Computed head-to-head · 6 dimensions
HON vs ROK
Honeywell International Inc. versus Rockwell Automation Inc — yield, safety, growth trend, cost, scale, and tax treatment.
HON wins 4–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but ROK can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Scorecard at a glance
| Dimension | HON | ROK | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 2.05% | 1.38% | HON wins |
| Dividend safety | 7.3/10 | 6.8/10 | HON wins |
| Growth trend | +0.04% vs 5y | -0.26% vs 5y | ROK wins |
| Volatility (beta) | 0.81 | 1.54 | HON wins |
| Scale | $146.8B | $45.0B | HON wins |
| Tax efficiency | Qualified-eligible | Qualified-eligible | Tie |
| Overall | 4 wins | 1 wins | HON wins |
Dimension by dimension
HON wins on yield (2.05% vs 1.38%)
On a $10,000 investment that's about $67 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
HON wins on safety (7.3/10 vs 6.8/10)
Our score combines yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size. HON scores better on the weighted average of those factors.
ROK shows healthier dividend-vs-price trend
ROK's yield is 0.26% below its 5y average, versus 0.04% for HON. Lower (or below-average) yield trend often means price appreciation outpaced distributions — a healthier signal.
HON is less volatile (beta 0.81 vs 1.54)
Lower beta means smaller swings vs the S&P 500 — generally a steadier hold for income investors.
HON is 3.3× larger by market cap
Larger companies tend to have tighter spreads, deeper liquidity, and lower closure risk.
Both pay qualified-dividend-eligible distributions
Neither is structurally flagged for ordinary-income tax treatment. Most distributions should qualify for the lower long-term capital gains rate if holding-period requirements are met.
How we compare these
Every comparison on this page is computed from current public data, not written by hand. Yield comes from the most recent dividend distribution annualized over current price. Safety scores combine yield zone, payout ratio, trend vs 5-year average, instrument type, and size — see our methodology for the exact formula. Tax-efficiency flags identify covered-call ETFs, REITs, and mREITs which distribute primarily as ordinary income.
This is educational, not investment advice.Scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" dates shown on each ticker's safety page. Verify on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked
Which is better, HON or ROK?
HON wins 4–1 on our six-dimension comparison, but ROK can still be the better fit depending on your priorities — see each dimension below.
Does HON or ROK have a higher yield?
On a $10,000 investment that's about $67 more in annual dividend income before taxes — though higher yield often comes with higher risk.
Is HON or ROK a safer dividend?
HON scores 7.3/10 (Solid) on the Infnits dividend safety scale. ROK scores 6.8/10 (Solid). See the safety dimension above for what drove each score.
Should I own both HON and ROK?
It depends on overlap. Two ETFs in similar categories often hold many of the same companies — owning both can mean paying two expense ratios for similar exposure. Check the underlying holdings before stacking.
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