Compared to Estimates, Fortive (FTV) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Fortive (FTV) reported revenue of $1.62 billion for Q4 2024, a year-over-year increase of 2.3$1.17 compared to $0.98 a year ago [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$1.63 billion, resulting in a revenue surprise of -0.49%, while the EPS exceeded expectations by +4.46% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Sales in Intelligent Operating Solutions reached $710.80 million, exceeding the estimated$697.56 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +4.1% [4] - Sales in Advanced Healthcare Solutions were $341.80 million, below the estimated$352.61 million, showing a year-over-year decline of -2.8% [4] - Sales in Precision Technologies amounted to $567.70 million, slightly below the estimated$578.15 million, with a year-over-year increase of +3.4% [4] Operating Profit Analysis - Operating profit for Precision Technologies was reported at $113.60 million, below the average estimate of$142.50 million [4] - Operating profit for Intelligent Operating Solutions was $199.60 million, exceeding the average estimate of$184.54 million [4] - Operating profit for Advanced Healthcare Solutions was $46.90 million, slightly below the average estimate of$47.69 million [4] Adjusted Operating Profit - Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) for Advanced Healthcare Solutions was $93.10 million, below the average estimate of$97.89 million [4] - Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) for Intelligent Operating Solutions was $256.40 million, exceeding the average estimate of$244.04 million [4] - Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) for Precision Technologies was $147.40 million, below the average estimate of$157.25 million [4] Stock Performance - Fortive's shares have returned +4% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]