Key Highlights:
- Danaher (DHR, Financial) beats Q1 EPS expectations with $1.88, surpassing by $0.24.
- Revenue of $5.74 billion exceeds estimates, despite a slight year-over-year decline.
- Projected core revenue growth is on track for Q2 2025 and the full year.
Danaher Corporation (DHR) continues to impress investors by posting strong earnings results despite market challenges. For the first quarter, the company's Non-GAAP EPS reached $1.88, outpacing forecasts by $0.24. Meanwhile, revenue hit $5.74 billion, surpassing predictions by $150 million, even as it experienced a modest 1% decline compared with the previous year. Looking ahead, Danaher forecasts low-single digit growth in core revenue for Q2 2025, alongside an anticipated 3% increase for the entire year.
Wall Street Analysts' Perspectives
Wall Street analysts have set their sights high for Danaher Corp (DHR, Financial), forecasting an average target price of $252.43 from a pool of 22 analysts. Their predictions range between $205.00 and $310.00. This average target suggests a significant upside potential of 36.48%, considering the current trading price of $184.96. For a broader spectrum of analyst estimates, visit the Danaher Corp (DHR) Forecast page.
Consistent with these projections, Danaher holds an "Outperform" status according to the consensus of 28 brokerage firms, with an average brokerage recommendation score of 1.8. This score falls on a 1 to 5 scale, where 1 equates to a Strong Buy, and 5 indicates a Sell recommendation.
Furthermore, GuruFocus' proprietary metrics underscore Danaher's potential as a robust investment. The estimated GF Value for Danaher Corp (DHR, Financial) stands at $242.21 in one year, implying a 30.95% upside from the present share price of $184.96. The GF Value metric is a calculated fair value estimate that factors in historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance guesstimates. For more insights, explore the Danaher Corp (DHR) Summary page.
