Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Price Target Raised to $470.00 at Robert W. Baird

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) had its target price increased by stock analysts at Robert W. Baird from $464.00 to $470.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the industrial products company’s stock. Robert W. Baird’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 29.21% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also recently commented on ROP. Stifel Nicolaus restated a “hold” rating and set a $385.00 target price (down from $550.00) on shares of Roper Technologies in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on Roper Technologies from $457.00 to $397.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Roper Technologies from $539.00 to $398.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Roper Technologies currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $471.47.

Roper Technologies Price Performance

Roper Technologies stock opened at $363.76 on Friday. Roper Technologies has a 52 week low of $313.07 and a 52 week high of $584.03. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $350.78 and a 200 day simple moving average of $408.41. 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 stock has a market cap of $37.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.62, a PEG ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.89.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $5.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.97 by $0.19. Roper Technologies had a return on equity of 10.99% and a net margin of 19.44%.The business had revenue of $2.10 billion during the quarter. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $4.78 earnings per share. Roper Technologies’s quarterly revenue was up 11.3% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. On average, research analysts forecast that Roper Technologies will post 20.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Roper Technologies

In related news, Director Thomas Patrick Joyce, Jr. bought 1,400 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was bought at an average price of $358.46 per share, with a total value of $501,844.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 1,400 shares in the company, valued at approximately $501,844. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Roper Technologies

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ROP. Field & Main Bank bought a new stake in shares of Roper Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Triumph Capital Management bought a new stake in shares of Roper Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Roper Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Board of the Pension Protection Fund bought a new position in Roper Technologies during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $36,000. Institutional investors own 93.31% of the company’s stock.

More Roper Technologies News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — revenue +11% to ~$2.10B, adjusted EPS $5.16 vs. consensus $4.97, and stronger free cash flow (up ~11%). Management highlighted 6% organic growth and healthy segment performance, which underpinned the rally. Roper Technologies announces first quarter financial results
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY 2026 guidance — adjusted DEPS raised to $21.80–$22.05 (from $21.30–$21.55), beating consensus; management cited Q1 strength and buybacks as drivers of higher per‑share expectations. This upgrade is a primary catalyst for the intraday move. Roper Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast as AI demand boosts software sales
• Positive Sentiment: Big share‑repurchase action — repurchased ~6M shares YTD (~$2.2B) and the board authorized an additional $3B, leaving ~$3.8B capacity; buybacks support EPS upside and management’s capital‑return narrative. Roper projects 2026 DEPS of $21.80 to $22.05 while expanding $3B buyback authorization
• Neutral Sentiment: AI tailwinds highlighted — management emphasized demand for AI‑enabled offerings in vertical software, which supports longer‑term organic growth but is execution‑dependent. Investors will watch backlog and adoption metrics. AI boom boosts Roper Technologies earnings forecast
• Neutral Sentiment: Q2 guide roughly in line — Q2 DEPS guided to $5.25–$5.30 (consensus ~5.29). That suggests acceleration is mostly reflected in buybacks/FY math rather than a large near‑term operational surprise. Roper Tech Lifts Outlook on Higher Net Profit
• Negative Sentiment: One‑time/other headwinds — Roper recorded a significant equity‑investment loss related to its Indicor stake (~$167M pre‑tax) and reported higher interest expense and SG&A, which trimmed adjusted margins. These items introduce earnings volatility and may temper valuation multiple expansion. Roper Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results (Quiver summary)

About Roper Technologies

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.