Core Growth and Profitability
Fortive delivered core growth of roughly 2%, adjusted EBITDA growth of 10%, and adjusted EPS growth of 15% for Q3 2025, indicating strong operational performance.
Shareholder Value Initiatives
Fortive raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.63-$2.67 per share and repurchased approximately 21 million shares, reflecting a $1 billion capital deployment in Q3.
Strategic Focus and Innovation
The company launched several new products, including ServiceChannel's AI-powered SaaS solutions and Fluke's GFL 1500 solar ground fault locator, enhancing its presence in high-growth sectors.
Resilient Free Cash Flow
Fortive generated $266 million in free cash flow for the quarter, with a trailing twelve-month free cash flow of $922 million, maintaining a conversion rate comfortably above 100%.