Danaher (DHR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$177.74 +0.57 (+0.32%)
Closing price 06/18/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$177.53 -0.21 (-0.12%)
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Danaher - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
20

Based on 25 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 25 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 19 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for DHR.

Consensus Price Target

$233.61
31.43% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Danaher, the average price target is $233.61. The highest price target for DHR is $275.00, while the lowest price target for DHR is $200.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.43% from the current price of $177.74.
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.
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DHR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Month Ago
5/21/25 to 5/21/26
3 Months Ago
3/22/25 to 3/22/26
1 Year Ago
6/20/24 to 6/20/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
19 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$233.61$238.65$253.55$248.17
Forecasted Upside31.43% Upside37.55% Upside33.83% Upside26.47% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DHR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DHR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Danaher Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDanaherMedical CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.84
2.29
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside31.43% Upside687.88% Upside15.89% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/11/2026
Piper Sandler logo
Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
David Westenberg
David Westenberg
4 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageNeutral$200.00+8.77%
6/3/2026
HSBC Holdings plc logo
HSBC
3 of 5 stars
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $230.00+30.71%
6/3/2026
DZ Bank AG logo
DZ Bank
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageBuy$210.00+19.34%
6/1/2026DowngradeOutperformPeer Perform
5/26/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$230.00+33.06%
5/14/2026Initiated CoverageOutperform$200.00+21.51%
4/24/2026 Lower TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $230.00+29.72%
4/22/2026Lower TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $255.00+38.50%
4/22/2026Lower TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $250.00+35.79%
4/22/2026 Lower TargetOverweight$275.00 ➝ $245.00+25.95%
4/22/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$240.00 ➝ $212.00+8.98%
4/22/2026 Lower TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $240.00+23.38%
4/22/2026Lower TargetBuy$275.00 ➝ $235.00+20.81%
4/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$245.00+25.80%
4/21/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $232.00+19.27%
4/17/2026Lower TargetOutperform$251.00 ➝ $249.00+28.76%
4/17/2026 Set Target$205.00+6.01%
4/14/2026Lower TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $230.00+17.38%
4/13/2026Lower TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $230.00+18.28%
3/27/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
1/29/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
1/29/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight
1/16/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$260.00 ➝ $270.00+14.38%
9/22/2025Lower TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $220.00+15.24%
7/11/2025UpgradeSector PerformSector Outperform$275.00+33.79%
3/14/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$260.00+27.48%
2/3/2025Reiterated RatingOutperformMarket Perform
10/23/2024Reiterated RatingOverweight$315.00 ➝ $315.00+23.29%

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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 Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 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.:

  • The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with a recent earnings per share (EPS) of $2.06, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating robust profitability.
  • Danaher Co. has a solid current ratio of 1.87, suggesting that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, Danaher Co. maintains a conservative approach to leverage, reducing financial risk and enhancing stability for investors.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of approximately 0.8%, providing a steady income stream for shareholders.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Danaher Co., with a target price around $235.14, suggesting potential for price appreciation in the near future.

Danaher
Bear Case

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

  • The company’s recent revenue of $5.95 billion fell short of analyst estimates of $6 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
  • Despite a positive EPS, the net margin of 14.89% may suggest that profit margins are under pressure, which could affect future profitability.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets for Danaher Co., reflecting a cautious outlook on the stock's near-term performance.
  • The dividend payout ratio is currently at 30.95%, which, while manageable, indicates that a significant portion of earnings is being returned to shareholders rather than reinvested in growth opportunities.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Danaher Co.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

DHR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Danaher is $233.61, with a high forecast of $275.00 and a low forecast of $200.00.

25 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Danaher in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 19 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 31.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Danaher's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Danaher more than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating for Danaher is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "medical" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DHR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DHR) was last updated on 6/20/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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