Fortive Shares Bought by Dodge & Cox

Institutional investor increases stake in technology company by 28.4%

Mar. 14, 2026 at 8:09am

Dodge & Cox, an institutional investor, raised its stake in Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV) by 28.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company's recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Dodge & Cox now owns 42,595,794 shares of the technology company's stock, representing 13.41% of Fortive's total shares outstanding.

Why it matters

This increase in Dodge & Cox's stake in Fortive suggests the institutional investor sees long-term value in the technology company's business and growth prospects. Fortive's diversified portfolio of professional instrumentation, software, and industrial technology products and services cater to a range of commercial and industrial customers.

The details

According to the filing, Dodge & Cox purchased an additional 9,422,189 shares of Fortive during the 3rd quarter, bringing its total ownership to 42,595,794 shares. This represents a 28.4% increase in the investor's stake in the company. Fortive's stock price has fluctuated in the past year, trading between a 52-week low of $46.34 and a high of $76.54.

  • Dodge & Cox increased its stake in Fortive during the 3rd quarter of 2026.
  • Fortive's stock price has ranged from a 52-week low of $46.34 to a high of $76.54.

The players

Dodge & Cox

An institutional investor that has increased its stake in Fortive Corporation by 28.4%.

Fortive Corporation

A diversified industrial technology company headquartered in Everett, Washington, that focuses on professional instrumentation, software, and industrial technology products and services.

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The takeaway

Dodge & Cox's increased stake in Fortive suggests the institutional investor sees long-term growth potential in the technology company's diversified portfolio of products and services. This move highlights the continued interest from institutional investors in Fortive's business model and market positioning.