Fortive's gross margin has held in a 63% to 64% band while operating margin recovered from 15.5% in 2025Q3 to 21.3% in 2026Q3, suggesting operating leverage is returning despite revenue volatility that fell from roughly $1.5B to $1.1B per quarter.
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Gross margin held between 63% and 64% while operating margin expanded from 15.5% in 2025Q3 to 21.3% in 2026Q3, though year-over-year revenue growth has been positive in only one recent quarter.
Fortive Corporation has a growing competitive advantage, as highlighted in its moat analysis and investment thesis.
A favorable industrial cycle could drive 1-year revenue growth to +7% and 3-year EPS CAGR to +12%, especially with accretive acquisitions.
Fortive operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments sector, providing diversified exposure to high-growth technology segments.
Trailing total returns as of 11/8/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.77+9.4% vs $0.70 | $1.1B+3.6% vs $1.1B |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $0.74+4.7% vs $0.71 | $1.1B+2.6% vs $1.1B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.70+8.9% vs $0.64 | $1.1B+3.0% vs $1.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | $0.90+7.4% vs $0.84 | $1.1B+2.6% vs $1.1B |
FTV gears up for Q3 2026 earnings, backed by strong demand for data center solutions, healthcare services and AI offerings, despite margin pressures.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Fortive Corporation (FTV)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $65.37 | $19.74B | 30.47 | -17.48% | 14.83% | 10.61% | 0.44% | |
| $230.25 | $161.86B | 37.58 | 2.9% | 16.91% | 8.18% | 0.54% | |
| $228.67 | $52.41B | 32.25 | 6.63% | 19.91% | 14.66% | 0.54% | |
| $476.60 | $48.1B | 18.29 | 12.26% | 30.71% | 13.53% | 0.69% | |
| $280.95 | $80.83B | 24.83 | 0.92% | 19.39% | 103.35% | 2.17% | |
| $68.12 | $11.01B | 17.84 | 2.28% | 15.44% | 16.02% | 1.46% |
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Fortive Corporation (FTV) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Fortive Corporation (FTV) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Fortive Corporation (FTV) reported $4.40B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $5.14B in fiscal year 2025. That is 14% less than the $5.96B of fiscal year 2013.
Fortive Corporation (FTV) revenue fell by 22.1% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Fortive Corporation (FTV) earned $651.9M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 14.8% net margin).
Yes. Fortive Corporation (FTV) pays a dividend that yields 0.44% at the current price, a small yield.
Fortive Corporation (FTV) had a return on equity (ROE) of 10.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Fortive Corporation (FTV) generated $1.09B in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
