Fortive Stock Forecast, Price & News

Fortive (NYSE:FTV) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fortive a buy right now?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Fortive stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Fortive?

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When is Fortive's next earnings date?

Fortive is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 28th 2021.
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How can I listen to Fortive's earnings call?

Fortive will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 28th at 5:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 416-621-4642 with passcode "7935419".

How were Fortive's earnings last quarter?

Fortive Co. (NYSE:FTV) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 29th. The technology company reported $0.66 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.61 by $0.05. The technology company had revenue of $1.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.28 billion. Fortive had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.15% and a net margin of 29.84%.
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How has Fortive's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Fortive's stock was trading at $59.43 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, FTV stock has increased by 25.2% and is now trading at $74.40.
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How often does Fortive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fortive?

Fortive declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, August 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.07 per share on Friday, September 24th. This represents a $0.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.38%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 9th.
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Is Fortive a good dividend stock?

Fortive pays an annual dividend of $0.28 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.39%. Fortive does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Fortive is 13.40%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Fortive will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.30% next year. This indicates that Fortive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Fortive issued on next quarter's earnings?

Fortive issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 5th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.650-$2.750 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.600. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for FTV?

10 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Fortive's stock. Their forecasts range from $72.00 to $85.00. On average, they anticipate Fortive's share price to reach $78.10 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Fortive's key executives?

Fortive's management team includes the following people:

• James A. Lico, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Charles E. Mclaughlin, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Peter C. Underwood, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
• Barbara B. Hulit, President & CEO-Advanced Healthcare Solutions
• Patrick K. Murphy, President & CEO-Precision Technologies

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

25 employees have rated Fortive CEO James A. Lico on Glassdoor.com. James A. Lico has an approval rating of 72% among Fortive's employees.

Who are some of Fortive's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Fortive include Roper Technologies (ROP), Keysight Technologies (KEYS), AMETEK (AME), Cognex (CGNX), Sensata Technologies (ST), MKS Instruments (MKSI), Senseonics (SENS), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), Hurco Companies (HURC), Crawford United (CRAWA), Hickok (HICKA), Sypris Solutions (SYPR), ClearSign Technologies (CLIR), International Isotopes (INIS) and Winland (WELX).
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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).

What is Fortive's stock symbol?

Fortive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "FTV."

Who are Fortive's major shareholders?

Fortive's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Ardevora Asset Management LLP (0.28%), Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.16%), Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc. (0.11%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.11%), Capital Investment Services of America Inc. (0.09%) and Douglas Lane & Associates LLC (0.07%). Company insiders that own Fortive stock include Alan G Spoon, Barbara B Hulit, Charles E Mclaughlin, Christopher M Mulhall, Gwen L Shaneyfelt, James A Lico, Jonathan L Schwarz, Martin Gafinowitz, Mitchell P Rales, Patrick K Murphy, Peter C Underwood, Stacey A Walker, Stacey A Walker, Steven M Rales and William W Pringle.
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Which major investors are selling Fortive stock?

FTV stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Douglas Lane & Associates LLC, Ardevora Asset Management LLP, Welch & Forbes LLC, Baillie Gifford & Co., Webster Bank N. A., Strs Ohio, Level Four Advisory Services LLC, and TIAA FSB. Company insiders that have sold Fortive company stock in the last year include Charles E Mclaughlin, Christopher M Mulhall, Gwen L Shaneyfelt, James A Lico, Jonathan L Schwarz, Peter C Underwood, Stacey A Walker, Steven M Rales, and William W Pringle.
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Which major investors are buying Fortive stock?

FTV stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc., DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Gillespie Robinson & Grimm Inc., Beck Bode LLC, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Epiq Partners LLC, and Farmers & Merchants Investments Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Fortive?

Shares of FTV 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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What is Fortive's stock price today?

One share of FTV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $74.40.

How much money does Fortive make?

Fortive has a market capitalization of $26.66 billion and generates $4.63 billion in revenue each year. The technology company earns $1.61 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.09 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Fortive have?

Fortive employs 17,000 workers across the globe.

What is Fortive's official website?

The official website for Fortive is www.fortive.com.

Where are Fortive's headquarters?

Fortive is headquartered at 6920 SEAWAY BLVD., EVERETT WA, 98203.

How can I contact Fortive?

Fortive's mailing address is 6920 SEAWAY BLVD., EVERETT WA, 98203. The technology company can be reached via phone at (425) 446-5000 or via email at [email protected].