ROP · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Operating Expense Trends

ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC · 2026-11-02 · Importance 35 · Surprise 40

Network Software SG&A increased to 42.2% of segment revenue in the third quarter of 2026 from 40.8% a year earlier, primarily reflecting acquired-business expense profiles and higher acquired-intangible amortization. For the first nine months, Network Software SG&A rose to 43.1% from 39.9%, while its operating margin declined to 41.4% from 43.8%. Application Software nine-month SG&A rose to 41.8% from 41.5%, mainly due to CentralReach acquired-intangible amortization, while Technology Enabled Products SG&A rose to 24.1% from 23.5% with reduced water-meter business operating leverage. Corporate expenses increased to $244.1 from $229.3 for the nine months, mainly because of higher stock-based compensation, partly offset by lower professional-services and acquisition-related expenses.

Key facts

• Roper’s third-quarter 2026 corporate expenses increased to $84.7 million from $78.3 million, primarily due to higher stock-based compensation, partly offset by lower professional-services fees. source