Roper Tumbles 1.9% on 342nd-Ranked Volume Despite Strong Q2 Earnings and Raised Guidance

On July 30, 2025, Roper (ROP) fell 1.90% with a trading volume of $370 million, ranking 342nd in the market. The stock’s recent performance follows its Q2 2025 earnings report, where revenue rose 13% to $1.94 billion, driven by 7% organic growth and 6% from acquisitions. Adjusted EPS reached $4.87, exceeding estimates by $0.04, while management raised full-year guidance to $19.90–$20.05 in adjusted DEPS and 13% revenue growth.

Analysts have updated their outlook, with TD Cowen maintaining a Buy rating at $650 and others adjusting price targets. Institutional investors, including Meeder Advisory Services and LPL Financial, increased holdings, while insiders sold shares, signaling mixed sentiment. The Application Software segment led growth, contributing $1.09 billion in revenue, with Network Software and Technology Enabled Products also showing strong performance. However, Deltek’s government contracting delays highlighted sector-specific risks.

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