52.0) (44.1) Intangible assets (119.8) (144.8) Investments — — Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries (36.8) (27.2) Other — (1.8) Deferred income tax liabilities (208.6) (217.9) Total net deferred income tax assets $ 477.2 $ 416.1 We provide for deferred taxes on the majority of earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries and have done so since the enactment of the Tax Act in 2017. We do not provide for deferred taxes on a limited number of our non-U.S. subsidiaries established in jurisdictions that apply significant restrictions for repatriating cash. The amount of cumulative non-distributed earnings considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. at September 30, 2024, is $155.9 million. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of additional taxes that may be payable upon distribution of these earnings. We believe it is more likely than not that we will realize our deferred tax assets through the reduction of future taxable income, other than for the deferred tax assets reflected below. Tax attributes and related valuation allowances at September 30, 2024 consists of (in millions): Tax attributes and related valuation allowances Tax Benefit Amount Valuation Allowance Carryforward Non-United States net operating loss carryforward $ 10.7 $ 2.1 2025 - 9/30/2044 Non-United States net operating loss carryforward 51.8 47.9 Indefinite Non-United States capital loss carryforward 15.4 15.4 Indefinite Non-United States credit carryforward 1.9 — 2039 - 2044 United States credit carryforward 0.3 — 2030 - 2041 State and local net operating loss carryforward 7.1 2.8 2025 - 2040 State tax credit carryforward 12.0 — 2033 - 2038 Subtotal 99.2 68.2 Other deferred tax assets 29.3 29.3 Indefinite Total $ 128.5 $ 97.5 Unrecognized Tax Benefits A reconciliation of our gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at beginning of year $ 9.8 $ 3.9 $ 4.3 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 5.4 3.9 0.1 Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 10.0 3.2 — Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities — (1.0) (0.5) Reductions related to lapses of statute of limitations (0.2) (0.2) — Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at end of year $ 25.0 $ 9.8 $ 3.9 The amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits that would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized was $25.0 million, $9.8 million, and $3.9 million at September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits were $2.0 million, $0.9 million, and $1.4 million at September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. (Expenses) benefits recognized in 2024, 2023, and 2022, were ($1.1) million, $0.5 million, and $0.0 million, respectively. We believe it is reasonably possible that the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits could be reduced by up to $2.4 million in the next 12 months as a result of the resolution of tax matters in various global jurisdictions and the lapses of statutes of limitations. If all of the unrecognized tax benefits were recognized, the net reduction to our income tax provision, including the recognition of interest and penalties and offsetting tax assets, could be up to $3.1 million.

Commitments and Contingent Liab

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Environmental Matters Federal, state, and local requirements relating to the discharge of substances into the environment, the disposal of hazardous wastes, and other activities affecting the environment have and will continue to have an effect on our manufacturing operations. Thus far, compliance with environmental requirements and resolution of environmental claims have been accomplished without material effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. We have been designated as a potentially responsible party at 14 Superfund sites, excluding sites as to which our records disclose no involvement or as to which our potential liability has been finally determined and assumed by third parties. In addition, various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been asserted against us seeking remediation of alleged environmental impairments, principally at previously owned properties. Based on our assessment, we believe that our expenditures for environmental capital investment and remediation necessary to comply with present regulations governing environmental protection and other expenditures for the resolution of environmental claims will not have a material effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. We cannot assess the possible effect of compliance with future requirements. Environmental remediation cost liabilities, net of related expected recoveries, were $47.8 million and $44.5 million as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations We accrue for costs related to a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction, development, or the normal operation of the long-lived asset. The obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is not conditional even though the timing or method may be conditional. Identified conditional asset retirement obligations include asbestos abatement and remediation of soil contamination beneath current and previously divested facilities and lease restoration costs. We estimate conditional asset retirement obligations using site-specific knowledge and historical industry expertise. There have been no significant changes in liabilities incurred, liabilities settled, accretion expense, or revisions in estimated cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022. Conditional asset retirement obligations, net of related expected recoveries, were $51.0 million and $38.8 million as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other Matters Various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against us relating to the conduct of our business, including those pertaining to product liability, environmental, safety and health, intellectual property, employment, and contract matters. Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and some lawsuits, claims, or proceedings may be disposed of unfavorably to us, we believe the disposition of matters that are pending or have been asserted will not have a material effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. The following outlines additional background for obligations associated with asbestos, divested businesses, and intellectual property. We (including our subsidiaries) have been named as a defendant in lawsuits alleging personal injury as a result of exposure to asbestos that was used in certain components of our products many years ago, including products from divested businesses for which we have agreed to defend and indemnify claims. Currently there are lawsuits that name us as defendants, together with hundreds of other companies. But in all cases, for those claimants who do show that they worked with our products or products of divested businesses for which we are responsible, we nevertheless believe we have meritorious defenses, in substantial part due to the integrity of the products, the encapsulated nature of any asbestos-containing components, and the lack of any impairing medical condition caused by our products. We defend those cases vigorously. However, in the case of claims involving a small number of our divested businesses, certain of our agreements relating to those divestitures do not provide us the ability to directly control management of those asbestos claims, and our ongoing reimbursement of outside counsel and other expenses relating to defense of such claims represent the vast majority of our annual asbestos net litigation spend. Historically, we have been dismissed from the vast majority of asbestos claims with no payment to claimants. Additionally, we have maintained insurance coverage that includes indemnity and defense costs, over and above self-insured retentions, for many of these claims. We believe these arrangements will provide substantial coverage for future defense and indemnity costs for these asbestos claims for many years into the future. The uncertainties of asbestos claim litigation make it difficult to predict accurately the ultimate outcome of asbestos claims. That uncertainty is increased by the possibility of adverse rulings or new legislation affecting asbestos claim litigation or the settlement process. Subject to these uncertainties and based on our experience defending asbestos claims, we do not believe these lawsuits will have a material effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. Asbestos liabilities, net of related insurance coverage, were $17.8 million and $20.0 million as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We have, from time to time, divested certain of our businesses. In connection with these divestitures, certain lawsuits, claims, and proceedings may be instituted or asserted against us related to the period that we owned the businesses, either because we agreed to retain certain liabilities related to these periods or because such liabilities fall upon us by operation of law. In some instances the divested business has assumed the liabilities; however, it is possible that we might be responsible to satisfy those liabilities if the divested business is unable to do so. We do not believe these liabilities will have a material effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring Charges	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Charges	Restructuring Charges As of September 30, 2024, we recorded restructuring charges of $97.4 million ($73.1 million, net of tax or $0.64 per diluted share) related to actions in conjunction with an enterprise-wide comprehensive program to optimize cost structure and expand margins. The charges include $92.3 million for severance benefits and $5.1 million for strategic advisory services related to the targeted severance actions. In the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended September 30, 2024, $31.5 million of the charges were recorded in Cost of sales Selling, general and administrative expenses The following is a reconciliation of the accrued liabilities related to these restructuring actions at September 30, 2024 (in millions): Severance Benefits Strategic Advisory Services Total Balance at September 30, 2023 $ — $ — $ — Restructuring charges 92.3 5.1 97.4 Payments (22.6) (5.1) (27.7) Balance at September 30, 2024 $ 69.7 $ — $ 69.7

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Leases We have operating leases primarily for real estate, vehicles, and equipment. We have finance leases primarily for equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms from less than one year to approximately 15 years. The components of lease expense were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease expense (1) $ 109.6 $ 100.2 $ 103.6 Variable lease expense (2) 20.4 18.8 16.6 Finance lease expense Amortization of right-of-use assets 7.6 5.2 6.9 Interest on lease liabilities 0.2 0.3 0.6 Total lease expense $ 137.8 $ 124.5 $ 127.7 (1) Operating lease expense includes short-term lease expense, which was not material. (2) Variable lease expense includes sublease income, which was not material. Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases consists of: 2024 2023 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases 6.4 years 5.8 years Finance leases 3.7 years 1.6 years Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.72 % 3.03 % Finance leases 2.77 % 3.27 % Undiscounted maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were (in millions): Finance Leases Operating Leases 2025 $ 6.5 $ 104.5 2026 2.2 95.0 2027 2.2 78.4 2028 1.5 58.2 2029 — 41.3 Thereafter — 128.8 Total undiscounted lease payments $ 12.4 $ 506.2 Less: Imputed interest (0.4) (60.9) Total lease liabilities $ 12.0 $ 445.3 As of September 30, 2024, we have additional operating leases for facilities that have not yet commenced with undiscounted lease obligations of approximately $13.7 million. These leases will commence in fiscal 2025. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consists of (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 110.2 $ 101.7 $ 102.9 Operating cash flows from finance leases 0.2 0.3 0.6 Financing cash flows from finance leases 10.0 5.5 8.8 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations Operating leases $ 163.2 $ 93.3 $ 63.4 Financing leases 9.3 — 11.8

Business Segment Information

Business Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	Business Segment Information We determine our operating segments based on the information used by our chief operating decision maker, our Chief Executive Officer, to allocate resources and assess performance. We organize our business into three operating segments: Intelligent Devices, Software & Control, and Lifecycle Services. This structure emphasizes our essential offerings, leverages our sharpened industry focus, and recognizes the growing importance of software in delivering value to our customers. The composition of our segments is as follows: Intelligent Devices The Intelligent Devices operating segment combines a comprehensive portfolio of smart products that create the foundation of an agile, resilient, and sustainable production system. This comprehensive portfolio includes: • Power Control - Low and medium voltage variable frequency drives as well as low and medium voltage motor control; • Motion Control - Servo drives, rotary servo motors, linear actuators, autonomous mobile robots, and independent cart technologies offering a comprehensive portfolio of servo control and production logistics technologies; • Safety, Sensing, & Industrial Components - Safety devices, sensing devices, motor control and circuit protection devices, operator devices, signaling devices, relays, and electrical control accessories; and • Micro Control & Distributed I/O - Micro programmable logic controllers and distributed input/output platforms. Software & Control The Software & Control operating segment contains a comprehensive portfolio of production automation and production operations platforms, including hardware and software. This integrated portfolio is merging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT), bringing the benefits of the Connected Enterprise ® to the production system. Our production automation portfolio is multi-discipline and scalable with the ability to handle applications in discrete, batch/hybrid and continuous process, drives control, motion and robotics control, and machine and process safety. Our products include programmable automation controllers, design, visualization and simulation software, human machine interface products, industrial computers, machine and process safety products, industrial networks, and security products. Our production operations portfolio helps industrial clients to plan, execute, manage, and optimize their production leveraging industrial data and software. Our software products include manufacturing execution systems, performance, quality, supply chain management, data management, edge, analytics, and machine learning software that enables customers to improve operational productivity and meet regulatory requirements. These solutions enable enterprise visibility, reduction of unplanned downtime, and optimization of processes. Lifecycle Services The Lifecycle Services operating segment contains a complete portfolio of professionally delivered services and annually recurring managed support contracts. This comprehensive portfolio combines technology and domain expertise to help maximize customers’ investment and provide total lifecycle support as they innovate, design, operate, and sustain their business investments. This includes: • consulting services including cybersecurity and digital transformation strategy and design; • professional services including global automation and information program and project management and delivery capabilities; • connected services including operational technology/plant network, cloud, predictive/prescriptive analytics, remote support, and managed services; • field services including asset management, on-site support, and safety; • workforce services including instructor-led and virtual training, learning, and enablement; • industrial automation and information solutions and custom-engineered systems that incorporate our own and third-party hardware and software products; and • Sensia Joint Venture, which exclusively serves the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry through a combination of connected products and digital automation services and solutions. Sales and operating results of our reportable segments were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Sales Intelligent Devices $ 3,804.1 $ 4,098.2 $ 3,544.6 Software & Control 2,187.4 2,886.0 2,312.9 Lifecycle Services 2,272.7 2,073.8 1,902.9 Total $ 8,264.2 $ 9,058.0 $ 7,760.4 Segment operating earnings Intelligent Devices $ 700.0 $ 828.2 $ 717.6 Software & Control 529.7 953.2 666.7 Lifecycle Services 365.6 148.4 158.3 Total 1,595.3 1,929.8 1,542.6 Purchase accounting depreciation and amortization, and impairment (143.9) (264.4) (103.9) Corporate and other (135.8) (127.9) (104.7) Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost) 19.8 (82.7) (4.7) Change in fair value of investments 0.1 279.3 (136.9) Restructuring charges (97.4) — — Interest expense, net (139.0) (125.6) (118.8) Income before income taxes $ 1,099.1 $ 1,608.5 $ 1,073.6 Among other considerations, we evaluate performance and allocate resources based upon segment operating earnings before purchase accounting depreciation and amortization, impairment, corporate and other, non-operating pension and postretirement benefit cost, change in fair value of investments, restructuring charges aligned with enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, interest expense, net, and income tax provision. Depending on the product, intersegment sales within a single legal entity are either at cost or cost plus a mark-up, which does not necessarily represent a market price. Sales between legal entities are at an appropriate transfer price. We allocate costs related to shared segment operating activities to the segments consistent with the methodology used by management to assess segment performance. The following tables summarize the identifiable assets at September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, and the provision for depreciation and amortization and the amount of capital expenditures for property for the years then ended, for each of the reportable segments and Corporate (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Identifiable assets Intelligent Devices $ 2,798.1 $ 2,676.2 $ 2,070.0 Software & Control 4,293.0 4,240.7 3,887.6 Lifecycle Services 2,036.3 1,835.8 1,968.4 Corporate 2,104.7 2,551.3 2,832.7 Total $ 11,232.1 $ 11,304.0 $ 10,758.7 Depreciation and amortization Intelligent Devices $ 57.7 $ 49.7 $ 45.8 Software & Control 68.4 55.8 47.0 Lifecycle Services 43.2 35.5 40.5 Corporate 4.2 2.5 1.7 Total 173.5 143.5 135.0 Purchase accounting depreciation and amortization 143.9 106.9 103.9 Total $ 317.4 $ 250.4 $ 238.9 Capital expenditures for property Intelligent Devices $ 74.9 $ 60.7 $ 45.6 Software & Control 67.5 40.2 29.7 Lifecycle Services 52.7 23.7 32.9 Corporate 29.6 35.9 32.9 Total $ 224.7 $ 160.5 $ 141.1 Identifiable assets at Corporate consist principally of cash, net deferred income tax assets, prepaid pension, and property. Property shared by the segments and used in operating activities is also reported in Corporate identifiable assets and Corporate capital expenditures. Corporate identifiable assets include shared net property balances of $261.4 million, $240.9 million, and $205.8 million at September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, for which depreciation expense has been allocated to segment operating earnings based on the expected benefit to be realized by each segment. Corporate capital expenditures in 2024, 2023, and 2022, primarily consist of property that will be shared by our operating segments. We conduct a significant portion of our business activities outside the United States. The following tables present sales and property by geographic region (in millions): Sales Property 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 North America $ 5,052.8 $ 5,224.0 $ 4,722.0 $ 526.4 $ 478.8 $ 430.7 Europe, Middle East and Africa 1,504.5 1,870.6 1,437.6 141.6 116.4 78.9 Asia Pacific 1,072.8 1,358.0 1,088.0 91.3 66.2 58.6 Latin America 634.1 605.4 512.8 17.4 22.8 18.3 Total $ 8,264.2 $ 9,058.0 $ 7,760.4 $ 776.7 $ 684.2 $ 586.5 We attribute sales to the geographic regions based on the country of destination. Sales in North America include $4,611.9 million, $4,773.2 million, and $4,315.5 million related to the U.S. in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Valuation and Qualifying Accoun

