VLTO Veralto Corporation

Looking back on environmental and facilities services stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) and its peers.

Veralto shares jump 13.2% in three months as segment growth, strong cash flow, low leverage and capital returns support its long-term growth outlook.

While the S&P 500 is up 18% since March 2026, Veralto (currently trading at $95.82 per share) has lagged behind, posting a return of 8.3%. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Clean Harbors stock jumps 10.4% in six months as expanding PFAS demand, stronger cash generation and a higher 2026 outlook fuel momentum.

Mid-cap stocks have the best odds of scaling into $100 billion corporations thanks to their tested business models and large addressable markets. But the many opportunities in front of them attract significant competition, spanning from industry behemoths with seemingly infinite resources to small, nimble players with chips on their shoulders.

Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) has received validation of its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative, confirming alignment with SBTi criteria. The SBTi decision covers Veralto’s emissions reduction goals across its own operations as well as its broader value chain. Management is positioning the SBTi validation as support for Veralto’s long term sustainability profile and climate related commitments. The SBTi approval of Veralto’s climate targets is one piece to weigh alongside the...

Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it’s important to remain skeptical because analysts face institutional pressures that can sometimes lead to overly optimistic forecasts.

Veralto has underperformed the Industrial sector over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

VRSK's subscription-led growth, AI upgrades and acquisitions bolster insurance capabilities, while rising debt and staffing costs pose risks.

Veralto (VLTO) remains confident in attaining its target for H2 core growth to accelerate by 5% to 6

WEX's broad-based segment growth, AI integration and pricing actions support margins, cash flow and increased share buybacks.

ManpowerGroup's strong demand, cost discipline and AI investments support growth, while liquidity pressure and competition remain key risks.

FDS gains 16% in three months as recurring revenues, regional growth and cash flow strength offset margin and liquidity risks.

Veralto gains from strong Water Quality and PQI demand, strategic buyouts and solid cash flow, while competition and a short public history pose risks.

Clean Harbors (CLH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

Veralto (VLTO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

What recent performance says about Veralto stock Veralto (VLTO) has traded around $98.69 per share, with returns that have moved in different directions over various periods. The stock declined 0.1% over the past day but gained over the past month and over the past 3 months. Over the past week the stock declined 1.4%. Over the past year the total return declined 7.6%, while the year-to-date move has been slightly positive. For investors looking at the bigger picture, Veralto’s recent 30 day...

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that influence capital spending (like interest rates), and the market seems convinced that demand will slow. Due to this bearish outlook, the industry has tumbled by 2.5% over the past six months. This performance is a far cry from the S&P 500’s 10.8% ascent.

Veralto has underperformed the broader market, while analysts remain moderately optimistic, supported by strong earnings growth, raised guidance, and potential upside.

Weitz Investment Management, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Large Cap Equity Fund”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Large Cap Equity Fund’s Institutional Class posted a return of 7.03% in Q2, trailing the 15.49% return of the Bloomberg U.S. 1000 Index. This disparity […]

VLTO stock gains 5.2% over the past month, while rising earnings estimates, solid growth prospects and strong liquidity support its momentum.

Verisk shares gain 12.1% in three months as subscription growth, SaaS demand and strategic investments support its growth outlook.

BAH's government ties, AI and cybersecurity investments support long-term growth, but muted near-term estimates favor patience.

MAN shares jump 39.2% in a month as earnings growth, broad regional gains and demand for workforce and technology services support momentum.

Veralto's earnings momentum, recurring revenues and liquidity strengthen its growth case, but a premium valuation favors a selective approach.

Veralto's Water Quality growth, margin gains and raised 2026 guidance support momentum, but its premium valuation raises the bar for execution.

Diamond Hill Capital, a First Eagle Investment Management company, issued its Q2 2026 investor letter for its “Mid Cap Strategy”. A copy of the Q2 2026 investor letter can be downloaded here. In the quarter, equity markets posted strong returns as resilient economic growth and robust corporate earnings supported investor sentiment, although AI-related companies continued to dominate market […]

Veralto (VLTO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Veralto’s fair value estimate has shifted to about US$112.76 from about US$108.06, giving investors an updated reference point for where analysts see the stock today. Many recent research notes link these higher price targets to Q2 2026 results, refreshed guidance and steady Water Quality demand, even as some investors question how much upside is already reflected. As you read on, you will see how this evolving analyst narrative around Veralto may shape the way you track the stock from...

Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) said second-quarter sales rose 7.6% from a year earlier, supported by 4.2% core sales growth, a 19.4% increase in adjusted earnings per share, and $328 million of free cash flow. President and Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Honeycutt said Water Quality led the company’s core g

Water analytics and treatment company Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $1.47 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.11 per share was 10.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Veralto Corp (VLTO) reports a robust 7.6% sales increase and raises full-year EPS guidance, despite facing market uncertainties.

VLTO's Q2 earnings and sales top estimates as Water Quality leads growth, tariff refunds lift profit and 2026 guidance is raised.

Moby summary of Veralto Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

Veralto (VLTO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +11.00% and +2.46%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Water analytics and treatment company Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.5% year on year to $1.47 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.11 per share was 10.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Veralto (VLTO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Water analytics and treatment company Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.

WM heads into the Q2 earnings release with y/y revenue and EPS growth expected, led by collection and disposal gains, and a sharp rise in renewable energy sales.

VLTO heads into Q2 results with a strong earnings beat streak as demand, acquisitions and segment growth set expectations for higher sales and profit.

Veralto stock has slipped over the past year, yet its valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to a sizeable discount while market multiples suggest the shares are priced at a premium. That tension between a DCF that screens the stock as undervalued and richer market ratios is now front and center for investors trying to assess what the current price really implies. Over the last 12 months, Veralto shares are down 11.6%, which may make...

GFL Environmental (GFL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Veralto (NYSE:VLTO) has acquired Indian ultraviolet water treatment company Alfaa UV. Alfaa UV will be integrated into Veralto’s Trojan Technologies unit to expand its UV water treatment portfolio. The deal adds a broader commercial presence for Veralto in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Veralto, trading at $90.18, is using this acquisition to add scale and geographic reach to its water treatment operations. The stock has been under pressure over the past year, with shares down...

Veralto (VLTO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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