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

Last close, 15 Sept 2026
$95
−0.85% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Veralto Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $113 — +17.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 58 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$23.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
58 / 100
Median analyst target
$113
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$1.5B+7.5% y/y
Operating income$315.0M
Net income$241.0M
Free cash flow$328.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.1%
1M
−2.3%
YTD
−4.0%
1Y
−11.0%
From 52W high
−11.0%
From 52W low
+16.3%
$82
$107
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 14 Sept 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
91
Quality
84
Volatility
76
Value
69
Issuance
44
Growth
43
Momentum
37
Accruals
33
Size
9

Revisions (91): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Accruals (33): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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 $113Low $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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
10 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $100Median $113High $136

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.8% 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

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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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Performance

VLTO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 15 Sept 2026, Veralto Corp. returned −11.0% against +15.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VLTO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VLTOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
+3.6%
Analysts raising
17
Analysts cutting
0
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
24.3×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.1×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / book
7.6×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.0×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.5%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
8.6%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Gross margin
61.2%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.4%

Higher than 81% 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 10% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Veralto Corp. (VLTO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Veralto Corp. has a market value of $23.5B and an enterprise value of $25.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.7B. The latest quarter grew 7.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $988.0M, a 17.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.96.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.0B.

  • Veralto Corp. spent $119.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 244.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 24.3×; forward P/E: 20.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.54%, paying out 13% of earnings.

  • Veralto Corp. employs 17,000 people — $335K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$23.5B
58
ZWSZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.$7.6B
95
CECOCECO Environmental Corp.$4.1B
30
GPNGlobal Payments, Inc.*$23.9B
26
NVTnVent Electric plc*$23.7B
96
HUBBHubbell, Inc.*$23.5B
74
PCTPurecycle Technologies, Inc.$1.2B
9

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

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News

Latest VLTO news & analysis

Strategic Buyouts & Strong Cash Profile Aid VLTO Amid Stiff Rivalry

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks reports that Veralto Corp. benefits from strong demand in its Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation segments, strategic acquisitions, and solid cash flow, while facing risks from competition and its relatively short history as a public company.

Why it matters — A VLTO watcher would care because the item highlights the key growth drivers behind the company's performance as well as the competitive and structural risks it faces.

Why Is Veralto (VLTO) Down 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Veralto Corp. reported its earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has declined 0.1% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the company's shares following the earnings announcement.

Why it matters — A VLTO watcher would care because the article assesses the stock's performance following the recent earnings report and what may lie ahead.

Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy Q2 2026 Portfolio Review

Seeking Alpha · 25 Aug 2026neutral

Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Strategy returned 9.73% net of fees in Q2 2026, underperforming the Russell 2500 Index's 20.26% gain. The strategy reported strong results from Regal Rexnord on data center demand and exited its position in Wix.com due to fundamental headwinds.

Why it matters — The review highlights data center demand as a growth driver for diversified industrial and electrical component companies, a sector relevant to Veralto's market, and reflects general small-mid cap investing conditions.

Veralto Signs Agreement to Acquire Cleanwater1

PRNewsWire · 19 Aug 2026positive

Veralto announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cleanwater1 for $465 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Veralto's position in water disinfection and contaminant removal and expand its presence in chlorine disinfection and solids management applications, adding an installed base of about 25,000 units for recurring revenue.

Why it matters — VLTO watchers would care because the deal expands the company's water treatment portfolio and adds a large installed base expected to support recurring revenue.

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VLTO stock

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

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Veralto Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $113, 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 16 analysts covering Veralto Corp., 10 rate it a Buy, 6 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 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VLTO?

As at 14 Sept 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 (91 of 100).

Will VLTO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +17.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Veralto Corp. 58 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 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 -11.0% over the 12 months to 15 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Veralto Corp. do?

Veralto Corporation is an industrial technology company focused on water quality, water treatment, product marking and coding, and packaging and color solutions. Through its Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation segments, Veralto serves customers in municipal utilities, industrial operations, laboratories, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

What is the latest news on VLTO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 1 Sept 2026): "Strategic Buyouts & Strong Cash Profile Aid VLTO Amid Stiff Rivalry". Zacks reports that Veralto Corp. benefits from strong demand in its Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation segments, strategic acquisitions, and solid cash flow, while facing risks from competition and its relatively short history as a public company.

Company

About Veralto Corp.

Veralto Corporation is an industrial technology company focused on water quality, water treatment, product marking and coding, and packaging and color solutions. Through its Water Quality and Product Quality & Innovation segments, Veralto serves customers in municipal utilities, industrial operations, laboratories, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its technologies help monitor and improve water safety, support treatment and disinfection processes, and enable traceability, quality control, and brand consistency across manufactured products. The company’s portfolio includes instruments, reagents, treatment chemistry, coding and marking systems, inspection tools, software, and color measurement solutions. Veralto Corporation plays an important role in markets where reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency are critical, supporting the quality of essential resources and everyday products worldwide.

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