Veralto (VLTO)
NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - Pollution & Treatment ControlsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$96.31-1.60%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEIndustrialsIndustrial - Pollution & Treatment ControlsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · VLTO
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 1.0% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 7.0% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 6.0 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 6 industry peers
Why it matters: A lower margin shows possible problems with managing costs or setting prices.
Worry ifOperating profit margin was below 23.5% for Q2.
Less concerning ifOperating profit margin was at or above 24.0% for Q2.
Why it matters: Better free cash flow means the company is managing money well and is healthy.
Supportive ifFree cash flow conversion improves to above 50% in the next quarter.
Worry ifFree cash flow conversion drops below 30% in the next quarter.
Why it matters: Updates on the buyback program show management's trust in the company's value.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of more share buybacks or completion of the $750 million program.
Worry ifNo updates or cancellation of the share buyback program.
Why it matters: This range shows that management believes earnings will grow. It also shows how well they operate.
Supportive ifAdjusted diluted EPS reported between $1.06 and $1.09 for Q3.
Worry ifAdjusted diluted EPS was below $1.06 for Q3.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$90 on $10,000 · ±0.9% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $187 loss on $10,000 · 1.9% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,434 loss on $10,000 · 24.3% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: This program aims to make operations better and increase profits. Doing well can boost margins and support growth.
Watch forThe cost optimization program will save $65 to $75 million each year.
Also watch forThe program fails to yield significant savings or incurs higher costs than expected.
Why it matters: This growth range shows how well Veralto is doing and how much people want it. If they reach this, it backs up what management said about their plans.
Supportive ifIn Q3, non-GAAP core sales grew by 4.0% to 5.0% compared to last year.
Worry ifIn Q3, non-GAAP core sales grew by less than 4.0% compared to last year.
Why it matters: Higher EPS guidance shows strong earnings and good cost control. It shows management believes in future success.
Supportive ifManagement raises adjusted diluted EPS guidance for 2026. It is now above $4.43.
Worry ifManagement keeps or lowers adjusted diluted EPS guidance for 2026. It is now below $4.35.
Why it matters: Free cash flow conversion is crucial for funding growth and shareholder returns. Falling below 100% could signal cash generation issues.
Worry ifFree cash flow conversion reported above 100% of GAAP net earnings.
Less concerning ifFree cash flow conversion reported below 100% of GAAP net earnings.