Should you buy FTV stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Fortive Corp (FTV) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.02 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 3.33%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 8/9)
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Low bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score: 3.33)
Evaluation of Fortive Corp stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Fortive Corp stock price gained 0.0648% on the last trading day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026), rising from $61.71 to $61.75. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.71% from a day low at $61.03 to a day high of $62.07. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days but is still down by -1.86% for this period. Volume fell on the last day by -1 million shares and in total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $66.91 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 3.33% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $60.67 and $66.58 at the end of this 3-month period.
FTV Signals & Forecast
The Fortive Corp stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock, but the stock has a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $60.69 and $61.29. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.59%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Despite all the positive signals in the chart we there to be so much uncertainty and risk that we cannot upgrade this stock's score yet.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Fortive Corp stock
Fortive Corp finds support from accumulated volume at $59.54 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $1.05 (1.71%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.26%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (FTV) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Fortive Corp to open at $61.62, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $60.93 and $62.57, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.64 (+/-2.70%) up or down from last closing price. If Fortive Corp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.70% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $62.31 (0.91%) than the support at $59.54 (3.58%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Fortive Corp stock A Buy?
Fortive Corp holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.020
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $61.62 ( 0.219%).
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FTV Performance
Trading levels for FTV
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 62.66 | 1.47% |
| R2 | 62.26 | 0.83% |
| R1 | 62.01 | 0.428% |
| Price | 61.75 | |
| S1 | 61.22 | -0.87% |
| S2 | 60.97 | -1.26% |
| S3 | 60.57 | -1.91% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 64.09 | 3.79% |
| R2 | 62.78 | 1.67% |
| R1 | 62.31 | 0.91% |
| Price | 61.75 | |
| S1 | 59.54 | -3.58% |
| S2 | 58.72 | -4.91% |
| S3 | 58.32 | -5.55% |
FTV Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 06, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.0999% |
| 2 | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $0.0600 | 0.101% |
| 3 | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.117% |
| 4 | Aug 27, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.0600 | 0.125% |
| 5 | Aug 06, 2025 | Sep 08, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | $0.0500 | 0.105% |
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