Operating

Change in Deferred Revenue

Roper Technologies, Inc. Change in Deferred Revenue decreased by 221.7% to -$117.10M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 65.9%, from -$70.60M to -$117.10M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in Deferred Revenue shows a downward trend with a -6.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong future revenue potential and customer commitment, while a decrease indicates the fulfillment of prior obligations.

Detailed definition

Reflects the change in cash received from customers for goods or services that have not yet been delivered or earned. Th...

Peer comparison

Common in technology and equipment sectors with long lead-time contracts.

Metric ID: change_in_deferred_revenue

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$21.00M-$13.40M$135.70M$28.40M$10.20M-$53.80M$68.10M-$61.40M-$36.90M$116.90M$75.30M-$70.50M-$52.10M$147.10M$86.20M-$70.60M-$62.10M$161.20M$96.20M-$117.10M
QoQ Change+36.2%>999%-79.1%-64.1%-627.5%+226.6%-190.2%+39.9%+416.8%-35.6%-193.6%+26.1%+382.3%-41.4%-181.9%+12.0%+359.6%-40.3%-221.7%
YoY Change+148.6%-301.5%-49.8%-316.2%-461.8%+317.3%+10.6%-14.8%-41.2%+25.8%+14.5%-0.1%-19.2%+9.6%+11.6%-65.9%
Range-$117.10M$161.20M
CAGR+43.6%
Avg YoY Growth-45.8%
Median YoY Growth-7.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roper Technologies, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue?
Roper Technologies, Inc. (ROP) reported change in deferred revenue of -$117.10M in Q1 2026.
How has Roper Technologies, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue changed year-over-year?
Roper Technologies, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue decreased by 65.9% year-over-year, from -$70.60M to -$117.10M.
What is the long-term trend for Roper Technologies, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Roper Technologies, Inc.'s change in deferred revenue has grown at a -6.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $162.20M to $124.70M.
What does change in deferred revenue mean?
The change in payments received from customers for work not yet completed.