# Fortive Raises Full-Year EPS Guidance to $3.10-$3.14

> Fortive boosts full-year EPS guidance to $3.10-$3.14 as core growth hits 7.2% for fifth straight quarter.
- Title: Fortive Raises Full-Year EPS Guidance to $3.10-$3.14
- Summary: Fortive boosts full-year EPS guidance to $3.10-$3.14 as core growth hits 7.2% for fifth straight quarter. Fortive raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance…
- Keywords: fortive, eps, core growth, q3 2026, revenue, adjusted eps, share repurchase, dividend, free cash flow, data centers, healthcare solutions, intelligent operating solutions
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/US_FTV_2026-10-28
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-28T18:14:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fortive, eps, core growth, q3 2026, revenue, adjusted eps, share repurchase, dividend, free cash flow, data centers, healthcare solutions, intelligent operating solutions
## Fortive Q3 2026 Results
Fortive reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.1 billion, up 8% year-over-year and 7.2% core growth.
## Fifth Quarter of Core Growth Acceleration
Fortive achieved fifth consecutive quarter of sequential core growth acceleration at 7.2%.
## Adjusted EPS Growth
Adjusted EPS climbed 13% to $0.77, marking fifth straight quarter of double-digit growth.
## Full-Year EPS Guidance Raised
Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.10-$3.14, implying 15% growth at midpoint.
## Revenue and Core Growth Targets
Fortive now expects full-year reported revenue just north of $4.4 billion with core growth just north of 5%.
## Intelligent Operating Solutions Growth
Intelligent Operating Solutions delivered 10% reported growth and 9% core growth, led by Fluke, FALS software, and gas detection.
## Advanced Healthcare Solutions Growth
Advanced Healthcare Solutions grew 3.7% reported and 3.1% core, with contributions from low-temperature sterilization capital.
## Adjusted Gross Margin Contraction
Adjusted gross margin contracted 80 basis points to approximately 63% on product mix dynamics.
## Share Repurchase and Dividend
Fortive repurchased $300 million in shares, bringing total buybacks to $2.3 billion, and raised quarterly dividend by 17%.
## Data Center Opportunity
Data centers represent low-single-digit revenue opportunity with significant long-term potential for Fortive.
## Regional Performance
North America led with 61.2% of revenue, while China remains challenged and APAC performed solidly.
## Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
CEO Olumide Soroye highlighted data centers as a low-single-digit revenue opportunity with significant upside.
## Key takeaway

Fortive raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.10-$3.14, implying 15% growth at midpoint, after reporting 7.2% core growth for fifth consecutive quarter.