Roper Technologies (ROP) stock
Information Technology · Electronic Equipment & Instruments
Roper Technologies (ROP) is an Electronic Equipment & Instruments company in the Information Technology sector, headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. As of October 23, 2026, ROP closed at $438.14, a market capitalization of $43.33 billion, the 260th largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $8.43 billion in revenue (+8% year over year) and $2.56 billion in free cash flow. The stock trades at 17.3x trailing earnings and 17.8x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -7.8% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -1.5% a year
- 52-week range: $305.96 – $476.53
- Gross margin 69.7%, operating margin 28.7%
- Dividend yield: 0.83%, 28 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: B- across 10 metrics
- 48th largest of 75 Information Technology stocks in the S&P 500
ROP price chart
1Y price change: -8.7% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROP | +19.9% | -0.6% | -7.8% | -2.2% | -1.5% | +10.5% | +17.5% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1992.
ROP key statistics
- Market cap
- $43.3B
- #260 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 17.3x
- Forward P/E
- 17.8x
- EPS (TTM)
- $25.27
- Revenue (TTM)
- $8.4B
- +8%
- Free cash flow
- $2.6B
- Gross margin
- 69.7%
- Operating margin
- 28.7%
- Return on equity
- 13.2%
- Dividend yield
- 0.83%
- 52-week range
- $305.96 – $476.53
- Beta
- 0.75
- Price / sales
- 5.1x
- EV / EBITDA
- 16.0x
- Debt / equity
- 0.51x
- Employees
- 19,400
ROP report card
B-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth7.6%C
- Gross margin69.7%A
- Operating margin28.7%B
- FCF margin30.4%A
- Return on equity13.2%C
- Net debt / EBITDA2.9xD
- Forward P/E17.8xB
- PEG ratio1.4xB
- Shareholder yield2.0%C
- Share count change / yr0.5%C
Roper Technologies financials
Revenue went from $3.8B in fiscal 2016 to $7.9B in fiscal 2025, growing 8.5% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.8B | $4.6B | $5.2B | $4.7B | $4.0B | $4.8B | $5.4B | $6.2B | $7.0B | $7.9B |
| Gross profit | $2.3B | $2.9B | $3.3B | $3.1B | $2.8B | $3.4B | $3.8B | $4.3B | $4.9B | $5.5B |
| Operating income | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $2.0B | $2.2B |
| Net income | $658.6M | $971.8M | $944.4M | $1.8B | $949.7M | $1.2B | $4.5B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $1.5B |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.43 | $9.39 | $9.05 | $16.82 | $8.98 | $10.82 | $42.55 | $12.89 | $14.35 | $14.20 |
| Free cash flow | $926.5M | $1.2B | $1.4B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Buybacks | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0 | $0 | $500.0M |
| Dividends paid | $121.1M | $142.8M | $170.1M | $191.7M | $214.1M | $236.4M | $262.3M | $290.2M | $321.9M | $355.0M |
| Diluted shares | 102.5M | 103.5M | 104.4M | 105.1M | 105.7M | 106.5M | 106.8M | 107.4M | 108.0M | 108.2M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into ROP?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $52.7B and $2.6B of trailing free cash flow, Roper Technologies needs to grow free cash flow about 11.3% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew 16.6% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 30.9x vs. median 26.9x (10th–90th percentile 17.0x–42.6x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
ROP dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.83%
- Annual dividend
- $3.64
- Years of increases
- 28
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 10.0%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 14%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
ROP analyst price targets
14 analysts' average 12-month target is $457.29 (+4% vs. $438.14). Targets range from $335.00 to $550.00. 37% rate it a buy.
ROP earnings
Next report: January 26, 2027. Roper Technologies has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | $5.79 | $5.89 | +1.7% |
| Jul 23, 2026 | $5.29 | $5.38 | +1.8% |
| Apr 23, 2026 | $4.99 | $5.16 | +3.5% |
| Jan 27, 2026 | $5.14 | $5.21 | +1.4% |
| Oct 23, 2025 | $5.11 | $5.14 | +0.6% |
| Jul 21, 2025 | $4.83 | $4.87 | +0.8% |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $4.74 | $4.78 | +0.8% |
| Jan 30, 2025 | $4.73 | $4.81 | +1.7% |
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ROP news
- Roper Stock Surges on Earnings Beat. Investors See Promise in Its AI Push. · Oct 22, 2026
- Roper (ROP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript · Oct 22, 2026
- Roper Technologies Soars 9.2% on Earnings Beat and Guidance Raise: “Exceeded Our Expectations” · Oct 22, 2026
- Roper Technologies, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary · Oct 22, 2026
- Roper Technologies Q3 Earnings Call Highlights · Oct 22, 2026
ROP stock FAQ
What is ROP's market cap?
Roper Technologies's market capitalization is $43.33 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 260th in the S&P 500.
What is ROP's P/E ratio?
ROP trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.3x and a forward P/E of 17.8x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 26.9x.
Does ROP pay a dividend?
Yes. Roper Technologies pays $3.64 per share a year, a 0.83% yield. It has raised its dividend 28 years in a row. Dividends grew 10.0% a year over the last five years.
How much has ROP stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, ROP returned -7.8% over one year, -1.5% a year over five years, +10.5% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is ROP stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Roper Technologies must grow free cash flow about 11% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow grew 17% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the ROP price target?
14 analysts cover ROP with an average 12-month price target of $457.29, +4% from the current price. 37% of them rate it a buy.
When does ROP report earnings?
Roper Technologies is expected to report earnings on January 26, 2027. It has beaten EPS estimates 8 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Roper Technologies have?
Roper Technologies has about 19,400 full-time employees, or $434,773 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology