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Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 22% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 11.7 percentage points.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at professional tools and equipment stocks, starting with Fortive (NYSE:FTV).

Wondering if Fortive is priced fairly today or if the stock still offers value at around US$59.02? This article breaks down what the current valuation really implies for you. Over the past week the share price is up 0.2%, despite being down 3.3% over the last 30 days, while returns stand at 6.6% year to date and 12.2% over the last year. Recent attention on Fortive has focused on how its portfolio of businesses and acquisition track record fit into broader industrial trends. This helps frame...

Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages. Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.

Over the past six months, Fortive has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 7.9%. Its stock price has climbed to $60.25, representing a healthy 15.8% increase. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.

Fortive has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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