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.
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.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income