Fortive Q1 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Miss & Fall Y/Y

Core Insights - Fortive Corporation reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of 85 cents, in line with estimates, with a year-over-year increase of 2.4% [1] - Revenues declined 3.3% year over year to $1.47 billion, missing estimates by 1.2%, with core revenues down 1.7% [1] - The decline in revenues was primarily due to weakness in the Precision Technologies segment, partially offset by growth in Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions [1] Financial Performance - Intelligent Operating Solutions generated revenues of $671.4 million, contributing 45.5% to total revenues, up 0.9% year over year [5] - Precision Technologies reported revenues of $500.6 million, down 10.5% year over year, affected by tough comparisons and customer order delays [6] - Advanced Healthcare Solutions achieved revenues of $302.2 million, up 0.8% year over year [6] - Gross profit decreased 3.1% to $880.9 million, with an adjusted operating margin of 25.3%, an increase of 20 basis points year over year [7] Strategic Developments - Fortive announced plans to separate its Precision Technologies business into an independent company, Ralliant, expected to be completed by the end of Q2 2025 [2] - The separation aims to create two focused companies, with Fortive concentrating on IOS and AHS, while Ralliant will specialize in precision instruments [2] - Management revised 2025 guidance due to delayed recovery in Precision Technologies and global tariffs, expecting adjusted diluted EPS to be $3.80 to $4 [3][10] Outlook - For Q2 2025, core performance in Precision Technologies is expected to decline, while the "New Fortive" is anticipated to maintain steady growth [12] - Adjusted EPS for Q2 is projected to be between 85 cents and 90 cents, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate at 99 cents [12] - The company is maintaining its core growth outlook for the "New Fortive," despite potential subdued demand in certain areas [11]