Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week Of July 19
A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.
ROP - Roper Technologies, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$452.25
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HIGH:
$550.00
LOW:
$365.00
MEDIAN:
$455.00
CONSENSUS:
$452.25
UPSIDE:
24.54%
Stock News
Roper Technologies (ROP) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Roper Technologies (ROP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Wall Street Analysts Think Roper Technologies (ROP) Could Surge 25.71%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
The mean of analysts' price targets for Roper Technologies (ROP) points to a 25.7% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
DAT: Dry van spot rates top contract for first time since February 2022; flatbed rates hit record high
Truckload rates climbed faster than freight volumes last month, a disparity that points to tighter truck capacity rather than stronger freight demand.
Roper Technologies schedules second quarter 2026 financial results conference call
SARASOTA, Fla., July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROP) announced that its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, ended June 30, 2026, will be released before the market opens on Thursday, July 23, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results has been scheduled for 8:00 AM ET on Thursday, July 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 70538. 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.
ROP or JKHY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors looking for stocks in the Computers - IT Services sector might want to consider either Roper Technologies (ROP) or Jack Henry (JKHY). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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U.S. Bank and DAT: Truck freight rates accelerate
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DAT introduces Load Recommendations to help carriers find freight faster in DAT One
PORTLAND, Ore., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics today announced Load Recommendations, a new feature in the DAT One mobile app that displays a curated set of loads most likely to fit a carrier's truck, lanes, and operating preferences.
Wall Street Analysts Believe Roper Technologies (ROP) Could Rally 36.61%: Here's is How to Trade
The mean of analysts' price targets for Roper Technologies (ROP) points to a 36.6% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Buy 5 Technology Laggards Despite the Sector's Dream Run in 2026
Despite XLK's 33.2% YTD surge, five tech laggards including PLTR, TEAM, TOST, U, and ROP show growth potential on AI and business momentum.
DAT: Spot truckload rates rise in May on capacity pressure across the market
PORTLAND, Ore., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Truckload spot rates moved higher in May even as freight volumes fell, according to DAT Freight & Analytics , provider of the industry's leading load boards and freight analytics.
Roper Technologies: Growth Strategy Faces Headwinds From Debt, Competition, And AI
Roper Technologies is a diversified software conglomerate with a 33-year dividend growth streak, now trading below historical valuation averages. ROP's aggressive M&A strategy has driven growth but resulted in rising debt and leverage, now at 3.1x, raising concerns about financial flexibility. Despite strong Q1 2026 results and conservative dividend safety metrics, investor fears of AI disruption and increased private equity competition weigh on sentiment.
Strength in Technology Enabled Products Drives Roper: Can the Momentum Sustain?
ROP's Technology Enabled Products segment is benefiting from medical product demand, helping support its 2026 growth outlook.
DAT's Convoy Platform now shows reload options before carriers book
PORTLAND, Ore., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAT Freight & Analytics has expanded the reloads feature in the Convoy Platform app, a trucking app that helps carriers book and haul freight, giving carriers a view of available freight near the delivery stop before they book a load. With earlier visibility into backhaul options, carriers can plan beyond the first leg, factor the full trip into their bidding decision, and avoid costly empty miles.
3 IT Services Stocks to Buy Right Now From a Challenging Industry
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ROP vs. JKHY: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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?
ROP's Application Software Unit Keeps Growing: What's Next?
Roper's Application Software segment drives 11.5% revenue growth in Q1 2026, fueled by SaaS adoption, recurring revenues and GenAI innovation.
Roper: Sustainable Acquisition Strategy To Boost Revenue
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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Price Targets
Roper Technologies initiated with a Market Perform at BMO Capital
$393.00
(was $355.94)
Daniel Jester
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BMO Capital
Roper Technologies price target raised to $407 from $393 at RBC Capital
$407.00
(was $363.76)
RBC Capital
Roper Technologies price target raised to $470 from $464 at Baird
$470.00
(was $363.76)
Robert W. Baird
Roper Technologies price target raised to $540 from $530 at Piper Sandler
$540.00
(was $363.76)
Piper Sandler
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $373 from $380 at Barclays
$373.00
(was $363.76)
Barclays
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $440 from $507 at Goldman Sachs
$440.00
(was $360.37)
Goldman Sachs
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $398 from $539 at RBC Capital
$398.00
(was $360.66)
RBC Capital
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $365 from $419 at Mizuho
$365.00
(was $360.98)
Mizuho Securities
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $550 from $582 at Baird
$550.00
(was $358.33)
Robert W. Baird
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $500 from $600 at Jefferies
$500.00
(was $369.27)
Jefferies
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $409 from $475 at Barclays
$409.00
(was $369.27)
Barclays
Roper Technologies downgraded to Hold from Buy at Stifel
$385.00
(was $369.27)
Stifel Nicolaus
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $550 from $650 at Truist
$550.00
(was $369.27)
Terry Tillman
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Truist Financial
Roper Technologies downgraded to Hold from Buy at Melius Research
$479.00
(was $355.89)
Scott Davis
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Melius Research
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $525 from $570 at Oppenheimer
$525.00
(was $407.48)
Oppenheimer
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $530 from $600 at Piper Sandler
$530.00
(was $432.39)
Clarke Jeffries
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Piper Sandler
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $600 from $650 at Jefferies
$600.00
(was $430.77)
Jefferies
Roper Technologies downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at Mizuho
$419.00
(was $434.54)
Mizuho Securities
Roper Technologies price target lowered to $475 from $506 at Barclays
$475.00
(was $445.89)
Barclays
Roper Technologies initiated with an Overweight at Piper Sandler
$600.00
(was $444.78)
Clarke Jeffries
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Piper Sandler