Vontier (NYSE:VNT) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. 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 Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:VNT opened at $33.70 on Thursday. Vontier has a 52 week low of $27.25 and a 52 week high of $48.20. The company’s 50 day moving average is $29.84 and its two-hundred day moving average is $34.11. The company has a market cap of $4.75 billion, a PE ratio of 11.91, a P/E/G ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.15. The company has a current ratio of 1.23, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26.

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $756.70 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $747.12 million. Vontier had a net margin of 13.37% and a return on equity of 37.88%. Vontier has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.450-3.550 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.820-0.860 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Vontier will post 3.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vontier Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a $0.025 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $0.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Vontier’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 3.53%.

Vontier announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a share buyback program on Tuesday, May 19th that allows the company to buyback $1.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 25.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen cut Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Evercore set a $36.00 target price on Vontier in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Wolfe Research reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $43.00 target price on shares of Vontier in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Robert W. Baird set a $37.00 target price on Vontier in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Argus downgraded Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $40.00.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Vontier

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Lazard Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Vontier by 7.7% in the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 3,534 shares of the company’s stock valued at $129,000 after buying an additional 253 shares during the last quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC raised its position in Vontier by 5.6% in the 4th quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 6,104 shares of the company’s stock valued at $227,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Deutsche Bank AG boosted its stake in Vontier by 2.2% during the 4th quarter. Deutsche Bank AG now owns 17,829 shares of the company’s stock worth $663,000 after purchasing an additional 390 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC grew its position in Vontier by 2.3% during the 3rd quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC now owns 17,474 shares of the company’s stock worth $733,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Captrust Financial Advisors increased its stake in Vontier by 0.3% in the third quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 131,970 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,539,000 after purchasing an additional 433 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 95.83% of the company’s stock.

About Vontier

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.