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Danaher (DHR) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Danaher gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Jan 30, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it once.
Tax rate
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 17.0% (Jul 21, 2026) → reaffirmed 17.0% (Oct 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $8.35–$8.50 (Jan 28, 2026) → raised $8.35–$8.55 (Apr 21, 2026) → raised $8.45–$8.60 (Jul 21, 2026) → raised $8.57–$8.62 (Oct 21, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $7.60–$7.75 (Apr 22, 2025) → raised $7.70–$7.80 (Jul 22, 2025) → reaffirmed $7.70–$7.80 (Oct 21, 2025) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Danaher, Q3 2026: revenue $6.6B (+8% year over year), operating margin 19.0%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $1.9B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Danaher beat its guidance?
Danaher gave guidance in 11 earnings releases on file since Jan 30, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it once.
How often does Danaher raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it once since Jan 30, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.