Deutsche Bank AG Invests $125.40 Million in Roper Technologies, Inc. $ROP

Deutsche Bank AG bought a new position in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 370,575 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $125,399,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned approximately 0.37% of Roper Technologies as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Roper Technologies during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC raised its holdings in Roper Technologies by 195.8% in the 1st quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 71 shares of the industrial products company's stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Roper Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in Roper Technologies during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Finally, MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in Roper Technologies during the 4th quarter worth approximately $41,000. 93.31% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP John K. Stipancich sold 2,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $379.05, for a total value of $758,100.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 35,634 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $13,507,067.70. The trade was a 5.31% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Richard F. Wallman sold 6,434 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $361.00, for a total transaction of $2,322,674.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 7,423 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,679,703. The trade was a 46.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.80% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Roper Technologies Trading Up 3.3%

NASDAQ ROP opened at $407.32 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. Roper Technologies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $305.96 and a 52 week high of $544.94. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $364.25 and a 200-day moving average price of $351.94. The company has a market cap of $40.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.87, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.74.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The industrial products company reported $5.38 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.29 by $0.09. Roper Technologies had a net margin of 30.24% and a return on equity of 11.36%. The company had revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $4.87 EPS. The company's revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. Roper Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 22.150-22.300 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 5.750-5.800 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Roper Technologies, Inc. will post 22.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Roper Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be given a $0.91 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 2nd. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. Roper Technologies's payout ratio is currently 15.08%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on ROP shares. Argus upgraded Roper Technologies from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $450.00 price objective for the company in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Zacks Research downgraded Roper Technologies from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Roper Technologies from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. BMO Capital Markets began coverage on Roper Technologies in a research note on Friday, July 10th. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $393.00 price target for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on Roper Technologies from $397.00 to $415.00 and gave the stock an "underweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $466.94.

Roper Technologies 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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