Veralto Corporation announced financial results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2026, alongside an update to its full-year 2026 guidance. The company reported sales of $1,509 million for the quarter, representing a 7.5% increase year-over-year, with non-GAAP core sales growth of 5.1%.
On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported adjusted net earnings of $290 million, or $1.18 per diluted common share. GAAP net earnings were $253 million, or $1.03 per diluted share. Operating cash flow totaled $323 million, and non-GAAP free cash flow was $304 million.
For the first nine months of 2026, Veralto has deployed $1.1 billion on four strategic acquisitions: In-Situ, GlobalVision, Alfaa UV, and Cleanwater1. Additionally, the company repurchased $550 million of its common stock, representing 2.4% of outstanding shares as of February 13, 2026.
Veralto updated its full-year 2026 guidance, raising its adjusted diluted earnings per share forecast to a range of $4.49 to $4.52. This represents growth of 15% to 16% over the prior year. The company also revised its non-GAAP core sales growth outlook to a range of 4.2% to 4.5% year-over-year.
For the fourth quarter of 2026, the company anticipates non-GAAP core sales growth between 5.5% and 6.5% year-over-year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter are expected to be between $1.13 and $1.16.
