$FTV

Is Fortive Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Teledyne (TDY) has outperformed Fortive (FTV) year-to-date with a 16.9% gain, though FTV led over 52 weeks with 7.3% gains. Analysts give FTV a consensus 'Hold' rating, with a mean price target of $63.87, implying 15.7% upside from current levels.

Original reporting
Published Sep 15, 2026, 1:15 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 16, 2026, 2:29 AM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$FTVNeutralLow
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Why it matters

Analyst consensus suggests modest upside but no immediate trading trigger.

02

Market read

Analyst price target provides limited trading insight; no strong catalyst.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming contract wins or product launches not reflected in current analyst coverage.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post‑market

Background

Fortive (FTV) is compared to Teledyne Technologies (TDY) in recent performance metrics.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$FTVNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Analysts maintain a Hold rating on Fortive with a mean price target of $63.87, implying ~15.7% upside.

Expected impact

Limited upside pressure if investors follow the target.

Evidence & confidence

The price target is a new analyst consensus but lacks a catalyst; impact is modest.

Market effects

Fortive operates in scientific & technical instruments; analyst sentiment may influence sector peers.

U.S. market focus; no broader regional effect.

Limited global relevance.

Counterpoint

Investors may view the Hold rating as a signal to wait for a clearer catalyst.

Key entities

  • Fortive

    Industrial conglomerate with ticker FTV.

  • Teledyne Technologies

    Peer referenced for performance comparison.

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