Danaher Corporation
DHR
$191.12
+0.17%
Danaher Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing scientific instruments and consumables for the life sciences and diagnostic industries. It is defined by its strategic transformation and disciplined acquisition model, which has established a strong portfolio of high-margin, recurring revenue businesses.…
DHR
Danaher Corporation
$191.12
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DHR 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Danaher Corporation's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $248.46 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$248.46
6 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
6
covering this stock
Price Range
$153 - $248
Analyst target range
Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook, with recent actions from firms like JP Morgan, Jefferies, and TD Cowen reiterating 'Overweight' or 'Buy' ratings. The consensus among 13 analysts points to estimated average EPS of $11.81 and average revenue of $31.95 billion for the upcoming period. While a specific consensus target price is not provided in the data, the reiterated bullish ratings and financial estimates indicate continued analyst confidence in the company's fundamentals.
DHR Technical Analysis
Overall Assessment: The stock has been in a pronounced downtrend over the past six months, with the price declining from around $230 in early January 2026 to $189.60 by March 31, 2026, representing a 6-month change of -9.86%. This underperformance is significant relative to the broader market, as indicated by a 6-month relative strength of -7.04 against the S&P 500.
Short-term Performance: The stock has experienced severe pressure in the short term, with a 1-month decline of -9.99% and a 3-month decline of -17.18%. The most recent data shows a single-day gain of 3.11% from $183.89 to $189.60, but this follows a steep drop from a high near $242 in late January.
Current Position: The current price of $189.60 sits near the lower end of its 52-week range of $171.00 to $242.80, approximately 22% above the 52-week low. The stock's beta of 0.964 suggests it has been slightly less volatile than the market, but its recent drawdown of -25.01% highlights significant downside pressure.
Beta
0.96
0.96x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-25.0%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$171-$243
Price range past year
Annual Return
-6.8%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | DHR Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | -6.3% | -3.6% |
| 3m | -17.0% | -4.0% |
| 6m | -11.1% | -2.0% |
| 1y | -6.8% | +16.2% |
| ytd | -17.0% | -3.8% |
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DHR Fundamental Analysis
Revenue & Profitability: Revenue for Q4 2025 was $6.84 billion, representing a year-over-year growth of 4.59% from the prior-year quarter. The net margin for the quarter was 17.51%, a solid figure, though quarterly profitability has shown some variability, with Q2 2025 net margin at 9.35% before recovering. The trailing twelve-month free cash flow is a robust $5.26 billion.
Financial Health: The company maintains a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, indicating a conservative capital structure. Liquidity is healthy, evidenced by a current ratio of 1.87. Operating cash flow generation remains strong, supporting dividends, share repurchases, and strategic investments.
Operational Efficiency: Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 6.88%, and Return on Assets (ROA) is 4.18%. While positive, these returns have moderated from higher levels in previous years. The gross margin of 60.93% and operating margin of 20.91% demonstrate the company's ability to maintain high profitability in its core operations.
Quarterly Revenue
$6.8B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+0.04%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
+0.57%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$5.3B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is DHR Overvalued?
Valuation Level: With a positive net income, the primary valuation metric is the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio. The trailing P/E is elevated at 44.80, while the forward P/E based on estimated earnings is a more reasonable 20.83. The high trailing multiple reflects the market's expectation of future earnings recovery and growth.
Peer Comparison: Data not available for direct industry average comparisons. However, the company also trades at a Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 6.59 and an EV/EBITDA of 25.30. The forward P/E of 20.8 suggests the market is pricing in normalized earnings growth.
PE
44.8x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range 19x~64x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
25.3x
Enterprise Value Multiple

