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Fortive (FTV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$73.12 +0.09 (+0.12%)
Closing price 06/9/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$73.23 +0.11 (+0.15%)
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Fortive - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
8

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortive in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for FTV.

Consensus Price Target

$82.62
12.99% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortive, the average price target is $82.62. The highest price target for FTV is $90.00, while the lowest price target for FTV is $67.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 12.99% from the current price of $73.12.
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FTV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/10/24 to 6/10/25
1 Month Ago
5/11/24 to 5/11/25
3 Months Ago
3/12/24 to 3/12/25
1 Year Ago
6/11/23 to 6/10/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$82.62$80.85$87.64$86.46
Forecasted Upside12.99% Upside14.76% Upside18.63% Upside18.20% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

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
2.53
2.66
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside12.99% Upside98.67% Upside13.46% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
6/9/2025Royal Bank of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Deane Dray
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$78.00 ➝ $79.00+7.90%
6/3/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Julian Mitchell
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$84.00 ➝ $86.00+22.44%
5/16/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Stephen Tusa
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$73.00 ➝ $87.00+18.75%
5/7/2025Robert W. Baird
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Richard Eastman
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$88.00 ➝ $82.00+20.01%
4/14/2025Citigroup
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A. Kaplowitz
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$84.00 ➝ $69.00+4.43%
4/9/2025BNP Paribas
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A. Buscaglia
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$67.00+6.99%
4/8/2025Truist Financial
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Jamie Cook
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $81.00+24.03%
2/10/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Joseph O'Dea
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Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$80.00 ➝ $85.00+5.21%
11/18/2024Argus
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J. Eade
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
11/13/2024UBS Group
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A. Mehrotra
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$84.00+11.93%
9/6/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$89.00+22.25%
9/6/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
9/6/2024Mizuho
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B. Linzey
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $90.00+23.63%
9/5/2024Raymond James
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B. Gesuale
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$85.00+17.35%
7/8/2024TD Cowen
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J. Giordano
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $90.00+24.29%
1/2/2024Vertical Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/26/2023Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$70.00+8.36%
8/7/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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S. Graham
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Reiterated RatingBuy

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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 Friday, June 6, 2025. 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.:

  • The current stock price is around $69, which is relatively stable compared to its 1-year high of $83.32, indicating potential for growth.
  • Fortive Co. has a solid return on equity of 13.15%, suggesting effective management and profitability, which can attract investors looking for reliable returns.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, providing a yield of 0.46%, which can be appealing for income-focused investors.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, Fortive Co. maintains a conservative approach to leverage, indicating lower financial risk compared to companies with higher ratios.
  • Analysts predict an earnings per share (EPS) of 4.05 for the current year, reflecting confidence in the company's growth potential and profitability.

Fortive
Bear Case

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

  • The company's revenue decreased by 3.3% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory and market competitiveness.
  • Fortive Co. has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.53, which is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Insider transactions indicate a significant decrease in ownership by key executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The quick ratio of 0.91 suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting its short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
  • With a beta of 1.10, Fortive Co.'s stock is slightly more volatile than the market, which may deter risk-averse investors.

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 $82.62, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $67.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FTV shares.

According to analysts, Fortive's stock has a predicted upside of 12.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Fortive has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fortive less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortive is 2.53 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.66. Learn more on how FTV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FTV) was last updated on 6/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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