T. Rowe Price reports 6.3% ownership stake in Fortive (FTV)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 20,046,553 shares of Fortive Corp common stock, representing 6.3% of the class as of December 31, 2025.

The firm reports sole voting power over 18,850,381 shares and sole dispositive power over 20,046,352 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. It certifies the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Fortive.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FORTIVE CORP

(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

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

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

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 18,850,381.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 20,046,352.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

20,046,553.00

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)

6.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: FORTIVE CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 6920 SEAWAY BLVD., EVERETT, WA, 98203
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(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: 20046553
(b)	Percent of class: 6.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 18850381
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 20046352
	(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.
	Not Applicable
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. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

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.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What did T. Rowe Price disclose about its Fortive (FTV) holdings?

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. reported owning 20,046,553 Fortive shares. This represents 6.3% of Fortive’s common stock as of December 31, 2025, triggering a Schedule 13G filing as a passive institutional investor.

How much of Fortive (FTV) does T. Rowe Price beneficially own?

T. Rowe Price beneficially owns 20,046,553 Fortive shares. The filing states this stake equals 6.3% of Fortive’s outstanding common stock, giving the firm a sizable but minority ownership position in the company.

What voting and dispositive powers does T. Rowe Price have over Fortive (FTV) shares?

T. Rowe Price has sole voting power over 18,850,381 Fortive shares. It reports sole dispositive power over 20,046,352 shares, with zero shared voting or dispositive power, indicating centralized control of how these shares are voted and traded.

Is T. Rowe Price seeking control of Fortive (FTV) with this 6.3% stake?

The filing states the stake is held in the ordinary course of business. T. Rowe Price certifies the shares were not acquired, and are not held, to change or influence control of Fortive, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G filing.

Why was a Schedule 13G filed for Fortive (FTV) by T. Rowe Price?

The filing was required after T. Rowe Price’s Fortive ownership exceeded 5%. As of December 31, 2025, it beneficially owned 20,046,553 shares, or 6.3% of the class, meeting the threshold for this beneficial ownership disclosure.