Fortive Corporation shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results and issued a strong 2026 EPS outlook.

The Everett, Washington-based company reported:

Revenue grew 4.6% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $1.12 billion, beating the consensus of $1.09 billion. Core revenue increased 3.3% Y/Y in the quarter.

Adjusted EPS of 90 cents, beating the consensus of 84 cents.

Revenue rose in both segments — Intelligent Operating Solutions $770 million (+5.3% Y/Y) and Advanced Healthcare Solutions $353 million (+3.2% Y/Y).

Q4 adjusted EBITDA rose 7.8% Y/Y to $358 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.9% (+90 bps Y/Y).

Fortive ( FTV ) generated GAAP operating cash flow of $344 million in Q4 and free cash flow of $314 million.

Olumide Soroye, president and CEO, stated that the company's strong results pushed adjusted EPS above the top of its full-year guidance. He added that the firm maintained its disciplined, return-focused capital approach, repurchasing $265 million in shares this quarter and totaling about $1.3 billion in buybacks for the second half.

Outlook

For FY26, Fortive ( FTV ) expects adjusted EPS of $2.90 to $3.00 versus the street view of $2.84.

Price Action: FTV shares are up 9.57% at $59.55 at the last check on Wednesday.

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