Eos Management L.P. lessened its holdings in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP – Free Report) by 38.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,760 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 2,300 shares during the quarter. Eos Management L.P.’s holdings in Roper Technologies were worth $1,674,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Trust Co. of Vermont grew its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies by 1.8% during the third quarter. Trust Co. of Vermont now owns 1,106 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $552,000 after purchasing an additional 20 shares during the last quarter. Hutchens & Kramer Investment Management Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies by 2.3% during the fourth quarter. Hutchens & Kramer Investment Management Group LLC now owns 1,003 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $446,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. grew its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies by 1.0% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 2,236 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,115,000 after purchasing an additional 23 shares during the last quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies by 36.8% during the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 93 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Promus Capital LLC grew its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies by 1.5% during the third quarter. Promus Capital LLC now owns 1,640 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $818,000 after purchasing an additional 25 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.31% of the company’s stock.
Roper Technologies News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Roper Technologies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and AI tailwind — Roper reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $5.16 vs. $4.97 est. and revenue of $2.10B (+11%). Management said AI adoption is accelerating software demand, a growth theme investors favor. Roper Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast as AI demand boosts software sales
- Positive Sentiment: Raised 2026 guidance — Roper bumped FY adjusted DEPS to $21.80–$22.05 (consensus ~21.37) and set Q2 DEPS at $5.25–$5.30 (roughly in line with consensus). Higher guidance supports valuation and signals underlying business momentum. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results
- Positive Sentiment: Capital return and buybacks — Roper repurchased 4.3M shares (~$1.5B) in Q1 and the Board authorized an additional $3B in repurchases (remaining capacity reported ~$3.8B), which should support EPS per‑share accretion. Roper Technologies, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Strong cash generation but rising non‑GAAP adjustments — Operating cash flow and free cash flow rose (~+12% and +11%), supporting buybacks and M&A, though non‑GAAP adjustments (minority investment impacts) complicate GAAP comparability. Roper Technologies, Inc. Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst views — Recent analyst notes and coverage remain split (buys and sells), with price targets varying widely; that mixed sentiment may limit immediate multiple expansion despite better guidance. How The Narrative On Roper Technologies (ROP) Is Shifting
- Negative Sentiment: Equity‑investment loss and higher interest expense — Q1 included a $167M pre‑tax loss tied to its minority stake (Indicor) and interest expense rose (~$99M), both weighing on GAAP results and signaling some balance‑sheet and volatility risk. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results
- Negative Sentiment: Higher operating costs and leverage — SG&A increased year‑over‑year and long‑term debt rose materially (reflected in higher interest), which could pressure margins if organic momentum softens. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results
Insider Activity
Roper Technologies Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:ROP opened at $364.73 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.52 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The company has a market cap of $37.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.69, a PEG ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.89. Roper Technologies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $313.07 and a 52 week high of $584.03. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $349.90 and a 200 day moving average price of $408.72.
Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $5.16 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.97 by $0.19. Roper Technologies had a net margin of 19.44% and a return on equity of 10.99%. The firm had revenue of $2.10 billion during the quarter. Roper Technologies has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 5.250-5.30 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 21.800-22.050 EPS. Research analysts predict that Roper Technologies, Inc. will post 20.85 earnings per share for the current year.
Roper Technologies Dividend Announcement
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 6th were given a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, April 6th. Roper Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.63%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several equities analysts have issued reports on ROP shares. Weiss Ratings lowered Roper Technologies from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Mizuho lowered their price target on Roper Technologies from $419.00 to $365.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Citigroup lowered their price target on Roper Technologies from $575.00 to $450.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Piper Sandler lowered their price target on Roper Technologies from $600.00 to $530.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $476.60.
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Roper Technologies Company Profile
Roper Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ: ROP) is a diversified technology company that acquires and manages businesses delivering specialized software, engineered products and data-driven analytics to niche markets. Its subsidiaries develop enterprise and cloud-based software, scientific and analytical instruments, industrial and medical devices, and other applied technologies designed to solve specific operational, regulatory and commercial challenges for customers. The company emphasizes recurring revenue streams from software licenses, subscriptions and service contracts alongside sales of hardware and instruments.
Roper operates a decentralized operating model in which acquired businesses retain entrepreneurial autonomy while benefiting from centralized capital allocation, legal and financial support.
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