Vontier (NYSE:VNT) Releases Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.820-0.860 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 0.850. The company issued revenue guidance of $720.0 million-$735.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $745.8 million. Vontier also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.450-3.550 EPS.

Vontier Price Performance

Shares of VNT stock traded up $1.69 on Thursday, reaching $35.31. 4,053,294 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,376,013. Vontier has a 1 year low of $27.25 and a 1 year high of $48.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.26, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 1.23. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $29.97 and a 200 day moving average price of $34.09. The company has a market cap of $4.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.48, a P/E/G ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.15.

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) last posted 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. Vontier had a return on equity of 37.88% and a net margin of 13.37%.The company had revenue of $756.70 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $747.12 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.79 EPS. Vontier’s revenue was down 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 research analysts forecast that Vontier will post 3.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vontier Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 4th were paid a dividend of $0.025 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, June 4th. This represents a $0.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Vontier’s payout ratio is 3.53%.

Vontier announced that its board has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, May 19th that permits the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 25.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have commented on VNT shares. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Vontier from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Vontier from $50.00 to $44.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Robert W. Baird set a $37.00 target price on shares of Vontier in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Barclays cut their target price on Vontier from $50.00 to $45.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $40.00.

More Vontier News

Here are the key news stories impacting Vontier this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Vontier reported adjusted EPS of $0.89, above the $0.80-$0.82 analyst consensus and up from $0.79 a year earlier. Revenue reached $756.7 million, topping estimates of approximately $747.1 million. Vontier Corporation Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Full-year EPS outlook was raised. Vontier now expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.45-$3.55, above the prior outlook and ahead of the roughly $3.40 consensus. Full-year revenue guidance of $3.0-$3.1 billion is broadly in line with expectations. Why Did Vontier Raise Full-Year EPS Outlook?
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns received a boost. The company expanded its stock-buyback authorization to $1 billion, potentially supporting EPS and signaling management’s confidence in cash generation and valuation. Vontier Forecasts 2026 EPS and Expands Buyback
• Positive Sentiment: EKOS acquisition expands fleet software capabilities. Acquiring EKOS adds cloud-connected fleet, fuel and EV-management software, strengthening Vontier’s end-to-end fleet connectivity platform and exposure to recurring technology revenue. Vontier Strengthens Fleet Connectivity Solutions With EKOS Acquisition
• Neutral Sentiment: Profitability improved despite softer sales. Quarterly revenue declined 2.2% year over year, but net margin was 13.37% and return on equity was 37.88%, highlighting continued operating efficiency.
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue guidance disappointed. Vontier forecast Q3 revenue of $720 million-$735 million, below the approximately $745.8 million consensus. Q3 EPS guidance of $0.82-$0.86 brackets the $0.85 estimate, suggesting earnings strength may not be accompanied by near-term sales growth.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in VNT. Invesco Ltd. boosted its position in Vontier by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,278,280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,526,000 after buying an additional 19,589 shares during the period. Mackenzie Financial Corp increased its position in shares of Vontier by 5.3% during the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 2,415,332 shares of the company’s stock worth $91,240,000 after acquiring an additional 121,632 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Vontier in the fourth quarter valued at $3,825,000. Voloridge Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Vontier by 54.8% in the fourth quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 598,789 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,263,000 after acquiring an additional 211,888 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Invenomic Capital Management LP purchased a new position in Vontier in the fourth quarter valued at $1,316,000. 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.