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Fortive raises its 2026 earnings outlook as broad organic growth, margin expansion and stronger cash flow support second-half momentum.

Fortive Corporation FTV is entering the second half of 2026 with faster organic growth, wider adjusted EBITDA margins and stronger cash generation. Those gains improve the investment case after the separation of its former Precision Technologies businesses.

Fortive NYSE: FTV reported second-quarter 2026 results that included 6.7% core revenue growth, 12% adjusted EBITDA growth and a 28% increase in adjusted earnings per share, prompting the company to raise its full-year adjusted EPS outlook.

Fortive's Q2 earnings and revenues topped estimates as core growth accelerated and cash flow strengthened. The company raised 2026 adjusted EPS guidance.

The headline numbers for Fortive (FTV) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

EVERETT, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortive Corporation (“Fortive”) (NYSE: FTV) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026. “Q2 marked another quarter of strong financial performance and execution by our team. Core revenue growth accelerated to 6.7%, adjusted EBITDA grew 12%, and adjusted EPS growth was 28% in the quarter. In addition to accelerating profitable growth, we continued to deliver on our commitment to disciplined capital allocation by completing an additional ~$20.

FTV heads into Q2 earnings with expectations for revenue and EPS growth as strong demand, recurring revenue and cost discipline offset tariff pressures.

Fortive: A Simplified And Accelerated Special Situation

Fortive Corporation remains rated "Hold" due to fair absolute valuation despite consistent revenue and profitability growth. FTV's Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions segments delivered robust organic growth, aided by pricing, volume, and productivity initiatives. Management guides for FY26 adjusted EPS of $2.90–$3.00, with adjusted operating cash flow projected to rise to $1.21 billion.

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