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	SCHEDULE II ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the Years Ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022 (in millions) Additions Balance at Beginning Charged to Charged to Deductions (2) Balance at Description Year ended September 30, 2024 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 16.8 $ 13.1 $ — $ 8.1 $ 21.8 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 89.1 11.4 1.1 4.1 97.5 Year ended September 30, 2023 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 13.1 $ 8.5 $ 0.2 $ 5.0 $ 16.8 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets (3) 23.1 66.4 1.5 1.9 89.1 Year ended September 30, 2022 Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 13.2 $ 4.7 $ — $ 4.8 $ 13.1 Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets 32.6 3.4 1.1 14.0 23.1 (1) Includes allowances for current and other long-term receivables. (2) Consists of amounts written off for the allowance for doubtful accounts and adjustments resulting from our ability to utilize foreign tax credits, capital losses, or net operating loss carryforwards for which a valuation allowance had previously been recorded. (3) Additions charged to costs and expenses includes $30.2 million attributable to non-controlling interests.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	$ 952.5	$ 1,387.4	$ 932.2

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Blake D. Moret [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Blake D. Moret
Title	President and Chief Executive Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	August 26, 2024
Expiration Date	August 28, 2025
Arrangement Duration	367 days
Isaac R. Woods [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Name	Isaac R. Woods
Title	Vice President and Treasurer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	true
Adoption Date	August 26, 2024
Expiration Date	June 10, 2025
Arrangement Duration	289 days
Blake D. Moret, Trading Arrangement, Stock Options [Member] | Blake D. Moret [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	26,700
Isaac R. Woods, Trading Arrangement, Long Shares [Member] | Isaac R. Woods [Member]
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Aggregate Available	250,000

Insider Trading Policies and Pr

Insider Trading Policies and Procedures	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted	true

Basis of Presentation and Acc_2

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned and controlled majority-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in affiliates over which we do not have control but exercise significant influence are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. These affiliated companies are not material individually or in the aggregate to our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We use estimates in accounting for, among other items, customer returns, rebates, and incentives; allowance for doubtful accounts; excess and obsolete inventory; share-based compensation; acquisitions, including consolidation and intangible assets; goodwill impairment; product warranty obligations; capitalization of internal-use software; retirement benefits; litigation, claims, and contingencies, including environmental and asbestos matters, conditional asset retirement obligations, and contractual indemnifications; leases; and income taxes. We account for changes to estimates and assumptions prospectively when warranted by factually-based experience.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition See Note 2 for our revenue recognition policy under Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606. Returns, Rebates, and Incentives Our primary incentive program provides distributors with cash rebates or account credits based on agreed amounts that vary depending on the customer to whom our distributor ultimately sells the product. We also offer various other incentive programs that provide distributors and direct sale customers with cash rebates, account credits, or additional hardware and software products, solutions, and services based on meeting specified program criteria. Certain distributors are offered a right to return product, subject to contractual limitations. We record accruals for customer returns, rebates, and incentives at the time of revenue recognition based primarily on historical trend experience and expected market conditions. Returns are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as a right of return asset and refund liability. Incentives in the form of rebates are estimated at the individual customer level and are recorded as a reduction of sales. Customer incentives for additional hardware and software products, solutions, and services to be provided are considered distinct performance obligations. As such, we allocate revenue to them based on relative standalone selling price. Until the incentive is redeemed, the revenue is recorded as a contract liability. Taxes on Revenue Producing Transactions Taxes assessed by governmental authorities on revenue producing transactions, including sales, value added, excise, and use taxes, are recorded on a net basis (excluded from revenue).
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash include time deposits, certificates of deposit, and other fixed income securities with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase.
Receivables	Receivables
Inventories	Inventories Inventories are recorded at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost methods. Market is determined on the basis of estimated realizable values.
Investments	Investments Investments include time deposits, certificates of deposit, other fixed income securities, and equity securities. Investments with original maturities longer than three months at the time of purchase and less than one year from period end are classified as short-term. All other investments are classified as long-term. Fixed income securities meeting the definition of a security are accounted for as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Equity securities with a readily determinable fair value are recorded at fair value. Equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value, which we account for using the measurement alternative under U.S. GAAP, are recorded at the investment cost, less impairment, plus or minus observable price changes (in orderly transactions) of an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. All other investments are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
Property	Property
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Other intangible assets generally result from business acquisitions. We account for business acquisitions by allocating the purchase price to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their fair values; the excess of the purchase price over the allocated amount is recorded as goodwill. We perform our annual evaluation of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets for impairment as required under U.S. GAAP during the second quarter of each year, or more frequently if events or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Any excess in carrying value over the estimated fair value is charged to results of operations. For our annual evaluation of goodwill, we may perform a qualitative test to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount in order to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. Our reporting units for goodwill evaluation consist of the Intelligent Devices segment, the Software & Control segment, the Lifecycle Services segment (excluding Sensia), and Sensia. When performing the quantitative goodwill impairment test, we determine the fair value of each reporting unit under a combination of an income approach derived from discounted cash flows and a market multiples approach using selected comparable public companies. Significant assumptions used in the income approach include: management’s forecasted cash flows, including estimated future revenue growth rates and margins, discount rate, and terminal value. Forecasts of future revenue growth and margins are based on management’s best estimates. Actual results and forecasts of revenue growth and margins for our Sensia reporting unit may be impacted by its concentration within the Oil & Gas industry and with its customer base. Demand for Sensia hardware and software products, solutions, and services is sensitive to industry volatility and risks, including those related to commodity prices, supply and demand dynamics, production costs, geological activity, and political activities. The discount rate is determined using a weighted average cost of capital adjusted for risk factors specific to the reporting unit, including risks associated with our above market revenue growth assumptions, historical performance, and industry-specific and economic factors. The terminal value is estimated following the common methodology of calculating the present value of estimated perpetual cash flow beyond the last projected period assuming constant discount and long-term growth rates. Significant assumptions used in the market multiples approach include selection of the comparable public companies and calculation of the appropriate market multiples. We amortize all intangible assets with finite useful lives on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Useful lives assigned range from 3 to 15 years for trademarks, 5 to 20 years for customer relationships, 4 to 17 years for technology, and 3 to 30 years for other intangible assets. Intangible assets also include costs of on-premise software developed or purchased by our software business to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Amortization of these computer software products is calculated on a product-by-product basis as the greater of (a) the unamortized cost at the beginning of the year times the ratio of the current year gross revenue for a product to the total of the current and anticipated future gross revenue for that product or (b) the straight-line amortization over the remaining estimated economic life of the product.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets We evaluate the recoverability of the recorded amount of long-lived assets, including property, operating lease right-of-use assets, capitalized implementation costs of a cloud computing arrangement, and other intangible assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the recorded amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. Impairment is assessed when the undiscounted expected future cash flows derived from an asset are less than its carrying amount. If we determine that an asset is impaired, we measure the impairment to be recognized as the amount by which the recorded amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. We report assets to be disposed of at the lower of the recorded amount or fair value less cost to sell. We determine fair value using a discounted future cash flow analysis.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments We use derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign currency forward exchange contracts to manage certain foreign currency risks. We enter into these contracts to hedge our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate variability in the expected future cash flows associated with certain third-party and intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies forecasted to occur within the next two years. We also use these contracts to hedge portions of our net investments in certain non-U.S. subsidiaries against the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of foreign currency balances to the U.S. dollar. Additionally, we use derivative financial instruments in the form of interest rate swap contracts to manage our borrowing costs of certain long-term debt and use treasury locks to manage the potential change in interest rates in anticipation of issuance of fixed rate debt. We designate and account for these derivative financial instruments as hedges under U.S. GAAP. Furthermore, we use foreign currency forward exchange contracts that are not designated as hedges to offset transaction gains or losses associated with some of our assets and liabilities resulting from intercompany loans or other transactions with third parties that are denominated in currencies other than our entities’ functional currencies. It is our policy to execute such instruments with global financial institutions that we believe to be creditworthy and not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts are usually denominated in currencies of major industrial countries.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments We record various financial instruments at fair value. U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. U.S. GAAP also classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy: Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2: Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. We hold financial instruments consisting of cash and short-term debt. The fair values of our cash and short-term debt approximate their carrying amounts as reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheet due to the short-term nature of these instruments. We also hold financial instruments consisting of long-term debt, investments, and derivatives. The valuation methodologies for these financial instruments are described in Notes 7, 10, 11, and 14. We also determine fair value assessments in conjunction with intangible valuations of acquisitions, contingent consideration in the purchase price of acquisitions, and our annual impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. The valuation methodologies for these assets are described in Notes 3 and 4. The methods described in these Notes may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, while we believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation We translate assets and liabilities of subsidiaries operating outside of the United States with a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar into U.S. dollars using exchange rates at the end of the respective period. We translate sales, costs, and expenses at average exchange rates effective during the respective period. We report foreign currency translation adjustments as a component of Other comprehensive income (loss). Currency transaction gains and losses are included in results of operations in the period incurred.
Research and Development Expenses	Research and Development Expenses
Income Taxes	Income Taxes We account for uncertain tax positions by determining whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. For tax positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, we determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the Consolidated Financial Statements based on our assertion of the most likely outcome resulting from an examination, including the resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes.
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share We present basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) amounts. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing earnings available to common shareowners, which is income excluding the allocation to participating securities, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year, excluding restricted stock. Diluted EPS amounts are based upon the weighted average number of common and common-equivalent shares outstanding during the year. We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding share-based compensation awards, which requires us to compute total employee proceeds as the sum of the amount the employee must pay upon exercise of the award and the amount of unearned share-based compensation costs attributed to future services. Share-based compensation awards for which the total employee proceeds of the award exceed the average market price of the same award over the period have an antidilutive effect on EPS, and accordingly, we exclude them from the calculation. Antidilutive share-based compensation awards for the years ended September 30, 2024 (0.5 million shares), 2023 (0.4 million shares), and 2022 (0.4 million shares), were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation. U.S. GAAP requires unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, to be treated as participating securities and included in the computation of EPS pursuant to the two-class method. Our participating securities are composed of restricted stock and non-employee director restricted stock units.
Share-Based Compensation	Share-Based Compensation
Product and Workers' Compensation Liabilities	Product and Workers’ Compensation Liabilities We record accruals for product and workers’ compensation claims in the period in which they are probable and reasonably estimable. Our principal self-insurance programs include product liability and workers’ compensation where we self-insure up to a specified dollar amount. Claims exceeding this amount up to specified limits are covered by insurance policies purchased from commercial insurers. We estimate the liability for the majority of the self-insured claims using our claims experience for the periods being valued.
Environmental Matters and Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations	Environmental and Asbestos Matters We record liabilities for environmental and asbestos matters in the period in which our responsibility is probable and the costs can be reasonably estimated. We make changes to the liabilities in the periods in which the estimated costs of remediation change. At third-party environmental sites where more than one potentially responsible party has been identified, we record a liability for our estimated allocable share of costs related to our involvement with the site, as well as an estimated allocable share of costs related to the involvement of insolvent or unidentified parties. If we determine that recovery from insurers or other third parties is probable and a right of set off exists, we record the liability net of the estimated recovery. If we determine that recovery from insurers or other third parties is probable but a right of set off does not exist, we record a liability for the total estimated costs of remediation and a receivable for the estimated recovery. At environmental sites where we are the sole responsible party, we record a liability for the total estimated costs of remediation. Ongoing operating and maintenance expenditures included in our environmental remediation obligations are discounted to present value over the probable future remediation period. Our remaining environmental remediation obligations are undiscounted due to subjectivity of timing and/or amount of future cash payments. Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations We record liabilities for costs related to legal obligations associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that results from the acquisition, construction, development, or the normal operation of the long-lived asset. The obligation to perform the asset retirement activity is not conditional even though the timing or method may be conditional.
Leases	Leases We have operating leases primarily for real estate, vehicles, and equipment. We have finance leases primarily for equipment. We determine if a contract is, or contains, a lease at contract inception. A right-of-use (ROU) asset and a corresponding lease liability are recognized at commencement for contracts that are, or contain, a lease with an original term greater than 12 months. We elect to not record lease ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with an original term of 12 months or less. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset during the lease term, including periods for which renewal options are reasonably certain to be exercised, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term for leases with an original term of 12 months or less. Amortization expense of the ROU asset for operating and finance leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and interest expense for finance leases is recognized based on the incremental borrowing rate. Some leasing arrangements require variable payments that are dependent on usage or may vary for other reasons, such as payments for insurance and tax payments. A portion of our real estate leases is generally subject to annual changes based upon an index. The changes based upon the index are treated as variable lease payments. The variable portion of lease payments is not included in our ROU assets or lease liabilities and is expensed when incurred. We elected to not separate lease and nonlease components of contracts for most underlying asset classes. Accordingly, all expenses associated with a lease contract are accounted for as lease expenses. Lease liabilities are recognized at the contract commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. To calculate the lease liabilities we use our incremental borrowing rate. We determine our incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date using our unsecured borrowing rate, adjusted for collateralization and lease term. For leases denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar, the collateralized borrowing rate in the foreign currency is determined using the U.S. dollar and foreign currency swap spread. Long-term operating lease liabilities are presented as Operating lease liabilities and current operating lease liabilities are included in Other current liabilities Long-term debt ROU assets are recognized at the contract commencement date at the value of the related lease liability, adjusted for any prepayments, lease incentives received, and initial direct costs incurred. Operating lease ROU assets are presented as Operating lease right-of-use assets and finance lease ROU assets are presented as Property in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Lease expenses, including amortization of ROU assets, for operating and finance leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recorded in Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Interest expense for finance leases is recorded in Interest expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a new standard that requires companies to apply Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 405-50 to disclose supplier finance program obligations. We adopted the new standard as of October 1, 2023. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, which requires expanded interim and annual disclosures of segment information regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), the title and position of the CODM, an explanation of how the CODM uses the information in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, and an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. We will expand our disclosures in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K when the standard becomes effective for us. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which requires expanded annual disclosures to the income tax rate reconciliation and the amount of income taxes paid. We will expand our disclosures in our 2026 Annual Report on Form 10-K when the standard becomes effective for us. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, which requires disclosure of certain expense amounts comprising Cost of sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses, as well as a qualitative description of the remaining expense amounts. We are currently assessing the impact of this ASU on our financial statement disclosures. We do not expect any other recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures.
Product Warranty Obligations	Product Warranty Obligations We record a liability for product warranty obligations at the time of sale to a customer based upon historical warranty experience. Most of our products are covered under a warranty period that runs for twelve months from either the date of sale or installation. We also record a liability for specific warranty matters when they become known and reasonably estimable.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	Fair Value of Derivative Instruments We recognize all derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. We value our forward exchange contracts using a market approach. We use a valuation model based on inputs including forward and spot prices for currency and interest rate curves. We did not change our valuation techniques during fiscal 2024, 2023, or 2022. It is our policy to execute such instruments with major financial institutions that we believe to be creditworthy and not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. We diversify our foreign currency forward exchange contracts among counterparties to minimize exposure to any one of these entities. Our foreign currency forward exchange contracts are usually denominated in curre ncies of major industrial countries. The U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount of our forward exchange contracts totaled $2,106.1 million at September 30, 2024. Currency pairs (buy/sell) comprising the most significant contract notional values were Euro/United States dollar (USD), USD/Canadian dollar, USD/ Singapore dollar, USD/Swiss Franc, United Kingdom pound/USD, and USD/Mexican peso.

