Fortive (FTV) Research & Development (2015 - 2026)
Fortive (FTV) posted quarterly Research & Development of $66.5 million for Q2 2026, up 3.91% year-over-year from $64.0 million in Q2 2025, and up 0.76% on a QoQ basis from $66.0 million in Q4 2025.
Fortive (FTV) Research & Development (2015 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Fortive (FTV) has reported Research & Development for 12 consecutive years, with $66.5 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- In Q2 2026, Research & Development rose 3.91% year-over-year to $66.5 million; the TTM figure through Apr 2026 stood at $303.7 million (up 3.9% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $259.2 million, up 3.14% from the prior year.
- Research & Development came in at $66.5 million for Q2 2026 at Fortive, up from $66.0 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Research & Development was $109.2 million in Q2 2025, with the low at -$61.6 million in Q4 2023.
- Average Research & Development over 5 years is $78.7 million, with a median of $99.1 million recorded in 2022.
- Across the five-year window, Research & Development slumped 160.87% in 2023 and soared 205.84% in 2024, its largest moves.
- Year by year, Research & Development stood at $101.2 million in 2022, then plunged by 160.87% to -$61.6 million in 2023, then jumped by 205.84% to $65.2 million in 2024, then gained by 1.23% to $66.0 million in 2025, then gained by 0.76% to $66.5 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Research & Development over the past three periods registered $66.5 million, $66.0 million, and $62.0 million for Q2 2026, Q4 2025, and Q3 2025 respectively.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | R&D (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coherent | 3,591.32 Bn | 3,590.02 Bn | 679.95 Mn | 185.99 Mn |
| 2 | Novanta | 69.39 Bn | 69.00 Bn | 113.58 Mn | 23.25 Mn |
| 3 | Keysight Technologies | 57.75 Bn | 55.57 Bn | 995.00 Mn | 303.00 Mn |
| 4 | Teledyne Technologies | 30.63 Bn | 30.33 Bn | 673.80 Mn | 84.60 Mn |
| 5 | Fortive | 19.14 Bn | 18.79 Bn | 675.50 Mn | 66.50 Mn |
| 6 | Trimble | 12.33 Bn | 12.10 Bn | 646.30 Mn | 169.50 Mn |
| 7 | Cognex | 11.87 Bn | 11.58 Bn | 190.94 Mn | 37.03 Mn |
| 8 | Sensata Technologies Holding | 6.78 Bn | 6.14 Bn | 286.30 Mn | 31.90 Mn |
| 9 | Garmin | 4.63 Bn | 1.93 Bn | 1.04 Bn | 295.82 Mn |
| 10 | Badger Meter | 4.28 Bn | 4.07 Bn | 84.33 Mn | - |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 66.50 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 66.00 Mn |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 62.00 Mn |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 109.20 Mn |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 64.00 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 65.20 Mn |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 62.00 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 101.10 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2024 | 104.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -61.60 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 98.40 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 100.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 100.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 101.20 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 101.10 Mn |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 100.10 Mn |
| Apr 1, 2022 | 99.10 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 93.00 Mn |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 87.80 Mn |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 87.80 Mn |