Vontier (NYSE:VNT) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of 3.450-3.550 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 3.400. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.0 billion-$3.1 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.0 billion. Vontier also updated its Q3 2026 guidance to 0.820-0.860 EPS.

Vontier Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:VNT opened at $35.02 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $4.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.53, a P/E/G ratio of 1.29 and a beta of 1.15. Vontier has a 1 year low of $27.25 and a 1 year high of $48.20. The company has a current ratio of 1.25, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $30.10 and a 200 day simple moving average of $34.10.

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $756.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $747.12 million. Vontier had a return on equity of 38.57% and a net margin of 11.34%.The business’s quarterly revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.79 EPS. Vontier has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.450-3.550 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.820-0.860 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Vontier will post 3.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vontier Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 4th were given a dividend of $0.025 per share. This represents a $0.10 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. Vontier’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 3.53%.

Vontier announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Tuesday, May 19th that allows the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the company to purchase up to 25.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have commented on the stock. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $43.00 target price on shares of Vontier in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Argus cut shares of Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Robert W. Baird set a $39.00 target price on shares of Vontier in a research report on Friday. Finally, KeyCorp raised their target price on Vontier from $35.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $41.00.

Key Vontier News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vontier this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vontier reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.89, above the $0.80 consensus estimate, while revenue of $756.7 million also exceeded expectations of $747.1 million. EPS increased from $0.79 a year earlier. Vontier quarterly earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.45-$3.55, above the prior consensus estimate of $3.40, and expanded its share-repurchase authorization to $1 billion. The higher outlook and buyback could support earnings per share and shareholder returns. Vontier raises EPS outlook and buyback authorization
• Positive Sentiment: The acquisition of EKOS adds cloud-connected fleet, fuel and electric-vehicle management software, strengthening Vontier’s fleet-connectivity platform and potentially expanding its recurring software opportunity. Vontier announces EKOS acquisition

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Employees Retirement System of Texas bought a new stake in shares of Vontier in the third quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Quarry LP grew its stake in shares of Vontier by 5,897.1% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 2,099 shares of the company’s stock worth $88,000 after acquiring an additional 2,064 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its position in Vontier by 152.5% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 2,634 shares of the company’s stock worth $98,000 after acquiring an additional 1,591 shares during the period. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its position in Vontier by 19.5% during the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,486 shares of the company’s stock worth $129,000 after acquiring an additional 568 shares during the period. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its stake in Vontier by 7.7% during the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 3,534 shares of the company’s stock valued at $129,000 after purchasing an additional 253 shares during the last quarter. 95.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Vontier Company Profile

Vontier is a global industrial technology company focused on advancing mobility infrastructure and transportation solutions. Established as a standalone public company in October 2020 through the spin-off of Fortive’s mobility and transportation platforms, Vontier is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company’s mission centers on delivering innovative products and services that help customers meet evolving demands in fuel retail, fleet management, and automotive service.

The company’s diversified portfolio spans several well-known brands.