DHR

Danaher Corporation

$191.12

+0.17%
Apr 2, 2026
Bobby Quantitative Model
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.

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DHR 12-Month Price Forecast

Historical Price
Current Price $191.12
Average Target $191.12
High Target $219.78799999999998
Low Target $162.452

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

Buy
1 (17%)
Hold
3 (50%)
Sell
2 (33%)

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.

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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

PeriodDHR ReturnS&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

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