Roper Technologies Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call
What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 lowered, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Revenue rose 9% to $2.11 billion: Revenue was $2.11 billion against $1.94 billion a year earlier, an increase of 9%. Source
- Adjusted DEPS up 10%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $5.38 against $4.87. GAAP diluted EPS was $11.62 against $3.49; adjusted figures exclude Indicor-related financial impacts. Source
- Multiple AI products launched in quarter: Management said the company launched several new products across its portfolio in the quarter. It said early adopters see value in solutions for complex workflow challenges. Source
- Adjusted EBITDA margin down 130 basis points: Adjusted EBITDA was $815 million against $775 million, up 5%. Margin was 38.6% against 39.9%, a decline of 130 basis points. Source
- Adjusted free cash flow up 11%: Adjusted free cash flow was $447 million against $403 million. Adjusted operating cash flow was $469 million against $434 million, after adjusting for prior-year divestiture taxes. Source
- 3.6 million shares repurchased in Q2: The company repurchased 3.6 million shares for $1.2 billion in the second quarter. Program-to-date repurchases were 9.0 million shares for $3.2 billion. Source
- Indicor stake drives equity gain: After the CD&R sale of a majority stake in its industrial businesses, the company holds a minority interest in Indicor. Equity investment gain was $835.2 million in the quarter and $1,002.5 million for six months. Source
- Third quarter adjusted DEPS guided: The company gave third quarter 2026 adjusted DEPS guidance of $5.75 to $5.80. The April release had given second quarter guidance instead. Source
“Roper delivered another solid quarter, with 9% total revenue growth, 5% organic revenue growth, and 11% free cash flow growth,”
Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted DEPS Source | Full year 2026 | $22.15 - $22.30 | Raised from $21.80 - $22.05 |
| Organic revenue growth Source | Full year 2026 | ~6% | Raised from +5 - 6% |
| Adjusted DEPS Source | Third quarter 2026 | $5.75 - $5.80 | New |
| GAAP DEPS Source | Full year 2026 | $24.78 - $24.93 | Raised from $16.67 - $16.92 |
| GAAP DEPS Source | Third quarter 2026 | $4.07 - $4.12 | New |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, pretax Source | Full year 2026 | $835 million | Lowered from $837 million |
| Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, pretax Source | Third quarter 2026 | $211 million | New |
What changed from last quarter
- Guidance raised: Full year 2026 adjusted DEPS guidance was raised to $22.15 to $22.30 from $21.80 to $22.05. Source
- Guidance raised: Full year total revenue growth guidance moved to 8% or more from about 8%, and organic revenue growth guidance moved to about 6% from 5% to 6%. Source
- Guidance raised: Full year 2026 GAAP DEPS forecast moved to $24.78 to $24.93 from $16.67 to $16.92 in the April release. Source
- New guidance: Third quarter 2026 adjusted DEPS guidance of $5.75 to $5.80 was given; the April release had given second quarter guidance. Source
- New: Guidance excludes proceeds from Indicor's pending divestiture of its instrumentation businesses and potential share repurchases. The April release did not mention this divestiture. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Revenue rose 9% to $2.11 billion: Revenue was $2.11 billion against $1.94 billion a year earlier, an increase of 9%. Source
- Adjusted DEPS up 10%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $5.38 against $4.87. GAAP diluted EPS was $11.62 against $3.49; adjusted figures exclude Indicor-related financial impacts. Source
- Net earnings and share count: GAAP net earnings were $1,168.5 million against $378.3 million. Adjusted net earnings were $542 million against $528 million, up 3%. Diluted shares averaged 100.6 million against 108.4 million. Source
- Six-month revenue reached $4.2 billion: Six-month net revenues were $4,204.2 million against $3,826.4 million. Six-month diluted EPS was $16.35 against $6.55. Source
Segments and profitability
- Application Software revenue rose: Application Software revenue was $1,180.8 million against $1,094.9 million. Its operating profit was $324.0 million, or 27.4% of revenue, against 26.9%. Source
- Network Software operating margin lower: Network Software revenue was $430.9 million against $385.4 million. Operating margin was 41.0% against 43.9%, while gross margin rose to 84.3% from 83.2%. Source
- Technology Enabled Products margins lower: Technology Enabled Products revenue was $497.2 million against $463.3 million. Operating margin was 33.3% against 35.4%, and gross margin was 56.9% against 58.6%. Source
- Corporate costs and total segment margin: Unallocated corporate costs were $81.6 million against $79.7 million. Total segment operating margin was 31.6% against 32.3%. Source
“We continue to accelerate our pace of AI innovation, having launched multiple new products across the portfolio this quarter that expand our addressable markets.”
Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO
Products and AI launches
- Multiple AI products launched in quarter: Management said the company launched several new products across its portfolio in the quarter. It said early adopters see value in solutions for complex workflow challenges. Source
- AI shipping began in first quarter: The first quarter release said the businesses continued shipping AI products, backed by expanded AI capacity and faster execution.
- Vertical market leaders positioned for AI: Management said vertical market leaders with deep domain expertise and proprietary data are well positioned to create differentiated value for customers. Source
Margins and costs
- Adjusted EBITDA margin down 130 basis points: Adjusted EBITDA was $815 million against $775 million, up 5%. Margin was 38.6% against 39.9%, a decline of 130 basis points. Source
- Selling and cost of sales rose: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $885.5 million against $797.1 million. Cost of sales was $638.7 million against $598.2 million. Gross margin was 69.7% against 69.2%. Source
- Interest expense increased: Interest expense, net was $111.4 million against $79.1 million in the quarter, and $210.7 million for six months against $142.0 million. Source
“Given the combination of our strong first half performance, share repurchases to date, and durable customer demand for our mission-critical solutions, we are raising our full year outlook.”
Neil Hunn, Roper Technologies' President and CEO
Demand and customers
- Organic growth slowed to 5%: In the first quarter, organic revenue growth was 6% and acquisitions added 5 points. In the second quarter, organic growth was 5%.
- Second quarter growth components: Second quarter revenue growth of 9% comprised 5 points organic, 3 points from acquisitions and no foreign exchange effect. Source
- Deferred revenue declined: Deferred revenue was $1,707.8 million at June 30, 2026, against $1,906.8 million at December 31, 2025. Source
Cash flow and balance sheet
- Adjusted free cash flow up 11%: Adjusted free cash flow was $447 million against $403 million. Adjusted operating cash flow was $469 million against $434 million, after adjusting for prior-year divestiture taxes. Source
- Six-month operating cash flow rose: Cash provided by operating activities was $1,061.6 million for six months, against $932.8 million. Acquisitions used $27.5 million against $2,005.2 million a year earlier. Source
- Long-term debt rose: Long-term debt, net of current portion, was $10,601.1 million at June 30, against $8,595.8 million at December 31, 2025. Revolver borrowings, net, were $2,000.0 million for six months. Source
- Cash balance higher at period end: Cash and cash equivalents were $364.9 million at June 30, against $297.4 million at December 31, 2025. Source
Share repurchases and returns
- 3.6 million shares repurchased in Q2: The company repurchased 3.6 million shares for $1.2 billion in the second quarter. Program-to-date repurchases were 9.0 million shares for $3.2 billion. Source
- First quarter program and remaining capacity: The first quarter release gave program-to-date repurchases of 6.0 million shares for $2.2 billion, with remaining capacity of $3.8 billion after a $3 billion addition. The second quarter release does not state remaining capacity.
- Shares outstanding down to 98.9 million: Shares outstanding were 98.9 million at June 30, against 102.4 million at March 31 and 106.6 million at December 31, 2025. Management said the share count is back to 2013 levels. Source
- Dividends and buybacks in six months: Cash dividends were $191.4 million and share repurchases $2,726.7 million for six months, against $177.2 million of dividends and no repurchases a year earlier. Source
Indicor minority investment
- Indicor stake drives equity gain: After the CD&R sale of a majority stake in its industrial businesses, the company holds a minority interest in Indicor. Equity investment gain was $835.2 million in the quarter and $1,002.5 million for six months. Source
- Equity investment balance rose: The equity investment was $1,792.2 million at June 30, against $963.6 million at March 31 and $796.3 million at December 31, 2025. Source
- Forecasts exclude future Indicor impacts: Forecasts exclude future Indicor minority investment impacts, which management said cannot be reasonably predicted. These impacts will be excluded from non-GAAP results in future periods. Source
Guidance and capital deployment
- Acquisition focus with capital capacity: Management said it has significant capital deployment capacity and is focused on acquisition targets, with the aim of compounding free cash flow per share. Source
- Third quarter adjusted DEPS guided: The company gave third quarter 2026 adjusted DEPS guidance of $5.75 to $5.80. The April release had given second quarter guidance instead. Source
- Guidance excludes unannounced deals and buybacks: Guidance excludes unannounced future acquisitions or divestitures, proceeds from Indicor's pending divestiture, and potential share repurchases. Source
Coming up, as management said on 23 July 2026
- Indicor divestiture proceeds pending: Proceeds from Indicor's pending divestiture of its instrumentation businesses are not included in guidance. The documents give no closing date. Source
Risks management discussed
- Financial: The Indicor stake is revalued quarterly and reported in GAAP results, while adjusted figures exclude these impacts. Source
- Financial: Forecasts exclude future Indicor minority investment impacts, which management said cannot be reasonably predicted. Source
Earlier plans management reported on
- Not stated: The April release raised full year guidance to this range, and the July release raises it again.
Other quarters
Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.