Roper Technologies Prepares for Q1 2025 Earnings Release

Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP), with a market capitalization of $60.2 billion, is a diversified technology firm based in Sarasota, Florida. The company designs and develops vertical software and technology-enabled products across its three segments: Application Software, Network Software, and Technology Enabled Products.

Upcoming Earnings Expectations

Roper is set to announce its Q1 2025 earnings before the market opens on Monday, April 28. Analysts forecast that ROP will report adjusted earnings of $4.73 per share, representing a 7.3% increase compared to $4.41 per share from the same quarter last year. Notably, the company has exceeded Wall Street’s earnings expectations for the past four quarters.

Fiscal 2025 Projections

For the full fiscal year 2025, analysts are looking for Roper Technologies to report adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $19.91, which reflects an increase of 8.7% from $18.31 in fiscal 2024. Furthermore, earnings are anticipated to rise by 6.7% year-over-year to reach $21.25 per share in fiscal 2026.

Share Performance Overview

Over the last 52 weeks, ROP’s shares have increased by 3.8%, slightly outperforming the S&P 500 Index, which has grown by 3.2%, and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK), which has seen a 5% decline in the same period.

Recent Performance Highlights

After reporting strong Q4 results on January 30, Roper’s stock surged by 5.1%. The company benefited from both solid contributions from acquisitions and significant organic growth, leading to a 16% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.9 billion, exceeding Street estimates of $1.8 billion. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a 13% year-over-year rise to $744 million, while adjusted EPS climbed 10.1% to $4.81, surpassing analysts’ predictions of $4.72.

Looking ahead, Roper expects organic revenue growth to range between 6% and 7% in fiscal 2025. Coupling this with expected gains from acquisitions, the company anticipates continued double-digit revenue growth in 2025. Its projected adjusted EPS for fiscal 2025 is expected to fall between $19.75 and $20, up from $18.31 in fiscal 2024.

Analyst Ratings and Price Target

The consensus among analysts is moderately optimistic, resulting in a “Moderate Buy” rating for ROP. Among the 15 analysts covering the stock, eight recommend a “Strong Buy,” one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” five advise a “Hold,” and one projects a “Strong Sell” rating. The average price target stands at $627.85, indicating a 12.1% upside from current levels.

On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not hold any positions in the mentioned securities. The information contained in this article is for informational purposes only. For a detailed view of the Barchart Disclosure Policy, please click here.

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