Should I buy or sell Fortive stock right now?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FTV shares. View FTV analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Fortive's stock price target for 2024?

12 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Fortive's shares. Their FTV share price targets range from $66.00 to $91.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $78.46 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FTV or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FTV shares performed in 2023?

Fortive's stock was trading at $64.25 at the start of the year. Since then, FTV shares have increased by 7.2% and is now trading at $68.89. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Fortive?

Fortive saw a drop in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,600,000 shares, a drop of 26.6% from the October 31st total of 3,540,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,980,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days. View Fortive's Short Interest .

When is Fortive's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 7th 2024. View our FTV earnings forecast .

How were Fortive's earnings last quarter?

Fortive Co. (NYSE:FTV) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 25th. The technology company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.01. The technology company earned $1.49 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. Fortive had a net margin of 13.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.96%. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Fortive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fortive?

Fortive declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.08 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 22nd. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. Read our dividend analysis for FTV .

Is Fortive a good dividend stock?

Fortive (NYSE:FTV) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.46%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 13.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FTV will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.82% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FTV .

What ETFs hold Fortive's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Fortive (NYSE:FTV) stock in their portfolio include Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST) , Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE) , WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund (AIVL) , Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF (CZA) , Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR) , Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF (JSTC) , First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity ETF (FTIF) and BlackRock Large Cap Value ETF (BLCV) .

How will Fortive's stock buyback program work?

Fortive announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, February 17th 2022, which permits the company to repurchase 20,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Fortive issued on next quarter's earnings?

Fortive updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.37-3.40 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.41. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.0-6.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.10 billion.

What is James A. Lico's approval rating as Fortive's CEO?

25 employees have rated Fortive Chief Executive Officer James A. Lico on Glassdoor.com . James A. Lico has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Fortive own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fortive investors own include Visa (V) , Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP) , HP (HPQ) , Lowe's Companies (LOW) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Western Digital (WDC) , Danaher (DHR) , Micron Technology (MU) , Intel (INTC) and Viveve Medical (VIVE) .

Who are Fortive's major shareholders?

Fortive's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wellington Management Group LLP (5.43%), FMR LLC (4.48%), Royal Bank of Canada (4.22%), Flossbach Von Storch AG (3.01%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.90%) and Boston Partners (1.73%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan G Spoon , Barbara B Hulit , Charles E Mclaughlin, Charles E Mclaughlin , Christopher M Mulhall , Gwen L Shaneyfelt, Patrick K Murphy , Peter C Underwood, Peter C Underwood , Stacey A Walker, Stacey A Walker , Steven M Rales and William W Pringle. View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Fortive?

Shares of FTV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Fortive Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:FTV)

$68.89

-0.17 (-0.25%)

(As of 12/8/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $68.62
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$69.61
50-Day Range: $64.60
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$77.16
52-Week Range: $62.70
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$79.90

Volume: 1.94 million shs
Average Volume: 1.80 million shs
Market Capitalization: $24.21 billion

P/E Ratio: 29.57
Dividend Yield: 0.46%
Price Target: $78.46

Fortive MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.58 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 13.9% Upside
$78.46 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.74% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -1.57
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 1.60
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.08%
From $3.39 to $3.63 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.94 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

29th out of 600 stocks

Process Control Instruments Industry

3rd out of 12 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Fortive has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.58, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $78.46, Fortive has a forecasted upside of 13.9% from its current price of $68.89.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Fortive has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.74% of the outstanding shares of Fortive have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Fortive has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Fortive has recently decreased by 26.55%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Fortive has a dividend yield of 0.46%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Fortive has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Fortive is 13.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Fortive will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.82% next year. This indicates that Fortive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.5

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Fortive has received a 14.77% net impact score from Upright. Fortive seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Knowledge infrastructure". The positive contribution in the "Knowledge infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Fibre optic test equipment", "Ohmmeters", "Data transmission testing equipment", "Low-temperature sterilization systems ", "Communications satellites", and "Oscilloscopes" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Fortive is -1.57.

3.7

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Fortive has a news sentiment score of 1.60. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Fortive this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
4 people have searched for FTV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
4 people have added Fortive to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Fortive insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.95% of the stock of Fortive is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
95.95% of the stock of Fortive is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Fortive are expected to grow by 7.08% in the coming year, from $3.39 to $3.63 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Fortive is 29.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 111.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Fortive is 29.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 214.45.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Fortive has a P/B Ratio of 2.52. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Fortive Stock (NYSE:FTV)

