Dec 31, 2020

Roper Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Roper's Q4 2020 financial results were announced, with operating cash flow increasing by 23% to $574 million.

Key Takeaways

Roper Technologies reported an 8% increase in both GAAP and adjusted revenue, reaching $1.51 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted DEPS saw a 5% increase to $3.56. Operating cash flow and free cash flow both increased by 23%.

GAAP and adjusted revenue increased 8% to $1.51 billion.

Organic revenue decreased 2%.

Adjusted DEPS increased 5% to $3.56.

Operating cash flow increased 23% to $574 million.

Total Revenue
$1.51B
Previous year: $1.4B
+7.9%
EPS
$3.56
Previous year: $3.39
+5.0%
Organic Revenue Growth
-2%
Previous year: 1%
-300.0%
Gross Profit
$967M
Previous year: $893M
+8.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$308M
Previous year: $710M
-56.6%
Free Cash Flow
$558M
Previous year: $453M
+23.2%
Total Assets
$24B
Previous year: $18.1B
+32.7%

Roper

Roper

Roper Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Roper expects full year adjusted DEPS of $14.35 - $14.75 with first quarter adjusted DEPS of $3.26 - $3.32. The Company’s guidance excludes the impact of unannounced future acquisitions or divestitures.

Positive Outlook

  • Well positioned to continue driving double-digit cash flow compounding for our shareholders
  • Expanded recurring revenue base exiting 2020 provides a tailwind
  • Seeing improvement in licenses and services pipelines, which should further accelerate growth
  • High-margin product businesses are poised to rebound after COVID restrictions meaningfully impacted most of last year
  • Expect 2021 results will be enhanced by contributions from our high-quality software acquisitions completed in the second half of 2020

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income