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FTV

Fortive Corporation

IndustrialsIndustrial Machinery & Supplies & Components$18.7B

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Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026Pre-Market7:30 AM EDT

Fortive Corporation Beats on EPS, Stock Down 3.17%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.70	$0.64	+9.72%
Revenue	N/A	$1.0B	N/A

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Fortive Corporation Beats on EPS, Stock Down 3.17%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.70	$0.64	+9.72%
Revenue	N/A	$1.0B	N/A

Management Commentary

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What It Means

Fortive Corporation reported an EPS of $0.70, exceeding expectations, which indicates stronger profitability than analysts anticipated. However, the stock fell by 3.17% in response, suggesting that investors may have been disappointed by the lack of revenue information or guidance. The market reaction reflects uncertainty about the company's future performance.

Company Snapshot

Fortive Corporation (FTV) operates in the industrials sector, focusing on manufacturing and providing essential tools and technologies for various industries. As a player in the industrial machinery and supplies market, Fortive's performance is closely tied to economic conditions and trends in manufacturing and automation.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

0.64

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing growth.

1.0B

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Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+1.64%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.16%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, Fortive reported an EPS of $0.90, exceeding expectations by 8.7%. The stock reacted positively, gaining over 10% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on innovation in industrial technology.
Commitment to operational efficiency improvements.
Plans to expand into emerging markets.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Fortive to report solid earnings, with a consensus EPS of $0.64. The market is looking for continued growth in revenue and profitability.

Bull Case

If Fortive beats earnings expectations, it could signal strong demand for its products and a robust economic environment, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

A miss on earnings or revenue could raise concerns about slowing growth in the industrial sector, leading to a negative reaction in the stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

0.64

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

1.0B

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.64?

A beat on EPS would reinforce Fortive's growth narrative and could lead to a positive stock reaction.

What are the revenue growth expectations for this quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's overall health and ability to compete in the market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Fortive's ability to leverage operational efficiencies and innovation, leading to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Fortive has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with an 88% success rate over the last eight quarters.

Recent trends in industrial demand suggest a potential upside that analysts may not fully account for.

Key Risk

If Fortive's revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Fortive can sustain its growth trajectory amid economic uncertainties.

Bull Confirmed If

Earnings per share exceeding $0.68 would confirm strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

Earnings per share falling below $0.61 would indicate potential issues in demand or cost management.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.01%

Historical Avg

±4.4%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move around the earnings report, suggesting that traders expect volatility.

Options are pricing ±10.0% while FTV has averaged ±4.4% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

18.9%

Calls (47K)P/C Ratio: 0.25Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

History suggests that a positive earnings surprise could lead to a stock increase of around 4.75%, confirming strong demand.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future growth.

Miss

If Fortive misses expectations, the stock could drop by about 2.49%, indicating concerns about its performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on operational efficiency initiatives.
2Insights into demand trends in key markets.
3Any commentary on supply chain management.
4Details on new product launches or innovations.
5Management's outlook on economic conditions affecting the industrial sector.

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Company Snapshot

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

0.64

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing growth.

1.0B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+1.64%

Avg Stock Reaction

-1.16%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q4 2025, Fortive reported an EPS of $0.90, exceeding expectations by 8.7%. The stock reacted positively, gaining over 10% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on innovation in industrial technology.
Commitment to operational efficiency improvements.
Plans to expand into emerging markets.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Fortive to report solid earnings, with a consensus EPS of $0.64. The market is looking for continued growth in revenue and profitability.

Bull Case

If Fortive beats earnings expectations, it could signal strong demand for its products and a robust economic environment, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

A miss on earnings or revenue could raise concerns about slowing growth in the industrial sector, leading to a negative reaction in the stock price.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

0.64

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability and is closely watched by investors.

Revenue

1.0B

Total revenue reflects the company's ability to generate sales and is crucial for assessing growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.64?

A beat on EPS would reinforce Fortive's growth narrative and could lead to a positive stock reaction.

What are the revenue growth expectations for this quarter?

Revenue growth is critical for assessing the company's overall health and ability to compete in the market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate Fortive's ability to leverage operational efficiencies and innovation, leading to better-than-expected results.

Supporting Evidence

Fortive has a strong track record of beating EPS estimates, with an 88% success rate over the last eight quarters.

Recent trends in industrial demand suggest a potential upside that analysts may not fully account for.

Key Risk

If Fortive's revenue growth exceeds expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Fortive can sustain its growth trajectory amid economic uncertainties.

Bull Confirmed If

Earnings per share exceeding $0.68 would confirm strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

Earnings per share falling below $0.61 would indicate potential issues in demand or cost management.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±10.01%

Historical Avg

±4.4%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move around the earnings report, suggesting that traders expect volatility.

Options are pricing ±10.0% while FTV has averaged ±4.4% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

18.9%

Calls (47K)P/C Ratio: 0.25Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

History suggests that a positive earnings surprise could lead to a stock increase of around 4.75%, confirming strong demand.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may react cautiously, reflecting uncertainty in future growth.

Miss

If Fortive misses expectations, the stock could drop by about 2.49%, indicating concerns about its performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on operational efficiency initiatives.
2Insights into demand trends in key markets.
3Any commentary on supply chain management.
4Details on new product launches or innovations.
5Management's outlook on economic conditions affecting the industrial sector.