Danaher (DHR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$228.55 +2.39 (+1.06%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Danaher - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 19 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
4

Buy
15

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, 4 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for DHR.

Consensus Price Target

$288.21
26.10% Upside

According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Danaher, the average price target is $288.21. 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 26.10% from the current price of $228.55.

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DHR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/24/23 to 12/23/24	1 Month Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	3 Months Ago 9/25/23 to 9/24/24	1 Year Ago 12/24/22 to 12/24/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$288.21	$287.16	$278.94	$259.40
Forecasted Upside	26.10% Upside	21.76% Upside	1.53% Upside	12.61% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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.

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.

Danaher Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Danaher	Multi-Sector Conglomerates Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.79	2.65	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.10% Upside	25.51% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent DHR News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/19/2024	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	S. Nambi Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$275.00	+20.46%
12/13/2024	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$290.00 ➝ $290.00	+23.67%
10/31/2024	Wolfe Research 3 of 5 stars	D. Schenkel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$285.00	+17.61%
10/23/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$310.00 ➝ $315.00	+23.29%
10/23/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$333.00 ➝ $311.00	+21.73%
10/23/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$315.00 ➝ $315.00	+23.29%
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10/23/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$309.00 ➝ $305.00	+19.66%
10/23/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$250.00 ➝ $265.00	+3.97%
10/23/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$310.00 ➝ $300.00	+16.48%
10/23/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$290.00 ➝ $310.00	+19.45%
10/23/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$285.00 ➝ $275.00	+5.25%
10/23/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$278.00 ➝ $277.00	+6.02%
10/1/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	V. Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$275.00 ➝ $278.00	+1.41%
8/27/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Couillard Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Equal Weight	$280.00	+4.16%
7/24/2024	Leerink Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	$275.00 ➝ $280.00	+5.22%
7/24/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$225.00 ➝ $250.00	-6.32%
6/3/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$295.00	+13.35%
4/24/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$280.00 ➝ $290.00	+16.02%
4/17/2024	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $280.00	+16.93%
12/20/2023	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$250.00 ➝ $270.00	+17.71%
5/1/2023	SVB Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$300.00	+26.63%
4/27/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$310.00 ➝ $275.00	+18.29%
4/26/2023	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	M. Larew Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform
4/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target		$300.00 ➝ $270.00	+16.38%
1/25/2023	Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Danaher pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Danaher
Bull Case

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

Danaher Co. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.71, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.57, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $166.21 billion, reflecting its stability and significant presence in the market.
Danaher Co. has a current stock price of $230.12, which is a reasonable entry point considering its potential for growth, as indicated by a consensus target price of $287.16.
With a net margin of 16.39%, Danaher Co. demonstrates efficient cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
The company has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage and financial risk, which can be appealing to risk-averse investors.

Danaher
Bear Case

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

Recent downgrades from analysts, including a cut from "buy" to "hold" by StockNews.com, may indicate a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced a decline from its 52-week high of $281.70, which could signal potential volatility and risk for investors looking for stable returns.
Danaher Co. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 43.97, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it less attractive for value investors.
Analysts have mixed opinions on the stock, with some lowering their price targets, which could create uncertainty about its future performance.
The company’s quarterly revenue growth of only 3.1% year-over-year may not meet the expectations of investors seeking rapid growth, potentially limiting its appeal.

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 $288.21, with a high forecast of $315.00 and a low forecast of $250.00.
: 19 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Danaher in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DHR shares.
: According to analysts, Danaher's stock has a predicted upside of 26.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Danaher's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Danaher has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim, KeyCorp, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Danaher more than other "multi-sector conglomerates" companies. The consensus rating score for Danaher is 2.79 while the average consensus rating score for "multi-sector conglomerates" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how DHR compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:DHR) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Danaher (DHR) Stock Forecast & Price Target