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Veralto (VLTO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$101.13
+0.94 (+0.94%)
(As of 06/12/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$99.61
$101.46
50-Day Range
$86.66
$102.19
52-Week Range
$65.51
$102.58
Volume
833,421 shs
Average Volume
1.57 million shs
Market Capitalization
$24.96 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
0.36%
Price Target
$95.18

Veralto MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.58 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.9% Downside
$95.18 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.94% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.73mentions of Veralto in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$782,631 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.29%
From $3.34 to $3.55 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.68 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

218th out of 305 stocks

Instruments To Measure Electricity Industry

8th out of 10 stocks

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About Veralto Stock (NYSE:VLTO)

Veralto Corporation provides water analytics, water treatment, marking and coding, and packaging and color services worldwide. It operates through two segments, Water Quality (WQ) and Product Quality & Innovation (PQI). The WQ segment offers precision instrumentation and water treatment technologies to measure, analyze, and treat water in residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, research, and natural resource applications through the Hach, Trojan Technologies, and ChemTreat brands. This segment provides water solutions, including chemical reagents, services, and digital solutions. The PQI segment offers inline printing solutions for products and packaging with marking and coding systems; marking and coding for packaged goods and related consumables; design software and imaging systems for the creation of new packaging designs; color management solutions for printed packages and consumer and industrial products; color standard services for the design industry; and a software solution that provides digital asset management, marketing resource management, and product information management. This segment sells its products and services through the Videojet, Linx, Esko, X-Rite, and Pantone brands to regulated industries, including municipal utilities, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrials. The company was formerly known as DH EAS Holding Corp. and changed its name to Veralto Corporation in February 2023. Veralto Corporation was incorporated in 2022 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

VLTO Stock Price History

VLTO Stock News Headlines

Veralto Announces Quarterly Dividend
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Veralto Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
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Veralto declares $0.09 dividend
Veralto Announces Quarterly Dividend
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Veralto Corporation: A Strong Buy on Robust Growth and Solid Financials
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/30 Dividend
3/27/2024
Last Earnings
4/23/2024
Dividend Payable
4/30/2024
Today
6/13/2024
Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend
6/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/23/2024
Dividend Payable
7/31/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Instruments to measure electricity
Sub-Industry
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
16,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$95.18
High Stock Price Target
$108.00
Low Stock Price Target
$79.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-5.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.58
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$839 million
Pretax Margin
27.82%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.04 billion
Cash Flow
$3.59 per share
Book Value
$5.64 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
246,082,000
Market Cap
$24.96 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
N/A
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Key Executives

  • Ms. Jennifer L. Honeycutt (Age 54)
    President, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.91M
  • Mr. Sameer Ralhan (Age 50)
    Senior VP & CFO
    Comp: $2.67M
  • Ms. Sylvia Ann Stein J.D. (Age 57)
    Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer
    Comp: $1.54M
  • Mr. Mattias Byström (Age 50)
    Senior Vice President of Product Quality & Innovation
    Comp: $1.52M
  • Ms. Melissa AquinoMs. Melissa Aquino (Age 52)
    Senior Vice President of Water Quality
    Comp: $2.1M
  • Mr. Bernard M. Skeete (Age 50)
    VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Paxton McVoy
    Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Vaneet Malhotra
    Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
  • Ms. Lesley Beneteau (Age 51)
    Senior Vice President of Human Resources
  • Ms. Surekha Trivedi (Age 48)
    Senior Vice President of Strategy & Sustainability

Should I Buy Veralto Stock? VLTO Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Veralto Co. reported strong earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate, indicating a positive financial performance.
  • The company had revenue growth compared to the same quarter last year, showcasing potential for business expansion and profitability.
  • Veralto Co. announced a quarterly dividend, providing investors with a steady income stream, which can be attractive for income-oriented investors.
  • The company operates in the water analytics and treatment sector, which is essential for various industries and has a stable demand, offering long-term growth potential.
  • Considering the current stock price and dividend yield, Veralto Co. presents a favorable investment opportunity for value investors seeking undervalued stocks with income potential.

Cons

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

  • Despite the positive financial performance, Veralto Co. may face challenges in maintaining consistent growth in a competitive market environment.
  • The industry Veralto Co. operates in may be subject to regulatory changes or technological disruptions, impacting the company's operations and profitability.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could affect Veralto Co.'s stock price, leading to potential short-term fluctuations in investment returns.
  • Investors should carefully assess the company's debt levels and financial leverage to understand the risks associated with Veralto Co.'s capital structure.
  • While the dividend yield is attractive, investors should consider the sustainability of dividend payments and the company's ability to generate sufficient cash flow for future dividends.
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, June 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Veralto pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

VLTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Veralto stock right now?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Veralto in the last twelve months. 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" VLTO shares.
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What is Veralto's stock price target for 2024?

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Veralto's stock. Their VLTO share price targets range from $79.00 to $108.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $95.18 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.9%.
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How have VLTO shares performed in 2024?

Veralto's stock was trading at $82.26 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, VLTO shares have increased by 22.9% and is now trading at $101.13.
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Are investors shorting Veralto?

Veralto saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,950,000 shares, a decline of 22.3% from the April 30th total of 2,510,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,630,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 1.2 days. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is Veralto's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, July 23rd 2024.
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How were Veralto's earnings last quarter?

Veralto Co. (NYSE:VLTO) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 23rd. The company reported $0.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.08. The firm earned $1.25 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.23 billion. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 1.7% compared to the same quarter last year.

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

Veralto announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.09 per share on Wednesday, July 31st. This represents a $0.36 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.36%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 28th.
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Is Veralto a good dividend stock?

Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.36%.
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What guidance has Veralto issued on next quarter's earnings?

Veralto updated its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, April, 23rd. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.750-0.800 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.800. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Who are Veralto's major shareholders?

Veralto's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.11%), Capital International Investors (2.88%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.61%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (1.16%), Swedbank AB (1.09%) and Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.85%). Insiders that own company stock include Mattias Bystrom and Melissa Aquino.
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How do I buy shares of Veralto?

Shares of VLTO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:VLTO) was last updated on 6/13/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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