Fortive Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services professional and engineered products, software, and services worldwide. Intelligent Operating Solutions segment provides advanced instrumentation, software and services, which includes electrical test and measurement, facility and asset lifecycle software applications, and worker safety and compliance solutions for manufacturing, process industries, healthcare, utilities and power, communications and electronics, and other industries. Additionally, it markets its products and services under the ACCRUENT, FLUKE, GORDIAN, INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC, INTELEX, PRUFTECHNIK, and SERVICECHANNEL brands. Its Precision Technologies segment provides electrical test & measurement, sensing and material technologies under the ANDERSON-NEGELE, GEMS, SETRA, HENGSTLER-DYNAPAR, QUALITROL, PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC, KEITHLEY, and TEKTRONIX brands for industrial, power and energy, automotive, medical equipment, food and beverage, aerospace and defense, semiconductor, and other general industries. Advanced Healthcare Solutions segment offers critical workflow solutions including instrument sterilization, instrument tracking, design and manufacture of cell therapy equipment, biomedical test tools, radiation detection and safety monitoring, and end-to-end clinical productivity software and solutions under the ASP, CENSIS, CENSITRAC, EVOTECH, FLUKE BIOMEDICAL, INVETECH, LANDAUER, PROVATION, RAYSAFE, and STERRAD brands. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Everett, Washington.

FTV Stock Price History

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FTV Stock News Headlines

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Buy Rating Affirmed on Fortive’s Promising Outlook and Expected Turnaround in Advanced Healthcare Solutions

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November 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Fortive (FTV) Up 4.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

November 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Wells Fargo Keeps Their Hold Rating on Fortive (FTV)

November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Fortive's (NYSE:FTV) investors will be pleased with their 5.4% return over the last five years

October 30, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Fortive to acquire German power electronics company for $1.45B

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Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Fortive (FTV) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

October 27, 2023 | msn.com

Mizuho Maintains Fortive (FTV) Neutral Recommendation

October 26, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Long-Term Growth Potential and Value Creation Drive Buy Rating for Fortive Despite Near-Term Challenges

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

B of A Securities Downgrades Fortive (FTV)

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

Fortive (FTV) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates, Rise Y/Y

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Fortive (FTV) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

October 26, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Everett's Fortive to acquire German power electronics company for $1.45B

October 25, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Fortive Corporation 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

October 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Fortive Falls As Quarterly Results, Outlook Shy Of Estimates

October 25, 2023 | msn.com

Fortive (NYSE:FTV) Plummets on Q3 Numbers

October 25, 2023 | msn.com

Why Industrial Conglomerate Fortive's Shares Are Sliding Today

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Fortive Corp (FTV) Reports Strong Q3 2023 Results, Narrows Full Year 2023 Outlook

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Fortive (FTV) Plans to Acquire EA Holding GmbH for $1.45B

October 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Fortive Corporation Q3 Profit Increases, Inline With Estimates

October 25, 2023 | msn.com

Fortive cuts full-year profit forecast

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Fortive Reports Strong Third Quarter 2023 Results; Narrows Full Year 2023 Outlook

October 23, 2023 | benzinga.com

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Announces the Sale of EA Elektro-Automatik to Fortive Corporation for €1,585 Million

October 23, 2023 | msn.com

Fortive buying EA Elekro-Automatik for $1.45B

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Dividend Payable: 9/29/2023
Last Earnings: 10/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend: 11/22/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Dividend Payable: 12/29/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/07/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Process control instruments
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Computer and Technology
Current Symbol: NYSE:FTV
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1659166
Web: www.fortive.com
Phone: (425) 446-5000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 18,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $78.46
High Stock Price Target: $91.00
Low Stock Price Target: $66.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +13.9%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.58
Research Coverage: 12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.33
Trailing P/E Ratio: 29.57
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.32
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $755.20 million
Net Margins: 13.77%
Pretax Margin: 16.14%
Return on Equity: 11.96%
Return on Assets: 7.51%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.20
Current Ratio: 1.02
Quick Ratio: 0.79

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $6.01 billion
Price / Sales: 4.03
Cash Flow: $4.49 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 15.34
Book Value: $27.38 per share
Price / Book: 2.52

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 351,434,000
Free Float: 348,095,000
Market Cap: $24.21 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.14

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Key Executives

Mr. James A. Lico (Age 57)
President, CEO & Director
Comp: $5.24M
Mr. Charles E. McLaughlin (Age 62)
Senior VP & CFO
Comp: $2.23M
Ms. Stacey A. Walker (Age 52)
Chief Human Resource Officer & Senior VP
Comp: $1.48M
Mr. Patrick K. Murphy (Age 61)
President & CEO of Advanced Healthcare Solutions
Comp: $1.52M
Mr. Olumide Soroye (Age 50)
President & CEO of Intelligent Operating Solutions Segment
Comp: $2.54M
Mr. Christopher M. Mulhall (Age 50)
VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Victor P. Fetter III (Age 54)
Chief Information Officer
Griffin Whitney
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Peter C. Underwood (Age 53)
Senior VP & General Counsel
Comp: $1.07M
Mr. Jonathan L. Schwarz (Age 51)
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development

