FTV Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
FTV - Fortive Corporation
$60.34
-1.33 (-2.16%)
▼
5d:
+0.1%
30d:
+2.24%
90d:
+8.94%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: FTV shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: FTV shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$79.19
Based on 5.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$49.17
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 18.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: FTV is currently trading at $60.34, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $58.89 to $61.19. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.1) is in line with its historical norms (18.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.9% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, FTV is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $57.88, while resistance sits at $62.83.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, FTV is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $57.88, while resistance sits at $62.83.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$58.89 -
$61.19
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
49.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($63.62)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.9% growth with 7.7% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$58.89 -
$61.19
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$57.88
Resistance Level
$62.83
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
19.15
Wall Street Target
$63.63
(+3.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
7.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-12.4%
Profit Margin
12.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.9% premium
PE vs Historical
19.2 vs 18.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.9%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$62.23
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$62.79
(+2%)
3-Year Target
$63.35
(+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 19→19)
PE COMPRESSION
$61.53
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 7.5%)
$87.05
(+41%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.2, Growth: 7.5%)
$76.55
(+24%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.3, Growth: 7.5%)
$65.06
(+6%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (36x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (19x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 36.14 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.70
Bull Case
$128.00
(+108%)
Analyst growth 89.4%, PE expands to 39.8
Base Case
$116.36
(+89%)
Market implied 89.4%, PE stable at 36.1
Bear Case
$41.77
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 30.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
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SELL
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