Dodge & Cox reports 13.9% Fortive (NYSE: FTV) stake in 13G/A filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Dodge & Cox filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership in Fortive Corporation common stock. It reports beneficial ownership of 44,157,822 shares, representing 13.9% of Fortive’s outstanding common stock, with sole voting power over 41,540,566 shares and sole dispositive power over 44,157,822 shares.

The filing notes that Dodge & Cox’s clients, including investment companies and other managed accounts, are entitled to dividends and sale proceeds from these shares. Dodge & Cox Stock Fund alone holds 28,566,975 shares, or 9.0% of the class. The securities are stated to be held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Fortive.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 4)

Fortive Corporation

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

34959J108

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 34959J108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Dodge & Cox

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

CALIFORNIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 41,540,566.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 44,157,822.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

44,157,822.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

13.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Fortive Corporation
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 6920 Seaway Blvd, Everett, Washington 98203
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Dodge & Cox
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 555 California Street 40th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
(c)	Citizenship: California, USA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 34959J108
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 44,157,822
(b)	Percent of class: 13.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 41,540,566
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 44,157,822
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The clients of Dodge & Cox, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or power to direct the receipt of dividends from, and the proceeds from the sale of, Fortive Corporation. Dodge & Cox Stock Fund, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, has an interest of 28,566,975 or 9.0%, of the class of securities reported herein.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dodge & Cox

Signature:	/S/ Katherine M. Primas
Name/Title:	Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/13/2026

FAQ

What percentage of Fortive (FTV) does Dodge & Cox report owning?

Dodge & Cox reports beneficial ownership of 13.9% of Fortive’s common stock. This corresponds to 44,157,822 shares, with sole voting power over 41,540,566 shares and sole dispositive power over the full 44,157,822 shares as disclosed.

How many Fortive (FTV) shares does Dodge & Cox Stock Fund hold?

Dodge & Cox Stock Fund holds 28,566,975 Fortive shares. The filing states this position represents 9.0% of Fortive’s common stock class, and that the fund is an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Does Dodge & Cox seek to influence control of Fortive (FTV)?

The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Fortive, nor in connection with any transaction having that control-related purpose or effect.

What voting and dispositive powers does Dodge & Cox have over Fortive (FTV) shares?

Dodge & Cox reports sole voting power over 41,540,566 Fortive shares and sole dispositive power over 44,157,822 shares. It reports no shared voting or dispositive power, indicating control over how these reported shares are voted and disposed.

Who ultimately benefits from the Fortive (FTV) shares managed by Dodge & Cox?

The filing explains that Dodge & Cox’s clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or direct dividends and sale proceeds from Fortive shares, rather than Dodge & Cox itself benefiting directly from those economic rights.

What form did Dodge & Cox file to report its Fortive (FTV) stake?

Dodge & Cox filed an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G to report its beneficial ownership of Fortive common stock as of December 31, 2025. Schedule 13G is used for certain passive beneficial ownership disclosures above 5%.