Danaher Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Life Sciences Sales Rise Y/Y

Danaher Corporation’s (DHR) fourth-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of $2.14 per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.17. The bottom line increased 2.4% year over year.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Danaher reported net sales of $6.5 billion, which beat the consensus estimate of $6.4 billion. The metric increased 2.1% year over year, driven by robust sales in the Diagnostics and Life Sciences segments.DHR’s core sales increased 1%. Acquisitions had a positi ...