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Fortive Corporation reports developments across a diversified industrial technology business focused on essential products, software, and services. Its continuing operations are organized around Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions, with brands and platforms tied to maintenance, repair, measurement, condition monitoring, worker safety, compliance, facilities, and healthcare technology markets.
Recurring Fortive news includes quarterly results, earnings calls, share repurchase authorizations, investor conference appearances, and updates following the completed separation of its former Precision Technologies segment into Ralliant. Product news often centers on Fluke offerings such as RotAlign laser shaft alignment systems, SmartTrace underground utility locators, and eMaint CMMS/EAM software with artificial intelligence features for maintenance work.
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) priced a registered senior notes offering totaling $1.1 billion, split between $600 million 4.750% notes due 2031 and $500 million 5.250% notes due 2036. Interest is paid semi-annually starting November 15, 2026.
According to Fortive, net proceeds will refinance existing debt, including its 3.150% senior notes due June 15, 2026, cover fees and expenses, and support general corporate purposes. Closing is expected around May 14, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Fluke, associated with FTV, launched the FEV500, an all-in-one analyzer for fast DC Level 3 EV charging stations. Acting as a “virtual EV,” it combines safety, communication, and interoperability tests in one tool to support charger reliability and uptime.
The FEV500 supports ISO 15118 and DIN SPEC70121, simulates real-world charging scenarios, provides guided PASS/FAIL workflows, offers auto-test and onboard data entry, and enables testing from a single connection point without opening the charger, helping fleet operators and technicians reduce costly downtime.
Fluke (NYSE:FTV) released a survey showing faster digital maturity in manufacturing as predictive maintenance adoption doubled from 9% to 18% year‑over‑year. Investment priorities now favor operational AI and cybersecurity, while skills shortages—accounting for roughly 78% of obstacles—limit execution.
Nearly 72% of firms allocate 16–30% of maintenance budgets to new technology and 49% plan connected reliability work within 12 months.
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) will present at the 2026 Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:55 a.m. ET.
Olumide Soroye, President and CEO, and Mark Okerstrom, CFO, will speak. The audio will be webcast live and archived in the Investors section at www.fortive.com.
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) said its Board increased its general share repurchase authorization so that 20 million shares remain available for repurchase under the General Share Repurchase Program. This amount is separate from approximately $66.7 million available under a $550 million special-purpose repurchase program tied to Ralliant proceeds from the June 28, 2025 separation.
Repurchases may be made on a discretionary basis in the open market or in private transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans. The programs have no expiration, may be suspended, and do not obligate Fortive to buy any particular amount.
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) reported Q1 2026 continuing-operations revenue of $1.07B (up 7.7% reported, 5.3% core). GAAP net earnings were $136M and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.44. Adjusted EBITDA was $314M (29.3% margin) and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.70. The company repurchased ~$500M of stock in Q1 and reaffirmed full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.90–$3.00.
CD&R announced that Jim Lico, former President and CEO of Fortive, has been engaged as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds effective April 28, 2026. Lico will support the Firm’s industrials team on sourcing investments and advising portfolio industrial businesses. He led Fortive from 2016–2025, helping grow market capitalization from $16B to $25B and delivering annual revenues above $6B. Lico serves on the boards of DuPont (DD) and PTC and brings nearly three decades of industrial and operational experience.
Fortive (NYSE: FTV) will webcast its Q1 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET, lasting about one hour. The call and presentation will be available in the Investors section of Fortive's website under News & Events.
Dial-in numbers are provided for U.S. and international callers; a digital recording and replay will be posted after the call under Financial Info and News & Events.
Fluke (NYSE:FTV) launched RotAlign Core and RotAlign Elite on March 23, 2026, two laser shaft alignment systems built on single-laser, dual-detector technology.
Key features include video replay (Elite), customizable reporting, direct email alerts, an ROI calculator, Freeze-Frame measurement, one live-move corrections, and tablet-based scalability to upgrade sensors without replacing hardware.
Fluke (NYSE:FTV) launched the SmartTrace 2082 Series underground locators on March 18, 2026, integrating with ProStar PointMan for real‑time mapping and documentation.
Key features: signal detection to 6 meters, Bluetooth PointMan integration, CAT IV 600V transmitter, fault detection (ground/sheath/coating), and a Premium Kit with A‑Frame and clamp accessories.