Danaher Corporation
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
DHR's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 26.4% earnings payout ratio & 17.2% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.1% return on equity. The dividend has been growing at a 14.93% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 26.4%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 17.2%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 15.6%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 7.1%Return on equity is below industry norms.
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Very SafeAbout Danaher Corporation
Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, research, and industrial products and services globally, with a primary focus on the United States, China, and other international markets. Operating through three key segments—Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Diagnostics—the company provides bioprocessing technologies, consumables, and solutions that accelerate therapeutic development and manufacturing, including cell culture media, chromatography resins, filtration systems, and single-use hardware for full manufacturing suites. Its Life Sciences division supports advanced research tools, while Diagnostics offers essential testing and healthcare filtration solutions. Originally founded in 1969 and transformed through strategic acquisitions and divestitures, such as the 2023 spin-off of its environmental solutions into Veralto, Danaher now concentrates on scientific instruments and consumables in the diagnostics and research sector. Employing around 62,000 to 63,000 people under CEO Rainer Blair, Danaher plays a pivotal role in the healthcare and life sciences industries, driving innovation in biopharma production and medical diagnostics with a strong emphasis on recurring revenue streams.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.79%
Annual Dividend
$1.36
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
26.36%
FCF Payout Ratio
17.20%
Stock Price
$171.16
52-Week Range
$170.74 – $242.80
Dividend History (2016–2025)
DHR annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
DHR earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
June 26, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 31, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
13.03%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
14.93%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
13.43%
3-Year Total Growth
44.39%
5-Year Total Growth
100.53%
10-Year Total Growth
252.71%
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