Is FTV a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Fortive Corp (FTV) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 44.4/100. It is ranked #1,784 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 55/100, Momentum 39/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for FTV?

Fortive Corp (FTV) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 44.4 ranks it #1,784 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is FTV in?

Fortive Corp operates in the Technology sector (Measuring And Control Equipment industry) with a market cap of $17.21 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does FTV pay a dividend?

Yes, FTV pays a dividend with a current yield of 35.13%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $351.30 in annual dividend income.

What is FTV's P/E ratio?

FTV has a trailing P/E ratio of 28.46x. The Technology sector average is 45.3x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is FTV?

FTV's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 62.7%. ROE: 9.5% vs sector average -1.4%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is FTV valued compared to peers?

FTV's value factor score is 55/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 28.5x, EV/EBITDA 24.5x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is FTV's debt level?

FTV's debt-to-equity ratio is 50%. Sector average: 43%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

FTV has a beta of 0.91, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 62/100.

Does FTV have high short interest?

FTV's short interest factor score is 15/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

FTV Stock Analysis: Hold (Score 44.4/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
FTV	-3.10%	+4.07%	+4.55%	+5.71%	-8.48%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLK	+0.39%	+4.88%	+2.05%	-0.94%	-26.62%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-3.04%	+0.46%	+4.21%	+6.07%	-38.01%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-3.49%	-0.81%	+2.50%	+6.64%	+18.14%	-	-	-

Metric	FTV	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	28.5x	-37%
EV/EBITDA	24.5x	+92%
Price / Book	2.7x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
VRSN VERISIGN INC/CA	56	79	59	40	30.7x	-41.1%	88.0%	50.6%	8.3%	-87.0x	$23.0B	VS
IHS IHS Holding Ltd	55	42	63	63	-	-616.0%	48.0%	-96.1%	-	365.0x	$2.8B	VS
LHX L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/	55	50	52	66	37.5x	9.0%	25.5%	8.1%	10.3%	110.0x	$66.1B	VS
ESP ESPEY MFG & ELECTRONICS CORP	53	48	44	71	25.8x	12.8%	29.0%	17.1%	-11.7%	66.0x	$169M	VS
NYAX Nayax Ltd.	52	38	46	78	-	-13.6%	44.6%	-1.8%	-	30.0x	$2.2B	VS
ESE ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC	52	49	40	69	65.6x	7.4%	40.8%	10.4%	16.3%	9.0x	$7.6B	VS
INTT INTEST CORP	52	50	32	72	-	-3.2%	43.1%	-3.1%	-22.8%	46.0x	$179M	VS
KARO Karooooo Ltd.	49	50	72	53	-	117.1%	69.5%	20.3%	-	10.0x	$1.6B	VS
MTC MMTec, Inc.	47	32	40	96	-	-1,370.8%	81.6%	-4,879.7%	-	120.0x	$136M	VS
CCLD CareCloud, Inc.	47	38	71	60	12.4x	18.5%	48.0%	9.6%	10.6%	47.0x	$154M	VS
FTV Fortive Corp	44	50	55	39	28.5x	9.5%	62.7%	13.4%	-33.8%	50.0x	$17.2B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.6%	0.5%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.3%	0.2%	0.8%	0.2%	0.2%
FCF Margin %	96.6%	-	-	-	-	-	29.4%	26.2%	19.8%	18.5%	16.2%
ROE %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.4%	0.3%	0.3%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.1%	5.9%	6.9%	6.4%	6.0%	4.8%	3.7%	2.8%	10.5%	13.1%	18.8%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.6%

