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Veralto Corporation(VLTO)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for VLTO
10/01/2026: VLTO (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Veralto Corporation is an industrial technology company providing essential water quality and product identification solutions. The firm benefits from a highly resilient business model with a significant portion of revenue derived from recurring consumables and services. Its core opportunity lies in solving global challenges related to water scarcity and supply chain traceability. However, risks include sensitivity to industrial spending cycles and the need for successful execution of its independent business strategy. Veralto may suit investors seeking long-term defensive growth in the industrial sector, and stakeholders should monitor the company's margin expansion and progress in digital service offerings.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers steady, predictable growth rather than high-octane expansion. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | This style is conditional on a positive Upturn signal in industrial sector rotation. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation levels generally track with high-quality industrial peers. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company's recurring revenue business model supports consistent dividend payments. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Essential, non-discretionary end-markets provide a defensive profile with lower relative volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | As a mid-to-large cap industrial, it moves in correlation with broader market indices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | High-quality industrial stocks often trade at premium multiples that require growth execution. |
| Competition risk (Industrial technology) | Medium | Competition from both specialized firms and diversified conglomerates keeps margins under constant pressure. |
| Business quality | Strong | The high percentage of recurring revenue and strong market positions represent high franchise quality. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are reliable but not the primary driver of total returns compared to capital appreciation. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successful implementation of the Veralto Enterprise System is critical for maintaining margin expansion. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 13.73% | Avg. Invested days 72 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/01/2026 |
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Company Fundamentals
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Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 22.99B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 24.31 | 1Y Target Price 114.79 |
Price to earnings Ratio 24.31 | 1Y Target Price 114.79 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.7M shares | Beta 0.76 | 52 Weeks Range 79.80 - 107.30 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 79.80 - 107.30 | Updated Date 10/01/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.52% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.88 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Water Quality | Instruments, software, and consumables for water analysis and treatment. | The company makes money by selling tools that utilities need to keep water safe, often resulting in repeat purchases. |
| Product Identification | Marking, coding, and traceability systems for packaged goods. | Revenue is driven by equipment sales and the ongoing sale of inks and fluids needed for supply chain tracking. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 24.31 | Forward PE 19.96 | Enterprise Value 24.63B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.04 |
Enterprise Value 24.63B | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.04 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.32 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.67 | Shares Outstanding 243.79M | Shares Floating 243.24M |
Shares Outstanding 243.79M | Shares Floating 243.24M | ||
Percent Insiders 0.19 | Percent Institutions 101.27 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Veralto Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Waltham, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-10-04 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Jennifer L. Honeycutt | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Pollution & Treatment Controls | Full time employees 17000 | Website https://www.veralto.com |
Full time employees 17000 | Website https://www.veralto.com | ||
Veralto Corporation provides water analytics, water treatment, marking and coding, and packaging and color solutions worldwide. It operates through two segments, Water Quality (WQ) and Product Quality & Innovation (PQI). The WQ segment offers precision instrumentation and water treatment technologies to measure, analyze, and treat water in residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, research, and natural resource applications under the Hach, Trojan Technologies, ChemTreat, and other brands. This segment also provides water solutions, including chemical reagents, services, and software solutions. The PQI segment offers marking and coding for packaged goods and related consumables; a software solution that provides digital asset management, marketing resource management, and product information management; inline printing solutions for products and packaging with marking and coding systems; design software and imaging systems for the creation of new packaging designs; color management solutions for printed packages and consumer and industrial products; and color standard services for the design industry. This segment sells its products and services through the Videojet, Linx, Esko, X-Rite, and Pantone brands. The company serves industries, such as municipal utilities, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrials. The company was formerly known as DH EAS Holding Corp. and changed its name to Veralto Corporation in February 2023. Veralto Corporation was incorporated in 2022 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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