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The Zacks Computers - IT Services Industry participants like VRT, ROP and JKHY are benefiting from ongoing digitization, strong demand for hybrid working solutions and improving IT spending.

Investors with an interest in Computers - IT Services stocks have likely encountered both Roper Technologies (ROP) and Jack Henry (JKHY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Roper's Application Software segment drives 11.5% revenue growth in Q1 2026, fueled by SaaS adoption, recurring revenues and GenAI innovation.

Roper benefits from a significant decline in Application Software valuation ratios, enabling lower-cost acquisitions in its core segments, which comprise 76.99% of 2025 revenue. Falling interest rates and stable global GDP growth are expected to sustain M&A activity, supporting ROP's inorganic growth strategy over the medium-to-long term. Roper's improving cash-to-debt position and steady cash flow from operations provide the financial strength to continue its acquisition strategy, despite recent stock price weakness.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #HigherEd--Illumia names longtime company leader Laura Newell-McLaughlin COO to oversee operational unification and advance AI transformation priorities.

SARASOTA, Fla. , May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0. 91 per share payable on July 22, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 8, 2026.

SARASOTA, Fla., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend of $0.91 per share payable on July 22, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 8, 2026.

Investors with an interest in Computers - IT Services stocks have likely encountered both Roper Technologies (ROP) and Jack Henry (JKHY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload spot and contract rates climbed sharply in April, but the gains came almost entirely from higher fuel costs, reported DAT Freight & Analytics , provider of the industry's leading load board and freight analytics.

Roper's Application Software segment gains from SaaS demand, GenAI innovation and recurring revenue strength across key businesses.

After losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for Roper Technologies (ROP), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.

There's a likely a subset of S&P 500names that are too cheap—and ready to rally.

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The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Roper Technologies (ROP) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

On May 11, 2026, Roper Technologies Inc (ROP) shares fell 4.2% to a current price of $328.80. The stock is currently trading within a 52-week range of $313.07 t

PORTLAND, Ore., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase how shippers can use DAT iQ to anticipate freight market trends and manage volatility at the 2026 Gartner® Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™, taking place May 4–6 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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Roper Technologies (ROP) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Comerica Bank cut its stake in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 3.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 38,007 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 1,534 shares during the quarter. Comerica Bank's holdings in Roper Technologies

CHENNAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Chennai--Illumia (formerly Transact + CBORD) opens new Chennai GCC office at International Tech Park, expanding India hub for global product and technology.

The consensus price target hints at a 27.9% upside potential for Roper Technologies (ROP). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

Carriers can now source DAT One freight inside their TMS, automatically scored for profitability, no manual entry required. HOUSTON, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PCS Software today announced the live integration of DAT One load board access into Cortex Opportunity Manager and Cortex Backhaul Booster, the AI-powered freight prioritization and backhaul optimization features inside PCS TMS.

Roper Technologies remains a solid long-term growth story despite the current AI-driven fears. Q1 delivered 8% EPS growth, 11% revenue growth, higher full-year guidance, and a larger share repurchase program. ROP's diversified, mission-critical vertical software portfolio is less vulnerable to near-term AI disruption than many SaaS peers.

Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Roper Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ROP) shares rallied on Thursday following a fresh earnings update that reinforced the company's steady software-heavy cash flow story, up 1.39%. The move is tracking with a generally green tape as the Industrials sector leads higher and the S&P 500 is modestly positive, with buyers leaning into higher-quality names.

ROP beats Q1 estimates as Application Software drives growth, prompting a higher 2026 outlook despite margin pressure and rising expenses.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Roper Technologies (ROP) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Roper Technologies (ROP) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.78 per share a year ago.

Roper Technologies raised full-year profit forecast on Thursday, pointing to steady demand for its software products as artificial intelligence adoption gains momentum across its customer base, sending its shares up about 6% before the bell.

Q1 2026 revenue was $2.10 billion, up 11% year over year; organic growth was 6%.GAAP EPS was $4.87, above the $3.71 estimate. Adjusted EPS was $5.16, also abov

Increases full year DEPS guidance and expands share repurchase program Increases full year DEPS guidance and expands share repurchase program

Wayne, Pa., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for K-12, today announced a series of advancements that accelerate its AI innovation across K-12—building momentum in how the company is applying AI to support school systems in the work ahead.

CEO Martin Roper sold 25,000 common shares on April 16, 2026, generating ~ $1.25 million in proceeds at around $50 per share. This transaction impacted 2.47% of Roper's direct and indirect equity position.

