Vontier (NYSE:VNT) Updates Q1 2026 Earnings Guidance

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) updated its first quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.780-0.810 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.820. The company issued revenue guidance of $730.0 million-$740.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $768.6 million. Vontier also updated its FY 2026 guidance to 3.350-3.500 EPS.

Vontier Price Performance

Shares of NYSE VNT opened at $42.75 on Friday. Vontier has a twelve month low of $27.22 and a twelve month high of $48.20. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The company has a market capitalization of $6.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.69 and a beta of 1.28. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $38.16 and a 200-day simple moving average of $39.63.

Vontier (NYSE:VNT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported $0.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.01. Vontier had a return on equity of 40.49% and a net margin of 13.34%.The business had revenue of $808.50 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $765.12 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.80 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.1% on a year-over-year basis. Vontier has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.350-3.500 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.780-0.810 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Vontier will post 3.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on VNT. Weiss Ratings cut Vontier from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Bank of America reiterated an “underperform” rating and issued a $40.00 price target (down from $50.00) on shares of Vontier in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Vontier from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, February 1st. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on shares of Vontier from $45.00 to $44.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Finally, Barclays restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $55.00 price target on shares of Vontier in a research report on Friday. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $47.25.

Key Headlines Impacting Vontier

Here are the key news stories impacting Vontier this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Vontier reported $0.86 EPS (vs. $0.85 consensus) and revenue of $808.5M, ahead of estimates and showing ~4% y/y top‑line growth; margins and ROE remained strong. Vontier (NYSE:VNT) Surprises With Q4 CY2025 Sales, Stock Soars
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted product innovation and portfolio focus as drivers of outperformance and core growth on the earnings call — the message supports sustainable organic growth expectations. VNT Q4 Deep Dive: Product Innovation and Portfolio Focus Drive Outperformance
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: several outlets note a sharp intraday jump in the stock as investors digested the beat and the qualitative message from the call. Short‑term momentum and positive headlines amplified the move. Why Vontier Corporation’s (VNT) Stock Is Up 17.04%
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance is roughly in line with expectations on the midpoint (EPS guidance 3.350–3.500), giving some clarity on full‑year targets even as near‑term guidance varies. Vontier Corporation 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term guidance disappointed: Q1 EPS guidance (0.780–0.810) and Q1 revenue guide ($730–740M) are below consensus, creating short‑term execution and revenue‑growth risk that could pressure the stock if upcoming quarters miss. Vontier Corp (VNT) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Core Growth and Strategic …
• Negative Sentiment: Investors should watch guidance execution and order trends — the positive beat offsets guidance weakness only if management can convert pipeline and product initiatives into accelerating revenue in coming quarters. Vontier Corporation (NYSE:VNT) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Vontier

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of VNT. Great Lakes Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Vontier by 5.6% in the 4th quarter. Great Lakes Advisors LLC now owns 6,104 shares of the company’s stock worth $227,000 after purchasing an additional 321 shares during the last quarter. Shelton Capital Management bought a new position in shares of Vontier in the third quarter valued at approximately $224,000. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL acquired a new stake in shares of Vontier in the second quarter worth $217,000. Marex Group plc bought a new stake in shares of Vontier during the 4th quarter worth $217,000. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC acquired a new position in Vontier in the 2nd quarter valued at $216,000. 95.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.