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VLTO Stock Forecast: Veralto Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$98
+0.14% on the day

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Veralto Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $111 — +13.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$23.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
58 / 100
Median analyst target
$111
Analysts covering
19
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.7%
1M
+6.3%
YTD
−1.8%
1Y
−8.8%
From 52W high
−10.0%
From 52W low
+19.0%
$82
$109
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VLTO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Veralto Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
58 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
92
Quality
83
Value
75
Volatility
72
Issuance
44
Growth
43
Accruals
33
Momentum
32
Size
9

Revisions (92): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (32): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VLTO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VLTO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$90$100$110$120$130$140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VLTOHigh $136Median $111Low $100

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says19 analysts
11 Buy8 Hold0 Sell
Low $100Median $111High $136

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$113 → $117
30 July 2026BNP ParibasReiteratesOutperform$115 → $120
30 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$102 → $107
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$100 → $109
30 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$111 → $114
30 July 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$98 → $104
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy$110 → $111
20 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
1 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
1 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$99 → $101
30 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$117 → $113
30 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
30 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
30 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$104 → $102
30 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$99 → $100
30 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
14 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
9 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
31 Mar 2026JefferiesAssumesBuy$105 → $110
5 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VLTO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

VLTO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+3.2%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Veralto Corp. (VLTO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
24.6×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.2×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Price / book
7.7×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.2×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.5%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
8.6%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Gross margin
61.2%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.4%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
17.3%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
34.3%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
10.3%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.5%

Higher than 11% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

VLTO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelPollution & Treatment Controls
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VLTOVeralto Corp.$23.8B
58
ZWSZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.$8.5B
97
CECOCECO Environmental Corp.$4.6B
36
PCTPurecycle Technologies, Inc.$1.4B
9
EXPDExpeditors International of Washington, Inc.*$24.2B
98
AERAerCap Holdings NV*$24.0B
99
GPNGlobal Payments, Inc.*$24.6B
20

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few pollution & treatment controls companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Veralto Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VLTO news & analysis

Reasons Why Investors Can Consider Buying Veralto Stock Now

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article highlights that Veralto Corp. (VLTO) shares rose 5.2% over the past month. The piece points to rising earnings estimates, solid growth prospects, and strong liquidity supporting the stock's momentum.

Why it matters — VLTO watchers would care because the report reflects improving analyst expectations and financial strength behind the stock's recent gains.

Diamond Hill Mid Cap Fund Q2 2026 Contributors And Detractors

Seeking Alpha · 11 Aug 2026neutral

The Diamond Hill Mid Cap Fund reported its Q2 2026 performance, noting strong equity markets supported by robust corporate earnings and a resilient domestic economy. Key contributors were Humana, Regal Rexnord, and Illumina, while key detractors were Huntington Ingalls, Wix.com, and Zoetis.

Why it matters — The article describes general mid-cap fund performance and named contributors and detractors, none of which is Veralto Corp., so it offers no direct insight into VLTO's outlook.

Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Seeking Alpha · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund's Q2 2026 portfolio review reported a 9.71% gain versus the Russell 2500 Index's 20.26% increase. The fund initiated a position in Centene and sold its Wix.com shares due to AI-driven slowing growth in that business.

Why it matters — The review reflects positioning and activity within the small-mid cap universe that includes Veralto Corp., signalling the fund's stock-selection environment for that segment.

Is VLTO Worth Buying as Growth Improves but Valuation Stays Rich?

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Research examines Veralto's investment case, noting that its earnings momentum, recurring revenues and liquidity strengthen its growth outlook, while acknowledging that its premium valuation persists and favors a selective approach.

Why it matters — VLTO watchers would care because the piece highlights the balance between the company's improving growth fundamentals and its rich valuation, informing how they weigh the stock's prospects.

VLTO Climbs 13.2% in 3 Months: Will Its Momentum Keep Building Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026positive

Veralto's stock rose 13.2% over three months, with momentum supported by Water Quality growth, margin gains, and raised 2026 guidance, though its premium valuation raises the bar for execution going forward.

Why it matters — VLTO watchers will note that the share price momentum is backed by operational gains and a raised outlook, while the premium valuation increases pressure on the company to deliver.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VLTO stock

What is the VLTO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Veralto Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $111, with estimates ranging from $100 to $136. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VLTO stock a buy right now?

Of the 19 analysts covering Veralto Corp., 11 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Veralto Corp. 58 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VLTO?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Veralto Corp. ranks 58 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (92 of 100).

Will VLTO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +13.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Veralto Corp. 58 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VLTO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Veralto Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VLTO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $100 to $136 over the next 12 months.

How has VLTO stock performed over the past year?

Veralto Corp. returned -8.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Veralto Corp. do?

Veralto Corporation is an industrial technology company specializing in essential water and product quality solutions worldwide. The business operates through two primary segments: Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation.

What is the latest news on VLTO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Reasons Why Investors Can Consider Buying Veralto Stock Now". A Zacks Investment Research article highlights that Veralto Corp. (VLTO) shares rose 5.2% over the past month. The piece points to rising earnings estimates, solid growth prospects, and strong liquidity supporting the stock's momentum.

Company

About Veralto Corp.

Veralto Corporation is an industrial technology company specializing in essential water and product quality solutions worldwide. The business operates through two primary segments: Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation. In Water Quality, Veralto provides precision instrumentation, analytics, treatment chemistries, reagents, and ultraviolet disinfection systems that help municipal utilities, industrial facilities, commercial customers, and laboratories measure, monitor, and treat water to support public health, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. In Product Quality & Innovation, the company offers marking and coding equipment, inks and other consumables, packaging workflow and digital asset management software, print inspection tools, and advanced color measurement and color standard solutions. These offerings serve consumer packaged goods manufacturers, food and beverage producers, pharmaceutical companies, and broader industrial customers by supporting traceability, packaging integrity, and brand consistency. Veralto Corporation is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts and operates with a global footprint across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, playing a significant role in environmental testing, water analytics, industrial instrumentation, product identification, and packaging markets.

CEO Ms. Jennifer L. Honeycutt · 17,000 employees · United States · https://www.veralto.com