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Fortive Corporation FTV

Technology — Scientific & Technical Instruments
S&P 500 Member
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
6.93
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell 1 1 — — 1 — — 1 — — 1 —
Insider Ownership
1.11%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
16,630.00
Revenue
4,315.80
Net Income
534.40
Free Cash Flow
937.60
Net Debt
3,135.10
Current Ratio
1.24
Debt/Equity
0.58
P/E ratio
31.98
P/S ratio
3.88
P/B ratio
2.76
Past 5Y EPS Growth
3.68%
This Y EPS Growth
11.31%
Next Y EPS Growth
7.81%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
8.86%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.13
Annual Dividend Rate
0.28
Annual Dividend Yield
0.38%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 0.23
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2025 0.29
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2024 0.24
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2023 0.22
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—
—
2022 0.21
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—
—
—
2021 0.21
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—
—
—
2020 0.19
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—
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2019 0.18
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2018 0.18
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2017 0.18
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2016 0.16
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predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 1,888.80 813.30 375.50 374.20
Receivables 960.80 661.30 683.60 657.80
Inventory 536.90 269.80 291.80 310.80
Other — — — —
3,671.60 2,592.30 1,605.70 1,597.10
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 608.60 425.40 436.40 427.90
ST’ Debt 549.30 376.20 899.50 —
Other — — — —
1,791.30 2,238.40 2,246.60 1,286.60
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,069.40 1,096.80 — —
—
’25 993.10 1,016.40 1,027.10 1,122.50
4,159.10
’24 1,524.50 1,552.40 1,003.70 0.30
4,080.90
’23 1,460.70 1,526.40 1,494.50 (567.70)
3,913.90
’22 1,376.50 1,463.30 1,456.00 1,529.90
5,825.70
’21 1,259.20 1,319.70 1,301.00 1,374.80
5,254.70
’20 1,108.10 1,041.60 1,159.80 1,324.90
4,634.40
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 234.80 286.20 — —
—
’25 241.70 311.20 164.40 365.90
1,083.20
’24 256.70 308.90 459.00 502.20
1,526.80
’23 174.40 321.00 411.40 446.80
1,353.60
’22 214.80 294.40 329.80 464.20
1,303.20
’21 144.80 279.50 262.20 274.60
961.10
’20 191.00 479.30 481.70 284.70
1,436.70
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 208.20 258.10 — —
—
’25 220.60 286.20 136.20 335.10
978.10
’24 241.10 279.70 441.10 478.80
1,440.70
’23 149.60 304.90 385.80 434.70
1,275.00
’22 196.00 276.10 307.20 428.10
1,207.40
’21 136.40 270.80 251.30 257.10
915.60
’20 164.80 460.00 468.30 273.20
1,366.30
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.44 0.51 — —
—
’25 0.50 0.49 0.16 0.58
1.73
’24 0.58 0.55 0.63 0.60
2.36
’23 0.49 0.59 0.61 0.75
2.43
’22 0.45 0.48 0.53 0.64
2.10
’21 0.27 0.48 0.42 0.45
1.63
’20 0.07 0.33 0.61 3.37
4.49

Target Price Range

High
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Recommendation Rating

2.9
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 39.54 47.25 49.85 45.50 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 57.67 60.21 65.64 62.79 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 18,000 18,000 18,000 10,000 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.32 0.22 0.23 0.42 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5,825.70 3,913.90 4,080.90 4,159.10 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 57.73% 63.29% 64.18% 63.50% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 873.50 433.10 506.30 602.20 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.99% 11.07% 12.41% 14.48% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 755.20 865.80 832.90 579.20 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 465.60 426.20 430.90 437.60 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.35 11.10 11.69 12.53 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 2.12 2.46 2.39 1.74 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.66 3.84 4.37 3.26 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.27) (0.22) (0.25) (0.32) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.39 3.62 4.13 2.95 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 27.18 29.29 29.20 19.46 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 356.40 352.50 349.20 332.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 22.95 22.23 23.65 31.55 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.96 4.90 4.84 4.41 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.78 1.86 1.94 2.84 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.40 5.49 5.55 5.09 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.40 16.87 15.71 21.63 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,303.20 1,353.60 1,526.80 1,083.20 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (95.80) (78.60) (86.10) (105.10) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,207.40 1,275.00 1,440.70 978.10 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (250.10) 1,880.30 353.90 (640.90) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3,251.30 4,195.50 3,707.30 3,206.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,542.10 2,306.70 2,894.00 2,830.50 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9,688.60 10,325.30 10,195.60 6,461.10 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.67% 5.28% 4.91% 4.03% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.05% 2.84% 3.42% 4.84% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.86% 8.65% 8.12% 6.95% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Fortive Corporation (FTV), a diversified industrial technology leader, has methodically reshaped its portfolio since its 2016 spin-off from Danaher, shedding non-core assets to boost efficiency—slashing headcount by 32% and driving revenue per employee up 27% to $346,000 by 2024. Gross margins have impressively expanded to 59.9%, fueling robust free cash flow of $1.47 billion last year, while a lean balance sheet features reduced debt (down 41% since 2019) and doubled book value per share. Yet, the 2024 plan to split into two pure-play entities—Intelligent Devices and Automation & Specialty Solutions—looms large, projecting a sharp 33% revenue contraction to $4.16 billion in 2025 before a modest rebound.

