Fortive (FTV) stock
Fortive is a stable company in the “Technology” sector. Here are the key numbers from official filings and the price. The full report with 20 years of history, comparison and news is in the Analyst.
| Metric | Value | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth a year | −2.8% | revenue is falling |
| Profit margin | 13.9% | medium |
| Debt to annual profit | 3.9 | high |
| Dividends a year | — | does not pay |
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 33 | expensive |
| Share price over the year | +20% | rose |
The full report: 20 years of history, valuation, comparison with any companies, news and a live price.
Open the FTV report →In short
Of five key metrics, 0 are strong and 3 weak. Over the past year the stock rose (+20%).
Which goal it fits
- Grow capital — does not fit.
- Earn income — does not fit.
- Preserve — partly.
Assessed by the same rules as in the Analyst: the company's metrics are checked against what matters for each goal.
Does Fortive pay dividends
No, Fortive does not pay dividends now — profit stays in the company.
Is Fortive stock expensive
Price to earnings (P/E) is 33: an investor pays 33 dollars for each dollar of the company's annual profit. That is expensive: future growth is already priced in.
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Data as of 2026-10-06: filings — SEC EDGAR, price — Yahoo Finance. This page is educational and is not investment advice.