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2. Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP)

On April 1, Julian Mitchell of Barclays maintained his Sell rating on the stock, with a price target of $380. The earlier price target from the same analyst was $409. The stock is trading slightly below the current price target, offering only 7.4% upside from here. Other analysts are considerably more bullish on the stock, with a median price target of $464, implying 31.3% upside, according to CNN’s compilation of 22 analyst ratings.

Barclays rating came as the firm adjusted its Q1 earnings expectations for the company. The analyst expressed uncertainty around demand, lowering his estimates as a result. However, positive results from the company’s 2025 acquisitions are expected this year. Last year, the company spent $3.3 billion on vertical software acquisitions. On the Q4 2025 earnings call earlier this year, management said it expects 5%-6% growth contribution from these acquisitions. The company is also spending heavily on stock buybacks, having repurchased $1.8 billion in shares over the past 5 months.

Roper Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:ROP) makes solutions for enterprises and institutions in healthcare, legal, and insurance sectors. The company offers products that streamline workflow, support diagnostics, and enable precise measurement across various industries. Its famous products include Vertafore, Deltek, Aderant, DAT, and Neptune AMR systems. It was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.