Roper Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Application Software Sales Up Y/Y

Core Insights - Roper Technologies reported adjusted earnings of $4.87 per share for Q2 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.82, marking a 9% year-over-year increase [1][10] - The company's net revenues reached $1.94 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.93 billion, with a 13% year-over-year growth driven by 7% organic growth and 6% from acquisitions [2][10] Segment Performance - Application Software segment generated revenues of $1.09 billion, accounting for 56.3% of total revenues, with a 17% year-over-year increase and 6% organic growth, supported by strong performance from Deltek, PowerPlan, Aderant, and Vertafore [3][10] - Network Software & Systems reported revenues of $385.4 million, representing 19.8% of total revenues, with a 6% year-over-year growth and 5% organic growth, driven by ConstructConnect and DAT businesses [4] - Technology Enabled Products segment achieved revenues of $463.3 million, making up 23.9% of total revenues, with a 10% year-over-year increase and 9% organic growth, led by Verathon and Neptune businesses [5] Financial Metrics - Roper's cost of sales increased by 14.3% year over year to $598.2 million, while gross profit rose by 12.7% to approximately $1.35 billion, resulting in a slight decrease in gross margin to 69.2% [6] - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by 14% year over year to $797.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA growing by 12% to $775 million, and a margin decrease of 60 basis points to 39.9% [6] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q2 2025 were $242.4 million, up from $188.2 million at the end of December 2024, while long-term debt rose to $7.86 billion from $6.58 billion [7] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Roper generated net cash of $932.8 million from operating activities in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 1.9% increase year over year, with capital expenditures totaling $26.0 million [8] - The company rewarded shareholders with a dividend payment of $177.2 million in the first half of 2025, representing a 10.3% year-over-year increase [8] Outlook - Roper has raised its 2025 outlook, expecting adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $19.90-$20.05, up from the previous estimate of $19.80-$20.05, with total revenues anticipated to increase by 13% [11] - For Q3 2025, Roper anticipates adjusted earnings to be between $5.08 and $5.12 per share [11]