Basis of Presentation and Acc_3

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted	The following table reconciles basic and diluted EPS amounts (in millions, except per share amounts): 2024 2023 2022 Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. $ 952.5 $ 1,387.4 $ 932.2 Less: Allocation to participating securities (4.3) (5.9) (2.9) Net income available to common shareowners $ 948.2 $ 1,381.5 $ 929.3 Basic weighted average outstanding shares 114.0 114.8 115.9 Effect of dilutive securities Stock options 0.5 0.7 0.7 Performance shares — 0.1 0.1 Diluted weighted average outstanding shares 114.5 115.6 116.7 Earnings per share: Basic $ 8.32 $ 12.03 $ 8.02 Diluted $ 8.28 $ 11.95 $ 7.97

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table presents our revenue disaggregation by geographic region for our three operating segments (in millions). We attribute sales to the geographic regions based on the country of destination. Year Ended September 30, 2024 Year Ended September 30, 2023 Intelligent Devices Software & Control Lifecycle Services Total Intelligent Devices Software & Control Lifecycle Services Total North America $ 2,503.1 $ 1,414.5 $ 1,135.2 $ 5,052.8 $ 2,409.2 $ 1,794.8 $ 1,020.0 $ 5,224.0 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 614.7 350.7 539.1 1,504.5 829.1 528.0 513.5 1,870.6 Asia Pacific 399.2 260.7 412.9 1,072.8 568.6 393.7 395.7 1,358.0 Latin America 287.1 161.5 185.5 634.1 291.3 169.5 144.6 605.4 Total Company Sales $ 3,804.1 $ 2,187.4 $ 2,272.7 $ 8,264.2 $ 4,098.2 $ 2,886.0 $ 2,073.8 $ 9,058.0
Contract Balances	Below is a summary of our Contract liabilities balance, the portion not expected to be recognized within twelve months is included within Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions): September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Balance as of beginning of year $ 653.6 $ 541.3 Balance as of end of period 652.7 653.6

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of Goodwill were (in millions): Intelligent Devices Software & Control Lifecycle Services Total Balance as of October 1, 2022 $ 503.0 $ 2,398.7 $ 622.3 $ 3,524.0 Acquisition of businesses 74.4 — 36.9 111.3 Impairment — — (157.5) (157.5) Translation 18.4 21.4 11.6 51.4 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ 595.8 $ 2,420.1 $ 513.3 $ 3,529.2 Acquisition of businesses 283.1 — 133.5 416.6 Translation 21.6 17.0 8.9 47.5 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ 900.5 $ 2,437.1 $ 655.7 $ 3,993.3 Gross carrying value of Goodwill $ 900.5 $ 2,437.1 $ 813.2 $ 4,150.8 Accumulated impairment losses — — (157.5) (157.5) Goodwill $ 900.5 $ 2,437.1 $ 655.7 $ 3,993.3
Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 Carrying Accumulated Net Amortized intangible assets Software products $ 104.5 $ 75.5 $ 29.0 Customer relationships 619.4 186.5 432.9 Technology 729.1 257.1 472.0 Trademarks 132.0 43.8 88.2 Other 5.9 5.4 0.5 Total amortized intangible assets 1,590.9 568.3 1,022.6 Allen-Bradley ® trademark not subject to amortization 43.7 — 43.7 Other intangible assets $ 1,634.6 $ 568.3 $ 1,066.3 September 30, 2023 Carrying Accumulated Net Amortized intangible assets Software products $ 100.4 $ 65.1 $ 35.3 Customer relationships 606.1 141.3 464.8 Technology 424.1 173.1 251.0 Trademarks 86.3 29.3 57.0 Other 6.0 5.4 0.6 Total amortized intangible assets 1,222.9 414.2 808.7 Allen-Bradley ® trademark not subject to amortization 43.7 — 43.7 Other intangible assets $ 1,266.6 $ 414.2 $ 852.4

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition	The aggregate purchase price allocation is as follows (in millions): Purchase Price Allocation Receivables $ 8.1 Inventory 22.0 Goodwill 283.1 Intangible assets 313.4 All other assets 10.2 Total assets acquired 636.8 Less: Deferred tax liability (9.2) Less: Liabilities assumed (18.6) Net assets acquired $ 609.0 Purchase Consideration Cash consideration, net of cash acquired $ 566.0 Contingent consideration 43.0 Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 609.0 Purchase Price Allocation Receivables $ 8.0 Goodwill 133.5 Intangible assets 47.2 All other assets 0.7 Total assets acquired 189.4 Less: Liabilities assumed (6.2) Net assets acquired $ 183.2 Purchase Consideration Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 183.2 Purchase Price Allocation Accounts receivable $ 23.8 Inventories 17.7 Property 27.5 Goodwill 111.3 Other intangible assets 54.1 All other assets acquired 21.0 Total assets acquired 255.4 Less: Other liabilities assumed (12.6) Less: Deferred income taxes (56.6) Net assets acquired, excluding cash $ 186.2 Purchase Consideration Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired $ 186.2
Schedule of Business Acquisitions by Acquisition, Contingent Consideration	The following table presents the fair value of the contingent consideration in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions): Period ended February 29, 2024 Period ended February 28, 2025 Total Contingent consideration as of December 31, 2023 $ 17.5 $ 25.5 $ 43.0 Adjustment for earnout achieved for first performance period (7.7) — (7.7) Adjustment to fair value — (21.0) (21.0) Payment of earnout achieved for first performance period (9.8) — (9.8) Contingent consideration as of September 30, 2024 $ — $ 4.5 $ 4.5

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Finished goods $ 475.1 $ 545.9 Work in process 344.2 395.7 Raw materials 473.8 463.3 Inventories $ 1,293.1 $ 1,404.9

Property, net (Tables)

Property, net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, net	Property consists of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Land $ 4.7 $ 4.6 Buildings and improvements 464.1 434.1 Machinery and equipment 1,404.9 1,312.7 Internal-use software 586.1 569.4 Construction in progress 178.0 191.7 Total 2,637.8 2,512.5 Less: Accumulated depreciation (1,861.1) (1,828.3) Property, net $ 776.7 $ 684.2

Long-term and Short-term Debt (

Long-term and Short-term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Debt	Long-term debt consists of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 2.875% notes, payable in March 2025 $ 301.9 $ 306.4 6.70% debentures, payable in January 2028 250.0 250.0 3.50% notes, payable in March 2029 425.0 425.0 1.75% notes, payable in August 2031 450.0 450.0 6.25% debentures, payable in December 2037 250.0 250.0 4.20% notes, payable in March 2049 575.0 575.0 2.80% notes, payable in August 2061 450.0 450.0 5.20% debentures, payable in January 2098 200.0 200.0 Unamortized discount, capitalized lease obligations and other (33.2) (34.9) Total debt 2,868.7 2,871.5 Less: Current portion (307.4) (8.6) Long-term debt $ 2,561.3 $ 2,862.9
Schedule of Fair Value of Long-term Debt	The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of Long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions): September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Current portion of long-term debt $ 307.4 $ 305.0 $ 8.6 $ 8.6 Long-term debt 2,561.3 2,333.5 2,862.9 2,442.6

Other Current Liabilities (Tabl

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Other Current Liabilities	Other current liabilities consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Unrealized losses on foreign exchange contracts (Note 11) $ 28.9 $ 10.8 Product warranty obligations (Note 9) 23.7 18.3 Taxes other than income taxes 53.0 56.9 Accrued interest 18.4 18.6 Income taxes payable 138.8 248.6 Operating lease liabilities 89.9 83.4 Other 122.7 130.8 Other current liabilities $ 475.4 $ 567.4

Product Warranty Obligations (T

Product Warranty Obligations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Changes in Product Warranty Obligations	Changes in product warranty obligations were (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Beginning balance $ 18.3 $ 16.5 Warranties recorded at time of sale 17.0 14.8 Adjustments to pre-existing warranties 9.8 2.9 Settlements of warranty claims (21.4) (15.9) Ending balance $ 23.7 $ 18.3

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments	Our investments consist of (in millions): September 30, 2024 2023 Fixed income securities $ 0.3 $ 0.6 Equity securities (other) 105.9 96.0 Other 62.8 61.1 Total investments 169.0 157.7 Less: Short-term investments (1) (0.3) (0.6) Long-term investments $ 168.7 $ 157.1 (1) Short-term investments are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Gain (Loss) on Securities	We record gains and losses on investments within the Change in fair value of investments line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The gains and losses on investments we recorded for the following periods were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Net gain (loss) on equity securities (level 1) $ — $ 281.7 $ (136.4) Net (loss) gain on equity securities (other) (0.8) (1.3) 15.1 Equity method gain (loss) on Other investments 0.9 (1.1) (15.6) Change in fair value of investments 0.1 279.3 (136.9) Total net realized gain on equity securities — 281.7 44.6 Total net unrealized loss on equity securities $ (0.8) $ (1.3) $ (165.9)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The pre-tax amount of (losses) gains recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) related to cash flow hedges that would have been recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations had they not been so designated was (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Forward exchange contracts $ (21.0) $ 17.2 $ 70.5
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The pre-tax amount of gains (losses) reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges, which offset the related gains and losses on the hedged items during the periods presented, was (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Sales $ 2.1 $ 6.0 $ 0.7 Cost of sales 18.4 33.4 21.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses 0.1 — (0.9) Interest expense (3.6) (3.5) (3.6) Total $ 17.0 $ 35.9 $ 18.0
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location	The pre-tax amount of gains (losses) from forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations was (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Cost of sales $ 3.2 $ 1.6 $ 0.5 Other income (expense) (7.6) (19.2) 38.6 Total $ (4.4) $ (17.6) $ 39.1
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	The fair value of our derivatives and their location in our Consolidated Balance Sheet were (in millions): Fair Value (Level 2) Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Forward exchange contracts Other current assets $ 2.8 $ 23.5 Forward exchange contracts Other assets 1.1 5.6 Forward exchange contracts Other current liabilities (11.8) (2.0) Forward exchange contracts Other liabilities (4.6) (0.7) Total $ (12.5) $ 26.4 Fair Value (Level 2) Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2024 September 30, 2023 Forward exchange contracts Other current assets $ 13.2 $ 20.1 Forward exchange contracts Other current liabilities (17.1) (8.8) Total $ (3.9) $ 11.3 Refer to Note 1 for further information regarding levels in the fair value hierarchy.

