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Fortive (FTV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$60.60 -0.09 (-0.15%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$60.42 -0.17 (-0.28%)
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Fortive - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
2
Hold
11
Buy
2

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortive in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 11 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for FTV.

Consensus Price Target

$60.92
0.53% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortive, the average price target is $60.92. The highest price target for FTV is $65.00, while the lowest price target for FTV is $50.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.53% from the current price of $60.60.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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FTV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$60.92$60.69$58.23$80.75
Forecasted Upside0.53% Upside6.96% Upside-3.23% Downside19.79% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

FTV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FTV Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Fortive Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortiveComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.00
2.30
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.12% Upside163.19% Upside14.16% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/4/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Jamie Cook
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingHold$56.00 ➝ $61.00+0.95%
5/4/2026
Joseph O'Dea
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetEqual Weight$58.00 ➝ $65.00+8.04%
5/1/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$64.00 ➝ $65.00+8.75%
5/1/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$59.00 ➝ $63.00+7.12%
4/21/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
3/18/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$53.00 ➝ $58.00+4.61%
2/11/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$57.00 ➝ $63.00+6.92%
2/9/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$56.00 ➝ $63.00+4.74%
2/5/2026Set Target$65.00+8.15%
1/5/2026Reiterated RatingOutperformUnderperform$54.00 ➝ $51.00-7.91%
12/29/2025 Reiterated RatingHold (C-)
7/22/2025 UpgradeHold
7/15/2025 DowngradeBuyHold
7/1/2025Lower TargetOutperform$90.00 ➝ $65.00+20.76%
6/12/2025Reiterated RatingNeutral
11/18/2024Reiterated RatingBuyHold
11/13/2024Initiated CoverageNeutral$84.00+11.93%
9/6/2024DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform

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Should I Buy Fortive Stock? FTV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortive pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortive
Bull Case

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

  • Fortive Co. reported a strong first quarter with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.70, reflecting over 25% growth year-over-year, indicating robust profitability and effective cost management.
  • The company has reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00, suggesting confidence in continued financial performance and growth potential.
  • Recent innovations, particularly in AI-driven products like CertiFiber Max and Provation Mira, have driven strong order trends and software growth, positioning Fortive Co. favorably in the technology market.
  • Fortive Co. has demonstrated a disciplined capital allocation approach, returning approximately $500 million to shareholders through share repurchases, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
  • The current stock price is around $59.20, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation compared to its one-year high.

Fortive
Bear Case

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

  • Gross margins have faced pressure due to tariffs, with adjusted gross margin down about 100 basis points, which could impact future profitability if these conditions persist.
  • Despite revenue growth, the company experienced a decline in EPS compared to the previous year, which may raise concerns about its ability to maintain growth momentum.
  • Fortive Co. has a quick ratio of 0.58 and a current ratio of 0.71, indicating potential liquidity concerns, as these ratios suggest that the company may struggle to cover short-term liabilities.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could affect demand for Fortive Co.'s products, particularly in sectors reliant on capital expenditures, which may hinder growth prospects.
  • While the company has strong cash flow, any significant investments in innovation or acquisitions could strain financial resources, impacting overall financial stability.

FTV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortive is $60.92, with a high forecast of $65.00 and a low forecast of $50.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 11 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FTV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FTV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Fortive's stock has a predicted upside of 0.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortive's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Fortive less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortive is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how FTV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FTV) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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