Fortive stock reports Q2 growth and an earnings beat
Published on 09/24/2026 at 11:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Fortive stock was quoted at USD 56.26 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, up 0.55 percent from the prior close. The companys latest quarterly figures showed revenue growth and an earnings beat, with the next dividend payment scheduled for September 25, 2026.
Revenue outpaces consensus
According to the September 10, 2026 MarketBeat report, Fortive generated USD 1.10 billion in Q2 2026 revenue, compared with a USD 1.07 billion consensus estimate. Revenue increased 8.0 percent from the same quarter a year earlier, giving the operating result a clearer growth signal than the share price move alone.
Quarterly EPS reached USD 0.74 against a USD 0.71 consensus, a USD 0.03 beat. The comparison is important because the same report lists prior-year EPS at USD 0.90, showing that revenue growth has not yet translated into higher reported per-share earnings.
Guidance sets the range
Fortive set fiscal 2026 EPS guidance at USD 2.950 to USD 3.050, while the analyst forecast cited by MarketBeat was USD 3.02. The guidance midpoint of USD 3.000 sits USD 0.02 below that forecast, making execution across the remaining reporting periods the key numerical test.
The quarterly dividend rose to USD 0.07 per share from USD 0.06, equal to an annualized USD 0.28 payout. The September 25 payment date gives shareholders a concrete near-term corporate event, while the 0.5 percent yield keeps the dividend secondary to earnings growth in the valuation discussion.
Analyst target stays above quote
A September 11, 2026 MarketBeat overview shows a consensus Hold rating among 12 research firms. The average price target is USD 63.10, which is USD 6.84 above the September 23 quote of USD 56.26.
NYSE price snapshot
Fortive market capitalization was USD 16,991,479,346 on September 23, 2026, with 1,586,991 shares traded. The 52-week range was USD 47.31 to USD 64.56, placing the quote USD 8.30 below the yearly high.
For investors, the central tension is numerical: revenue grew 8.0 percent and beat consensus, while quarterly EPS remained below the prior-year USD 0.90. Fortive stock therefore combines a measurable operating recovery with a valuation that still depends on delivery against fiscal 2026 guidance.
Fortive stock at a glance
- Company: Fortive Corporation
- Ticker: FTV
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price as of September 23, 2026: USD 56.26
- Market capitalization: USD 16,991,479,346 as of September 23, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 47.31-USD 64.56 as of September 23, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Technology / Hardware, Equipment and Parts
