Veralto shares rise 6.27% after-hours after acquiring In-Situ for $435M and launching $750M buyback.

Veralto (VLTO) surged 6.27% in after-hours trading following the announcement of a $435 million acquisition of In-Situ and a $750 million share repurchase program. The deal, expected to close in Q1 2026, expands Veralto’s presence in environmental water and hydrology markets through In-Situ’s complementary water analytics technologies. The acquisition is projected to deliver $11 million in pre-tax cost synergies by year three and a double-digit return on invested capital by year five. The share buyback program, funded by cash reserves, signals confidence in capital allocation. Veralto highlighted the strategic fit with its OTT HydroMet business, emphasizing growth in high-demand water quality applications and operational efficiencies. These moves collectively underscore value creation, aligning with the stock’s strong post-announcement rally.