Ceredex Value Advisors LLC has reduced its stake in Vontier Corporation (NYSE: VNT) by 16.9% during the third quarter, according to a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The investment firm now holds 850,650 shares of Vontier’s stock after selling 173,100 shares in the quarter, representing a total value of approximately $35.7 million at the end of September.
This divestment is part of a broader trend among institutional investors regarding Vontier. Several hedge funds have altered their positions in the company recently. For instance, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust bolstered its stake by 39.0% in the second quarter, acquiring an additional 273 shares to bring its total to 973 shares valued at $36,000. Quent Capital LLC entered the scene with a new position worth about $37,000 during the third quarter, while Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its holdings by 29.0%, now owning 1,505 shares valued at $56,000.
Other notable changes include Farther Finance Advisors LLC, which raised its holdings by 22.5%, now owning 1,850 shares valued at $78,000, and Versant Capital Management Inc, which increased its stake by 15.4%, owning 2,235 shares valued at $94,000. Currently, institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own approximately 95.83% of Vontier’s stock.
Analyst opinions on Vontier have varied, with several recent reports highlighting differing outlooks. Bank of America reaffirmed an “underperform” rating with a target price of $40.00, down from $50.00. In contrast, Barclays raised their price objective from $47.00 to $55.00, assigning an “overweight” rating to the stock. As of now, seven analysts rate Vontier as a Buy, two as Hold, and one as Sell, leading to an average rating of “Moderate Buy” with a price target of $47.63 according to MarketBeat.com.
Vontier’s Market Performance and Future Projections
On Tuesday, shares of Vontier opened at $38.63. The company has a market capitalization of $5.47 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.00. The business reports a beta of 1.27, indicating a slightly higher volatility compared to the broader market. Over the past fifty days, Vontier stock has averaged $39.28, while the two-hundred-day moving average stands at $39.52.
Vontier also recently reported its quarterly earnings results, announcing $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates of $0.85. The company’s revenue reached $808.5 million, exceeding expectations of $765.12 million. This marks a 4.1% increase in revenue year-over-year, compared to $0.80 EPS in the same quarter last year.
Looking ahead, Vontier has set its fiscal year 2026 guidance between $3.35 and $3.50 EPS, with the first quarter guidance projected between $0.78 and $0.81 EPS. Analysts anticipate Vontier will post an EPS of $3.13 for the current year.
Dividend Announcement and Company Overview
In addition to its earnings report, Vontier announced a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share, set to be paid on March 26, 2026. Shareholders of record on March 5, 2026 will be eligible for this dividend, which translates to an annualized value of $0.10 and a yield of 0.3%. The company’s dividend payout ratio currently stands at 3.62%.
Vontier Corporation is a global industrial technology firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since its separation from Fortive’s mobility and transportation platforms in October 2020, Vontier has focused on advancing mobility infrastructure and transportation solutions. The company aims to deliver innovative products and services that address the evolving demands in fuel retail, fleet management, and automotive service, boasting a diversified portfolio of well-known brands.
