FTV
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Fortive Corporation (FTV) closed at $55.22 as of 2026-03-20, trading 4.2% above its 200-week moving average of $52.97. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 2.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.02 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 458 weeks of data, FTV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 8 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FTV at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.5%.
With a market cap of $17.5 billion, FTV is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.9%. Return on equity stands at 6.4%. The stock trades at 2.7x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 11.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 8.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FTV would have grown to $143, compared to $309 for the S&P 500. FTV has returned 4.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 2 open-market purchases totaling $1,001,996.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: FTV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FTV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying FTV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.0% after 12 months (median +15.0%), compared to +21.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 90% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +17.4% vs +48.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FTV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FTV has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +12.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 | 1 | 1.7% | +16.1% | +37.8% |
| Aug 2019 | Oct 2019 | 11 | 3.6% | +7.2% | +30.7% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 34.2% | +14.2% | +30.0% |
| Jan 2022 | Jul 2022 | 25 | 16.7% | +7.8% | +15.9% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 8 | 8.8% | +26.8% | +19.0% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 0.5% | +13.4% | +16.4% |
| Apr 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 1.3% | +20.9% | +17.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 0.8% | +15.8% | +13.9% |
| Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | 2 | 1.2% | -9.4% | +7.9% |
| Mar 2025 | May 2025 | 5 | 8.8% | N/A | +14.8% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 5 | 1.0% | N/A | +5.7% |
| Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | 19 | 11.8% | N/A | +5.2% |
| Average | 8 | — | +12.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FTV below its 200-week moving average?
No. Fortive Corporation (FTV) is currently 4.2% above its 200-week moving average of $52.97. It would need to fall to $52.97 to cross below the line.
What is FTV's 200-week moving average price?
Fortive Corporation's 200-week moving average is $52.97 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when FTV drops below its 200-week moving average?
FTV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 8 weeks on average.
Is FTV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FTV as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 51. Free cash flow yield is 4.9%. Return on equity is 6.4%. Price-to-book is 2.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FTV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 8.8 years, $100 invested in FTV would have grown to $143, compared to $309 for the S&P 500. That's 4.2% annualized vs 13.6% for the index. FTV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FTV pay a dividend?
Yes. Fortive Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 47.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20