Fortive Corporation announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting net earnings of $172 million and adjusted net earnings of $292 million. The company's diluted net earnings per share stood at $0.50, while the adjusted diluted net earnings per share reached $0.85, aligning with expectations. Sales for the quarter decreased by 3% year-over-year to $1.47 billion, including a 2% decline in core sales. Despite the decrease in sales, Fortive achieved an operating profit margin of 15.8% and an adjusted operating profit margin of 25.3%, marking a 20 basis point increase from the previous year. The Precision Technologies segment experienced moderated demand, contributing to an update in the 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance. Fortive also announced plans to separate from Ralliant by the end of the second quarter of 2025, pending necessary approvals and conditions.
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