Roper Technologies raises annual profit forecast on AI software demand

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- Roper Technologies ROP.O raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast and revenue growth outlook on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its AI-integrated software products.

Shares of the Sarasota, Florida-based company rose 4.2% in premarket trading. They have fallen about 24% this year.

Here are some details:

  • Roper, which makes management and networking softwares for sectors such as healthcare, transportation and education, has benefited as businesses turned to AI to automate routine and administrative tasks.

  • CEO Neil Hunn said the company launched multiple AI-enabled products during the quarter, expanding its addressable markets.

  • The company raised its full-year adjusted profit per share forecast to between $22.15 and $22.30, up from its prior expectations of $21.80 to $22.05.

  • Roper also increased its full-year total revenue growth outlook to more than 8%, in line with analysts' average estimate of 8.1%, according to the data compiled by LSEG.

  • Second-quarter revenue of $2.11 billion beat estimates of $2.10 billion.

  • Adjusted EPS of $5.38 also exceeded estimates of $5.28.

  • Roper expects third-quarter adjusted EPS of $5.75 to $5.80, above analysts' estimate of $5.66.

  • Roper has expanded through acquisitions, deploying nearly $9 billion on deals over the past three years.