Fortive Corporation (FTV)

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, and Control · Price $59.44
Updated: Aug 29, 2026
Operating Income (TTM)
$799.0M
Trailing 12 Months
Growth Rate
-7.70%
Log-Linear Regression (16Q)
Operating Margin
16.86%
Operational Efficiency
EV/Operating Income
27.0x
Valuation Multiple
Net Income
$543.7M
After Interest & Taxes

📈 Operating Income History (16 Quarters)

🧮 FTV Operating Income Breakdown

Operating Income = Gross Profit - Operating Expenses (SG&A, R&D, etc.)
Revenue (Top Line) $4.7B
Less: Cost of Revenue → Gross Profit $2.9B
Equals: Operating Income (EBIT) $799.0M
Then: Less Interest & Taxes → Net Income $543.7M

Understanding Operating Income

Operating Income, also known as EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes), measures a company's profit from its core business operations before financing costs and taxes. For FTV, the trailing twelve month operating income is $799.0M.

Why Operating Income Matters

Operating income isolates business performance from capital structure decisions (debt vs equity financing) and tax strategies. This makes it ideal for comparing companies with different debt levels or tax situations. It shows how efficiently management runs the core operations.

FTV's operating income growth rate of -7.70% (based on log-linear regression of 16 quarters) indicates relatively flat or slightly declining operational performance.

Operating Income vs Other Profitability Metrics

Net Income: $543.7M →

The bottom line after interest and taxes. Net income shows the final profit, while operating income excludes financing decisions.

Free Cash Flow: $971.3M →

Actual cash generated after capital expenditures. FCF can differ significantly from operating income due to working capital and capex.

Owner Earnings: $971.3M →

Buffett's measure of true cash generation. Adds back depreciation and subtracts only maintenance capex.

Revenue: $4.7B →

The top line that operating income is derived from. Operating margin shows what percentage becomes operational profit.

Operating Margin Analysis

FTV's operating margin of 16.86% shows what percentage of revenue converts to operating profit after all operating expenses. Operating margins between 15-25% are solid and typical of well-managed businesses.

EV/Operating Income Valuation

The EV/Operating Income ratio of 27.0x shows how the market values FTV's operational earnings. Ratios above 25x indicate high growth expectations or premium valuation.

Summary: FTV Operating Income Trend

Fortive Corporation (FTV) has an operating margin of 16.86%, which Zyberno classifies as good — above the 12% threshold Zyberno applies to businesses across industries. Operating income grew at -7.70% annually — a negative trend — revenue erosion that warrants monitoring. For complete financial analysis, view the full FTV stock report on Zyberno.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FTV's current operating income?

Fortive Corporation's TTM operating income is $799.0M, growing at -7.70% annually — a negative trend — revenue erosion that warrants monitoring.

Is FTV's operating income growing?

Fortive Corporation (FTV) has an operating margin of 16.86%, which Zyberno classifies as good — above the 12% threshold Zyberno applies to businesses across industries. Operating income grew at -7.70% annually — a negative trend — revenue erosion that warrants monitoring.

What is FTV's operating margin?

Fortive Corporation (FTV) has an operating margin of 16.86%, which Zyberno classifies as good — above the 12% threshold Zyberno applies to businesses across industries. Operating income grew at -7.70% annually — a negative trend — revenue erosion that warrants monitoring.

What is the difference between operating income and EBIT?

Operating income and EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) are generally the same metric - both measure profit from core operations before financing costs and taxes. FTV's EBIT/Operating Income is $799.0M.

How does operating income differ from net income?

Operating income excludes interest expense and income taxes, while net income includes them. FTV's operating income is $799.0M versus net income of $543.7M. The difference reflects financing costs and tax burden.

📊 Valuation Trilogy
Three interconnected metrics built on Owner Earnings
💎
Intrinsic Value
DCF Fair Value
$28.13
🛡️
Margin of Safety
Valuation Gap
-100.0%
🎯
Expected Return
Projected Annual
-19.1%
Click any metric for full methodology and detailed analysis

📊 Full FTV Stock Report

See FTV's intrinsic value, margin of safety, DCF valuation, and complete financial analysis with 250+ metrics.

💵 FTV Free Cash Flow

Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.

💰 FTV Owner Earnings

Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.

📈 FTV Earnings Per Share

Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.

🎯 FTV Earnings Surprise (SUE)

See whether FTV is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.

📊 FTV Revenue

Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.

💰 FTV Net Income

Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.

🔶 FTV Operating Income

Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.

💜 FTV Gross Profit

Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.

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