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Apr 02, 2021

Fortive Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong results with revenue and EPS guidance raised for the full year 2021.

Key Takeaways

Fortive reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with total revenue up by 13.6% and core revenue up by 9.1%. The company's performance was driven by SaaS growth and strong operating margin expansion across all segments. As a result, Fortive raised its full-year 2021 revenue and EPS guidance.

Total revenue increased by 13.6%, with core revenue growth of 9.1%.

SaaS growth momentum boosted the performance of software offerings.

Strong core operating margin expansion (OMX) was achieved across all three segments.

Investments in data analytics and early-stage innovation projects were accelerated.

Total Revenue
$1.26B
Previous year: $1.71B
-26.5%
EPS
$0.63
Previous year: $0.74
-14.9%
Core Revenue Growth
9.1%
Previous year: -3.8%
-339.5%
Gross Profit
$712M
Previous year: $876M
-18.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.3B
Previous year: $1.04B
+24.9%
Free Cash Flow
$144M
Previous year: $165M
-12.9%
Total Assets
$14.3B
Previous year: $16.9B
-15.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter of 2021, Fortive anticipates diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.32 to $0.36 and adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $0.56 to $0.60. For the full year 2021, Fortive anticipates diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $1.50 to $1.60 and adjusted diluted net earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $2.50 to $2.60.