
Roper Technologies (ROP) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Roper Technologies (ROP) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Roper Technologies demonstrated robust financial performance with adjusted revenue growth of 16% year-over-year in 4Q24, reaching $1.88 billion, alongside a 13% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $743.6 million, reflecting a solid EBITDA margin of 39.6%. The company has successfully established itself in the software sector, with organic recurring revenue growing by 8% year-over-year, and it continues to benefit from a strong M&A strategy, now holding over $5 billion in capital for acquisitions. Furthermore, management indicated a positive trajectory with enterprise bookings growing double digits in the second half of 2024, enhancing the outlook for growth across its software and Tech Enabled Products segments.
Bears say
Roper Technologies faces a negative outlook primarily due to expected margin declines stemming from the seasonally lower revenue contributions of the Transact acquisition and pressures in its Application Software segment. With a 4Q24 adjusted DEPS guidance set between $4.70 - $4.74 and total gross margins of 68.3%, both figures fell short of expectations, indicating potential operational weaknesses. Furthermore, the company's reliance on financing for acquisitions poses risks, as a deterioration in credit markets could limit its ability to pursue growth strategies and manage its existing net leverage of 2.6x effectively.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Roper Technologies and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Roper Technologies (ROP) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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