Shareowners' Equity (Tables)

Shareowners' Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Stockholders Equity	Changes in outstanding common shares are summarized as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Beginning balance 114.8 115.2 116.0 Treasury stock purchases (2.2) (1.2) (1.3) Common stock issued (including share-based compensation impact) 0.5 0.8 0.5 Ending balance 113.1 114.8 115.2
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss attributable to Rockwell Automation by component were (in millions): Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax (Note 14) Accumulated currency translation adjustments, net of tax Net unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax Balance as of September 30, 2021 $ (694.1) $ (280.1) $ (42.9) $ (1,017.1) Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 170.7 (184.9) 51.2 37.0 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 75.6 — (13.0) 62.6 Other comprehensive income (loss) 246.3 (184.9) 38.2 99.6 Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ (447.8) $ (465.0) $ (4.7) $ (917.5) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (49.7) 100.1 12.8 63.2 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 90.4 — (26.2) 64.2 Other comprehensive income (loss) 40.7 100.1 (13.4) 127.4 Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ (407.1) $ (364.9) $ (18.1) $ (790.1) Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (24.3) 66.6 (14.6) 27.7 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss 0.4 2.0 (12.4) (10.0) Other comprehensive (loss) income (23.9) 68.6 (27.0) 17.7 Balance as of September 30, 2024 $ (431.0) $ (296.3) $ (45.1) $ (772.4)
Reclassification of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss to the Consolidated Statement of Operations were (in millions): Year Ended September 30, Affected Line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations 2024 2023 2022 Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments (1) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) $ — $ 0.1 $ (0.2) Other income (expense) Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) 0.5 (2.1) 60.1 Other income (expense) Settlement and curtailment charges 0.1 123.4 38.6 Other income (expense) 0.6 121.4 98.5 Income before income taxes (0.2) (31.0) (22.9) Income tax provision $ 0.4 $ 90.4 $ 75.6 Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. Net unrealized (gains) losses on cash flow hedges Forward exchange contracts $ (2.1) $ (6.0) $ (0.7) Sales Forward exchange contracts (18.4) (33.4) (21.8) Cost of sales Forward exchange contracts (0.1) — 0.9 Selling, general and administrative expenses Treasury locks related to 2019 and 2021 debt issuances 3.6 3.5 3.6 Interest expense (17.0) (35.9) (18.0) Income before income taxes 4.6 9.7 5.0 Income tax provision $ (12.4) $ (26.2) $ (13.0) Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. Accumulated currency translation adjustments $ 2.0 $ — $ — Other income (expense) Total reclassifications $ (10.0) $ 64.2 $ 62.6 Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc. (1) These components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit costs. See Note 14 for further information.

Share-Based Compensation (Table

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions	We estimated the fair value of each stock option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions: 2024 2023 2022 Average risk-free interest rate 4.22 % 3.78 % 0.38 % Expected dividend yield 1.79 % 1.82 % 1.28 % Expected volatility 34 % 34 % 31 % Expected term (years) 4.8 4.8 4.8
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity	A summary of stock option activity for the year ended September 30, 2024, is as follows: Shares Wtd. Avg. Wtd. Avg. Aggregate Outstanding at October 1, 2023 1,924 $ 200.03 Granted 229 278.74 Exercised (230) 169.74 Forfeited (36) 278.42 Canceled (3) 315.46 Outstanding at September 30, 2024 1,884 214.03 5.3 $ 105.8 Exercisable at September 30, 2024 1,490 194.26 4.4 110.5
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity	A summary of performance share activity for the year ended September 30, 2024, is as follows: Shares Wtd. Avg. Outstanding at October 1, 2023 131 $ 364.57 Granted (1) 79 295.06 Adjustment for performance results achieved (2) (3) 298.10 Vested and issued (31) 298.10 Forfeited (17) 330.84 Outstanding at September 30, 2024 159 347.92 (1) Performance shares granted assuming achievement of performance goals at target. (2) Adjustments were due to the number of shares vested under fiscal 2021 awards at the end of the three-year performance period ended September 30, 2023, being lower than the target number of shares.
Schedule of Performance Shares Vested	The following table summarizes information about performance shares vested during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022: 2024 2023 2022 Percent payout 92 % 177 % 144 % Shares vested (in thousands) 31 48 68 Total fair value of shares vested (in millions) $ 9 $ 13 $ 23
Schedule of Share-Based Payment Award, Performance-Based Units, Valuation Assumptions	The per share fair value of performance share awards granted during the years ended September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, was $295.06, $340.77, and $481.28, respectively, which we determined using a Monte Carlo simulation and the following assumptions: 2024 2023 2022 Average risk-free interest rate 4.45 % 4.08 % 0.94 % Expected dividend yield 1.79 % 1.82 % 1.28 % Expected volatility 30 % 39 % 36 %
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity	A summary of restricted stock and restricted stock unit activity for the year ended September 30, 2024, is as follows: Shares Wtd. Avg. Outstanding at October 1, 2023 467 $ 273.28 Granted 265 276.34 Vested (217) 274.55 Forfeited (47) 272.10 Outstanding at September 30, 2024 468 274.55

Retirement Benefits (Tables)

Retirement Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income)	The components of net periodic benefit cost were (in millions): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 Service cost $ 37.2 $ 42.0 $ 70.9 $ 0.5 $ 0.6 $ 0.8 Interest cost 146.5 149.7 135.6 2.6 2.2 1.3 Expected return on plan assets (169.5) (190.6) (230.7) — — — Amortization of prior service cost (credit) — 0.1 0.6 — — (0.8) Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss (1.1) (2.6) 59.4 1.6 0.5 0.7 Settlement and curtailment charges 0.1 123.4 38.6 — — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 13.2 $ 122.0 $ 74.4 $ 4.7 $ 3.3 $ 2.0
Schedule of Assumptions Used	Significant assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit cost were (in weighted averages): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 U.S. Plans Discount rate 6.10 % 5.65 % 3.86 % 5.95 % 5.70 % 2.50 % Expected return on plan assets 7.00 % 7.00 % 7.00 % — — — Compensation increase rate 3.60 % 3.30 % 3.40 % — — — Non-U.S. Plans Discount rate 4.65 % 4.35 % 2.01 % 5.75 % 5.10 % 2.90 % Expected return on plan assets 5.13 % 4.93 % 4.59 % — — — Compensation increase rate 3.24 % 3.03 % 3.00 % — — — Significant assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations were (in weighted averages): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 U.S. Plans Discount rate 5.10 % 6.10 % 4.91 % 6.20 % Compensation increase rate 3.60 % 3.60 % — — Health care cost trend rate (1) — — 14.35 % 6.50 % Non-U.S. Plans Discount rate 3.87 % 4.65 % 4.45 % 5.75 % Compensation increase rate 3.22 % 3.24 % — — Health care cost trend rate (1) — — 4.50 % 4.50 % (1) The health care cost trend rate reflects the estimated increase in gross medical claims costs. As a result of the plan amendment adopted effective October 1, 2002, our effective per person retiree medical cost increase is zero percent beginning in 2005 for the majority of our postretirement benefit plans. For our other plans, we assume the gross health care cost trend rate will increase to 14.35% in 2025 and decrease to 4.97% in 2026 for U.S. Plans and will not change in future periods for Non-U.S. Plans.
Schedule of Net Funded Status	Benefit obligation, plan assets, funded status, and net liability information is summarized as follows (in millions): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,750.8 $ 3,165.6 $ 46.4 $ 44.2 Service cost 37.2 42.0 0.5 0.6 Interest cost 146.5 149.7 2.6 2.2 Actuarial losses 321.8 81.1 4.8 8.7 Plan participant contributions 1.7 1.8 4.2 4.2 Benefits paid (213.2) (151.1) (13.0) (13.3) Settlements (4.8) (585.6) — — Currency translation and other 37.6 47.3 (0.9) (0.2) Benefit obligation at end of year 3,077.6 2,750.8 44.6 46.4 Plan assets at beginning of year 2,457.4 2,903.9 — — Actual return on plan assets 463.8 209.7 — — Company contributions 27.3 26.6 8.8 9.1 Plan participant contributions 1.7 1.8 4.2 4.2 Benefits paid (213.2) (151.1) (13.0) (13.3) Settlements (4.8) (585.6) — — Currency translation and other 47.0 52.1 — — Plan assets at end of year 2,779.2 2,457.4 — — Funded status of plans $ (298.4) $ (293.4) $ (44.6) $ (46.4)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet	Net amount on balance sheet consists of Other assets $ 183.7 $ 150.4 $ — $ — Compensation and benefits (18.4) (16.8) (6.5) (7.1) Retirement benefits (463.7) (427.0) (38.1) (39.3) Net amount on balance sheet $ (298.4) $ (293.4) $ (44.6) $ (46.4)
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, which have not yet been recognized in net periodic benefit cost are as follows (in millions): Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits 2024 2023 2024 2023 Prior service (credit) cost $ (153.2) $ (153.2) $ 4.4 $ 4.7 Net actuarial loss 570.8 548.9 9.0 6.7 Total $ 417.6 $ 395.7 $ 13.4 $ 11.4
Schedule of Accumulated and Projected Benefit Obligations	Information regarding our pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets (underfunded plans) are as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 Projected benefit obligation $ 2,303.2 $ 2,082.7 Fair value of plan assets 1,821.1 1,638.9 Information regarding our pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of the fair value of plan assets (underfunded plans) are as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 2,136.2 $ 1,926.2 Fair value of plan assets 1,808.5 1,626.7
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments	The following benefit payments, which include employees’ expected future service, as applicable, are expected to be paid (in millions): Pension Benefits Other 2025 $ 318.1 $ 6.7 2026 224.2 6.3 2027 237.0 5.7 2028 232.0 5.2 2029 236.6 4.7 2030-2034 1,162.6 16.0
Schedule of Weighted Average Allocation of Plan Assets	Our global weighted average targeted and actual asset allocations at September 30, by asset category, are: Target September 30, Asset Category Allocations 2024 2023 Equity securities 39% 48% 50% Debt securities 50% 46% 43% Other 11% 6% 7%
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets	The following table presents our pension plans’ investments measured at fair value as of September 30, 2024 (in millions): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 1.4 $ — $ — $ 1.4 Equity securities Preferred and common stock 403.2 — — 403.2 Common collective trusts — 524.4 — 524.4 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 430.6 — 430.6 Government securities 283.4 31.4 — 314.8 Common collective trusts — 116.0 — 116.0 Total U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 688.0 $ 1,102.4 $ — 1,790.4 U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Private equity and alternative equity 10.0 Total U.S. Plans investments 1,800.4 Non-U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 6.3 $ — $ — 6.3 Equity securities Preferred and common stock 192.2 — — 192.2 Common collective trusts — 218.3 — 218.3 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 79.6 — 79.6 Government securities 0.4 — — 0.4 Common collective trusts — 333.0 — 333.0 Other types of investments Real estate funds — 54.1 — 54.1 Insurance contracts — — 71.8 71.8 Other — — 2.1 2.1 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 198.9 $ 685.0 $ 73.9 957.8 Non-U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Real estate funds 21.0 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments 978.8 Total investments measured at fair value $ 2,779.2 The following table presents our pension plans’ investments measured at fair value as of September 30, 2023 (in millions): Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 3.2 $ — $ — $ 3.2 Equity securities Mutual funds 40.5 — — 40.5 Preferred and common stock 381.8 — — 381.8 Common collective trusts — 447.4 — 447.4 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 387.2 — 387.2 Government securities 212.3 30.2 — 242.5 Common collective trusts — 104.5 — 104.5 Total U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 637.8 $ 969.3 $ — 1,607.1 U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Private equity and alternative equity 11.7 Total U.S. Plans investments 1,618.8 Non-U.S. Plans Cash and cash equivalents $ 7.0 $ — $ — 7.0 Equity securities Preferred and common stock 154.7 — — 154.7 Common collective trusts — 209.7 — 209.7 Fixed income securities Preferred and corporate debt — 30.3 — 30.3 Government securities 0.8 — — 0.8 Common collective trusts — 294.5 — 294.5 Other types of investments Real estate funds — 55.3 — 55.3 Insurance contracts — — 65.2 65.2 Other — — 2.4 2.4 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments in fair value hierarchy $ 162.5 $ 589.8 $ 67.6 819.9 Non-U.S. Plans investments measured at NAV Real estate funds 18.7 Total Non-U.S. Plans investments 838.6 Total investments measured at fair value $ 2,457.4
Defined Benefit Plan Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets Level Three	The table below sets forth a summary of changes in fair market value of our pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2024 (in millions): Balance Realized Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net Balance September 30, 2024 Non-U.S. Plans Insurance contracts $ 65.2 $ — $ 8.4 $ (1.8) $ 71.8 Other 2.4 — — (0.3) 2.1 $ 67.6 $ — $ 8.4 $ (2.1) $ 73.9 The table below sets forth a summary of changes in fair market value of our pension plans’ Level 3 assets for the year ended September 30, 2023 (in millions): Balance Realized Gains (Losses) Unrealized Gains (Losses) Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net Balance September 30, 2023 Non-U.S. Plans Insurance contracts $ 54.9 $ — $ 9.6 $ 0.7 $ 65.2 Other 3.8 — — (1.4) 2.4 $ 58.7 $ — $ 9.6 $ (0.7) $ 67.6

Other Income (Expense) (Tables)

Other Income (Expense) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Components of Other (Expense) Income	The components of Other income (expense) were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Interest income $ 15.6 $ 9.7 $ 4.4 Royalty income 11.3 13.2 10.9 Legacy product liability and environmental charges (20.5) (18.1) (15.6) Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost) 19.8 (82.7) (4.7) Fair value adjustments for earnout payments (Note 4) 30.7 — — Other 5.9 6.6 3.4 Other income (expense) $ 62.8 $ (71.3) $ (1.6)

