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Fortive (FTV) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Fortive gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 31, 2024. Of 3 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 0 times (0%). Revenue: 0 of 3, on average -11.9% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 5 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 0 of 3 periods (0 above, 0 within, 3 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.2B–$6.3B (Feb 7, 2025) | $4.2B | below the range | -33.9% |
| Q1 2025 | $1.5B–$1.5B (Feb 7, 2025) | $1.5B | below the range | -1.4% |
| FY2024 | $6.4B–$6.5B (Jan 31, 2024) → lowered $6.3B–$6.4B (Apr 24, 2024) → lowered $6.2B–$6.3B (Jul 24, 2024) → lowered $6.2B–$6.3B (Oct 30, 2024) | $6.2B | below the range | -0.3% |
| Q4 2024 | $1.6B–$1.6B (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $1.6B (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $1.6B (Apr 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $1.5B (Jan 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP EPS
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $0.39 (Feb 7, 2025) → raised $0.50 (May 1, 2025) → lowered $0.49 (Jul 30, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $0.72 (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $0.55 (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $0.57 (Apr 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $0.44 (Jan 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP operating cash flow
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | $309M (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
Free cash flow
This line is not in the statements Filing Flows reads, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | $280M (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.90–$3.00 (Feb 4, 2026) → reaffirmed $2.90–$3.00 (Apr 30, 2026) → raised $2.95–$3.05 (Jul 29, 2026) → raised $3.10–$3.14 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q2 2025 | $0.44–$0.49 (May 1, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2025 | $2.38–$2.50 (Feb 7, 2025) → lowered $0.85 (May 1, 2025) → raised $0.90 (Jul 30, 2025) → raised $2.63–$2.67 (Oct 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | $0.39–$0.42 (Feb 7, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | $0.72–$0.75 (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | $0.93 (Jul 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | $0.57–$0.60 (Apr 24, 2024) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $2.58–$2.70 (Jan 31, 2024) → raised $2.61–$2.70 (Apr 24, 2024) → raised $2.68–$2.74 (Jul 24, 2024) → lowered $2.47–$2.50 (Oct 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
| Q1 2024 | $0.44–$0.47 (Jan 31, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Fortive, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+8% year over year), operating margin 21.3%, net earnings $172M, operating cash flow $313M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Fortive beat its guidance?
Fortive gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Jan 31, 2024. Of 3 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance 0 times (0%). Revenue: 0 of 3, on average -11.9% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Fortive raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 5 times and lowered it 0 times since Jan 31, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.