JP Morgan Raises Roper Technologies Price Target to $577, Maintains Neutral Rating

JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa has raised the price target for Roper Technologies (ROP) from $561 to $577, a 2.85% increase. The rating remains unchanged at "Neutral." ROP's revised target reflects the analyst's updated projections for the company amid ongoing industry developments. The average one-year price target for ROP is $639.36, indicating a 14.37% upside from the current price.

JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa has revised the price target for Roper Technologies (ROP) from $561 to $577, representing a 2.85% increase. The rating remains unchanged at "Neutral." This update reflects the analyst's updated projections for the company amid ongoing industry developments. The average one-year price target for ROP is $639.36, indicating a potential 14.37% upside from the current price [3].

Roper Technologies, under the ticker ROP, has reported strong financial performance in its recent quarters. The company's expected earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter is forecasted to be between $5.08 and $5.12, aligning with market analysts' consensus of $5.08 [1]. This projection is supported by a robust Q1 2025, which saw total revenue growth of 12% and organic revenue growth of 5%. The acquisition of CentralReach, valued at $1.65 billion net of a $200 million tax benefit, is expected to contribute significantly to revenue and EBITDA growth [1].

Despite positive developments, Roper Technologies faces challenges such as a 1% decline in free cash flow for Q1 2025, impacted by legal settlements and bond coupon payments. The company's EBITDA margin for Q1 2025 was down 90 basis points year-over-year, with core EBITDA margin showing only a modest expansion. Additionally, the Network Software segment experienced only 1% organic revenue growth due to a difficult prior year comparison at MHA [1].

Analysts expect Roper Technologies to report EPS of $4.83 for the second quarter of 2025, representing a 7.8% year-over-year increase. The company has a history of beating EPS estimates, with a 0.76% increase in share price following the last earnings release. Shares are currently trading at $546.35, down 5.25% over the last 52-week period [3].

The average one-year price target for ROP is $639.36, indicating a 14.37% upside from the current price. The consensus brokerage recommendation is currently 2.1, indicating an "Outperform" status. GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for ROP at $682.22, suggesting a 25.23% upside from the current price [1].

Investors are closely watching Roper Technologies' earnings report, given the company's strong historical performance and the potential for a positive earnings surprise. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 2 increases the odds of an earnings beat, although it is not a guarantee [3].

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2989658/roper-technologies-rop-projects-q3-eps-of-508512-rop-stock-news
[2] https://www.streetinsider.com/news.php?classic=1&id=25078282
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/roper-technologies-earnings-preview-analyst-expectations-industry-insights-2507/