Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.29
Fortive Corporation (FTV) Dividend History
Income profile from 2016 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
15.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
FTV Dividend Income Check
Safety
15.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
FTV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$0.29
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout15.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout9.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR4.5%
5Y CAGR5.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.7%
Total Shareholder Yield9.1%
1Y Total Return19.7%
5Y Total Return12.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,26910Y ago$20,35420Y ago$20,354
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
FTV Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (11 years of payments)
FTV Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Fortive Corporation distributes 15.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 9.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
FTV does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.5% and 5-year CAGR of 5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, FTV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 8.7% buyback yield, 9.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 12.7%, with dividends contributing 2.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $20,354 today.
FTV Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.13
Avg/Payment$0.0565
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.0600 | — | 44.27% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0600 | — | 44.98% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.0600 | ↓ -0.4% | 49.31% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0603 | — | 45.59% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0603 | — | 40.23% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.0603 | — | 40.33% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0603 | — | 43.48% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.0603 | — | 41.63% | Jun 28, 2024 |
FTV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#6 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
15.9% payout
Streak
0Y
5.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.1%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTVFortive Corporation | $18.6B | 0.5% | 15.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DHRDanaher Corporation | $123.8B | 0.7% | 24.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 AMEAMETEK, Inc. | $55.3B | 0.5% | 19.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  ROPRoper Technologies, … | $36.1B | 0.9% | 23.1% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  ITWIllinois Tool Works … | $75.1B | 2.3% | 58.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  PNRPentair plc | $12.9B | 1.2% | 25.1% | 6 | Sustainable |
 GNRCGenerac Holdings Inc… | $15.7B | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
FTV Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.24 | -0.2% | 4 | $1.74 | 13.8% | 7.23x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.24 | 10.3% | 4 | $2.36 | 10.2% | 9.79x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.22 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.43 | 9.0% | 11.12x | 0.4% |
| 2022 | $0.21 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.09 | 10.1% | 9.91x | 0.4% |
| 2021 | $0.21 | 14.0% | 4 | $1.63 | 12.9% | 7.73x | 0.4% |
| 2020 | $0.19 | 4.9% | 4 | $4.30 | 4.3% | 23.24x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $0.18 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.17 | 8.1% | 12.30x | 0.3% |
| 2018 | $0.18 | 0.0% | 4 | $8.31 | 2.1% | 47.11x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.18 | 100.0% | 4 | $2.96 | 6.0% | 16.78x | 0.3% |
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Start ComparisonFTV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying FTV stock.
How much dividend does FTV pay per share?
Fortive Corporation (FTV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.29 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is FTV's next ex-dividend date?
FTV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. FTV typically pays dividends Annual.
Is FTV's dividend safe?
FTV's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +15.9% and FCF payout ratio of +9.1%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has FTV increased its dividend?
FTV has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.4%.
How often does FTV pay dividends?
Fortive Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.29 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2016 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in FTV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in FTV five years ago would be worth approximately $11,269 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is FTV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
FTV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.