Cetera Investment Advisers trimmed its holdings in shares of Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR – Free Report) by 5.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 154,227 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after selling 8,553 shares during the period. Cetera Investment Advisers’ holdings in Danaher were worth $29,241,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Enterprise Financial Services Corp grew its holdings in Danaher by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Enterprise Financial Services Corp now owns 3,219 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $737,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the period. Kennebec Savings Bank increased its stake in Danaher by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. Kennebec Savings Bank now owns 3,348 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $766,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Danaher by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 1,870 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $428,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. High Note Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of Danaher by 19.2% during the 4th quarter. High Note Wealth LLC now owns 292 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Command Advisory Services Inc. boosted its position in shares of Danaher by 4.4% during the 4th quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 1,104 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $253,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 79.05% of the company’s stock.
Danaher Price Performance
DHR stock opened at $191.87 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $134.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a current ratio of 1.65. Danaher Corporation has a 52-week low of $160.93 and a 52-week high of $242.80. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $185.64 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $196.76.
Danaher Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, July 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 26th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 26th. Danaher’s payout ratio is currently 28.42%.
Danaher News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Danaher this week:
- Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan reiterated a Buy rating on Danaher, which may help support investor confidence after the post-earnings pullback. J.P. Morgan Keeps Their Buy Rating on Danaher (DHR)
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles argue Danaher’s recent slump looks like an overreaction and could be a buying opportunity, suggesting the stock may recover if investors refocus on its long-term fundamentals. Here’s Why the Slump in Danaher Stock This Week Looks Like a Buying Opportunity
- Positive Sentiment: Danaher’s quarterly results beat estimates, with EPS of $1.94 versus $1.85 expected and revenue of $6.27 billion above forecasts, which supports the case that core business performance remains solid. The ‘Standout Performance’ That Could Save Thermo Fisher, Danaher And Others
- Neutral Sentiment: Billionaire investor Dan Loeb reduced his Danaher stake in Q1 2026, adding to sentiment pressure around life sciences tools stocks, though it does not change Danaher’s operating results. Billionaire Investor Dumps Thermo Fisher, Cuts Danaher As He Pares Life Sciences Tools Bets
- Neutral Sentiment: Danaher saw unusually heavy put option activity, signaling traders are hedging against more downside in the near term. Don’t Quit on Danaher Stock After Horrific Earnings Reaction
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages recently commented on DHR. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Danaher from $212.00 to $195.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. DZ Bank began coverage on Danaher in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $210.00 price target on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $245.00 price objective on shares of Danaher in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. Rothschild & Co Redburn set a $205.00 price objective on Danaher in a report on Friday, April 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Danaher from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Danaher has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $228.91.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Danaher
About Danaher
Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) is a global science and technology company that designs, manufactures and markets products and services for the life sciences, diagnostics, and environmental and applied markets. The company organizes its operations into business segments focused on Life Sciences, Diagnostics, and Environmental & Applied Solutions, supplying instruments, reagents, software and related services that support research, clinical testing, biopharmaceutical development, and industrial and environmental monitoring.
Products and services in Danaher’s portfolio include analytical and diagnostic instruments, laboratory consumables and reagents, digital and software solutions for workflow and data management, field and industrial monitoring equipment, and service and maintenance programs.
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