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Veralto Corporation (VLTO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: VLTO (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $115.94
1 Year Target Price $115.94
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 9 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 15.74% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 26.72B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 30.16 | 1Y Target Price 115.94 |
Price to earnings Ratio 30.16 | 1Y Target Price 115.94 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 83.77 - 114.62 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 83.77 - 114.62 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.57 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-28 | When After Market | Estimate 0.88 | Actual 0.93 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) 22.83% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.96% | Return on Equity (TTM) 41.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 30.16 | Forward PE 28.41 | Enterprise Value 27832478719 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.98 |
Enterprise Value 27832478719 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.19 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.01 | Shares Outstanding 248160992 | Shares Floating 237963921 |
Shares Outstanding 248160992 | Shares Floating 237963921 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.04 | Percent Institutions 98.24 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Veralto Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Veralto Corporation (VLTO) was established as an independent, publicly traded company on October 2, 2023, after its separation from Danaher Corporation. It focuses on providing water, product quality, and packaging solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Water Quality: Provides instrumentation, software, and services for municipal and industrial water treatment, ensuring water safety and resource optimization.
- Product Identification: Offers coding and marking solutions to help manufacturers ensure product traceability and authenticity.
- Packaging & Color: Develops and provides solutions that enable brand owners to consistently and accurately deliver product appearance in packaging.
Leadership and Structure
Jennifer L. Honeycutt serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a decentralized structure, empowering individual operating companies.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Hach Water Analysis: Water quality testing and analysis equipment and services for municipal and industrial water. Competitors include Xylem (XYL) and Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO). Market share difficult to obtain precise figures, estimated at 15-20% of segmented market. Drives a significant portion of Water Quality segment revenue.
- Videojet Coding and Marking: Inkjet, laser, and thermal transfer printers for product identification and traceability. Competitors include Domino Printing Sciences (BRO.L) and Markem-Imaje. Market share difficult to obtain precise figures, estimated at 20-25% of segmented market. Drives a significant portion of Product Identification segment revenue.
- X-Rite Pantone Color Measurement: Color measurement and management solutions for various industries. Competitors include Datacolor and Konica Minolta. Market share difficult to obtain precise figures, estimated at 40-45% of segmented market. Drives a significant portion of Packaging & Color segment revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The water quality, product identification, and packaging industries are driven by factors like increasing environmental regulations, demand for traceability, and consumer expectations for product appearance. The product identification and packaging sectors are seeing increasing integration with supply chains. Water Quality is in focus due to increased scarcity and infrastructure legislation.
Positioning
Veralto is positioned as a provider of mission-critical solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its breadth of offerings, application expertise, and strong brand recognition.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is estimated at $80 Billion across Water Quality, Product Identification, and Packaging & Color. Veralto is positioned to capture a significant share through organic growth and acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Diverse portfolio of solutions
- Global presence
- Recurring revenue streams
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on macroeconomic conditions
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
- Integration risks associated with acquisitions
- Relatively new independent entity, untested track record
- Potentially high valuation
Opportunities
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Developing new products and services
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Leveraging digital technologies
- Increasing demand for sustainable solutions
Threats
- Increased competition
- Economic downturns
- Changing regulations
- Disruptive technologies
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- XYL
- TMO
- BRO.L
- DOV
Competitive Landscape
Veralto operates in a competitive landscape with large, established players. Veraltou2019s advantage is its focus on specific market niches and application expertise.
Major Acquisitions
rea Verifier Systems
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 50
- Strategic Rationale: rea Verifier Systems is the first acquisition for VLTO as its own company. VLTO is seeking to acquire several companies to improve its market share.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Limited historical data due to recent spin-off. Focus on establishing a baseline for future growth.
Future Projections: Analysts expect Veralto to achieve solid organic growth driven by its diverse portfolio and end-market dynamics. M&A will also contribute.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on integrating acquired businesses, optimizing operations, and expanding into new markets.
Summary
Veralto is a newly formed company with a strong foundation in water quality, product identification, and packaging solutions. Its diverse portfolio and global presence provide a competitive advantage. The company faces challenges related to macroeconomic conditions, competition, and integration risks, but it is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities in its end markets. The AI score is based on these factors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Veralto Corporation Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports
- Market Research Reports
- Company Filings
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share and financial data are estimates and may vary. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Veralto Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters 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 digital 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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