Fortive (FTV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$69.86 +1.83 (+2.68%)

Closing price 05/8/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$69.83 -0.03 (-0.04%)

As of 05/8/2025 05:29 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

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

$80.85
15.73% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortive, the average price target is $80.85. 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 15.73% from the current price of $69.86.

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FTV Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/9/24 to 5/9/25	1 Month Ago 4/9/24 to 4/9/25	3 Months Ago 2/9/24 to 2/8/25	1 Year Ago 5/10/23 to 5/9/24
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)	7 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	$80.85	$83.33	$86.45	$86.46
Forecasted Upside	15.73% Upside	22.77% Upside	9.27% Upside	11.64% 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.

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.

Fortive Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Fortive	Computer and Technology Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.53	2.66	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.73% Upside	125.35% Upside	16.89% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FTV News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/7/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Richard Eastman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$88.00 ➝ $82.00	+20.01%
5/6/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Julian Mitchell Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$85.00 ➝ $84.00	+24.07%
5/2/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Deane Dray Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$68.00 ➝ $72.00	+6.35%
4/14/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$84.00 ➝ $69.00	+4.43%
4/9/2025	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$67.00	+6.99%
4/8/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Tusa Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$90.00 ➝ $73.00	+13.80%
4/8/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$90.00 ➝ $81.00	+24.03%
2/10/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Joseph O'Dea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$80.00 ➝ $85.00	+5.21%
11/18/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold
11/13/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Mehrotra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$84.00	+11.93%
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9/6/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$89.00	+22.25%
9/6/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	N. Coe Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
9/6/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Linzey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Outperform	$80.00 ➝ $90.00	+23.63%
9/5/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Gesuale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$85.00	+17.35%
7/8/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Giordano Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$75.00 ➝ $90.00	+24.29%
1/2/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
10/26/2023	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$70.00	+8.36%
8/7/2023	Seaport Res Ptn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Graham Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy

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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 Monday, May 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortive pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortive
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $80, which reflects a stable valuation in the market.
Fortive Co. has a low payout ratio of 14.04%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment, which can lead to growth.
The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85, meeting expectations, which suggests consistent performance and reliability in earnings.
Fortive Co. has a market capitalization of approximately $22.97 billion, positioning it as a significant player in its industry, which can attract institutional investors.
Analysts have a consensus target price of around $80.83, indicating potential for price appreciation based on current valuations.

Fortive
Bear Case

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

The company experienced a revenue decline of 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about growth prospects.
Some analysts have lowered their price targets for Fortive Co., with estimates dropping to as low as $69, indicating potential bearish sentiment in the market.
The P/E ratio of 28.64 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Fortive Co. has a beta of 1.10, indicating that it is slightly more volatile than the market, which may pose risks for conservative investors.
With a P/E/G ratio of 2.68, the stock may not be seen as a good value relative to its growth rate, which could limit investor interest.

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 $80.85, with a high forecast of $90.00 and a low forecast of $67.00.
: 15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FTV shares.
: According to analysts, Fortive's stock has a predicted upside of 15.73% 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, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company 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.

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Fortive (FTV) Stock Forecast & Price Target