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Prev closePrevC$59.80
OpenOpen$59.82
Day highHigh$59.82
Day lowLow$58.37
VolumeVol4,867,144
Avg volAvgVol4,533,386
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Mkt cap
$18.55B
P/E ratio
33.83
FY Revenue
$7.24B
EPS
1.75
Gross Margin
58.44%
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Technology
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FTV
Fortive Corporation
Fortive shows steady upward price momentum with the stock near the upper half of its 52-week range and above key moving averages. At the same time, earnings and cash flow growth are under pressure despite resilient margins, and valuation multiples sit at elevated levels. Short interest and recent news flow indicate a generally constructive but not one-sided sentiment backdrop, balanced by moderate balance sheet and liquidity constraints.
AI summarized at 5:07 PM ET, 2026-03-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:72LONG:58
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+18% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.18×
RSI
60.07(Strong)
Strong (60–70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: -0.12 Signal: -0.11
Short-Term
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.83 Signal: 0.82
Long-Term
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: 1.32 Signal: 1.29
Intraday trend score
89.73
LOW69.73HIGH89.73
Latest news
FTV•12 articles•Positive: 2Neutral: 4Negative: 1
PositiveBenzinga• Lekha Gupta
Fortive Q4 Tops Estimates On Strong Growth In Two Segments
Fortive Corporation reported better-than-expected Q4 2025 results with revenue of $1.12 billion (beating consensus of $1.09 billion) and 4.6% year-over-year growth. Both segments showed strength: Intelligent Operating Solutions grew 5.3% to $770 million and Advanced Healthcare Solutions grew 3.2% to $353 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 7.8% to $358 million with a 31.9% margin. The company issued strong 2026 EPS guidance of $2.90-$3.00 versus street expectations of $2.84, and repurchased $265 million in shares during the quarter.
Fortive exceeded Q4 revenue expectations, demonstrated strong growth across both business segments, achieved higher-than-expected adjusted EBITDA margins, issued optimistic 2026 EPS guidance above analyst consensus, and maintained aggressive capital returns through share buybacks. Stock price rose 9.57% following the announcement.
PositiveBenzinga• Lekha Gupta
Why Is Fortive Stock Trading Higher Today?
Fortive reported strong Q3 FY25 results with revenue growth of 2.3% to $1.03 billion, beating consensus estimates. The company raised its fiscal year EPS outlook and completed its Precision Technologies segment spin-off.
Exceeded revenue and earnings expectations, raised fiscal year outlook, demonstrated strong operating margin and cash flow performance
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Jesterai
Fortive (FTV) Q2 Revenue Tops Estimates
Fortive reported Q2 2025 earnings with stable revenues of $1,020 million, slightly exceeding analyst expectations. The company completed its Ralliant spin-off, focusing on Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions segments, with modest declines in revenue and earnings.
Stable financial performance with slight revenue decline, successful spin-off of Ralliant, maintained margins, but showed limited growth potential and acknowledged market uncertainties
NegativeBenzinga• Lekha Gupta
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft Earnings Put Dan Loeb's Portfolio To The Test
The earnings reports of Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, which are key holdings in Dan Loeb's Third Point portfolio, provide insights into the performance and outlook of these companies.
AMZNFTVHESDan LoebAmazonMetaMicrosoftearnings
Sentiment note
Fortive reported Q1 sales that missed consensus and lowered its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• N/A
Global Power Tools Market to Worth Over US$ 58.26 Billion By 2033 | Astute Analytica
The global power tools market is expected to grow to $58.26 billion by 2033, driven by the surge in cordless tools and the increasing DIY culture. Key trends include advancements in battery technology, IoT integration, and the rising demand from the construction and automotive sectors.
The article mentions Fortive Corporation as a major player in the global power tools market, but does not provide any additional information about the company.
NeutralBenzinga• Lekha Gupta
Fortive Q4: EPS Tops, Revenue Misses, CEO Confident In 2025 Recovery
Fortive reported Q4 results with EPS beating estimates but revenue missing. The company provided FY25 guidance with revenue below consensus but EPS above. The CEO expressed confidence in a gradual recovery in 2025.
FTVCZARBOTTFortiveQ4 earningsrevenueEPSguidance
Sentiment note
The article presents a mixed picture for Fortive, with Q4 EPS beating estimates but revenue missing, and the company providing guidance that is below consensus on revenue but above on EPS. The CEO's confidence in a gradual recovery in 2025 suggests a neutral sentiment overall.
NeutralGlobeNewswire Inc.• Accruent
Accruent Appoints Richard Leurig as President, Promotes Brooke Huling to Chief Product Officer and Kristi Jurecka to Chief Technology Officer
Accruent, a provider of workplace and asset management solutions, has appointed Richard Leurig as President, Brooke Huling as Chief Product Officer, and Kristi Jurecka as Chief Technology Officer. The changes aim to drive innovation and customer success.
Fortive is mentioned as the parent company of Accruent, but the article does not provide any specific information about Fortive's performance or outlook.
UnknownBenzinga• Benzinga Insights
Expert Ratings For Fortive
Fortive (NYSE:FTV) underwent analysis by 6 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
Bullish
Somewhat Bullish
Indifferent
Somewhat Bearish
Bearish
Total Ratings
3
0
3
0
0
Last 30D
1
0
0
0
0
1M Ago
0
0
0
0
0
2M Ago
0
0
0
0
0
3M Ago
2
0
3
0
0
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $90.83, along with a high estimate of $101.00 and a low estimate of $83.00. A decline of 3.88% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average.
Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look
The standing of Fortive among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst
Analyst Firm
Action Taken
Rating
Current Price Target
Prior Price Target
Jamie Cook
Truist Securities
Lowers
Buy
$89.00
$96.00
Andrew Kaplowitz
Citigroup
Lowers
Buy
$98.00
$101.00
Deane Dray
RBC Capital
Lowers
Sector Perform
$83.00
$93.00
Joseph O'Dea
Wells Fargo
Lowers
Equal-Weight
$84.00
$92.00
Stephen Tusa
JP Morgan
Lowers
Neutral
$90.00
$95.00
Andrew Kaplowitz
Citigroup
Raises
Buy
$101.00
$90.00
Key Insights:
Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
FTVChanges in company's own sharesEuropean Regulatory News
UnknownGlobeNewswire Inc.• Foresight VCT PLC
Notification of Interests of Directors
FORESIGHT VCT PLCLEI: 213800GNTY699WHACF46
FTVDirectors and OfficersEuropean Regulatory News
UnknownGlobeNewswire Inc.• Foresight VCT PLC
Issue of Equity - DRIS
FORESIGHT VCT PLCLEI: 213800GNTY699WHACF46
FTVOther NewsEuropean Regulatory News
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