Danaher Tops Q4 Estimates and Raises 2026 Earnings Outlook

Group 1 - Danaher Corporation reported fourth-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings of $2.23 per share and revenue of $6.84 billion, reflecting a year-over-year revenue increase of 4.5% [1] - The company's non-GAAP core revenue increased by 2.5%, driven by strong performance in bioprocessing [1] Group 2 - For the full year 2025, Danaher achieved adjusted earnings of $7.80 per share, marking a 4.5% growth, and revenue of $24.6 billion, which is a 3.0% increase from the previous year [2] - The company generated $6.4 billion in operating cash flow and $5.3 billion in non-GAAP free cash flow [2] Group 3 - Looking ahead, Danaher anticipates low-single-digit core revenue growth in the first quarter of 2026 [3] - For the full year, the company forecasts core revenue growth of 3% to 6% and adjusted earnings between $8.35 and $8.50 per share, with the midpoint slightly above the analyst consensus of $8.42 [3]