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Intelligent Operating Solutions — Operating Expenses

Fortive Intelligent Operating Solutions — Operating Expenses increased by 0.3% to -$297.6M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.5%, from -$284.8M to -$297.6M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Intelligent Operating Solutions — Operating Expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 1.6% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Rising expenses may indicate strategic investments in growth or R&D, but excessive growth relative to revenue can signal operational inefficiency.

Detailed definition

Represents the costs incurred to operate the Intelligent Operating Solutions segment, excluding direct production costs,...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Operating Expenses' (OpEx) or 'SG&A plus R&D' at peer industrial technology firms.

Metric ID: ftv_segment_intelligent_operating_solutions_operating_expenses

Historical Data

17 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value-$270.8M-$270.8M-$270.8M-$270.8M-$287.3M-$287.3M-$287.3M-$287.3M-$279.2M-$282.1M-$284.7M-$295.8M-$284.8M-$277.2M-$276.8M-$298.6M-$297.6M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-6.1%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.8%-1.0%-0.9%-3.9%+3.7%+2.7%+0.1%-7.9%+0.3%
YoY Change-6.1%-6.1%-6.1%-6.1%+2.8%+1.8%+0.9%-3.0%-2.0%+1.7%+2.8%-0.9%-4.5%
Range-$298.6M-$270.8M
CAGR+2.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.9%
Median YoY Growth-2.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortive's intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses?
Fortive (FTV) reported intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses of -$297.6M in Q1 2026.
How has Fortive's intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses changed year-over-year?
Fortive's intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from -$284.8M to -$297.6M.
What is the long-term trend for Fortive's intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Fortive's intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses has grown at a 1.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$1.08B to -$1.14B.
What does intelligent operating solutions — operating expenses mean?
The day-to-day costs of running the business segment, excluding production costs.