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Danaher (DHR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$184.79 -2.69 (-1.44%)
Closing price 05/23/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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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

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
16

Based on 20 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 20 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for DHR.

Consensus Price Target

$263.24
42.45% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Danaher, the average price target is $263.24. The highest price target for DHR is $315.00, while the lowest price target for DHR is $215.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 42.45% from the current price of $184.79.
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DHR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/25/24 to 5/25/25
1 Month Ago
4/25/24 to 4/25/25
3 Months Ago
2/25/24 to 2/24/25
1 Year Ago
5/26/23 to 5/25/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$263.24$263.24$278.00$267.31
Forecasted Upside42.45% Upside33.37% Upside31.61% Upside1.72% 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

TypeDanaherMedical CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.81
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside42.45% Upside5,353.39% Upside16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/25/2025HSBC
2 of 5 stars
 Lower Target$270.00 ➝ $240.00+21.41%
4/23/2025Royal Bank of Canada
3 of 5 stars
Conor McNamara
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$250.00 ➝ $250.00+25.71%
4/23/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
3 of 5 stars
M. Sykes
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Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$260.00 ➝ $240.00+20.47%
4/23/2025Guggenheim
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S. Nambi
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $250.00+25.19%
4/23/2025UBS Group
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Dan Leonard
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$275.00 ➝ $240.00+17.66%
4/23/2025Robert W. Baird
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Catherine Schulte
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$231.00 ➝ $225.00+17.15%
4/22/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Tycho Peterson
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $230.00+19.75%
4/22/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Tycho Peterson
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$280.00 ➝ $260.00+35.37%
4/22/2025Barclays
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L. Sergott
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$205.00 ➝ $215.00+11.94%
4/7/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
3/14/2025Stifel Nicolaus
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Daniel Arias
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$260.00+27.48%
2/3/2025Raymond James
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Andrew Cooper
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform
1/30/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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B. Couillard
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$280.00 ➝ $240.00+7.57%
12/23/2024Scotiabank
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S. Nam
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Initiated CoverageSector Perform$265.00+15.95%
12/13/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$290.00 ➝ $290.00+23.67%
10/31/2024Wolfe Research
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D. Schenkel
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$285.00+17.61%
10/23/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$310.00 ➝ $315.00+23.29%
10/23/2024Stephens
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J. Johnson
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$315.00 ➝ $315.00+23.29%
10/23/2024KeyCorp
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$290.00 ➝ $310.00+19.45%
10/1/2024Evercore ISI
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V. Kumar
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$275.00 ➝ $278.00+1.41%
7/24/2024Leerink Partners
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 Boost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $280.00+5.22%

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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, May 21, 2025. 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 received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $197.68, which is significantly lower than its one-year high of $281.70, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • Recent earnings reports show that Danaher Co. exceeded revenue expectations, reporting $5.74 billion, which reflects strong operational performance.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 0.65%, providing investors with a steady income stream, which is attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
  • Danaher Co. has a diverse portfolio of products and services across various sectors, which helps mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

Danaher
Bear Case

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

  • Analysts have recently adjusted price targets downward, with some estimates dropping to $240.00, indicating potential concerns about future growth.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 0.80, suggesting it may not be as stable as some investors prefer.
  • Insider ownership is at 11.10%, which may raise concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • Danaher Co. has a relatively high P/E ratio of 37.44, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Market conditions and economic uncertainties could impact the company's performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

DHR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Danaher is $263.24, with a high forecast of $315.00 and a low forecast of $215.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Danaher in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DHR shares.

According to analysts, Danaher's stock has a predicted upside of 42.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Danaher's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Danaher less than other "medical" companies. The consensus rating score for Danaher is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "medical" companies is 2.81. Learn more on how DHR compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DHR) was last updated on 5/25/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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