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Danaher Corp. (NYSE:DHR)

Income Statement 
Quarterly Data

Danaher Corp., consolidated income statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

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3 months ended: Mar 27, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 26, 2025 Jun 27, 2025 Mar 28, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 27, 2024 Jun 28, 2024 Mar 29, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 29, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jul 1, 2022 Apr 1, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 1, 2021 Jul 2, 2021 Apr 2, 2021
Sales 5,951 6,838 6,053 5,936 5,741 6,538 5,798 5,743 5,796 6,405 5,624 5,912 5,949 8,369 7,663 7,751 7,688 8,148 7,229 7,218 6,858
Cost of sales (2,360) (2,872) (2,530) (2,413) (2,230) (2,648) (2,397) (2,315) (2,309) (2,626) (2,349) (2,594) (2,287) (3,430) (3,079) (3,030) (2,983) (3,205) (2,870) (2,821) (2,605)
Gross profit 3,591 3,966 3,523 3,523 3,511 3,890 3,401 3,428 3,487 3,779 3,275 3,318 3,662 4,939 4,584 4,721 4,705 4,943 4,359 4,397 4,253
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,860) (2,026) (1,991) (2,360) (1,858) (2,023) (2,060) (1,869) (1,807) (2,035) (1,728) (1,794) (1,772) (2,190) (2,149) (2,085) (2,092) (2,294) (2,062) (1,966) (1,876)
Research and development expenses (387) (438) (378) (403) (379) (442) (383) (391) (368) (407) (362) (361) (373) (453) (420) (431) (441) (495) (441) (426) (380)
Other operating expenses (547)
Operating costs (2,247) (2,464) (2,369) (2,763) (2,237) (2,465) (2,443) (2,260) (2,175) (2,442) (2,090) (2,155) (2,145) (2,643) (2,569) (2,516) (2,533) (2,789) (3,050) (2,392) (2,256)
Operating profit 1,344 1,502 1,154 760 1,274 1,425 958 1,168 1,312 1,337 1,185 1,163 1,517 2,296 2,015 2,205 2,172 2,154 1,309 2,005 1,997
Other income (expense), net (73) (87) (14) (42) (79) (63) 102 (59) (36) (137) (47) (15) 24 (68) (51) (87) (20) 82 137 97 140
Loss on early extinguishment of borrowings (96)
Interest expense (63) (55) (67) (71) (72) (61) (87) (65) (65) (85) (70) (65) (66) (64) (42) (51) (54) (56) (62) (62) (58)
Interest income 27 13 3 8 6 14 4 39 60 117 79 59 48 29 9 2 1 1 3 3 4
Nonoperating income (expense) (109) (129) (78) (105) (145) (110) 19 (85) (41) (105) (38) (21) 6 (103) (84) (136) (73) (69) 78 38 86
Earnings before income taxes 1,235 1,373 1,076 655 1,129 1,315 977 1,083 1,271 1,232 1,147 1,142 1,523 2,193 1,931 2,069 2,099 2,085 1,387 2,043 2,083
Income taxes (206) (190) (168) (100) (175) (229) (159) (176) (183) (111) (207) (222) (283) 39 (359) (389) (374) (297) (229) (344) (381)
Net earnings from continuing operations 1,029 1,183 908 555 954 1,086 818 907 1,088 1,121 940 920 1,240 2,232 1,572 1,680 1,725 1,788 1,158 1,699 1,702
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes 14 (42) 189 186 210 86
Net earnings 1,029 1,197 908 555 954 1,086 818 907 1,088 1,079 1,129 1,106 1,450 2,232 1,572 1,680 1,725 1,788 1,158 1,785 1,702
Mandatory convertible preferred stock dividends (21) (22) (21) (22) (41) (41) (41) (41) (41)
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders 1,029 1,197 908 555 954 1,086 818 907 1,088 1,079 1,129 1,106 1,429 2,210 1,551 1,658 1,684 1,747 1,117 1,744 1,661

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-26), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-27), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-04-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-07-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-04-02).


A comprehensive analysis of the quarterly financial results reveals a significant shift in revenue and profitability trajectories starting in early 2023. After a period of strong growth and peak performance through 2021 and 2022, the company experienced a structural decline in top-line sales and a corresponding compression in operating margins.

Revenue Trends
Sales exhibited a peak period between April 2021 and December 2022, with quarterly revenues consistently exceeding $7 billion and reaching a maximum of $8.37 billion in the final quarter of 2022. Beginning in March 2023, a distinct downward shift occurred, with revenue stabilizing at a lower baseline, generally ranging between $5.6 billion and $6.8 billion. A seasonal peak is observed in the December quarters of each year.
Gross Profitability
Gross profit followed the trajectory of total sales. Peak gross profits of approximately $4.9 billion were achieved in late 2021 and late 2022. From 2023 through early 2026, gross profit figures shifted to a lower range, typically between $3.3 billion and $3.9 billion. Despite the drop in absolute value, the relationship between cost of sales and revenue remained relatively proportional, suggesting stable direct cost management.
Operating Expense Analysis
Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses showed a general trend of reduction following the revenue decline, though not in a perfectly linear fashion. A notable anomaly occurred in June 2025, where SG&A expenses spiked to $2.36 billion, the highest level recorded in the period. Research and development (R&D) spending remained comparatively stable, fluctuating between $361 million and $495 million, indicating a consistent commitment to innovation regardless of short-term revenue volatility.
Operating Profit Performance
Operating profit experienced a marked decline from its peak of $2.30 billion in December 2022. The profit levels dropped significantly starting in 2023, frequently falling between $958 million and $1.5 billion. The lowest point of operating profit was recorded in June 2025 at $760 million, directly correlating with the aforementioned spike in SG&A expenses.
Net Earnings and Non-Operating Items
Net earnings mirrored the operating trend, decreasing from peaks above $2.2 billion in 2022 to a more volatile range between $555 million and $1.2 billion in the 2023-2026 period. Non-operating income transitioned from a net positive contributor in 2021 to a consistent net expense in later years. Interest income showed a significant temporary increase in late 2023, peaking at $117 million in December 2023, which partially offset operating losses in that period.

In summary, the financial data indicates a transition from a high-growth phase ending in 2022 to a more constrained environment characterized by lower revenue baselines and increased pressure on operating margins. The volatility in recent quarters suggests sensitivity to operational overhead and non-operating expenses.

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