Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Announces FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Roper Technologies raised its FY 2026 EPS guidance to $22.350–$22.400, above the $22.220 analyst consensus, and issued Q4 guidance of $5.950–$6.000 per share.
• Third-quarter adjusted EPS came in at $5.89, beating estimates by $0.10, while revenue rose 7.7% year over year to $2.17 billion.
• Shares rose to $439.23 following the update, while analysts maintained a consensus “Hold” rating with an average price target of $469.29.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP - Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Friday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 22.350-22.400 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 22.220. Roper Technologies also updated its Q4 2026 guidance to 5.950-6.000 EPS.

Roper Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:ROP traded up $3.00 during trading on Friday, hitting $439.23. 118,617 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,191,320. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 0.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57. The business's fifty day moving average is $387.08 and its 200-day moving average is $364.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $43.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.20, a PEG ratio of 1.99 and a beta of 0.75. Roper Technologies has a one year low of $305.96 and a one year high of $483.36.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 22nd. The industrial products company reported $5.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.79 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $2.17 billion for the quarter. Roper Technologies had a net margin of 30.24% and a return on equity of 11.36%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $5.14 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts predict that Roper Technologies will post 22.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Roper Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Shareholders of record on Friday, October 2nd were given a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 2nd. Roper Technologies's payout ratio is 15.08%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently commented on ROP. Argus raised Roper Technologies from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $450.00 price target on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a "sector perform" rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a research report on Friday. Citigroup reaffirmed a "buy" rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a research note on Friday. BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage on shares of Roper Technologies in a report on Friday, July 10th. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $393.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a "buy" rating and issued a $540.00 price objective on shares of Roper Technologies in a report on Thursday. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Roper Technologies currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $469.29.

Insider Buying and Selling at Roper Technologies

In other news, EVP John Stipancich sold 2,000 shares of Roper Technologies stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 owned 35,634 shares of the company's stock, valued at $13,507,067.70. The trade was a 5.31% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company's stock.

Roper Technologies News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Roper Technologies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Roper reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $5.89 per share, above the $5.79 consensus estimate and up from $5.14 a year earlier. Revenue increased 7.7% year over year to $2.17 billion, with approximately 7% organic growth across all three operating segments. Roper Technologies Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its 2026 earnings outlook, signaling confidence that solid organic growth and continued execution will persist. The improved guidance was a key catalyst for the stock’s advance. Roper Technologies Shares Rise on Raised FY Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Investors viewed Roper’s diversified niche-software businesses as resilient despite concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt software companies. Management highlighted its AI push and sees opportunities to use the technology to strengthen products and growth. Roper Stock Surges on Earnings Beat. Investors See Promise in Its AI Push.
• Positive Sentiment: Roper has been aggressively repurchasing shares, reducing its share count by nearly 10%, while retaining roughly $6 billion for acquisitions and other capital-allocation opportunities. That combination may support per-share earnings and future growth. Roper Technologies Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $500 from $475 and maintained a Buy rating. Separately, a cash-flow analysis estimated that ROP could be approximately 16% undervalued, reinforcing the bullish sentiment. Truist Adjusts Price Target on Roper Technologies

Roper Technologies Company Profile

Roper Technologies, Inc is a diversified technology company that develops and acquires businesses serving specialized markets. Its portfolio includes application software, network software and technology-enabled products used by businesses, healthcare organizations, government agencies and other institutions.

The company's software businesses provide solutions for areas such as education administration, healthcare information management, enterprise asset management, compliance, legal and construction workflows, and financial services.

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