Core Viewpoint - Fortive Corporation is expected to report a decline in earnings for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2025, with analysts projecting a profit of $0.82 per share, down 29.9% from the previous year [2]. Financial Performance - For the fiscal year 2025, analysts anticipate Fortive will report an EPS of $2.64, representing a 32.1% decrease from $3.89 in fiscal 2024. However, EPS is expected to rebound to $2.83 in fiscal 2026, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.2% [3]. - In the most recent quarter, Fortive reported revenue of $1.03 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.01 billion, and its adjusted EPS of $0.68 surpassed estimates by 19.5% [5]. Stock Performance - Fortive's stock has underperformed significantly, with a decline of 26.3% over the past 52 weeks, contrasting with the S&P 500 Index's gain of 19.7% and the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's increase of 28.3% during the same period [4]. Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion among analysts on Fortive's stock is cautious, with a "Hold" rating overall. Out of 20 analysts, two recommend a "Strong Buy," one suggests a "Moderate Buy," 16 give a "Hold," and one advises a "Strong Sell." The average price target for Fortive is $56.88, indicating a potential upside of 2.5% from current levels [6].