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Fortive (FTV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$76.47 +0.57 (+0.75%)
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Fortive - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
7

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fortive in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 13 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for FTV.

Consensus Price Target

$86.82
13.53% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fortive, the average price target is $86.82. The highest price target for FTV is $95.00, while the lowest price target for FTV is $77.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.53% from the current price of $76.47.
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FTV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/7/24 to 1/6/25
1 Month Ago
12/8/23 to 12/7/24
3 Months Ago
10/9/23 to 10/8/24
1 Year Ago
1/7/23 to 1/7/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$86.82$87.82$86.75$79.15
Forecasted Upside13.53% Upside11.32% Upside13.49% Upside10.80% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

FTV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FTV Price Targets by Month

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Fortive Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFortiveComputer and Technology CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.54
2.69
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside14.38% Upside259.12% Upside14.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/19/2024Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$89.00 ➝ $90.00+22.40%
12/9/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
A. Kaplowitz
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$92.00 ➝ $86.00+9.01%
11/18/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
J. Eade
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
11/13/2024UBS Group
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A. Mehrotra
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$84.00+11.93%
10/31/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$82.00 ➝ $77.00+7.80%
10/31/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$85.00 ➝ $77.00+7.90%
10/31/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$98.00 ➝ $95.00+33.02%
10/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $92.00+19.79%
9/6/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$89.00+22.25%
9/6/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
9/6/2024Mizuho
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B. Linzey
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$80.00 ➝ $90.00+23.63%
9/5/2024Raymond James
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B. Gesuale
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$85.00+17.35%
7/8/2024TD Cowen
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J. Giordano
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00 ➝ $90.00+24.29%
1/2/2024Vertical Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/26/2023Bank of America
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$70.00+8.36%
10/5/2023BNP Paribas
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$91.00+23.07%
8/7/2023Seaport Res Ptn
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S. Graham
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Reiterated RatingBuy
7/27/2023Robert W. Baird
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 Boost Target$82.00 ➝ $85.00+10.76%

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Should I Buy Fortive Stock? FTV Pros and Cons Explained

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 Sunday, January 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Fortive pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fortive
Bull Case

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

  • Fortive Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.97, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.93, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $25.56 billion, reflecting its stability and growth potential in the technology sector.
  • Fortive Co. has a dividend yield of 0.43%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • With a return on equity of 12.56%, Fortive Co. demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • The current stock price is around $76.86, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high of $87.10, suggesting potential for price appreciation.

Fortive
Bear Case

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

  • The company’s revenue for the latest quarter was $1.53 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $1.55 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
  • Fortive Co. has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.35, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting upside for new investors.
  • Recent insider selling, where a senior vice president sold shares valued at over $12 million, could raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with several reducing their price targets, which may indicate uncertainty about the company's future performance.
  • The company has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for risk-averse investors.

FTV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fortive is $86.82, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $77.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fortive in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FTV shares.

According to analysts, Fortive's stock has a predicted upside of 13.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fortive's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Fortive has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fortive less than other "computer and technology" companies. The consensus rating score for Fortive is 2.54 while the average consensus rating score for "computer and technology" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how FTV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FTV) was last updated on 1/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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