This restructuring echoes past spin-offs like 2018’s revenue plunge, which preceded recovery and rerating, but carries execution risks amid industrial cyclicality and China exposure. Profitability remains steady with 15-16% EBT margins and strong FCF conversion over 90%, supporting dividends and buybacks, though EPS forecasts dip before stabilizing at $2.22 by 2026. Insider selling dominates, tempered by a notable CFO purchase signaling confidence in FCF strength.

Trading at levels implying 12% upside to consensus targets (with 27% potential highs or 10% downside on macro weakness), Fortive’s fortress-like cash generation and margin trajectory offer mid-teens total returns for patient investors—but only if the spin unlocks value without delays. The full analysis delves into historical patterns, peer comps, and sensitivity scenarios to weigh these steady performers against lurking headwinds.

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Fortive Corporation (FTV) Latest News

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7 Sep

3 , 7:00 AM
Fortive Corporation (FTV) signals plans to raise capital, likely via debt or equity issuance to support operations or strategic initiatives. Fundraising directly affects capital structure and may shift financial performance or investor views on liquidity needs.

21 Aug

3 , 1:09 PM
Fortive Corporation released a no-code platform for calibration labs. New platform launch may support product innovation and competitive positioning in calibration services without fundamentally shifting company trajectory.

7 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 8:16 PM
Fortive (FTV) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Earnings call supplies updated financials and outlook that moderately influence near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

4 Aug

4 , 10:09 AM
Fortive raises 2026 outlook citing accelerated core growth and cash flow. Raised outlook signals stronger financial trajectory and lifts investor sentiment.

1 Aug

3 , 8:59 AM
Fortive Corporation posted Q2 organic growth and margin expansion alongside strategic product investments. Q2 organic growth and margin gains point to moderate improvement in Fortive's financial trajectory.

30 Jul

3 , 7:10 AM
Fortive (FTV) beat earnings estimates, announced share buybacks, and raised its full-year EPS outlook. Earnings beat, buybacks, and raised EPS guidance can lift near-term investor sentiment and stock performance without altering long-term company trajectory.

3 , 6:07 AM
Fortive (FTV) released fresh earnings. Analysis examines whether current share price makes the stock cheap or pricey. Earnings release directly informs valuation debate that can shift near-term investor positioning for FTV.

29 Jul

4 transcript app.moby.co, 6:08 PM
Fortive Corporation held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results and business outlook. Earnings call details financial performance and guidance that can shift investor views and company direction.

4 , 11:00 AM
Fortive (FTV) beat Q2 earnings expectations on core growth and raised guidance. Q2 earnings beat on core growth plus raised guidance signals strong momentum that typically drives notable stock gains.

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 11:03 PM
Fortive Corporation discussed Q2 financial results, performance metrics and outlook during its earnings call. Q2 earnings updates and guidance typically influence near-term stock sentiment and valuations without major strategic shifts.

3 , 8:38 AM
Fortive (NYSE:FTV) beat revenue expectations in its Q2 CY2026 results. Q2 CY2026 revenue beat indicates moderate positive effect on near-term investor sentiment and financial outlook.

3 , 7:30 AM
Fortive Corporation reported its second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings results provide financial metrics that influence Fortive stock performance and investor views.

