Company Overview - Veralto Corporation (VLTO) is an industrial-technology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, operating globally in two main segments: Water Quality (WQ) and Product Quality & Innovation (PQI) [1] - The company has a market capitalization of approximately $24.4 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock, which highlights its size and influence in the pollution and treatment controls industry [2] Stock Performance - The stock is currently trading 10.6% below its 52-week high of $110.11, which was reached on August 22, and has declined 7.1% over the past three months, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 5% gains during the same period [3] - Over the past 52 weeks, VLTO has fallen 7.9% and 3.8% year-to-date (YTD), significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 13.3% rise over the past year and 16.3% gains this year [4] Market Sentiment and Challenges - The stock has faced pressure due to a mix of investor caution and structural concerns, including scrutiny over a recent acquisition plan for In-Situ and worries about demand weakness in regions like China, which may hinder growth prospects [5] - VLTO has underperformed compared to its rival, CECO Environmental Corp., which has surged 70.5% over the past 52 weeks and 89.8% YTD [5] Analyst Ratings - The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from 18 analysts, with a mean price target of $115.31, indicating a potential 17.2% premium to its current price levels [6]