Pulled from Benzinga Pro data, Fortive (NYSE:FTV) showed a loss in earnings since Q4, totaling $165.10 million. Sales, on the other hand, increased by 0.15% to $1.38 billion during Q1.
If history is any guide, there may be trouble ahead for shares of Fortive (NYSE:FTV). A so-called "death cross" has formed on its chart and, not surprisingly, this could be bearish for the stock.