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	Selected income tax data (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Components of Income before income taxes United States $ 388.3 $ 794.2 $ 371.3 Non-United States 710.8 814.3 702.3 Total $ 1,099.1 $ 1,608.5 $ 1,073.6
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	Components of Income tax provision Current United States $ 78.3 $ 221.3 $ 71.6 Non-United States 127.6 160.6 102.9 State and local 14.0 48.7 13.6 Total current 219.9 430.6 188.1 Deferred United States (42.1) (84.6) (10.7) Non-United States (11.8) 6.0 (13.0) State and local (14.2) (21.5) (9.9) Total deferred (68.1) (100.1) (33.6) Income tax provision $ 151.8 $ 330.5 $ 154.5 Total income taxes paid $ 478.6 $ 344.9 $ 340.2
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory rate and our effective tax rate was: 2024 2023 2022 Statutory tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State and local income taxes 0.2 1.5 0.5 Non-United States taxes (4.2) (4.7) (5.4) Repatriation of foreign earnings 0.9 0.9 1.1 Foreign-derived intangible income (0.7) (0.6) (0.5) Settlements with taxing authorities and tax refund claims (1.2) 0.3 — Change in valuation allowance (1) 0.5 4.1 (0.5) Share-based compensation (0.2) (0.6) (1.0) Research and development tax credit (2.0) (1.3) (1.0) Other (0.5) (0.1) 0.2 Effective income tax rate 13.8 % 20.5 % 14.4 % (1) During fiscal year 2023, the effective tax rate increased by 4.1% resulting from a valuation allowance recorded on certain deferred tax assets of our Sensia joint venture and tax effects of the related goodwill impairment.
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to our net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) consists of (in millions): 2024 2023 Deferred income tax assets Compensation and benefits $ 18.0 $ 35.0 Inventory 22.5 15.5 Returns, rebates, and incentives 62.1 75.1 Retirement benefits 88.4 85.4 Environmental remediation and other site-related costs 23.6 23.6 Share-based compensation 25.5 22.7 Other accruals and reserves 385.5 333.3 Net operating loss carryforwards 69.6 60.8 Tax credit carryforwards 14.2 9.2 Capital loss carryforwards 15.4 14.4 Other 58.5 48.1 Subtotal 783.3 723.1 Valuation allowance (97.5) (89.1) Net deferred income tax assets 685.8 634.0 Deferred income tax liabilities Property (52.0) (44.1) Intangible assets (119.8) (144.8) Investments — — Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries (36.8) (27.2) Other — (1.8) Deferred income tax liabilities (208.6) (217.9) Total net deferred income tax assets $ 477.2 $ 416.1
Schedule of Tax Attributes and Valuation Allowances	Tax attributes and related valuation allowances at September 30, 2024 consists of (in millions): Tax attributes and related valuation allowances Tax Benefit Amount Valuation Allowance Carryforward Non-United States net operating loss carryforward $ 10.7 $ 2.1 2025 - 9/30/2044 Non-United States net operating loss carryforward 51.8 47.9 Indefinite Non-United States capital loss carryforward 15.4 15.4 Indefinite Non-United States credit carryforward 1.9 — 2039 - 2044 United States credit carryforward 0.3 — 2030 - 2041 State and local net operating loss carryforward 7.1 2.8 2025 - 2040 State tax credit carryforward 12.0 — 2033 - 2038 Subtotal 99.2 68.2 Other deferred tax assets 29.3 29.3 Indefinite Total $ 128.5 $ 97.5
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward	A reconciliation of our gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, is as follows (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at beginning of year $ 9.8 $ 3.9 $ 4.3 Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 5.4 3.9 0.1 Additions based on tax positions related to prior years 10.0 3.2 — Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities — (1.0) (0.5) Reductions related to lapses of statute of limitations (0.2) (0.2) — Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at end of year $ 25.0 $ 9.8 $ 3.9

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

Restructuring Charges (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following is a reconciliation of the accrued liabilities related to these restructuring actions at September 30, 2024 (in millions): Severance Benefits Strategic Advisory Services Total Balance at September 30, 2023 $ — $ — $ — Restructuring charges 92.3 5.1 97.4 Payments (22.6) (5.1) (27.7) Balance at September 30, 2024 $ 69.7 $ — $ 69.7

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]
Lease, Cost	The components of lease expense were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Operating lease expense (1) $ 109.6 $ 100.2 $ 103.6 Variable lease expense (2) 20.4 18.8 16.6 Finance lease expense Amortization of right-of-use assets 7.6 5.2 6.9 Interest on lease liabilities 0.2 0.3 0.6 Total lease expense $ 137.8 $ 124.5 $ 127.7 (1) Operating lease expense includes short-term lease expense, which was not material. (2) Variable lease expense includes sublease income, which was not material. Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consists of (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 110.2 $ 101.7 $ 102.9 Operating cash flows from finance leases 0.2 0.3 0.6 Financing cash flows from finance leases 10.0 5.5 8.8 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations Operating leases $ 163.2 $ 93.3 $ 63.4 Financing leases 9.3 — 11.8
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases consists of: 2024 2023 Weighted average remaining lease term Operating leases 6.4 years 5.8 years Finance leases 3.7 years 1.6 years Weighted average discount rate Operating leases 3.72 % 3.03 % Finance leases 2.77 % 3.27 %
Operating Lease Maturity	Undiscounted maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were (in millions): Finance Leases Operating Leases 2025 $ 6.5 $ 104.5 2026 2.2 95.0 2027 2.2 78.4 2028 1.5 58.2 2029 — 41.3 Thereafter — 128.8 Total undiscounted lease payments $ 12.4 $ 506.2 Less: Imputed interest (0.4) (60.9) Total lease liabilities $ 12.0 $ 445.3

Business Segment Information (T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Reportable Segments	Sales and operating results of our reportable segments were (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Sales Intelligent Devices $ 3,804.1 $ 4,098.2 $ 3,544.6 Software & Control 2,187.4 2,886.0 2,312.9 Lifecycle Services 2,272.7 2,073.8 1,902.9 Total $ 8,264.2 $ 9,058.0 $ 7,760.4 Segment operating earnings Intelligent Devices $ 700.0 $ 828.2 $ 717.6 Software & Control 529.7 953.2 666.7 Lifecycle Services 365.6 148.4 158.3 Total 1,595.3 1,929.8 1,542.6 Purchase accounting depreciation and amortization, and impairment (143.9) (264.4) (103.9) Corporate and other (135.8) (127.9) (104.7) Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost) 19.8 (82.7) (4.7) Change in fair value of investments 0.1 279.3 (136.9) Restructuring charges (97.4) — — Interest expense, net (139.0) (125.6) (118.8) Income before income taxes $ 1,099.1 $ 1,608.5 $ 1,073.6
Components of Identifiable Assets, Depreciation and Amortization, and Capital Expenditures for Property	The following tables summarize the identifiable assets at September 30, 2024, 2023, and 2022, and the provision for depreciation and amortization and the amount of capital expenditures for property for the years then ended, for each of the reportable segments and Corporate (in millions): 2024 2023 2022 Identifiable assets Intelligent Devices $ 2,798.1 $ 2,676.2 $ 2,070.0 Software & Control 4,293.0 4,240.7 3,887.6 Lifecycle Services 2,036.3 1,835.8 1,968.4 Corporate 2,104.7 2,551.3 2,832.7 Total $ 11,232.1 $ 11,304.0 $ 10,758.7 Depreciation and amortization Intelligent Devices $ 57.7 $ 49.7 $ 45.8 Software & Control 68.4 55.8 47.0 Lifecycle Services 43.2 35.5 40.5 Corporate 4.2 2.5 1.7 Total 173.5 143.5 135.0 Purchase accounting depreciation and amortization 143.9 106.9 103.9 Total $ 317.4 $ 250.4 $ 238.9 Capital expenditures for property Intelligent Devices $ 74.9 $ 60.7 $ 45.6 Software & Control 67.5 40.2 29.7 Lifecycle Services 52.7 23.7 32.9 Corporate 29.6 35.9 32.9 Total $ 224.7 $ 160.5 $ 141.1
Schedule of Sales and Property by Geographic Region	We conduct a significant portion of our business activities outside the United States. The following tables present sales and property by geographic region (in millions): Sales Property 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 2022 North America $ 5,052.8 $ 5,224.0 $ 4,722.0 $ 526.4 $ 478.8 $ 430.7 Europe, Middle East and Africa 1,504.5 1,870.6 1,437.6 141.6 116.4 78.9 Asia Pacific 1,072.8 1,358.0 1,088.0 91.3 66.2 58.6 Latin America 634.1 605.4 512.8 17.4 22.8 18.3 Total $ 8,264.2 $ 9,058.0 $ 7,760.4 $ 776.7 $ 684.2 $ 586.5

Basis of Presentation and Acc_4

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition and Receivables (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Allowances for doubtful accounts	$ 21.8	$ 16.8

Basis of Presentation and Acc_5

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Property (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Capital expenditures in accounts payable or other current liabilities at year end	$ 42.4	$ 42.7	$ 23
Supplier finance program, obligation, current	$ 76.6	$ 126.7
Supplier finance program, obligation, current, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration]	Accounts Payable, Current	Accounts Payable, Current
Minimum | Building and Building Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum | Machinery and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Minimum | Software Development
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	3 years
Maximum | Building and Building Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	40 years
Maximum | Machinery and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	20 years
Maximum | Software Development
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment, useful life	10 years

Basis of Presentation and Acc_6

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024
Minimum | Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	3 years
Minimum | Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	5 years
Minimum | Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	4 years
Minimum | Other Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	3 years
Maximum | Trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	15 years
Maximum | Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	20 years
Maximum | Technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	17 years
Maximum | Other Intangible assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets, useful life	30 years

Basis of Presentation and Acc_7

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Research and Development Expenses, and Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Research and development costs	$ 477.3	$ 529.5	$ 440.9
Antidilutive share-based compensation awards (in shares)	0.5	0.4	0.4

Basis of Presentation and Acc_8

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Reconciled Basic and Diluted EPS
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	$ 952.5	$ 1,387.4	$ 932.2
Less: Allocation to participating securities	(4.3)	(5.9)	(2.9)
Net income available to common shareowners	$ 948.2	$ 1,381.5	$ 929.3
Basic weighted average outstanding shares (in shares)	114	114.8	115.9
Effect of dilutive securities
Diluted weighted average outstanding shares (in shares)	114.5	115.6	116.7
Earnings per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 8.32	$ 12.03	$ 8.02
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 8.28	$ 11.95	$ 7.97
Stock options
Effect of dilutive securities
Dilutive securities (in shares)	0.5	0.7	0.7
Performance shares
Effect of dilutive securities
Dilutive securities (in shares)	0	0.1	0.1

Basis of Presentation and Acc_9

Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies - Leases (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Other Liabilities, Current	Other Liabilities, Current
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]	Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation	Long-Term Debt and Lease Obligation

Revenue Recognition - Performan

Revenue Recognition - Performance Obligation (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue to be recognized in future periods	$ 1,205
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-10-01
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue to be recognized in future periods	$ 680
Revenue to be recognized in future periods, expected timing of satisfaction, period	12 months

Revenue Recognition - Narrative

Revenue Recognition - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) segment	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | segment	3
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized	$ 583.5	$ 423.9
Contract with customer, performance obligation satisfied in previous period	$ 0	$ 0

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue by Operating Segment and by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 8,264.2	$ 9,058	$ 7,760.4
North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	5,052.8	5,224	4,722
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	1,504.5	1,870.6	1,437.6
Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	1,072.8	1,358	1,088
Latin America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	634.1	605.4	$ 512.8
Intelligent Devices
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	3,804.1	4,098.2
Intelligent Devices | North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	2,503.1	2,409.2
Intelligent Devices | Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	614.7	829.1
Intelligent Devices | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	399.2	568.6
Intelligent Devices | Latin America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	287.1	291.3
Software & Control
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	2,187.4	2,886
Software & Control | North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	1,414.5	1,794.8
Software & Control | Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	350.7	528
Software & Control | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	260.7	393.7
Software & Control | Latin America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	161.5	169.5
Lifecycle Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	2,272.7	2,073.8
Lifecycle Services | North America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	1,135.2	1,020
Lifecycle Services | Europe, Middle East and Africa
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	539.1	513.5
Lifecycle Services | Asia Pacific
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	412.9	395.7
Lifecycle Services | Latin America
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Sales	$ 185.5	$ 144.6

Revenue Recognition - Contract

Revenue Recognition - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]
Balance as of beginning of year	$ 653.6	$ 541.3
Balance as of end of period	$ 652.7	$ 653.6

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Goodwill
Beginning balance	$ 3,529.2	$ 3,524
Acquisition of businesses	416.6	111.3
Goodwill impairment	0	(157.5)	$ 0
Translation	47.5	51.4
Ending balance	3,993.3	3,529.2	3,524
Gross carrying value of Goodwill	4,150.8
Accumulated impairment losses	(157.5)
Intelligent Devices
Goodwill
Beginning balance	595.8	503
Acquisition of businesses	283.1	74.4
Goodwill impairment		0
Translation	21.6	18.4
Ending balance	900.5	595.8	503
Gross carrying value of Goodwill	900.5
Accumulated impairment losses	0
Software & Control
Goodwill
Beginning balance	2,420.1	2,398.7
Acquisition of businesses	0	0
Goodwill impairment		0
Translation	17	21.4
Ending balance	2,437.1	2,420.1	2,398.7
Gross carrying value of Goodwill	2,437.1
Accumulated impairment losses	0
Lifecycle Services
Goodwill
Beginning balance	513.3	622.3
Acquisition of businesses	133.5	36.9
Goodwill impairment		(157.5)
Translation	8.9	11.6
Ending balance	655.7	$ 513.3	$ 622.3
Gross carrying value of Goodwill	813.2
Accumulated impairment losses	$ (157.5)

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment	$ 0
Goodwill impairment			$ 0	$ 157,500,000	$ 0
Goodwill		$ 3,529,200,000	3,993,300,000	3,529,200,000	3,524,000,000
Amortization of intangible assets			155,000,000	116,600,000	112,300,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2025			151,400,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2026			148,900,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2027			140,700,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2028			128,400,000
Estimated amortization expense in 2029			88,700,000
Sensia
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Reporting unit, carrying value		665,100,000		665,100,000
Goodwill impairment		$ 157,500,000
Goodwill			160,700,000
Software products
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets			$ 11,600,000	$ 11,300,000	$ 9,400,000

Goodwill and Other Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount	$ 1,590.9	$ 1,222.9
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization	568.3	414.2
Amortized intangible assets, net	1,022.6	808.7
Total other intangible assets, carrying amount	1,634.6	1,266.6
Total other intangible assets, net	1,066.3	852.4
Software products
Other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount	104.5	100.4
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization	75.5	65.1
Amortized intangible assets, net	29	35.3
Customer relationships
Other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount	619.4	606.1
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization	186.5	141.3
Amortized intangible assets, net	432.9	464.8
Technology
Other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount	729.1	424.1
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization	257.1	173.1
Amortized intangible assets, net	472	251
Trademarks
Other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount	132	86.3
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization	43.8	29.3
Amortized intangible assets, net	88.2	57
Other
Other intangible assets
Amortized intangible assets, carrying amount	5.9	6
Amortized intangible assets, accumulated amortization	5.4	5.4
Amortized intangible assets, net	0.5	0.6
Trademarks
Other intangible assets
Allen-Bradley® trademark not subject to amortization	$ 43.7	$ 43.7