0.5%

0.6%

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.3%

0.2%

0.8%

0.2%

FCF Margin %

96.6%

29.4%

26.2%

19.8%

18.5%

16.2%

ROE %

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.4%

0.3%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.2%

0.1%

ROIC %

0.1%

5.9%

6.9%

6.4%

6.0%

4.8%

3.7%

2.8%

10.5%

13.1%

18.8%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$4.6B	$4.2B	$6.2B	$6.1B	$5.8B	$5.3B	$4.6B	$4.6B	$6.5B	$5.8B	$6.2B	$6.2B
	—	$1.5B	$2.5B	$2.5B	$2.5B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$2.9B	$2.6B	$3.7B	$3.6B	$3.4B	$3.0B	$2.6B	$2.5B	$3.3B	$2.9B	$3.0B	$3.0B
Gross Margin	62.7%	63.5%	59.9%	59.3%	57.7%	57.2%	56.3%	54.4%	57.5%	50.7%	49.9%	48.5%
	—	$1.7B	$2.2B	$2.1B	$2.0B	$1.8B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$259M	$414M	$398M	$402M	$355M	$321M	$320M	$414M	$369M	$385M	$378M
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$384M	$342M	$174M	$158M	$176M	$177M
Total Operating Expenses	—	-$1.9B	-$2.6B	$2.5B	$2.4B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$790M	$720M	$1.2B	$1.1B	$987M	$813M	$539M	$444M	$1.2B	$1.1B	$1.2B	$1.3B
EBIT	$790M	$720M	$1.2B	$1.1B	$987M	$813M	$539M	$444M	$1.2B	$1.1B	$1.2B	$1.3B
EBITDA	$845M	$720M	$1.2B	$1.1B	$987M	$813M	$921M	$780M	$817M	$1.3B	$1.2B	$1.4B
Operating Margin	17.0%	17.3%	19.4%	18.7%	17.0%	15.5%	11.6%	9.7%	17.0%	19.9%	19.7%	20.5%
EBITDA Margin	18.5%	17.3%	19.4%	18.7%	16.9%	15.5%	19.9%	17.1%	12.7%	22.7%	19.6%	23.4%
	—	-$121M	-$153M	$124M	$98M	$103M	$149M	$143M	$97M	$89M	$49M	—
	—	$602M	$970M	$991M	$874M	$678M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$70M	$137M	$125M	$118M	$63M	$56M	$69M	$160M	$189M	$325M	$406M
	$615M	$579M	$833M	$866M	$755M	$608M	$1.6B	$739M	$2.9B	$1.0B	$872M	$864M
Net Margin	13.4%	13.9%	13.4%	14.3%	13.0%	11.6%	34.8%	16.2%	76.7%	18.1%	16.2%	14.0%
	$1.74	$1.74	$2.39	$2.46	$2.12	$1.64	$4.58	$1.99	$8.33	$3.01	$2.52	$2.50
Diluted EPS	$1.74	$1.73	$2.36	$2.43	$2.10	$1.63	$4.58	$1.99	$8.33	$3.01	$2.52	$2.50
Weighted Avg Basic	—	332M	349M	353M	356M	349M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	335M	353M	356M	361M	352M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$4.6B

$4.2B

$6.2B

$6.1B

$5.8B

$5.3B

$4.6B

$6.5B

$5.8B

$6.2B

—

$1.5B

$2.5B

$2.2B

—

$2.9B

$2.6B

$3.7B

$3.6B

$3.4B

$3.0B

$2.6B

$2.5B

$3.3B

$2.9B

$3.0B

Gross Margin

62.7%

63.5%

59.9%

59.3%

57.7%

57.2%

56.3%

54.4%

57.5%

50.7%

49.9%

48.5%

—

$1.7B

$2.2B

$2.1B

$2.0B

$1.8B

—

Research & Development

—

$259M

$414M

$398M

$402M

$355M

$321M

$320M

$414M

$369M

$385M

$378M

Depreciation

—

$384M

$342M

$174M

$158M

$176M

$177M

Total Operating Expenses

—

-$1.9B

-$2.6B

$2.5B

$2.4B

$2.2B

—

$790M

$720M

$1.2B

$1.1B

$987M

$813M

$539M

$444M

$1.2B

$1.1B

$1.2B

$1.3B

EBIT

$790M

$720M

$1.2B

$1.1B

$987M

$813M

$539M

$444M

$1.2B

$1.1B

$1.2B

$1.3B

EBITDA

$845M

$720M

$1.2B

$1.1B

$987M

$813M

$921M

$780M

$817M

$1.3B

$1.2B

$1.4B

Operating Margin

17.0%

17.3%

19.4%

18.7%

17.0%

15.5%

11.6%

9.7%

17.0%

19.9%

19.7%

20.5%

EBITDA Margin

18.5%

17.3%

19.4%

18.7%

16.9%

15.5%

19.9%

17.1%

12.7%

22.7%

19.6%

23.4%

—

-$121M

-$153M

$124M

$98M

$103M

$149M

$143M

$97M

$89M

$49M

—

$602M

$970M

$991M

$874M

$678M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$70M

$137M

$125M

$118M

$63M

$56M

$69M

$160M

$189M

$325M

$406M

$615M

$579M

$833M

$866M

$755M

$608M

$1.6B

$739M

$2.9B

$1.0B

$872M

$864M

Net Margin

13.4%

13.9%

13.4%

14.3%

13.0%

11.6%

34.8%

16.2%

76.7%

18.1%

16.2%

14.0%

$1.74

$2.39

$2.46

$2.12

$1.64

$4.58

$1.99

$8.33

$3.01

$2.52

$2.50

Diluted EPS

$1.74

$1.73

$2.36

$2.43

$2.10

$1.63

$4.58

$1.99

$8.33

$3.01

$2.52

$2.50

Weighted Avg Basic

—

332M

349M

353M

356M

349M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

335M

353M

356M

361M

352M

—

Fortive Corp (FTV) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Fortive Corp Do?

