Veralto (VLTO) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
Veralto · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 50 calls · price $98.37
What the company does: Veralto Corporation provides water analytics, water treatment, marking and coding, and packaging and color solutions worldwide.
📈 Veralto (VLTO) stock price
$98.37-7.6% over range
Aug 28, 25low $82.23 · high $109.1Aug 27, 26
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50% recommend buying · 6 analysts
📊 JPI status : Veralto has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 VLTO price target & analyst consensus — price $98.37
The price target · all analysts combined (6 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 6$120+22.0%
Median target · of 6 targets$111.5+13.3%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 6$104+5.7%
Current price$98.37
Where these 6 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
6100%
$104 ↔ $120
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Citigroup — 71% of its targets hit on this sector (716 calls tested). It aims for $107 (+8.8 %), call made on July 31, 2026, maturing on July 31, 2027 (28 d ago).
The 5 reliable analysts
$109+11 %
The 1 other firm
$120+22 %
How to read it: the 5 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 5 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $109 median. “The 1 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 6 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy350%
Hold350%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 VLTO price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on VLTO most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in VLTO? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Veralto? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Veralto dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
0.55%annual yield
That's ~$0.50 per share per year.
📈 Veralto fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 24.9Net margin 17.3 %Revenue growth +7.5 %Somewhat expensive
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 17 %
2023
Rev +3%Profit −1%
2024
Rev +3%Profit −1%
2025
Rev +6%Profit +13%
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Veralto (VLTO)?
1 Congress member has disclosed VLTO buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
Gilbert Cisneros 5× · 48%
✅ Historical analyst reliability on VLTO
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 50% | +4.3% | 2 |
| Stifel ↗ | 36% | +3.7% | 14 |
| BMO Capital ↗ | 33% | +2.6% | 3 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Veralto would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Veralto 10 years ago would be worth $1,137 today, i.e. +4%/yr on average. Best year: 2024 (+23%), worst: 2025 (-2%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Veralto
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $880 | -12% |
| 3 years ago | $1,137 | +14% |
Return by year (Veralto)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -10% | $900 (-10%) |
| 2025 | -2% | $880 (-12%) |
| 2024 | +23% | $1,078 (+8%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Veralto
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📋 All analyst calls on VLTO
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■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$104
Price at call : $94.17 — gap to target +10%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
BNP Paribas
Jul 30, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$120
Price at call : $94.17 — upside +27%
Today : $98.37 — upside +22%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 30, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$109
Price at call : $94.17 — gap to target +16%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$107
Price at call : $94.17 — gap to target +14%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +9%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$114
Price at call : $94.17 — upside +21%
Today : $98.37 — upside +16%
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$117
Price at call : $94.71 — upside +24%
Today : $98.37 — upside +19%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 27
matures : Jul 30, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$111
Price at call : $90.18 — upside +23%
Today : $98.37 — upside +13%
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 20, 27
matures : Jul 20, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$101
Price at call : $88.24 — gap to target +14%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 1, 27
matures : May 1, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$102
Price at call : $87.63 — gap to target +16%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 30, 27
matures : Apr 30, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Apr 30, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $87.63 — gap to target +14%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 30, 27
matures : Apr 30, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$113
Price at call : $87.63 — upside +29%
Today : $98.37 — upside +15%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 30, 27
matures : Apr 30, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $92.32 — upside +19%
Today : $98.37 — upside +12%
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 27
matures : Apr 14, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$99
Price at call : $89.5 — gap to target +11%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +1%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 9, 27
matures : Apr 9, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$104
Price at call : $90.57 — gap to target +15%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 5, 27
matures : Feb 5, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Feb 5, 26
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$102
Price at call : $90.57 — gap to target +13%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +4%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 5, 27
matures : Feb 5, 27
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $97.75 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on VLTO : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 61.8% · +9.1% (288 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 10, 26
matures : Dec 10, 26
BMO Capital ↗
Nov 25, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$114
Price at call : $101.27 — upside +13%
Today : $98.37 — upside +16%
🎯 on VLTO : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 56.7% · +7.2% (178 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 25, 26
matures : Nov 25, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $98.52 — gap to target +14%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 6, 26
matures : Nov 6, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$111
Price at call : $98.68 — gap to target +12%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$121
Price at call : $98.68 — upside +23%
Today : $98.37 — upside +23%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Oct 30, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$111
Price at call : $98.68 — gap to target +12%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 30, 26
matures : Oct 30, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$119
Price at call : $104.84 — upside +14%
Today : $98.37 — upside +21%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 6, 26
matures : Oct 6, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$120
Price at call : $106.9 — upside +12%
