MarketWatch News on ROP. 1  Roper Technologies downgraded to neutral from overweight at J.P. Morgan. 2  10 ‘Dividend Aristocrat’ stocks expected to rise up to 22% as you get paid to wait. 3  Roper Technologies upgraded to overweight from neutral at J.P. Morgan.  Roper Technologies stock price target raised to $219 from $177 at J.P. Morgan.