Fortive Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services professional and engineered products, software, and services worldwide. Its Intelligent Operating Solutions segment offers connected reliability tools; environment, health, safety, and quality enterprise software products; facility and asset lifecycle software; pre-construction planning and construction procurement solutions; ruggedized professional test tools; electric, pressure, and temperature calibration tools; and portable gas detection tools for a range of vertical end markets including manufacturing, process industries, healthcare, utilities and power, communications and electronics, and others. It markets its products and services under the ACCRUENT, FLUKE, GORDIAN, INDUSTRIAL SCIENTIFIC, INTELEX, PRUFTECHNIK, and SERVICECHANNEL brands. The company's Precision Technologies segment provides electrical test and measurement instruments and services; energetic material devices; and sensor and control system solutions for power and energy, medical equipment, food and beverage, aerospace and defense, off-highway vehicles, electronics, semiconductors, and other general industrial markets. This segment markets its products under the ANDERSON-NEGELE, GEMS, SETRA, HENGSTLER-DYNAPAR, QUALITROL, PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC, KEITHLEY, and TEKTRONIX brands. Its Advanced Healthcare Solutions segment offers hardware and software products and services, including instrument and device reprocessing, instrument tracking, biomedical test tools, radiation safety monitoring, and asset management services; subscription-based surgical inventory management systems to facilitate inventory management and regulatory compliance, as well as technical, analytical, and compliance services to determine radiation exposure services under the ASP, CENSIS, CENSITRAC, EVOTECH, FLUKE BIOMEDICAL, INVETECH, LANDAUER, RAYSAFE, and STERRAD brands. Fortive Corporation was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Everett, Washington. Fortive Corp (FTV) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Technology sector, specifically within the Measuring And Control Equipment industry. The company is led by CEO James A. Lico and employs approximately 18,000 people, headquartered in EVERETT, Washington. With a market capitalization of $17.2B, FTV is one of the prominent companies in the Technology sector.

Fortive Corp (FTV) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Fortive Corp receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 44.4/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.FTV ranks #1,784 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Technology sector, Fortive Corp ranks #195 of 584 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Technology peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

FTV Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Fortive Corp (FTV) currently trades at $58.36. The stock lost $1.87 (3.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for FTV is $76.54, which means the stock is currently trading -23.8% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $46.34, putting the stock 25.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.8M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is FTV Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Fortive Corp (FTV) carries a value factor score of 55/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 28.46x, compared to the Technology sector average of 45.27x — a discount of 37%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.71x, versus the sector average of 3.16x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.83x, compared to 1.06x for the average Technology stock. On an enterprise value basis, FTV trades at 24.53x EV/EBITDA, versus 12.79x for the sector.

Overall, FTV's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

Fortive Corp Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Fortive Corp (FTV) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 9.5%, compared to the Technology sector average of -1.4%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 5.2% versus the sector average of -1.0%.

On a margin basis, Fortive Corp reports gross margins of 62.7%, compared to 50.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 17.0% (sector: -0.5%). Net profit margin stands at 13.4%, versus -1.5% for the average Technology stock. Revenue growth is running at -33.8% on a trailing basis, compared to 14.2% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

FTV Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Fortive Corp has a debt-to-equity ratio of 50.0%, compared to the Technology sector average of 43.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. The current ratio is 0.71x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $3.21B. Cash and equivalents stand at $431M.

FTV has a beta of 0.91, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Fortive Corp is 62/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Fortive Corp Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Fortive Corp reported revenue of $4.57B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.74. Net income for the quarter was $615M. Gross margin was 62.7%. Operating income came in at $790M.

In FY 2025, Fortive Corp reported revenue of $4.16B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.74. Net income for the quarter was $579M. Gross margin was 63.5%. Revenue grew -33.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $720M.

In Q3 2025, Fortive Corp reported revenue of $1.03B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.17. Net income for the quarter was $55M. Gross margin was 63.2%. Revenue grew -33.1% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $160M.

In Q2 2025, Fortive Corp reported revenue of $1.02B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.49. Net income for the quarter was $167M. Gross margin was 63.5%. Revenue grew -34.5% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $170M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Fortive Corp has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.55B to $4.57B. Investors analyzing FTV stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

FTV Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Fortive Corp (FTV) currently pays a dividend yield of 35.1%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in FTV stock would generate approximately $$3513.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 13.4% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

FTV Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Fortive Corp (FTV) has a momentum factor score of 39/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 38/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 15/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

FTV vs Competitors — Technology Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Technology sector, Fortive Corp (FTV) ranks #195 out of 584 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places FTV in the upper half of all Technology stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include IHS Holding Ltd (IHS) with a score of 55.0/100, VERISIGN INC/CA (VRSN) with a score of 56.0/100, ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC (ESE) with a score of 51.7/100, CareCloud, Inc. (CCLD) with a score of 46.9/100, and MMTec, Inc. (MTC) with a score of 47.4/100.

Comparing FTV against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full FTV vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Fortive Corp stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

FTV Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Fortive Corp (FTV) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy FTV? — Investment Thesis Summary

Fortive Corp presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. Momentum is weak at 39/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 62/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Fortive Corp (FTV) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 44.4/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on FTV stock.

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