Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average - Time to Sell?

Key Points

• Roper Technologies shares crossed above their 200-day moving average, trading near $363.38 versus the $361.48 average, while remaining below the 50-day moving average of $391.43.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus “Hold” rating from 19 analysts and an average price target of $466.94; recent targets range from $355 to $526.
• The company reported quarterly EPS of $5.38, exceeding estimates, with revenue up 8.5% year over year. Roper also declared a $0.91 quarterly dividend, equal to a 1.0% yield.

Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Monday. The stock has a two hundred day moving average of $361.48 and traded as high as $363.77. Roper Technologies shares last traded at $363.38, with a volume of 712,153 shares.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on ROP shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Roper Technologies from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a "sector perform" rating and issued a $417.00 price objective on shares of Roper Technologies in a research note on Tuesday, August 18th. Mizuho set a $355.00 target price on Roper Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, July 21st. BMO Capital Markets started coverage on Roper Technologies in a report on Friday, July 10th. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $393.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Piper Sandler dropped their price objective on Roper Technologies from $540.00 to $526.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $466.94.

Roper Technologies Price Performance

The firm has a fifty day moving average of $391.43 and a two-hundred day moving average of $361.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $35.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 0.55 and a quick ratio of 0.51.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The industrial products company reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 business had revenue of $2.11 billion for the quarter. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.87 EPS. The company's revenue for the quarter 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. On average, analysts predict that Roper Technologies, Inc. will post 22.22 EPS for the current year.

Roper Technologies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 21st. Investors of record on Friday, October 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 2nd. Roper Technologies's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 15.08%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP John K. Stipancich sold 2,000 shares of Roper Technologies stock in a transaction on Monday, July 27th. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $13,507,067.70. This trade represents a 5.31% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Richard F. Wallman sold 6,434 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $361.00, for a total value of $2,322,674.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 7,423 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,679,703. The trade was a 46.43% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.80% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Roper Technologies

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Private Wealth Management Group LLC raised its holdings in Roper Technologies by 195.8% in the first quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 71 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. bought a new stake in shares of Roper Technologies in the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. MV Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Roper Technologies in the 4th quarter valued at about $41,000. AG Campbell Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Roper Technologies in the 4th quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, Global Assets Advisory LLC bought a new position in shares of Roper Technologies during the 1st quarter worth approximately $36,000. Institutional investors own 93.31% of the company's stock.

About Roper Technologies

Roper Technologies, Inc is a diversified technology company that develops and acquires businesses offering specialized software and engineered products. Its portfolio is focused on markets where customers rely on mission-critical applications, data, workflow management and specialized equipment.

The company's software businesses provide solutions for industries and functions including healthcare, education, legal services, construction, government, insurance and other professional markets.

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