Roper Industries Q4 Profit Tops View; Issues Q1 EPS Outlook - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Roper Industries, Inc. (ROP), a diversified technology company, posted fourth quarter net earnings of $185.9 million, or $1.84 per share, compared to last year's $165.7 million, or $1.65 per share.

On an adjusted basis, earnings per share for the latest quarter were $1.85, up 12% from $1.65 in the comparable quarter last year. On average, 9 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report earnings of $1.79 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Quarterly GAAP revenue improved to $946.150 million from $889.17 million in the previous year, with adjusted revenue rising by 7% to $948 million. Wall Street expected revenues of $954.88 million for the quarter.

Looking forward, the company expects first quarter earnings in the range of $1.47 to $1.53 per share and 2015 full year adjusted earnings in the range of $6.70 to $6.94 per share. Analysts project first quarter earnings per share of $1.51 and $6.79 for full year 2015.