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VLTO stock forecast
VERALTO CORP · Industrials · Pollution & Treatment Controls
The model's rating
Underperform
VLTO is rated Underperform as of September 29, 2026: its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth.
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VLTO is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4. See the portfolio
VLTO against the S&P 500
| Period | VLTO | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -4.2% | -0.3% |
| 3 months | +4.5% | +2.5% |
| Year to date | -5.1% | +12.7% |
| 1 year | -11.0% | +15.7% |
Total return, dividends included.
Key numbers
| Price | $94.32 |
| Market cap | 22.99 Billion |
| P/E (trailing 12 months) | 23.6 |
| P/S (trailing 12 months) | 4.0 |
| P/B (latest quarter) | 7.8 |
| Gross margin | 60.2% |
| Net profit margin | 17.3% |
| Return on equity | 32.8% |
| Beta | 0.3 |
As of July 29, 2026.
VLTO and its closest peers
| Stock | Company | Market cap | Model rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYL | XYLEM INC | 23.65 Billion | Greatly Underperform | XYL vs VLTO |
| HUBB | HUBBELL INC | 23.96 Billion | Greatly Underperform | HUBB vs VLTO |
| EXPD | EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL OF WASHINGTON INC | 24.0 Billion | Underperform | EXPD vs VLTO |
| VRSK | VERISK ANALYTICS INC | 21.85 Billion | Underperform | VLTO vs VRSK |
| GPN | GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC | 21.61 Billion | Underperform | |
| OTIS | OTIS WORLDWIDE CORP | 24.48 Billion | Underperform |
Questions
What does the Upfront Investment model say about VLTO?
The model rates VERALTO CORP (VLTO) "Underperform" as of September 29, 2026, which means its medium-term return forecast is below the middle of the stocks the model scores, but above the bottom fifth. The rating is a statistical forecast, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
How is the VLTO rating produced?
A machine-learning model forecasts each stock's return over the coming months and ranks the forecasts against each other. The label says where this stock's forecast falls in that ranking. It is refreshed whenever the model's data updates, normally every trading day.
Is VLTO in the Upfront Investment model portfolio?
VLTO is not among the 20 largest holdings published for 2026 Q4.
The rating is the output of a statistical model and can be wrong. It is not investment advice and takes no account of your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results.