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Dec 31, 2023

Fortive Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Fortive reported strong Q4 2023 results, driven by strong execution and operational performance and delivering results above prior expectations.

Key Takeaways

Fortive reported a 4% increase in revenue to $1.58 billion with core revenue growth of 3%. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.75, up 17%, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.98, up 11%.

Strong execution and operational performance driven by the power of the Fortive Business System (FBS), delivering 2023 results above prior expectations

Q4 total and core revenue growth of 4% and 3% respectively, with record margin performance

Q4 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.75, up 17%; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.98, up 11%; reported operating cash flow of $447 million and free cash flow of $413 million, up 56% over the last two years

Expect full-year 2024 revenue of $6.4 to $6.5 billion, up 6% to 8% percent; GAAP diluted EPS of $2.58 to $2.70, up 6% to 11%; full-year 2024 adjusted diluted EPS of $3.73 to $3.85, up 9% to 12%

Total Revenue
$1.58B
Previous year: $1.53B
+3.5%
EPS
$0.98
Previous year: $0.88
+11.4%
Gross Profit
$311M
Previous year: $893M
-65.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.89B
Previous year: $709M
+166.3%
Free Cash Flow
$413M
Previous year: $428M
-3.6%
Total Assets
$16.9B
Previous year: $15.9B
+6.4%

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Forward Guidance

For the first quarter of 2024, Fortive anticipates revenue of approximately $1.5 billion, diluted net earnings per share of $0.44 to $0.47 and adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $0.77 to $0.80. For the full year 2024, Fortive anticipates revenue of approximately $6.4 billion to $6.5 billion, diluted net earnings per share of $2.58 to $2.70, and adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $3.73 to $3.85.