WP Advisors LLC Cuts Position in Roper Technologies, Inc. $ROP

WP Advisors LLC lessened its position in shares of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP) by 57.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,031 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after selling 1,389 shares during the quarter. WP Advisors LLC’s holdings in Roper Technologies were worth $459,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Roper Technologies in the fourth quarter worth approximately $203,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its holdings in shares of Roper Technologies by 11.7% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 3,108 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $1,832,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the period. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC bought a new position in Roper Technologies in the second quarter worth approximately $137,000. Nebula Research & Development LLC bought a new position in Roper Technologies in the second quarter worth approximately $977,000. Finally, Sei Investments Co. grew its stake in Roper Technologies by 22.6% in the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 61,621 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $34,928,000 after purchasing an additional 11,372 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.31% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Barclays dropped their price objective on Roper Technologies from $409.00 to $380.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Truist Financial lowered their target price on Roper Technologies from $650.00 to $550.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their target price on Roper Technologies from $539.00 to $398.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Oppenheimer restated a “market perform” rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $476.60.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Roper Technologies news, Director Thomas Patrick Joyce, Jr. purchased 1,400 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $358.46 per share, with a total value of $501,844.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 1,400 shares in the company, valued at $501,844. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.80% of the company’s stock.

Roper Technologies Stock Performance

Shares of ROP stock opened at $364.73 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $349.90 and its 200-day simple moving average is $408.72. The company has a market cap of $37.34 billion, a PE ratio of 25.69, a PEG ratio of 1.74 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a current ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Roper Technologies, Inc. has a 12-month low of $313.07 and a 12-month high of $584.03.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $5.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $2.10 billion for 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. Analysts expect that Roper Technologies, Inc. will post 20.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Roper Technologies Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, April 22nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, April 6th were issued a $0.91 dividend. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, April 6th. Roper Technologies’s dividend payout ratio is presently 25.63%.

Key Stories Impacting Roper Technologies

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

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.