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Sep 27, 2024

Fortive Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Fortive demonstrated strong financial performance in Q3 2024, exceeding guidance and raising the full-year outlook.

Key Takeaways

Fortive reported a 3% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.54 billion, with a 1% core revenue growth. The company's adjusted EPS rose by 14% year-over-year to $0.97. Fortive is also raising its full-year 2024 outlook.

Strong earnings and cash flow performance, above the high-end of Q3 guidance.

Consistent revenue growth of 3% year-over-year to $1.54 billion.

Adjusted operating profit margin increased by 90 bps year-over-year to 27%.

Free cash flow increased 12% year-over-year to $431 million.

Total Revenue
$1.53B
Previous year: $1.5B
+2.6%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: $0.85
+14.1%
Core Revenue Growth
1.1%
Previous year: 2.5%
-56.0%
Gross Profit
$921M
Previous year: $893M
+3.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$811M
Previous year: $714M
+13.6%
Free Cash Flow
$431M
Previous year: $384M
+12.4%
Total Assets
$17.5B
Previous year: $15.7B
+11.4%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Fortive anticipates revenue of $1.63 billion to $1.65 billion, diluted net earnings per share of $0.72 to $0.75 and adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $1.11 to $1.14. For the full year 2024, Fortive anticipates revenue of approximately $6.24 billion to $6.26 billion, diluted net earnings per share of $2.47 to $2.50, and adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $3.84 to $3.87.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue of $1.63B to $1.65B is expected for Q4 2024.
  • Diluted EPS of $0.72 to $0.75 is expected for Q4 2024.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.11 to $1.14 is expected for Q4 2024.
  • Revenue of approximately $6.24B to $6.26B is expected for the full year 2024.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.84 to $3.87 is expected for the full year 2024.