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Earnings beat → Q1 EPS $1.04 beats $0.98; FY2026 guidance 4.1-4.2 EPS disappoints

Veralto reported Q1 EPS of $1.04, beating consensus of $0.98 by $0.06, demonstrating solid operational performance. However, the company's disappointing 2026 full-year guidance of 4.1-4.2 EPS raised concerns despite cautious analyst optimism about future growth. The stock has declined 18.9% from its 52-week high, trading at $94.33.