Acquisitions - Schedule of Reco

Acquisitions - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed - Clearpath (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 3,993.3	$ 3,529.2	$ 3,524
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired		$ 749.2	$ 168.4	$ 16.6
Clearpath Robotics
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 8.1
Inventories	22
Goodwill	283.1
Intangible assets	313.4
All other assets	10.2
Total assets acquired	636.8
Less: Deferred tax liability	(9.2)
Less: Liabilities assumed	(18.6)
Net assets acquired	609
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired	566
Contingent consideration	43
Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired	$ 609

Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Nov. 01, 2023 USD ($) period
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of annual performance periods | period							2
Pro forma revenue		$ 88.3
Clearpath Robotics
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 313.4
Obsolescence factor phase out period	12 years
Weighted average royalty rate (in percent)	2.05%
Contingent consideration range of outcomes, value, high							$ 50
Decrease in contingent liability		28.7
Clearpath Robotics | Level 3
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent consideration		4.5				$ 43
Clearpath Robotics | Patented Technology
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 269.9
Clearpath Robotics | Trademarks
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	41.6
Clearpath Robotics | Customer relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets	$ 1.9
Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue		8,300	$ 9,100
Pro forma net income (loss)		52.8
Sales		83.5
Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue			9,100	$ 7,900
Pro forma net income (loss)		$ 0	$ 0
Fiscal 2022 Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue				$ 7,800	$ 7,000

Acquisitions - Schedule of Fair

Acquisitions - Schedule of Fair Value of Contingent Consideration (Details) - Clearpath Robotics - Level 3 $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 43
Adjustment for earnout achieved for first performance period	(7.7)
Adjustment to fair value	(21)
Payment of earnout achieved for first performance period	(9.8)
Ending balance	4.5
Performance Period 1
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Beginning balance	17.5
Adjustment for earnout achieved for first performance period	(7.7)
Adjustment to fair value	0
Payment of earnout achieved for first performance period	(9.8)
Ending balance	0
Performance Period 2
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Beginning balance	25.5
Adjustment for earnout achieved for first performance period	0
Adjustment to fair value	(21)
Payment of earnout achieved for first performance period	0
Ending balance	$ 4.5

Acquisitions - Schedule of Re_2

Acquisitions - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed - Verve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 01, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 3,993.3	$ 3,529.2	$ 3,524
Verve Industrial Protection
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 8
Goodwill	133.5
Intangible assets	47.2
All other assets	0.7
Total assets acquired	189.4
Less: Liabilities assumed	(6.2)
Net assets acquired	183.2
Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired	$ 183.2

Acquisitions - Schedule of Re_3

Acquisitions - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed - Cubic (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 28, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 3,993.3	$ 3,529.2	$ 3,524
Cubic
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Receivables	$ 23.8
Inventories	17.7
Property	27.5
Goodwill	111.3
Intangible assets	54.1
All other assets	21
Total assets acquired	255.4
Less: Other liabilities assumed	(12.6)
Less: Liabilities assumed	(56.6)
Net assets acquired, excluding cash	186.2
Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired	$ 186.2

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Inventories
Finished goods	$ 475.1	$ 545.9
Work in process	344.2	395.7
Raw materials	473.8	463.3
Inventories	$ 1,293.1	$ 1,404.9

Property, net (Details)

Property, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Property, net
Land	$ 4.7	$ 4.6
Buildings and improvements	464.1	434.1
Machinery and equipment	1,404.9	1,312.7
Internal-use software	586.1	569.4
Construction in progress	178	191.7
Total	2,637.8	2,512.5
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(1,861.1)	(1,828.3)
Property, net	$ 776.7	$ 684.2	$ 586.5

Long-term and Short-term Debt -

Long-term and Short-term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Long-term debt
Unamortized discount, capitalized lease obligations and other	$ (33.2)	$ (34.9)
Total debt	2,868.7	2,871.5
Less: Current portion	(307.4)	(8.6)
Long-term debt	$ 2,561.3	2,862.9
2.875% notes, payable in March 2025
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	2.875%
Debt instruments	$ 301.9	306.4
6.70% debentures, payable in January 2028
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	6.70%
Debt instruments	$ 250	250
3.50% notes, payable in March 2029
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	3.50%
Debt instruments	$ 425	425
1.75% notes, payable in August 2031
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	1.75%
Debt instruments	$ 450	450
6.25% debentures, payable in December 2037
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	6.25%
Debt instruments	$ 250	250
4.20% notes, payable in March 2049
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	4.20%
Debt instruments	$ 575	575
2.80% notes, payable in August 2061
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	2.80%
Debt instruments	$ 450	450
5.20% debentures, payable in January 2098
Long-term debt
Stated interest rate (in percent)	5.20%
Debt instruments	$ 200	$ 200

Long-term and Short-term Debt_2

Long-term and Short-term Debt - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Apr. 25, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 28, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt		$ 770.8	$ 94.7
Interest payments		153.2	133.2	$ 120.4
Notes Payable, Other Payables | $300.0 Million Dollar Note Due 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		300
Notes Payable, Other Payables | $250.0 Million Dollar Note Due 2028
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		250
Notes Payable, Other Payables | $425.0 Million Dollar Note Due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total debt		425
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Borrowing capacity	$ 750
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	$ 1,500					$ 1,250
Maximum ratio of EBITDA to interest expense under credit facility	3
Commercial Paper
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt		$ 657
Debt, weighted average interest rate (in percent)		514%
Debt instrument, term		24 days
Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity		$ 75
Unsecured line of credit, amount borrowed		$ 70	$ 70
Stated interest rate (in percent)		6.17%	6.29%
Interest Bearing Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Short-term debt		$ 23.5	$ 23.5		$ 18.8
Foreign Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity		248.5
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Borrowing capacity		$ 34.6

Long-term and Short-term Debt_3

Long-term and Short-term Debt - Schedule of Carrying Amounts and Estimated Fair Values (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Carrying Value
Current portion of long-term debt	$ 307.4	$ 8.6
Carrying Value
Carrying Value
Current portion of long-term debt	307.4	8.6
Long-term debt	2,561.3	2,862.9
Fair Value
Fair Value
Current portion of long-term debt	305	8.6
Long-term debt	$ 2,333.5	$ 2,442.6

Other Current Liabilities (Deta

Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrealized losses on foreign exchange contracts (Note 11)	$ 28.9	$ 10.8
Product warranty obligations (Note 9)	23.7	18.3	$ 16.5
Taxes other than income taxes	53	56.9
Accrued interest	18.4	18.6
Income taxes payable	138.8	248.6
Operating lease liabilities	89.9	83.4
Other	122.7	130.8
Other current liabilities	$ 475.4	$ 567.4

Product Warranty Obligations (D

Product Warranty Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product warranty period	12 months
Changes in product warranty obligations
Beginning balance	$ 18.3	$ 16.5
Warranties recorded at time of sale	17	14.8
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties	9.8	2.9
Settlements of warranty claims	(21.4)	(15.9)
Ending balance	$ 23.7	$ 18.3

Investments - Schedule of Inves

Investments - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Fixed income securities	$ 0.3	$ 0.6
Equity securities (other)	105.9	96
Other	62.8	61.1
Total investments	169	157.7
Less: Short-term investments	(0.3)	(0.6)
Long-term investments	$ 168.7	$ 157.1

Investments - Gains and Losses

Investments - Gains and Losses on Investments within Change in Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Net gain (loss) on equity securities (level 1)	$ 0	$ 281.7	$ (136.4)
Net (loss) gain on equity securities (other)	(0.8)	(1.3)	15.1
Equity method gain (loss) on Other investments	0.9	(1.1)	(15.6)
Change in fair value of investments	0.1	279.3	(136.9)
Total net realized gain on equity securities	0	281.7	44.6
Total net unrealized loss on equity securities	$ (0.8)	$ (1.3)	$ (165.9)

Investments - Narrative (Detail

Investments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items]
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, upward price adjustment, cumulative amount	$ 22.5	$ 17.5
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, downward price adjustment, cumulative amount	$ 7.3	$ 1.5

Derivative Instruments - Narrat

Derivative Instruments - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Maximum length of time hedged in cash flow hedge	2 years
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months	$ (11,600,000)
Forward exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount	2,106,100,000
Forward exchange contracts | Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount	1,254,100,000
Cash Flow Hedging | Forward exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount	852,000,000
Net Investment Hedging | Forward exchange contracts
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
U.S. dollar-equivalent gross notional amount	$ 0	$ 0

Derivative Instruments - Pre-ta

Derivative Instruments - Pre-tax Amount of Gains (Losses) on Forward Exchange Contracts Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Currency Derivative Net Before Tax, Amount
Pre-tax amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$ 17	$ 35.9	$ 18
Forward exchange contracts
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Currency Derivative Net Before Tax, Amount
Pre-tax (losses) gains recorded in other comprehensive income related to cash flow hedges	(21)	17.2	70.5
Sales | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Currency Derivative Net Before Tax, Amount
Pre-tax amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	2.1	6	0.7
Cost of sales | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Currency Derivative Net Before Tax, Amount
Pre-tax amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	18.4	33.4	21.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Currency Derivative Net Before Tax, Amount
Pre-tax amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	0.1	0	(0.9)
Interest expense | Designated as Hedging Instrument
Unrealized Gain (Loss) On Foreign Currency Derivative Net Before Tax, Amount
Pre-tax amount of (losses) gains reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into the Consolidated Statement of Operations related to derivative forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges	$ (3.6)	$ (3.5)	$ (3.6)

Derivative Instruments - Pre-_2

Derivative Instruments - Pre-tax Amount of Gains (Losses) on Forward Exchange Contracts Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax amount of gains (losses) from forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations	$ (4.4)	$ (17.6)	$ 39.1
Cost of sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax amount of gains (losses) from forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations	3.2	1.6	0.5
Other income (expense)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax amount of gains (losses) from forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations	$ (7.6)	$ (19.2)	$ 38.6

Derivative Instruments - Schedu

Derivative Instruments - Schedule of Fair Value of Derivatives (Details) - Level 2 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Net derivative asset / (liability) designated as hedging instruments	$ (12.5)	$ 26.4
Net derivative asset / (liability) not designated as hedging instruments	(3.9)	11.3
Forward exchange contracts | Other current assets
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Forward exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments	2.8	23.5
Forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments, other current assets	13.2	20.1
Forward exchange contracts | Other assets
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Forward exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments	1.1	5.6
Forward exchange contracts | Other current liabilities
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Forward exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments	(11.8)	(2)
Forward exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments, other current liabilities	(17.1)	(8.8)
Forward exchange contracts | Other liabilities
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Forward exchange contracts designated as hedging instruments	$ (4.6)	$ (0.7)

Shareowners' Equity - Common St

Shareowners' Equity - Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Equity [Abstract]
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	1,000,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	25,000,000
Common stock reserved for various incentive plans (in shares)	12,200,000
Outstanding purchase of common stock recorded in accounts payable	$ 0.4	$ 1.1
Changes in outstanding common shares
Beginning balance (in shares)	114,800,000	115,200,000	116,000,000
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)	(2,200,000)	(1,200,000)	(1,300,000)
Common stock issued (including share based compensation impact) (in shares)	500,000	800,000	500,000
Ending balance (in shares)	113,100,000	114,800,000	115,200,000

Shareowners' Equity - Schedule

Shareowners' Equity - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	$ 3,743.4	$ 3,016.7	$ 2,694.1
Other comprehensive income	18	127.5	99.3
End of period	3,675.2	3,743.4	3,016.7
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	(790.1)	(917.5)	(1,017.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	27.7	63.2	37
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10)	64.2	62.6
Other comprehensive income	17.7	127.4	99.6
End of period	(772.4)	(790.1)	(917.5)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	(407.1)	(447.8)	(694.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(24.3)	(49.7)	170.7
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	0.4	90.4	75.6
Other comprehensive income	(23.9)	40.7	246.3
End of period	(431)	(407.1)	(447.8)
Accumulated gain (loss), net, cash flow hedge, parent
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	(18.1)	(4.7)	(42.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(14.6)	12.8	51.2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(12.4)	(26.2)	(13)
Other comprehensive income	(27)	(13.4)	38.2
End of period	(45.1)	(18.1)	(4.7)
Accumulated currency translation adjustments, net of tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	(364.9)	(465)	(280.1)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	66.6	100.1	(184.9)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	2
Other comprehensive income	68.6	100.1	(184.9)
End of period	$ (296.3)	$ (364.9)	$ (465)

Shareowners' Equity - Schedul_2

Shareowners' Equity - Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense) (Note 15)	$ 62.8	$ (71.3)	$ (1.6)
Sales	8,264.2	9,058	7,760.4
Cost of sales	(5,070.8)	(5,341)	(4,658.4)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(2,002.6)	(2,023.7)	(1,766.7)
Income before income taxes	1,099.1	1,608.5	1,073.6
Income tax provision	(151.8)	(330.5)	(154.5)
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	952.5	1,387.4	932.2
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	(10)	64.2	62.6
Amortization of prior service cost (credit) | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense) (Note 15)	0	0.1	(0.2)
Amortization of net actuarial loss (gain) | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense) (Note 15)	0.5	(2.1)	60.1
Settlement and curtailment charges | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense) (Note 15)	0.1	123.4	38.6
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Income before income taxes	0.6	121.4	98.5
Income tax provision	(0.2)	(31)	(22.9)
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	0.4	90.4	75.6
Accumulated gain (loss), net, cash flow hedge, parent | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Sales	(2.1)	(6)	(0.7)
Cost of sales	(18.4)	(33.4)	(21.8)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(0.1)	0	0.9
Interest expense	3.6	3.5	3.6
Income before income taxes	(17)	(35.9)	(18)
Income tax provision	4.6	9.7	5
Net income attributable to Rockwell Automation, Inc.	(12.4)	(26.2)	(13)
Accumulated currency translation adjustments, net of tax | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other income (expense) (Note 15)	$ 2	$ 0	$ 0

