Every material Form 8-K Fortive filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Fortive reported third-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended October 2, 2026, with revenue up 7.8% year-over-year to $1.11 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $0.57, up 62.9%. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $3.10 to $3.14, and said it spent about $300 million on share repurchases in the quarter.
Q3 revenue of $1.11 billion, up 7.8% reported and 7.2% on a core basis
GAAP diluted EPS of $0.57, up 62.9%; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.77, up 13.2%
FY 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $3.10 to $3.14
About $300 million of Q3 share repurchases; about $2.3 billion repurchased since the launch of new Fortive
Fortive's board increased its size from eight to nine members effective September 9, 2026, and appointed Susan L. Main as a director with a term running to the 2027 annual shareholder meeting. The board also named her to the Audit Committee and determined she is independent under NYSE standards and an audit committee financial expert.
Susan L. Main appointed to the board effective September 9, 2026; board size raised from eight to nine
Ms. Main also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board
Board determined Ms. Main is independent under NYSE listing standards and an audit committee financial expert
Her non-employee director compensation matches that of other non-employee directors, per the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 3, 2026
Fortive reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.10 billion, up 7.9% year-over-year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.51 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.74, up 28.5%. The company raised its full-year 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $2.95 to $3.05 and completed about $200 million of share repurchases in the quarter, which strengthens the outlook for shareholders.
Q2 revenue of $1.10 billion, up 7.9% reported and 6.7% on a core basis
GAAP diluted EPS of $0.51, up 54.5%; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.74, up 28.5%
FY 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance raised to $2.95 to $3.05
About $200 million of Q2 share repurchases; about $2 billion over the last four quarters
Fortive completed an underwritten offering of $600 million of 4.750% notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.250% notes due 2036, both dated May 14, 2026. The company plans to use the net proceeds mainly to refinance debt, including repaying at maturity its 3.150% senior notes due June 15, 2026.
$600 million of 4.750% notes mature May 15, 2031; $500 million of 5.250% notes mature May 15, 2036
Proceeds are intended to refinance indebtedness, including the 3.150% senior notes due June 15, 2026, plus related fees and general corporate purposes
Interest is paid semi-annually from November 15, 2026; a change of control plus rating event triggers an offer to repurchase at 101% of principal
Fortive reported first-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended April 3, 2026, with revenue up 7.7% year-over-year to $1.07 billion and GAAP net earnings up 21.1% to $136 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00 and said it is trending toward the upper half of that range, while deploying about $500 million on share repurchases in the quarter.
Revenue of $1.07 billion, up 7.7% reported and 5.3% on a core basis; the filing cites a roughly 150 basis point benefit from additional selling days.
GAAP diluted EPS of $0.44, up 33.3%; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.70, up 25.4%.
FY 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00 reaffirmed, currently trending toward the upper half of the range.
About $500 million of share repurchases in Q1, representing about 9 million shares or about 3% of diluted shares outstanding.
Fortive entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent, providing a 5-year revolving credit facility of up to $2.0 billion. The company did not borrow any funds on the closing date, and the facility replaces an agreement dated October 18, 2022 while extending its availability period to March 17, 2031.
Revolving credit facility up to $2.0 billion, dated March 17, 2026, with Bank of America as administrative agent
Maturity extended from October 18, 2027 to March 17, 2031, with up to two one-year extension options
Accordion option for up to an additional $1.0 billion, subject to lender elections and conditions
Maximum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of 3.75 to 1.00, rising to 4.25 to 1.00 for four quarters after acquisitions over $250 million
Fortive reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $1.12 billion, up 4.6% year over year, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.90, up 12.5%. For the full year, adjusted diluted EPS of $2.71 exceeded the high end of its guidance range, and the company initiated 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00. Shareholders also benefit from roughly $1.3 billion of share repurchases in the second half of 2025, which the company says reduced diluted shares outstanding by about 8%.
Q4 2025 revenue $1.12 billion, up 4.6%; core revenue up 3.3%
Q4 2025 GAAP diluted EPS $0.60, up 7.1%; adjusted diluted EPS $0.90, up 12.5%
FY 2025 adjusted diluted EPS $2.71, up 12%, above the high end of guidance
FY 2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $2.90 to $3.00
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