Today : $98.37 — upside +22%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.8% · +3.2% (943 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 19, 26
matures : Sep 19, 26
Raymond James ↗
Aug 26, 25
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 46.9% · +0.1% (384 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 26, 26
matures : Aug 26, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 30, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$108
Price at call : $104.83 — gap to target +3%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 26
matures : Jul 30, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $104.83 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 26
matures : Jul 30, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $105.78 — upside +13%
Today : $98.37 — upside +22%
Expected +13% · Actual -10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-10.5%
stock -10% · XLI +17%
matured Jul 30, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$116
Price at call : $102.11 — upside +14%
Today : $98.37 — upside +18%
Expected +14% · Actual -12% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-11.7%
stock -12% · XLI +19%
matured Jul 21, 26
RBC Capital ↗
May 1, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$104
Price at call : $95.53 — gap to target +9%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +6%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 1, 26
matures : May 1, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$104
Price at call : $95.53 — upside +9%
Today : $98.37 — upside +6%
Expected +9% · Actual -8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-7.6%
stock -8% · XLI +27%
matured May 1, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$106
Price at call : $94.21 — gap to target +13%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +8%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 1, 26
matures : May 1, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$102
Price at call : $89.33 — upside +14%
Today : $98.37 — upside +4%
Expected +14% · Actual +1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
+1.4%
stock +1% · XLI +37%
matured Apr 16, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $90.06 — gap to target +11%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 14, 26
matures : Apr 14, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Feb 6, 25
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $98.81 — gap to target +11%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 6, 26
matures : Feb 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $98.81 — upside +11%
Today : $98.37 — upside +12%
Expected +11% · Actual -6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-6.2%
stock -6% · XLI +26%
matured Feb 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$116
Price at call : $103.28 — upside +12%
Today : $98.37 — upside +18%
Expected +12% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-1.4%
stock -1% · XLI +18%
matured Jan 24, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$116
Price at call : $102.37 — gap to target +13%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 52.7% · +8.0% (716 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 13, 26
matures : Jan 13, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $105.79 — upside +18%
Today : $98.37 — upside +27%
Expected +18% · Actual -7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 61.8% · +9.1% (288 calls)
-6.7%
stock -7% · XLI +14%
matured Dec 12, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$117
Price at call : $105.79 — upside +11%
Today : $98.37 — upside +19%
Expected +11% · Actual -7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-6.7%
stock -7% · XLI +14%
matured Dec 11, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Oct 25, 24
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$111
Price at call : $104 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 25, 25
matures : Oct 25, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$119
Price at call : $113.03 — upside +5%
Today : $98.37 — upside +21%
Expected +5% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-9.1%
stock -9% · XLI +9%
matured Oct 16, 25
BMO Capital ↗
Sep 30, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$119
Price at call : $110.03 — upside +8%
Today : $98.37 — upside +21%
Expected +8% · Actual -4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 56.7% · +7.2% (178 calls)
-3.6%
stock -4% · XLI +14%
matured Sep 30, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$118
Price at call : $108.09 — gap to target +9%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +20%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.9% · +3.8% (477 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 13, 25
matures : Aug 13, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $106.56 — gap to target -6%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +8.7% (114 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 30, 25
matures : Jul 30, 25
Deutsche Bank ↗
Jul 29, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$109
Price at call : $107.06 — gap to target +2%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.4% · +7.7% (461 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 29, 25
matures : Jul 29, 25
Goldman Sachs ↗
Jul 29, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$116
Price at call : $107.06 — upside +8%
Today : $98.37 — upside +18%
Expected +8% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 53.4% · +10.8% (352 calls)
-1.2%
stock -1% · XLI +20%
matured Jul 29, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 29, 24
■ Sector Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$108
Price at call : $107.06 — gap to target +1%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 47.3% · +3.3% (465 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 29, 25
matures : Jul 29, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$117
Price at call : $105.1 — upside +11%
Today : $98.37 — upside +19%
Expected +11% · Actual -0% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on VLTO : 20% (10 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.4% · +2.7% (442 calls)
-0.1%
stock -0% · XLI +21%
matured Jul 29, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $105.1 — gap to target +7%
Today : $98.37 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on VLTO : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 45.1% · +1.5% (366 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 29, 25
matures : Jul 29, 25
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Veralto stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Veralto, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $112 (+13% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 50% of the time (2 calls tracked on Veralto). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Veralto? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Veralto is $120 (+22% above today's price); the average is $112. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Veralto on our site before trusting it.
Is Veralto still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 3 analysts have a real record on Veralto, the best hitting 50% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Veralto? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in VLTO (and why hesitate).
What has Veralto's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: VLTO performance & returns.
Does Veralto pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: VLTO's dividend.
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