Danaher (NYSE:DHR) Stock Sale Reported by Rep. Kevin Hern

Key Points

• Rep. Kevin Hern reported selling Danaher shares worth between $1,001 and $15,000 on September 2 from the Hern Family Revocable Trust. He also disclosed sales of several other stocks, including CenterPoint Energy, TJX Companies, STERIS and NextEra Energy.
• Danaher shares opened at $227.51, up 1.3%, after the company reported quarterly revenue of $6.26 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.94 per share, beating analyst expectations. Revenue increased 5.5% year over year.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive view, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $230.23. Danaher also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, representing a 0.7% yield.

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Danaher Corporation NYSE: DHR. In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Danaher stock on September 2nd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "HERN FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST" account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy NYSE: CNP on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies NYSE: TJX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of STERIS NYSE: STE on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology NASDAQ: STX on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies NYSE: MRSH on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of IQVIA NYSE: IQV on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Home Depot NYSE: HD on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric NYSE: EMR on 9/14/2026.

Danaher Trading Up 1.3%

Shares of DHR stock opened at $227.51 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Danaher Corporation has a twelve month low of $160.93 and a twelve month high of $242.80. The company's 50-day moving average price is $206.57 and its 200-day moving average price is $192.90. The stock has a market cap of $159.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.41, a PEG ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.78.

Danaher (NYSE:DHR - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Monday, July 20th. The conglomerate reported $1.94 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.85 by $0.09. Danaher had a net margin of 15.95% and a return on equity of 11.04%. The company had revenue of $6.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $6.12 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.77 earnings per share. Danaher's revenue for the quarter was up 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities analysts predict that Danaher Corporation will post 8.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Danaher Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be paid a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 30th. Danaher's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 28.42%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently commented on DHR shares. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price objective on shares of Danaher from $260.00 to $220.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. UBS Group began coverage on Danaher in a research report on Wednesday, September 9th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $250.00 price objective for the company. Evercore reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $230.00 price target on shares of Danaher in a research note on Monday, July 6th. DZ Bank began coverage on shares of Danaher in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. They issued a "buy" rating and a $210.00 target price for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Danaher from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Wednesday, September 16th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have given a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $230.23.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Danaher

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. QRG Capital Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Danaher by 194.0% in the 2nd quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. now owns 175,542 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $33,437,000 after purchasing an additional 115,833 shares during the period. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Danaher by 224.1% during the second quarter. Envestnet Portfolio Solutions Inc. now owns 93,098 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $17,733,000 after purchasing an additional 64,373 shares in the last quarter. Andra AP fonden boosted its position in shares of Danaher by 9.1% in the second quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 83,642 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $15,932,000 after buying an additional 7,000 shares during the period. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA boosted its position in shares of Danaher by 27.2% in the second quarter. Security National Bank of Sioux City Iowa IA now owns 11,037 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $2,102,000 after buying an additional 2,360 shares during the period. Finally, Wellington Altus USA Inc. grew its stake in shares of Danaher by 45.6% in the second quarter. Wellington Altus USA Inc. now owns 198 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. 79.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald's franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald's franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald's National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Danaher Company Profile

Danaher Corporation NYSE: DHR is a global science and technology company that develops and manufactures products, services and solutions for the life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology industries. Its offerings help researchers, healthcare professionals and biopharmaceutical manufacturers discover, develop, produce and analyze medicines and other biological products.

The company operates through businesses that provide laboratory instruments, consumables, software and services, including technologies for cell analysis, genomics, protein research, bioprocessing and clinical diagnostics.

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