Fortive (LTS:0IRE) Research & Development: $304 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0IRE Fortive Corp LTS:0IRE
74 GF Score
Price $61.54
GF Value $59.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Fortive Research & Development?

Fortive LTS:0IRE +2.77% 74 Research & Development is $304 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IRE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Fortive's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $67 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $304 Mil.

Fortive  (LTS:0IRE) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Fortive Research & Development Related Terms

Fortive Research & Development Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Fortive Research & Development Chart

Fortive Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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Fortive Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Fortive Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $304 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $304 Mil mean?
Fortive (LTS:0IRE) has a Research & Development of $304 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors.
Is Fortive's Research & Development too high?
Fortive's current Research & Development is $304 Mil. Overall, Fortive has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortive's Research & Development compare to MKSI and TRMB?
Fortive's Research & Development of $304 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Hardware company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Fortive and its competitors. Fortive's current Research & Development is $304 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive (LTS:0IRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.35, compared to a current price of $61.54 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $304 Mil. Fortive's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Fortive (LTS:0IRE), the current Research & Development is $304 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Fortive (LTS:0IRE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortive stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $61.54 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $59.35. GuruFocus considers Fortive to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IRE:

  • Research & Development: $304 Mil
  • GF Value™: $59.35 vs. price of $61.54 (3.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Fortive Business Description

Address 6920 Seaway Boulevard, Everett, WA, USA, 98203
Fortive Corp is a diversified industrial technology firm offering essential technologies, software, and services globally across several industries, such as manufacturing, utilities, medical, electronics, etc. It has two reportable segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions and Advanced Healthcare Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, which offers professional instruments used in applications like maintenance, repair, measurement, and condition monitoring, connected worker safety, compliance solutions, etc. The products and services in this segment are marketed under various brands, including Fluke, Servicechannel, Gordian, Accruent, Industrial Scientific, and Intelex. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from North America.
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