Share-Based Compensation - Narr

Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Pre-tax share-based compensation expense	$ 99.8	$ 88.3	$ 68.1
Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense	15.9	$ 14.9	$ 11.2
Unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based compensation awards, net of estimated forfeitures	$ 101.1
Weighted average period for recognition of total unrecognized compensation cost	1 year 8 months 12 days
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Expiration period	10 years
Vesting period	3 years
Per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted (in dollars per share)	$ 85.63	$ 77.62	$ 87.68
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	$ 26.7	$ 69.8	$ 52.8
Performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Vesting period	3 years	3 years
Percent payout	92%	177%	144%
Payout percentage in December 2020 for performance period ending September 30, 2020	0%
Maximum potential shares to be delivered in payment under performance share awards (in shares)	0
Weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$ 295.06	$ 340.77	$ 481.28
Total fair value of shares vested	$ 9	$ 13	$ 23
Shares granted in the period (in shares)	79,000
Performance shares | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Percent payout	0%	0%	0%	0%
Performance shares | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Percent payout	200%	200%	200%	200%
Restricted stock and restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$ 276.34	$ 263.67	$ 298.44
Total fair value of shares vested	$ 59.7	$ 54.4	$ 35.6
Shares granted in the period (in shares)	265,000
Restricted stock and restricted stock units | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Vesting period	1 year
Restricted stock and restricted stock units | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Vesting period	5 years
Unrestricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average grant date fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$ 278.35	$ 261.56	$ 345
Shares granted in the period (in shares)	5,700
2020 Long Term Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Shares authorized (up to) (in shares)			13,000,000
Shares available for grant (in shares)	6,900,000
2003 Directors Stock Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional General Disclosures [Abstract]
Shares authorized (up to) (in shares)			500,000

Share-Based Compensation - Sche

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Stock options
Fair value assumptions for share-based compensation awards
Average risk-free interest rate	4.22%	3.78%	0.38%
Expected dividend yield	1.79%	1.82%	1.28%
Expected volatility	34%	34%	31%
Expected term (years)	4 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 9 months 18 days	4 years 9 months 18 days
Performance shares
Fair value assumptions for share-based compensation awards
Average risk-free interest rate	4.45%	4.08%	0.94%
Expected dividend yield	1.79%	1.82%	1.28%
Expected volatility	30%	39%	36%

Share-Based Compensation - Summ

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares (in thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares	1,924
Granted (in shares) | shares	229
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(230)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(36)
Canceled (in shares) | shares	(3)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares	1,884
Exercisable (in shares) | shares	1,490
Wtd. Avg. Exercise Price
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 200.03
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	278.74
Exercised (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	169.74
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	278.42
Canceled (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	315.46
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	214.03
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 194.26
Wtd. Avg. Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Outstanding at end of period	5 years 3 months 18 days
Exercisable	4 years 4 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value of In-The-Money Options (in millions)
Outstanding at end of period | $	$ 105.8
Exercisable | $	$ 110.5

Share-Based Compensation - Su_2

Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Performance Share and Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Performance shares
Shares (in thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	131
Granted (in shares)	79
Adjustment for performance results achieved (in shares)	(3)
Vested and issued (in shares)	(31)	(48)	(68)
Forfeited (in shares)	(17)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	159	131
Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Share Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 364.57
Granted (in dollars per share)	295.06	$ 340.77	$ 481.28
Adjustment for performance results achieved (in dollars per share)	298.10
Vested and issued (in dollars per share)	298.10
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	330.84
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 347.92	$ 364.57
Vesting period	3 years	3 years
Restricted stock and restricted stock units
Shares (in thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares)	467
Granted (in shares)	265
Vested and issued (in shares)	(217)
Forfeited (in shares)	(47)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares)	468	467
Wtd. Avg. Grant Date Share Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share)	$ 273.28
Granted (in dollars per share)	276.34	$ 263.67	$ 298.44
Vested and issued (in dollars per share)	274.55
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	272.10
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share)	$ 274.55	$ 273.28

Share-Based Compensation - Sc_2

Share-Based Compensation - Schedule of Performance Shares Vested (Details) - Performance shares - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent payout	92%	177%	144%
Shares vested (in thousands) (in shares)	31	48	68
Total fair value of shares vested	$ 9	$ 13	$ 23

Retirement Benefits - Narrative

Retirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expense related to defined contribution savings plans	$ 91,700,000	$ 76,900,000	$ 63,800,000
Defined benefit plan, percentage of benefit obligation relating to domestic plan	70%
Recognized prior service credits	$ (100,000)
Recognized prior service credits, net of tax	0
Recognized net actuarial losses	(500,000)
Recognized net actuarial losses, net of tax	(400,000)
Defined benefit plan, net periodic benefit cost (credit) excluding service cost, statement of income or comprehensive income [extensible enumeration]		Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Defined benefit plan, accumulated benefit obligation	2,895,000,000	$ 2,584,600,000
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Voluntary contribution to U.S. qualified pension plan	0	0	0
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Voluntary contribution to U.S. qualified pension plan	27,300,000	26,600,000
Recognized prior service credits	0	100,000	600,000
Recognized net actuarial losses	(1,100,000)	$ (2,600,000)	59,400,000
Estimated future payments, during next fiscal year	$ 19,000,000
Pension Benefits | U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.10%	6.10%
Pension Benefits | Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.87%	4.65%
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Voluntary contribution to U.S. qualified pension plan	$ 8,800,000	$ 9,100,000
Recognized prior service credits	0	0	(800,000)
Recognized net actuarial losses	1,600,000	$ 500,000	$ 700,000
Estimated future payments, during next fiscal year	$ 6,700,000
Other Postretirement Benefits | U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.91%	6.20%
Other Postretirement Benefits | Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.45%	5.75%
Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contribution to defined contribution plan (percentage)	3%
Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company contribution to defined contribution plan (percentage)	7%

Retirement Benefits - Schedule

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Amortization [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	$ (0.1)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	(0.5)
Pension Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$ 37.2	$ 42	$ 70.9
Interest cost	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Interest cost	$ 146.5	$ 149.7	$ 135.6
Expected return on plan assets	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Expected return on plan assets	$ (169.5)	$ (190.6)	$ (230.7)
Amortization [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	$ 0	$ 0.1	$ 0.6
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	$ (1.1)	$ (2.6)	$ 59.4
Settlement and curtailment charges	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Settlement and curtailment charges	$ 0.1	$ 123.4	$ 38.6
Net periodic benefit cost	13.2	122	74.4
Other Postretirement Benefits
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$ 0.5	$ 0.6	$ 0.8
Interest cost	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Interest cost	$ 2.6	$ 2.2	$ 1.3
Expected return on plan assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Amortization [Abstract]
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (0.8)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)	Other Income (Expense)
Amortization of net actuarial (gain) loss	$ 1.6	$ 0.5	$ 0.7
Settlement and curtailment charges	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 4.7	$ 3.3	$ 2

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_2

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Significant Assumptions Used in Determining Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Income) and Benefit Obligations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
U.S. Plans | Pension Benefits
Net periodic benefit cost assumptions
Discount rate	6.10%	5.65%	3.86%
Expected return on plan assets	7%	7%	7%
Compensation increase rate	3.60%	3.30%	3.40%
U.S. Plans | Other Postretirement Benefits
Net periodic benefit cost assumptions
Discount rate	5.95%	5.70%	2.50%
Expected return on plan assets	0%	0%	0%
Compensation increase rate	0%	0%	0%
Non-U.S. Plans | Pension Benefits
Net periodic benefit cost assumptions
Discount rate	4.65%	4.35%	2.01%
Expected return on plan assets	5.13%	4.93%	4.59%
Compensation increase rate	3.24%	3.03%	3%
Non-U.S. Plans | Other Postretirement Benefits
Net periodic benefit cost assumptions
Discount rate	5.75%	5.10%	2.90%
Expected return on plan assets	0%	0%	0%
Compensation increase rate	0%	0%	0%

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_3

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Net Funded Status (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	$ 2,457.4
Plan assets at end of year	2,779.2	$ 2,457.4
Net amount on balance sheet consists of
Retirement benefits	(549.1)	(503.6)
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	2,750.8	3,165.6
Service cost	37.2	42	$ 70.9
Interest cost	146.5	149.7	135.6
Actuarial losses	321.8	81.1
Plan participant contributions	1.7	1.8
Benefits paid	(213.2)	(151.1)
Settlements	(4.8)	(585.6)
Currency translation and other	37.6	47.3
Benefit obligation at end of year	3,077.6	2,750.8	3,165.6
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	2,457.4	2,903.9
Actual return on plan assets	463.8	209.7
Company contributions	27.3	26.6
Plan participant contributions	1.7	1.8
Benefits paid	(213.2)	(151.1)
Settlements	(4.8)	(585.6)
Currency translation and other	47	52.1
Plan assets at end of year	2,779.2	2,457.4	2,903.9
Funded status of plans	(298.4)	(293.4)
Net amount on balance sheet consists of
Other assets	183.7	150.4
Compensation and benefits	(18.4)	(16.8)
Retirement benefits	(463.7)	(427)
Net amount on balance sheet	(298.4)	(293.4)
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation at beginning of year	46.4	44.2
Service cost	0.5	0.6	0.8
Interest cost	2.6	2.2	1.3
Actuarial losses	4.8	8.7
Plan participant contributions	4.2	4.2
Benefits paid	(13)	(13.3)
Settlements	0	0
Currency translation and other	(0.9)	(0.2)
Benefit obligation at end of year	44.6	46.4	44.2
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Actual return on plan assets	0	0
Company contributions	8.8	9.1
Plan participant contributions	4.2	4.2
Benefits paid	(13)	(13.3)
Settlements	0	0
Currency translation and other	0	0
Plan assets at end of year	0	0	$ 0
Funded status of plans	(44.6)	(46.4)
Net amount on balance sheet consists of
Other assets	0	0
Compensation and benefits	(6.5)	(7.1)
Retirement benefits	(38.1)	(39.3)
Net amount on balance sheet	$ (44.6)	$ (46.4)

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_4

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Amounts Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Pension Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service (credit) cost	$ (153.2)	$ (153.2)
Net actuarial loss	570.8	548.9
Total	417.6	395.7
Other Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Prior service (credit) cost	4.4	4.7
Net actuarial loss	9	6.7
Total	$ 13.4	$ 11.4

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_5

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Accumulated and Project Benefit Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation	$ 2,303.2	$ 2,082.7
Fair value of plan assets	1,821.1	1,638.9
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated benefit obligation	2,136.2	1,926.2
Fair value of plan assets	$ 1,808.5	$ 1,626.7

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_6

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Significant Assumptions Used in Determining Benefit Obligations (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Expected gross health care cost trend rate	4.97%
Pension Benefits | U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	5.10%	6.10%
Compensation increase rate	3.60%	3.60%
Health care cost trend rate	0%	0%
Pension Benefits | Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	3.87%	4.65%
Compensation increase rate	3.22%	3.24%
Health care cost trend rate	0%	0%
Other Postretirement Benefits | U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.91%	6.20%
Compensation increase rate	0%	0%
Health care cost trend rate	14.35%	6.50%
Expected gross health care cost trend rate	0%
Other Postretirement Benefits | Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.45%	5.75%
Compensation increase rate	0%	0%
Health care cost trend rate	4.50%	4.50%

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_7

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Pension Benefits
Estimated future benefit payments
2025	$ 318.1
2026	224.2
2027	237
2028	232
2029	236.6
2030-2034	1,162.6
Other Postretirement Benefits
Estimated future benefit payments
2025	6.7
2026	6.3
2027	5.7
2028	5.2
2029	4.7
2030-2034	$ 16

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_8

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Weighted Average Allocation Of Plan Assets (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Equity securities
Asset Allocation
Target Allocations	39%
As of the balance sheet date	48%	50%
Debt securities
Asset Allocation
Target Allocations	50%
As of the balance sheet date	46%	43%
Other
Asset Allocation
Target Allocations	11%
As of the balance sheet date	6%	7%

Retirement Benefits - Schedul_9

Retirement Benefits - Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	$ 2,779.2	$ 2,457.4
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	73.9	67.6	$ 58.7
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	1,800.4	1,618.8
U.S. Plans | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	1,790.4	1,607.1
U.S. Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	688	637.8
U.S. Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	1,102.4	969.3
U.S. Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	1.4	3.2
U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	1.4	3.2
U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Mutual funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets		40.5
U.S. Plans | Mutual funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets		40.5
U.S. Plans | Mutual funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets		0
U.S. Plans | Mutual funds | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets		0
U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	403.2	381.8
U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	403.2	381.8
U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	524.4	447.4
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	524.4	447.4
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	430.6	387.2
U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	430.6	387.2
U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Government securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	314.8	242.5
U.S. Plans | Government securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	283.4	212.3
U.S. Plans | Government securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	31.4	30.2
U.S. Plans | Government securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	116	104.5
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	116	104.5
U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
U.S. Plans | Private equity and alternative equity | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	10	11.7
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	978.8	838.6
Non-U.S. Plans | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	957.8	819.9
Non-U.S. Plans | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	198.9	162.5
Non-U.S. Plans | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	685	589.8
Non-U.S. Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	73.9	67.6
Non-U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	6.3	7
Non-U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	6.3	7
Non-U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	192.2	154.7
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	192.2	154.7
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and common stock | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	218.3	209.7
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	218.3	209.7
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	79.6	30.3
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	79.6	30.3
Non-U.S. Plans | Preferred and corporate debt | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Government securities | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0.4	0.8
Non-U.S. Plans | Government securities | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0.4	0.8
Non-U.S. Plans | Government securities | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Government securities | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	333	294.5
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	333	294.5
Non-U.S. Plans | Common collective trusts | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Real estate funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	54.1	55.3
Non-U.S. Plans | Real estate funds | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Real estate funds | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	54.1	55.3
Non-U.S. Plans | Real estate funds | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Real estate funds | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	21	18.7
Non-U.S. Plans | Insurance contracts | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	71.8	65.2
Non-U.S. Plans | Insurance contracts | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Insurance contracts | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Insurance contracts | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	71.8	65.2	54.9
Non-U.S. Plans | Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1, 2 and 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	2.1	2.4
Non-U.S. Plans | Other | Level 1
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Other | Level 2
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans | Other | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined benefit plan fair value of plan assets	$ 2.1	$ 2.4	$ 3.8

