AlphaQuest LLC Increases Stake in Roper Technologies, Inc. $ROP

AlphaQuest LLC increased its holdings in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP) by 85.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,066 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,336 shares during the quarter. AlphaQuest LLC’s holdings in Roper Technologies were worth $2,526,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Field & Main Bank bought a new position in shares of Roper Technologies during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Asset Dedication LLC lifted its holdings in Roper Technologies by 800.0% during the second quarter. Asset Dedication LLC now owns 45 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the period. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its position in Roper Technologies by 89.3% during the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 53 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of Roper Technologies in the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, CoreFirst Bank & Trust bought a new position in shares of Roper Technologies in the 2nd quarter worth $39,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.31% of the company’s stock.

Roper Technologies Stock Up 1.7%

NASDAQ:ROP opened at $371.23 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.52, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. Roper Technologies, Inc. has a twelve month low of $345.93 and a twelve month high of $595.17. The company has a market cap of $39.96 billion, a PE ratio of 26.14, a P/E/G ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 0.94. The company’s 50 day moving average is $431.72 and its two-hundred day moving average is $480.81.

Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The industrial products company reported $5.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.14 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $2.06 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.09 billion. Roper Technologies had a net margin of 19.44% and a return on equity of 10.99%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $4.81 earnings per share. Roper Technologies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 21.300-21.550 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 4.950-5.000 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Roper Technologies, Inc. will post 19.96 EPS for the current year.

Roper Technologies Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 2nd were paid a dividend of $0.91 per share. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 2nd. This is a boost from Roper Technologies’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. Roper Technologies’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 25.63%.

Trending Headlines about Roper Technologies

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Argus reiterated a Hold rating on ROP, leaving their view unchanged despite recent volatility. Argus Reiterates Hold Rating for Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP)
• Neutral Sentiment: Oppenheimer reiterated a Market Perform / “market perform” stance in published coverage, signaling no upgrade despite company results. Oppenheimer Reaffirms “Market Perform” Rating for Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP)
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage notes Roper’s exposure to software and “decentralized software” narratives on the Nasdaq tape today — commentary rather than a firm catalyst. Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) In Nasdaq Today on Decentralized Software
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces frame Roper as “at a crossroad,” highlighting strategic choices and mixed fundamental signals that could drive medium‑term investor debate. Roper Technologies: At A Crossroad
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada cut its price target to $398, reducing upside vs. prior targets and signaling more cautious valuation expectations. Royal Bank Of Canada Lowers Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Price Target to $398.00
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan lowered its price target to $397, another large‑bank trim that tightens analyst price dispersion. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lowers Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Price Target to $397.00
• Negative Sentiment: Oppenheimer’s downgrade coverage (reported broadly) and a separate Oppenheimer note contributed to downward pressure on sentiment. Oppenheimer downgrades Roper Technologies (ROP)
• Negative Sentiment: Stifel downgraded Roper after a second consecutive revenue miss, flagging execution risk in topline recovery. Roper Technologies downgraded at Stifel after 2nd straight revenue miss
• Negative Sentiment: Melius Research lowered its stock rating, adding to the cluster of sell‑side downgrades. Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Stock Rating Lowered by Melius Research
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage notes Roper hit a new 52‑week low after the analyst downgrades, reflecting immediate market reaction to the negative consensus shift. Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP) Hits New 52-Week Low on Analyst Downgrade

Insider Transactions at Roper Technologies

In related news, CEO Laurence Neil Hunn sold 30,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $443.57, for a total value of $13,307,100.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 87,311 shares in the company, valued at $38,728,540.27. This represents a 25.57% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Amy Woods Brinkley purchased 1,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 12th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $450.71 per share, for a total transaction of $540,852.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 18,184 shares in the company, valued at $8,195,710.64. This trade represents a 7.07% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 0.78% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on ROP. Jefferies Financial Group set a $500.00 price objective on Roper Technologies in a research report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Roper Technologies in a report on Friday, October 31st. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Roper Technologies from $650.00 to $550.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Roper Technologies from $457.00 to $397.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Melius Research lowered shares of Roper Technologies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $479.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Tuesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Roper Technologies presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $478.53.

Roper Technologies Company 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.