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    How Veralto’s (VLTO) Removal From Russell Growth Indexes Has Changed Its Investment Story

    Simply Wall St·07/07/2026 15:45:09
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    • On June 27, 2026, Veralto Corporation (NYSE: VLTO) was removed from several Russell growth-oriented benchmarks, including the Russell Midcap Growth, Russell 1000 Growth, Russell 3000 Growth, Russell 3000E Growth, and Russell 1000 Growth-Defensive indexes.
    • This broad index removal matters because it can prompt index-tracking funds and some institutional investors to adjust their holdings, potentially shifting trading volumes and liquidity around Veralto shares.
    • Next, we will examine how Veralto’s removal from multiple Russell growth indexes may influence its existing investment narrative and risk profile.

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    Veralto Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Veralto, you generally have to believe in long term demand for water quality, reuse and analytics, along with recurring software and services. The Russell index removals look more technical than fundamental, and are unlikely to change the near term focus on execution in China or cost control, though they may affect short term trading around the stock rather than its core risk profile.

    The most relevant recent development here is Veralto’s June 2026 issuance of US$725,000,000 of 4.850% senior notes due 2032, intended for general corporate purposes. For investors, this sits alongside the index changes as you weigh how additional debt capacity may support growth catalysts in higher margin water and software offerings, while also paying attention to how a higher debt load interacts with cost inflation and margin pressures.

    Yet beneath these index changes, investors should be aware that ongoing cost inflation and pricing power may be the real swing factor for...

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    Veralto's narrative projects $6.7 billion revenue and $1.3 billion earnings by 2029. This requires 6.2% yearly revenue growth and about a $331 million earnings increase from $969.0 million today.

    Uncover how Veralto's forecasts yield a $108.06 fair value, a 17% upside to its current price.

    Exploring Other Perspectives

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    Four members of the Simply Wall St Community place Veralto’s fair value between US$107.88 and US$162.67, underlining how far opinions can diverge. When you set those views against concerns about persistent cost inflation and pricing power, it becomes clear why comparing multiple risk and reward frameworks is so important before forming your own view.

    Explore 4 other fair value estimates on Veralto - why the stock might be worth just $107.88!

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.