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Roper Technologies (ROP), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2026.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #EllucianStudent--Illumia, formerly known as Transact + CBORD, an award-winning leader in innovative higher education, healthcare, senior living, and corporate technology, today announced it has received the 2025 Ellucian Partner Award for Integration Excellence. The award recognizes Illumia's fully bidirectional, real-time integration between Illumia Integrated Payments and Ellucian Student, powered by Colleague, that helps keep student financial data continuously synchronize.

PHOENIX, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amid uncertainty across both freight and the broader macroeconomic environment, DAT Freight & Analytics comes to the 2026 TIA Capital Ideas Conference in Phoenix as a one-stop shop for trusted capacity, automation and real-time insights. “This is the most complete edition of DAT that's ever come to a TIA conference,” said Kary Jablonski , EVP, Broker Segment and Trucker Tools.

PORTLAND, Ore., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload freight volumes rose across all major equipment types in March while a sharp jump in fuel costs pushed spot and contract rates to their highest levels in more than two years, reported DAT Freight & Analytics , provider of the industry's leading load boards and freight analytics.

On April 13, 2026, Roper Technologies Inc (ROP) shares rose 3.9% today, closing at $356.35. The stock has experienced a volatile 52-week range, with a high of $

Douglas Lane and Associates LLC raised its stake in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 6.1% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 143,659 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,200 shares during

CCLA Investment Management reduced its stake in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 1.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 281,360 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 4,270 shares during the period. Roper Technologies comprises 2.0%

Greenberg Financial Group bought a new stake in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,411 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $5,970,000. Roper Technologies makes up about 2.5% of Greenberg

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC trimmed its position in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 25.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,860 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 1,695 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global

ATLANTA, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PowerPlan, a leading provider of financial software solutions for asset-intensive industries, today announced it will present alongside Exelon, Oracle, and Deloitte at the upcoming Oracle Customer Edge Summit. The joint session will highlight how strategic collaboration delivered measurable business results for one of North America's largest utilities.

Ascent Group LLC decreased its holdings in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 43.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,843 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 2,192 shares during the quarter. Ascent Group LLC's

ROP rides Application Software strength as SaaS demand and GenAI innovation fuel growth, with the segment driving over half of revenues and rising in 2026.

Sometimes the greatest potential lies in seemingly modest companies, and investors looking for hidden (but vital) gems may want to seek out so-called "tollbooth" stocks—firms that operate a critical, if niche, portion of an industry that enjoy a near-monopoly on their services or products. These may not be the flashiest names, but they succeed because most anyone else in their industry or sector relies on them in order to do business.

Asset managers sold off with SaaS, despite limited real exposure. AI fears are likely overstated as core earnings remain strong. Historical discounts; insiders are buying aggressively.

SARASOTA, Fla., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) announced that its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, ended March 31, 2026, will be released before the market opens on Thursday, April 23, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results has been scheduled for 8:00 AM ET on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The call can be accessed via webcast or by dialing +1 800-836-8184 (US/Canada) or +1 646-357-8785, using conference call ID 23216. Webcast information and conference call materials will be made available in the Investors section of Roper's website prior to the start of the call.

Pallas Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 229.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,676 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 1,864 shares during the quarter. Pallas Capital

Canoe Financial LP increased its position in shares of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 37.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 328,020 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 89,436 shares during the period. Roper

Shares of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP - Get Free Report) have been given an average recommendation of "Hold" by the eighteen analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and one

PORTLAND, Ore., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics will showcase new business tools and lead several education sessions at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS), March 26–28 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

Campaign recognized for its human-centered approach to AI and K-12 collaboration Campaign recognized for its human-centered approach to AI and K-12 collaboration

Wall Street's favorite momentum plays have hit a wall, and Dividend Aristocrat stocks like Roper Technologies (NASDAQ:ROP ) , Genuine Parts Co (NYSE:GPC ) , and FactSet Research Systems (NYSE:FDS ) could be the biggest beneficiaries.

PORTLAND, Ore., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload freight volumes eased slightly in February but remained firm on a daily basis, while spot market van and refrigerated (“reefer”) rates increased for the seventh straight month, said DAT Freight & Analytics, provider of the industry's leading load boards and freight analytics.

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FORA Capital LLC reduced its position in shares of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 40.0% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,619 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 3,078 shares during

Blair William and Co. IL raised its position in shares of Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 11.2% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 37,278 shares of the industrial products company's stock after

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP raised its stake in Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROP) by 6.2% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 525,245 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 30,819 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned
