Roper Technologies Underperforms Sector ETF as Q4 Revenue Rises 10% and EPS Hits $5.21
Roper shares fell 44% over the past 52 weeks and 27.8% year-to-date, underperforming XLK’s 16.7% annual gain and 3.1% YTD decline. Q4 revenue rose 10% to $2.1 billion while net income dropped 7% to $428 million, adjusted EPS beat at $5.21 and analysts forecast 4.3% EPS growth to $20.86.
1. Underperformance Against Sector ETF
Over the past year, Roper Technologies shares fell 44% while the Technology Select Sector ETF gained 16.7%. Year-to-date, Roper dropped 27.8% compared to the ETF’s 3.1% decline, reflecting investor concerns about its recent earnings and outlook.
2. Mixed Q4 Financial Results
In Q4 2025, Roper reported revenue of $2.1 billion, up 10% year-over-year, but net earnings declined 7% to $428 million. Adjusted EPS rose 8% to $5.21, surpassing projections and highlighting operational resilience despite lower profitability.
3. Analyst Outlook and Price Targets
Analysts forecast Fiscal 2026 EPS of $20.86, a 4.3% increase over the prior year, and maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating. The mean price target of $458.71 implies a 42.7% upside from current levels, with the highest estimate at $550.