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Should I Buy Fortive Stock? FTV Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Fortive was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 9:49 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fortive Co.:

Fortive Corporation is a global company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services professional and engineered products, software, and services. This diverse portfolio of offerings provides investors with exposure to multiple industries and markets.
Fortive Corporation has a strong presence worldwide, allowing investors to benefit from global market opportunities and potential growth.
Fortive Corporation's recent developments and acquisitions, such as the acquisition of LANDAUER and PROVATION, demonstrate the company's commitment to expanding its product and service offerings, which could lead to increased revenue and potential returns for investors.
Fortive Corporation's focus on innovation and technology, as seen through its brands like FLUKE, GILBARCO, and RAYSAFE, positions the company to capitalize on emerging trends and advancements in various industries.
Investors may find the current stock price of Fortive Corporation attractive, providing a potential opportunity for capital appreciation.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Fortive Co. for these reasons:

Foresight VCT Plc, mentioned in the query results, is a different company and not related to Fortive Corporation. This may cause confusion for investors researching Fortive Co.
Fortive Corporation operates in a competitive market, which may pose challenges in terms of market share and profitability.
Investing in Fortive Corporation involves market risk, as the company's performance and stock price can be influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, industry trends, and competitive pressures.
Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives, risk tolerance, and conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions related to Fortive Corporation.
Past performance is not indicative of future results, and investors should be aware that investing in any company, including Fortive Corporation, carries inherent risks.

FTV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Fortive stock right now?: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FTV shares.
View FTV analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Fortive's stock price target for 2024?: 12 analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Fortive's shares. Their FTV share price targets range from $66.00 to $91.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $78.46 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.9% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FTV or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FTV shares performed in 2023?: Fortive's stock was trading at $64.25 at the start of the year. Since then, FTV shares have increased by 7.2% and is now trading at $68.89.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Fortive?: Fortive saw a drop in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,600,000 shares, a drop of 26.6% from the October 31st total of 3,540,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,980,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.3 days.
View Fortive's Short Interest.
When is Fortive's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 7th 2024.
View our FTV earnings forecast.
How were Fortive's earnings last quarter?: Fortive Co. (NYSE:FTV) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October, 25th. The technology company reported $0.85 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.86 by $0.01. The technology company earned $1.49 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.52 billion. Fortive had a net margin of 13.77% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.96%.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Fortive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fortive?: Fortive declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, November 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.08 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.46%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 22nd. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07.
Read our dividend analysis for FTV.
Is Fortive a good dividend stock?: Fortive (NYSE:FTV) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.46%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 13.73%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FTV will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.82% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FTV.

What ETFs hold Fortive's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Fortive (NYSE:FTV) stock in their portfolio include Gabelli Automation ETF (GAST), Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF (PAVE), WisdomTree U.S. AI Enhanced Value Fund (AIVL), Invesco Zacks Mid-Cap ETF (CZA), Putnam Sustainable Leaders ETF (PLDR), Adasina Social Justice All Cap Global ETF (JSTC), First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity ETF (FTIF) and BlackRock Large Cap Value ETF (BLCV).
How will Fortive's stock buyback program work?: Fortive announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase program on Thursday, February 17th 2022, which permits the company to repurchase 20,000,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
What guidance has Fortive issued on next quarter's earnings?: Fortive updated its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $3.37-3.40 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.41. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.0-6.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.10 billion.
What is James A. Lico's approval rating as Fortive's CEO?: 25 employees have rated Fortive Chief Executive Officer James A. Lico on Glassdoor.com. James A. Lico has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Fortive own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fortive investors own include Visa (V), Corbus Pharmaceuticals (CRBP), HP (HPQ), Lowe's Companies (LOW), NVIDIA (NVDA), Western Digital (WDC), Danaher (DHR), Micron Technology (MU), Intel (INTC) and Viveve Medical (VIVE).
Who are Fortive's major shareholders?: Fortive's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wellington Management Group LLP (5.43%), FMR LLC (4.48%), Royal Bank of Canada (4.22%), Flossbach Von Storch AG (3.01%), Brown Advisory Inc. (1.90%) and Boston Partners (1.73%). Insiders that own company stock include Alan G Spoon, Barbara B Hulit, Charles E Mclaughlin, Charles E Mclaughlin, Christopher M Mulhall, Gwen L Shaneyfelt, Patrick K Murphy, Peter C Underwood, Peter C Underwood, Stacey A Walker, Stacey A Walker, Steven M Rales and William W Pringle.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Fortive?: Shares of FTV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Fortive Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:FTV)

Fortive MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

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Short Interest

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Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Fortive Stock (NYSE:FTV)

FTV Stock Price History

FTV Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

Should I Buy Fortive Stock? FTV Pros and Cons Explained

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FTV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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