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Compared to Estimates, Fortive (FTV) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

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For the quarter ended June 2026, Fortive (FTV - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.1 billion, up 7.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.74, compared to $0.58 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +3.89% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.71, the EPS surprise was +4.23%.

While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how Fortive performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
  • Sales- Advanced Healthcare Solutions: $338.6 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $333.78 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +6%.
  • Sales- Intelligent Operating Solutions: $758.2 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $735.93 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +12.2%.
  • Adjusted Operating Profit (Non-GAAP)- Intelligent Operating Solutions: $248 million compared to the $240.81 million average estimate based on four analysts.
  • Adjusted Operating Profit (Non-GAAP)- Advanced Healthcare Solutions: $83.1 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $83.97 million.
  • Operating Profit- Intelligent Operating Solutions: $203.5 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $192.56 million.
  • Operating Profit- Advanced Healthcare Solutions: $38.3 million compared to the $39 million average estimate based on two analysts.

View all Key Company Metrics for Fortive here>>>

Shares of Fortive have returned +4.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

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