Retirement Benefits - Defined B

Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plan Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets Level Three (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	$ 2,457.4
Plan assets at end of year	2,779.2	$ 2,457.4
Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	67.6	58.7
Realized Gains (Losses)	0	0
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	8.4	9.6
Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net	(2.1)	(0.7)
Plan assets at end of year	73.9	67.6
U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	1,618.8
Plan assets at end of year	1,800.4	1,618.8
U.S. Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	0
Plan assets at end of year	0	0
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	838.6
Plan assets at end of year	978.8	838.6
Non-U.S. Plans | Level 3
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	67.6
Plan assets at end of year	73.9	67.6
Non-U.S. Plans | Level 3 | Insurance contracts
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	65.2	54.9
Realized Gains (Losses)	0	0
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	8.4	9.6
Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net	(1.8)	0.7
Plan assets at end of year	71.8	65.2
Non-U.S. Plans | Level 3 | Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Plan assets at beginning of year	2.4	3.8
Realized Gains (Losses)	0	0
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	0	0
Purchases, Sales, Issuances, and Settlements, Net	(0.3)	(1.4)
Plan assets at end of year	$ 2.1	$ 2.4

Other Income (Expense) (Details

Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Components of other income (expense)
Interest income	$ 15.6	$ 9.7	$ 4.4
Royalty income	11.3	13.2	10.9
Legacy product liability and environmental charges	(20.5)	(18.1)	(15.6)
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost)	19.8	(82.7)	(4.7)
Fair value adjustments for earnout payments (Note 4)	30.7	0	0
Other	5.9	6.6	3.4
Other income (expense)	$ 62.8	$ (71.3)	$ (1.6)

Income Taxes - Schedule of Inco

Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Components of Income before income taxes
United States	$ 388.3	$ 794.2	$ 371.3
Non-United States	710.8	814.3	702.3
Income before income taxes	1,099.1	1,608.5	1,073.6
Components of Income tax provision
United States	78.3	221.3	71.6
Non-United States	127.6	160.6	102.9
State and local	14	48.7	13.6
Total current	219.9	430.6	188.1
Deferred
United States	(42.1)	(84.6)	(10.7)
Non-United States	(11.8)	6	(13)
State and local	(14.2)	(21.5)	(9.9)
Total deferred	(68.1)	(100.1)	(33.6)
Income tax provision	151.8	330.5	154.5
Total income taxes paid	$ 478.6	$ 344.9	$ 340.2

Income Taxes - Schedule of Effe

Income Taxes - Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
Statutory tax rate	21%	21%	21%
State and local income taxes	0.20%	1.50%	0.50%
Non-United States taxes	(4.20%)	(4.70%)	(5.40%)
Repatriation of foreign earnings	0.90%	0.90%	1.10%
Foreign-derived intangible income	(0.70%)	(0.60%)	(0.50%)
Settlements with taxing authorities and tax refund claims	(1.20%)	0.30%	0%
Change in valuation allowance	0.50%	4.10%	(0.50%)
Share-based compensation	(0.20%)	(0.60%)	(1.00%)
Research and development tax credit	(2.00%)	(1.30%)	(1.00%)
Other	(0.50%)	(0.10%)	0.20%
Effective income tax rate	13.80%	20.50%	14.40%

Income Taxes - Narrative (Detai

Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax liabilities	$ 97.4	$ 175.3
Income tax paid	58.4	31.1	$ 31.2
Tax benefit attributable to non-U.S. government sponsored tax incentive programs	$ 35.6	$ 62.1	$ 58.3
Tax benefit per diluted share attributable to non-U.S. government sponsored tax incentive programs (in usd per share)	$ 0.31	$ 0.54	$ 0.50
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	$ 155.9
Gross unrecognized tax benefits	25	$ 9.8	$ 3.9	$ 4.3
Accrued interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits	2	0.9	1.4
Benefits (expense) recognized for interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits	(1.1)	$ 0.5	$ 0
Reasonably possible amount of reduction of gross unrecognized tax benefit in the next twelve months	2.4
Reasonably possible amount of net reduction to income tax provision in the next twelve months if unrecognized tax benefits were recognized, including the recognition of interest and penalties and offsetting tax assets	$ 3.1

Income Taxes - Schedule of Defe

Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Deferred income tax assets
Compensation and benefits	$ 18	$ 35
Inventory	22.5	15.5
Returns, rebates, and incentives	62.1	75.1
Retirement benefits	88.4	85.4
Environmental remediation and other site-related costs	23.6	23.6
Share-based compensation	25.5	22.7
Other accruals and reserves	385.5	333.3
Net operating loss carryforwards	69.6	60.8
Tax credit carryforwards	14.2	9.2
Capital loss carryforwards	15.4	14.4
Other	58.5	48.1
Subtotal	783.3	723.1
Valuation allowance	(97.5)	(89.1)
Net deferred income tax assets	685.8	634
Deferred income tax liabilities
Property	(52)	(44.1)
Intangible assets	(119.8)	(144.8)
Investments	0	0
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(36.8)	(27.2)
Other	0	(1.8)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(208.6)	(217.9)
Total net deferred income tax assets	$ 477.2	$ 416.1

Income Taxes - Schedule of Tax

Income Taxes - Schedule of Tax Attributes and Valuation Allowances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Tax Benefit Amount
Capital loss carryforwards	$ 15.4	$ 14.4
State tax credit carryforward	14.2	9.2
Net operating loss carryforwards	69.6	$ 60.8
Subtotal	99.2
Other deferred tax assets	29.3
Total	128.5
Valuation Allowance
Tax credit carryforward	29.3
Subtotal	68.2
Total	97.5
Non-United States
Tax Benefit Amount
Net operating loss carryforward, subject to expiration	10.7
Net operating loss carryforward, not subject to expiration	51.8
Capital loss carryforwards	15.4
State tax credit carryforward	1.9
Valuation Allowance
Net operating loss carryforward, subject to expiration	2.1
Net operating loss carryforward, not subject to expiration	47.9
Non-United States capital loss carryforward	15.4
Tax credit carryforward	0
United States
Tax Benefit Amount
State tax credit carryforward	0.3
Valuation Allowance
Tax credit carryforward	0
State and Local
Tax Benefit Amount
State tax credit carryforward	12
Net operating loss carryforwards	7.1
Valuation Allowance
Net operating loss carryforward, subject to expiration	2.8
Tax credit carryforward	$ 0

Income Taxes - Schedule of Gros

Income Taxes - Schedule of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at beginning of year	$ 9.8	$ 3.9	$ 4.3
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	5.4	3.9	0.1
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years	10	3.2	0
Reductions related to settlements with taxing authorities		(1)	(0.5)
Reductions related to lapses of statute of limitations	(0.2)	(0.2)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits balance at end of year	$ 25	$ 9.8	$ 3.9

Commitments and Contingent Li_2

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) site	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of Superfund sites designated potentially responsible party at | site	14
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies, net of related receivables	$ 47.8	$ 44.5
Asset retirement obligation, net of recoveries	51	38.8
Asbestos Liability
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss contingency accrual	$ 17.8	$ 20

Restructuring Charges - Reconci

Restructuring Charges - Reconciliation of Accrued Liabilities Related to Restructuring Actions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	$ 0
Restructuring charges	97.4	$ 0	$ 0
Payments	(27.7)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	69.7	0
Severance Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0
Restructuring charges	92.3
Payments	(22.6)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	69.7	0
Strategic Advisory Services
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0
Restructuring charges	5.1
Payments	(5.1)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	$ 0	$ 0

Restructuring Charges - Narrati

Restructuring Charges - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 97.4	$ 0	$ 0
Restructuring charges, net of tax	$ 73.1
Restructuring charges, per diluted share (in USD per share)	$ 0.64
Expected restructuring charges	$ 97.4
Payments	27.7
Cost of sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 31.5
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Cost of Goods and Services Sold
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 65.9
Restructuring Charges, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Severance Benefits
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 92.3
Payments	22.6
Strategic Advisory Services
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	5.1
Payments	$ 5.1

Leases - Narrative (Details)

Leases - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Undiscounted lease obligations	$ 13.7
Minimum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term	1 year
Maximum
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lease term	15 years

Leases - Components of Lease Ex

Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease expense	$ 109.6	$ 100.2	$ 103.6
Variable lease expense	20.4	18.8	16.6
Finance Leases
Amortization of right-of-use assets	7.6	5.2	6.9
Interest on lease liabilities	0.2	0.3	0.6
Total lease expense	$ 137.8	$ 124.5	$ 127.7

Leases - Supplemental Balance S

Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet (Details)	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating leases	6 years 4 months 24 days	5 years 9 months 18 days
Finance leases	3 years 8 months 12 days	1 year 7 months 6 days
Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	3.72%	3.03%
Finance leases	2.77%	3.27%

Leases - Operating Lease Maturi

Leases - Operating Lease Maturity (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Finance Leases
2025	$ 6.5
2026	2.2
2027	2.2
2028	1.5
2029	0
Thereafter	0
Total undiscounted lease payments	12.4
Less: Imputed interest	(0.4)
Total lease liabilities	12
Operating Leases
2025	104.5
2026	95
2027	78.4
2028	58.2
2029	41.3
Thereafter	128.8
Total undiscounted lease payments	506.2
Less: Imputed interest	(60.9)
Total lease liabilities	$ 445.3

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow

Leases - Supplemental Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 110.2	$ 101.7	$ 102.9
Operating cash flows from finance leases	0.2	0.3	0.6
Financing cash flows from finance leases	10	5.5	8.8
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	163.2	93.3	63.4
Financing leases	$ 9.3	$ 0	$ 11.8

Business Segment Information -

Business Segment Information - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) segment	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | segment	3
Identifiable assets	$ 11,232.1	$ 11,304	$ 10,758.7
Sales	8,264.2	9,058	7,760.4
Intelligent Devices
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	3,804.1	4,098.2
U.S. Plans
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 4,611.9	$ 4,773.2	$ 4,315.5
Customer Concentration Risk | Revenue from Contract with Customer Benchmark | Systems And Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Portion of total sales from individual segment	20%	20%	20%
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	$ 2,104.7	$ 2,551.3	$ 2,832.7
Corporate | Shared by segments and used in operating activities
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	$ 261.4	$ 240.9	$ 205.8

Business Segment Information _2

Business Segment Information - Schedule of Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 8,264.2	$ 9,058	$ 7,760.4
Sales and operating results of reportable segments
Purchase accounting depreciation and amortization, and impairment	(143.9)	(264.4)	(103.9)
Corporate and other	(135.8)	(127.9)	(104.7)
Non-operating pension and postretirement benefit credit (cost)	19.8	(82.7)	(4.7)
Change in fair value of investments	0.1	279.3	(136.9)
Restructuring charges	(97.4)	0	0
Interest expense, net	(139)	(125.6)	(118.8)
Income before income taxes	1,099.1	1,608.5	1,073.6
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	8,264.2	9,058	7,760.4
Segment operating earnings	1,595.3	1,929.8	1,542.6
Intelligent Devices
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	3,804.1	4,098.2
Intelligent Devices | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	3,804.1	4,098.2	3,544.6
Segment operating earnings	700	828.2	717.6
Software & Control
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	2,187.4	2,886
Software & Control | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	2,187.4	2,886	2,312.9
Segment operating earnings	529.7	953.2	666.7
Lifecycle Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	2,272.7	2,073.8
Lifecycle Services | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	2,272.7	2,073.8	1,902.9
Segment operating earnings	$ 365.6	$ 148.4	$ 158.3

Business Segment Information _3

Business Segment Information - Components of Identifiable Assets, Depreciation and Amortization, and Capital Expenditures for Property (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	$ 11,232.1	$ 11,304	$ 10,758.7
Depreciation and amortization	317.4	250.4	238.9
Purchase accounting depreciation and amortization	143.9	106.9	103.9
Capital expenditures for property	224.7	160.5	141.1
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	173.5	143.5	135
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	2,104.7	2,551.3	2,832.7
Depreciation and amortization	4.2	2.5	1.7
Capital expenditures for property	29.6	35.9	32.9
Intelligent Devices | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	2,798.1	2,676.2	2,070
Depreciation and amortization	57.7	49.7	45.8
Capital expenditures for property	74.9	60.7	45.6
Software & Control | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	4,293	4,240.7	3,887.6
Depreciation and amortization	68.4	55.8	47
Capital expenditures for property	67.5	40.2	29.7
Lifecycle Services | Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Identifiable assets	2,036.3	1,835.8	1,968.4
Depreciation and amortization	43.2	35.5	40.5
Capital expenditures for property	$ 52.7	$ 23.7	$ 32.9

Business Segment Information _4

Business Segment Information - Schedule of Sales and Property by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Sales and property by geographic region
Sales	$ 8,264.2	$ 9,058	$ 7,760.4
Property	776.7	684.2	586.5
North America
Sales and property by geographic region
Sales	5,052.8	5,224	4,722
Property	526.4	478.8	430.7
U.S. Plans
Sales and property by geographic region
Sales	4,611.9	4,773.2	4,315.5
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Sales and property by geographic region
Sales	1,504.5	1,870.6	1,437.6
Property	141.6	116.4	78.9
Asia Pacific
Sales and property by geographic region
Sales	1,072.8	1,358	1,088
Property	91.3	66.2	58.6
Latin America
Sales and property by geographic region
Sales	634.1	605.4	512.8
Property	$ 17.4	$ 22.8	$ 18.3

Valuation and Qualifying Acco_2

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2024		Sep. 30, 2023		Sep. 30, 2022
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Year		$ 16.8	[1]	$ 13.1		$ 13.2
Charged to Costs and Expenses		13.1	[1]	8.5		4.7
Charged to Other Accounts		0	[1]	0.2		0
Deductions		8.1		5	[2]	4.8	[2]
Balance at End of Year		21.8	[1]	16.8	[1]	13.1
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Balance at Beginning of Year		89.1		23.1		32.6
Charged to Costs and Expenses		11.4		66.4		3.4
Charged to Other Accounts		1.1		1.5		1.1
Deductions	[2]	4.1		1.9		14
Balance at End of Year		$ 97.5		$ 89.1		$ 23.1
[1]Includes allowances for current and other long-term receivables.[2]Consists of amounts written off for the allowance for doubtful accounts and adjustments resulting from our ability to utilize foreign tax credits, capital losses, or net operating loss carryforwards for which a valuation allowance had previously been recorded.