27 Jul

3 , 10:55 AM
Fortive Corporation is preparing to release its Q2 earnings report, outlining key details investors need ahead of the announcement. Upcoming quarterly earnings can influence short-term stock movements and sentiment for Fortive.

23 Jul

4 , 9:50 AM
FFIV is set to report Q3 earnings, with market focus on potential effects to the stock price and performance outlook. Earnings releases typically drive notable shifts in stock valuation and investor positioning for the reporting company.

3 , 11:12 AM
Fortive links Accruent to PowerX delivering AI-based energy management tools for telecom operators. Accruent-PowerX tie-up adds AI energy management features expanding Fortive product reach in telecom.

24 Jun

3 Business Wire, 6:00 AM
Advanced Sterilization Products, a Fortive subsidiary, acquires a majority stake in UV Smart. Acquisition adds UV-based sterilization capabilities to Fortive's infection prevention portfolio.

12 May

4 GlobeNewswire, 8:30 AM
Fluke, a Fortive Corporation brand, launched the FEV500 tester, redefining validation for fast DC electric vehicle chargers by enabling quick, accurate testing that eliminates costly downtime and improves safety. FEV500 launch targets booming EV charger market, strengthening Fortive's precision tools segment and revenue potential.

3 Business Wire, 7:41 PM
Fortive Corporation announced the pricing of its public offering of senior notes. Pricing senior notes affects Fortive's capital structure and future interest expenses, with moderate influence on financial performance.

7 May

4 GlobeNewswire, 7:00 AM
Fluke survey reveals predictive maintenance adoption among manufacturers has doubled as they increase digital investments. Doubling predictive maintenance adoption highlights growing demand for Fortive's Fluke tools, positively impacting future revenue and market position.

6 May

4 Zacks, 9:53 AM
Flex Q4 earnings and revenues beat estimates, rose year-over-year, sending its stock higher. Q4 earnings beat and year-over-year revenue growth signal strong financial health, likely boosting Fortive's stock trajectory and investor confidence.

4 May

3 GuruFocus.com, 2:07 PM
Fortive Corporation expands its share buyback capacity to 20 million shares. Expanding buyback capacity to 20 million shares supports EPS growth and signals management confidence, moderately impacting financial performance and market sentiment.

2 May

3 StockStory, 8:44 AM
Fortive Corporation (FTV) Q1 earnings highlight strong data center and AI product momentum, offset by market skepticism. Data center and AI momentum positively influences financial performance but gets balanced by investor skepticism.

1 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 5:06 PM
Fortive Corporation's Q1 earnings call highlighted revenue growth exceeding expectations, margin expansion, strong segment performance in Intelligent Operating Solutions and Precision Technologies, and raised full-year guidance amid favorable market demand. Q1 beats, margin gains, and upward guidance revisions indicate significant positive trajectory shifts for financials and investor confidence.

4 GuruFocus.com, 3:17 AM
Fortive Corp (FTV) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights strong revenue growth and strategic share initiatives. Strong Q1 2026 revenue growth and strategic share actions indicate significant positive impact on financial performance and investor sentiment.

30 Apr

4 app.moby.co, 4:52 PM
Fortive Corporation released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial results, segment performance, and forward guidance. Q1 earnings call summary provides key financial metrics, operational updates, and outlook shaping Fortive's trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 transcript www.fool.com, 1:40 PM
Fortive Corporation (FTV) released the transcript of its Q1 2026 earnings call, detailing financial results, management discussion, and forward-looking statements. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses quarterly financials, strategic updates, and guidance that significantly shape market expectations and stock trajectory.

4 Zacks, 10:37 AM
Fortive Corporation's Q1 earnings and sales beat estimates, rose year-over-year, driving stock price higher. Q1 earnings and sales beat with Y/Y growth signals strong financial performance, boosting stock and future outlook.

4 , 9:13 AM
Fortive (NYSE:FTV) beat Q1 CY2026 sales expectations. Beating Q1 CY2026 sales expectations signals strong operational performance and is likely to significantly boost investor sentiment and stock performance.

4 Business Wire, 7:30 AM
Fortive Corporation reported first quarter 2026 results. Q1 earnings reports deliver critical financial data that significantly sways stock performance and investor outlook.

3 Zacks, 10:00 AM
Fortive Corporation (FTV) reported Q1 earnings, with key metrics indicating performance insights. Q1 earnings reports moderately influence financial performance and market sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
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