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Jun 28, 2024

Fortive Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Fortive reported resilient earnings growth and operating cash flow despite a delayed recovery.

Key Takeaways

Fortive's Q2 2024 results showed a 2% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.55 billion. The company reported GAAP diluted EPS of $0.55 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.93, which was at the high end of their guidance, alongside operating cash flow of $309 million and free cash flow of $280 million.

Revenue increased by 2% year-over-year to $1.55 billion.

Operating profit margin was 19%, with adjusted operating profit margin of 27%, up 90 bps year-over-year.

GAAP diluted EPS was $0.55, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.93, hitting the high end of guidance.

Operating cash flow was reported at $309 million, and free cash flow was $280 million, exceeding guidance.

Total Revenue
$1.55B
Previous year: $1.53B
+1.7%
EPS
$0.93
Previous year: $0.85
+9.4%
Gross Profit
$928M
Previous year: $905M
+2.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$644M
Previous year: $713M
-9.6%
Free Cash Flow
$280M
Previous year: $300M
-6.7%
Total Assets
$17.3B
Previous year: $15.7B
+9.9%

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Forward Guidance

Fortive anticipates revenue of approximately $1.55 billion, diluted net earnings per share of $0.63 to $0.66 and adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $0.92 to $0.95 for the third quarter of 2024. For the full year 2024, Fortive anticipates revenue of approximately $6.25 billion to $6.30 billion, diluted net earnings per share of $2.68 to $2.74, and adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $3.80 to $3.86.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of approximately $1.55 billion is expected for Q3 2024.
  • Diluted net earnings per share are projected to be $0.63 to $0.66 for Q3 2024.
  • Adjusted diluted net earnings per share are anticipated to be $0.92 to $0.95 for Q3 2024.
  • Full-year 2024 revenue is expected to be approximately $6.25 billion to $6.30 billion.
  • Full-year 2024 adjusted diluted net earnings per share are projected to be $3.80 to $3.86.