Vontier (NYSE:VNT) Releases Q3 2026 Earnings Guidance

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) updated its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. 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 Stock Performance

Shares of VNT traded up $0.33 on Friday, reaching $35.61. 195,591 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,467,987. The stock has a market cap of $5.01 billion, a PE ratio of 12.64, a PEG ratio of 1.27 and a beta of 1.15. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $29.97 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $34.09. 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 has a 52-week low of $27.25 and a 52-week high of $48.20.

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.09. Vontier had a net margin of 13.37% and a return on equity of 37.88%. The firm 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 company earned $0.79 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Vontier has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.450-3.550 EPS and its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.820-0.860 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Vontier will post 3.39 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Vontier Dividend Announcement

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

Vontier announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Tuesday, May 19th that permits the company to repurchase $1.00 billion in shares. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 25.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently commented on VNT. KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $40.00 target price (up from $35.00) on shares of Vontier in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings downgraded Vontier from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Wall Street Zen cut Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Argus lowered shares of Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $37.00 target price on Vontier in a report on Friday, May 8th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Vontier currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $40.71.

Key Headlines Impacting Vontier

Here are the key news stories impacting Vontier this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Vontier earned $0.89 per share in Q2, above the $0.80-$0.82 analyst consensus and up from $0.79 a year earlier. Revenue of $756.7 million also exceeded the roughly $747 million consensus. Vontier Corporation Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management forecast full-year 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.45-$3.55, above the $3.40 consensus estimate, while maintaining full-year revenue guidance of approximately $3.0-$3.1 billion. The company also expanded its share-repurchase authorization to $1 billion, potentially supporting per-share results and investor returns. Vontier Forecasts 2026 EPS and Expands Buyback
• Positive Sentiment: Vontier acquired EKOS, a cloud-connected fleet, fuel and electric-vehicle management software provider. The deal is intended to strengthen Vontier’s end-to-end fleet-connectivity platform and expand its software capabilities. Vontier Strengthens Fleet Connectivity With EKOS Acquisition
• Neutral Sentiment: Third-quarter EPS guidance of $0.82-$0.86 brackets the $0.85 consensus estimate, suggesting profitability is broadly in line with expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 revenue declined 2.2% year over year, and third-quarter revenue guidance of $720-$735 million is below the approximately $745.8 million analyst consensus. The softer top-line outlook may be the primary reason investor reaction was cautious. Vontier Q2 Sales Top Estimates

Institutional Trading of Vontier

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of VNT. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its stake in shares of Vontier by 2.9% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 47,039 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,545,000 after purchasing an additional 1,304 shares during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Vontier by 42.8% in the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 386,140 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,685,000 after purchasing an additional 115,740 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in Vontier by 11.9% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 583,565 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,170,000 after acquiring an additional 62,040 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in Vontier by 19.5% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,486 shares of the company’s stock worth $129,000 after purchasing an additional 568 shares during the period. Finally, Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in shares of Vontier during the second quarter valued at $188,000. 95.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other 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.