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Danaher (DHR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$234.76 +1.66 (+0.71%)
(As of 11/21/2024 ET)

Danaher - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
14

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Danaher in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for DHR.

Consensus Price Target

$287.16
22.32% Upside
According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Danaher, the average price target is $287.16. The highest price target for DHR is $315.00, while the lowest price target for DHR is $250.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.32% from the current price of $234.76.
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DHR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
1 Month Ago
10/24/23 to 10/23/24
3 Months Ago
8/25/23 to 8/24/24
1 Year Ago
11/23/22 to 11/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$287.16$287.28$276.88$257.73
Forecasted Upside22.32% Upside12.22% Upside2.74% Upside16.46% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

DHR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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DHR Price Targets by Month

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Danaher Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDanaherMulti-Sector Conglomerates CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.74
2.75
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside22.32% Upside19.47% Upside8.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/31/2024Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
D. Schenkel
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$285.00+17.61%
10/23/2024TD Cowen
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $315.00+23.29%
10/23/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$333.00 ➝ $311.00+21.73%
10/23/2024Stephens
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J. Johnson
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00 ➝ $315.00+23.29%
10/23/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$309.00 ➝ $305.00+19.66%
10/23/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$250.00 ➝ $265.00+3.97%
10/23/2024Raymond James
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$310.00 ➝ $300.00+16.48%
10/23/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $310.00+19.45%
10/23/2024Barclays
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$285.00 ➝ $275.00+5.25%
10/23/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$278.00 ➝ $277.00+6.02%
10/1/2024Evercore ISI
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V. Kumar
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $278.00+1.41%
8/27/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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B. Couillard
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$280.00+4.16%
7/24/2024Leerink Partners
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 Boost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $280.00+5.22%
7/24/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$225.00 ➝ $250.00-6.32%
7/24/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$270.00 ➝ $275.00+4.10%
6/3/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$295.00+13.35%
4/24/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$280.00 ➝ $290.00+16.02%
4/17/2024HSBC
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $280.00+16.93%
12/20/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$250.00 ➝ $270.00+17.71%
5/1/2023SVB Securities
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$300.00+26.63%
4/27/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower Target$310.00 ➝ $275.00+18.29%
4/26/2023William Blair
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M. Larew
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/26/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$300.00 ➝ $270.00+16.38%
1/25/2023Cowen
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 Lower TargetOutperform$340.00 ➝ $320.00+17.83%

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Should I Buy Danaher Stock? DHR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Danaher pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Danaher
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Danaher Co.:

  • Danaher Co. has a strong market capitalization of $200.23 billion, indicating stability and potential for growth in the market.
  • Analysts have set a high average target price of $282.12 for Danaher Co., suggesting positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
  • Insiders have been actively selling shares, which could indicate confidence in the company's performance and future prospects.
  • Danaher Co. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, signifying a healthy financial position and lower risk for investors.
  • The company's stock price has been trading consistently above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating positive momentum and investor interest.

Danaher
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Danaher Co. for these reasons:

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, there is a risk of market volatility affecting Danaher Co.'s stock price, potentially leading to short-term fluctuations.
  • Recent insider selling activity, including a significant sale by a senior vice president, may raise concerns about the company's future performance or strategic direction.
  • While the company has a high market capitalization, this could also mean limited room for significant short-term growth due to its already substantial size in the market.
  • Danaher Co.'s P/E ratio of 45.82 and P/E/G ratio of 4.49 suggest that the stock may be currently overvalued, posing a risk for investors looking for undervalued opportunities.
  • With a beta of 0.83, Danaher Co.'s stock may be less volatile compared to the market average, potentially limiting potential returns for investors seeking higher-risk investments.

DHR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Danaher is $287.16, with a high forecast of $315.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.

19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Danaher in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DHR shares.

According to analysts, Danaher's stock has a predicted upside of 22.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Danaher's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Danaher less than other "multi-sector conglomerates" companies. The consensus rating score for Danaher is 2.74 while the average consensus rating score for "multi-sector conglomerates" companies is 2.75. Learn more on how DHR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DHR) was last updated on 11/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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