Fortive Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results Amid Strategic Plans

Fortive ( (FTV) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Fortive presented to its investors.

Fortive Corporation is a global provider of essential technologies for connected workflow solutions, operating across various strategic segments including Intelligent Operating Solutions, Precision Technologies, and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. The company is headquartered in Everett, Washington, and employs over 18,000 people worldwide.

In its first quarter of 2025, Fortive reported a diluted net earnings per share of $0.50 and an adjusted diluted net earnings per share of $0.85, aligning with market expectations. The company achieved an operating profit margin of 15.8% and an adjusted operating profit margin of 25.3%, with notable performance in its Intelligent Operating Solutions segment.

Key financial highlights include a 3% year-over-year decrease in revenues to $1.47 billion, with a 2% decline in core revenue. Despite this, Fortive generated a 5% increase in trailing twelve-month operating cash flow. The company also announced plans to separate its Precision Technologies segment into an independent entity named Ralliant by the end of the second quarter of 2025.

Looking ahead, Fortive has updated its 2025 earnings guidance to reflect moderated demand in its Precision Technologies segment and the anticipated impact of tariffs. The company remains confident in its ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities through its Fortive Business System.

Fortive’s management anticipates that both Fortive and Ralliant will be strategically positioned to adapt and thrive as independent entities following the planned separation, with a focus on delivering productivity and safety solutions to their respective markets.