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DHRDanaher CorporationSell5.3·$181.35+0.14%
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Danaher Corporation (DHR) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $181.35: Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend); Weak growth.

Danaher develops instruments, consumables, and services for the biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics sectors across approximately 50 countries, organized in three segments under those names. Revenue skews toward recurring consumables and services, with approximately 59%... Read more

$181.35+20.3% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#16 of 26 Diagnostics & Research
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield3.56%
IncomeYield0.88%(5y avg 0.44%)Payout26.36%sustainable
Stop $171.31Target $218.11(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 2.1:1
Analyst target$242.35+33.6%23 analysts
$218.11our TP
$181.35price
$242.35mean
$310

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $181.35: Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend); Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 59. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 8/9 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 35d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Jul 21, 202635d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Analyst upside: 20%
Risks
Weak growth
Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)35.1
P/E (Fwd)19.6
Mkt Cap$128.2B
EV/EBITDA17.9
Profit Mgn14.9%
ROE7.1%
Rev Growth3.7%
Beta0.83
Dividend0.88%
Rating analysts30

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C2.46bearish
IV41%normal
Max Pain$360+98.5% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
0.8
Value Rank
4.2
Quality Rank
5.7

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Revenue Growth
3.4
Earnings Growth
4.0
GatesDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.5>=5.5A.R:R 2.1 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 35d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
59 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $164.07Resistance $189.21

Price Targets

$171
$218
A.Upside+20.3%
A.R:R2.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Analyst Consensus

Analysts30
Consensus4.3/5
Avg Target$242

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-21 (35d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DHR stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $181.35: Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend); Weak growth. Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 59. Prior stop was $171.31. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the DHR stock price target?

Take-profit target: $218.11 (+20.3% upside). Prior stop was $171.31. Stop-loss: $171.31.

What are the risks of investing in DHR?

Weak growth; Below 200-MA, MA slope -1.9%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is DHR overvalued or undervalued?

Danaher Corporation trades at a P/E of 35.1 (forward 19.6). TrendMatrix value score: 5.6/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about DHR?

30 analysts cover DHR with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $242.

What does Danaher Corporation do?Danaher develops instruments, consumables, and services for the biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics sectors...

Danaher develops instruments, consumables, and services for the biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics sectors across approximately 50 countries, organized in three segments under those names. Revenue skews toward recurring consumables and services, with approximately 59% of 2025 sales from non-US customers; the company employs approximately 60,000 people across more than 15 operating companies.

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