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Fortive vs Sensata Technologies Holding: FTV and ST compared
Fortive is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Sensata Technologies Holding (Q3 2026). Fortive is growing faster (+8% against +8% a year earlier). Fortive is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.3% against 17.5%.
Where the money goes: FTV and ST
Fortive (FTV) · Q3 2026
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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) · Q3 2026
Sensata Technologies Holding, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (+8% year over year), operating margin 17.5%, net earnings $114M, operating cash flow $225M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Fortive (FTV) | Sensata Technologies Holding (ST) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $1.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +8% |
| Gross margin | 64.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 21.3% | 17.5% |
| Net earnings | $172M | $114M |
| Net margin | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $313M | $225M |
| Free cash flow | $284M | $198M |
| Market value | $19.9B | $5.8B |
| P/E | 31.1× | 15.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $67.07 | $52.80 |
Where the revenue comes from
Fortive
- Products and software: $885M (80%)
- Services: $223M (20%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Fortive or Sensata Technologies Holding?
Fortive is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Sensata Technologies Holding (Q3 2026).
Is Fortive or Sensata Technologies Holding growing faster?
Fortive is growing faster (+8% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Fortive or Sensata Technologies Holding?
Fortive is more profitable, with an operating margin of 21.3% against 17.5%.
More: Fortive earnings · how Fortive makes money · Sensata Technologies Holding earnings · how Sensata Technologies Holding makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.