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Danaher (DHR) R&D spending by quarter
Danaher's R&D spending was $433M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +5% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $378M (Q3 2025) to $438M (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $433M | +5% | +15% |
| Q2 2026 | $412M | +6% | +2% |
| Q1 2026 | $387M | -12% | +2% |
| Q4 2025 | $438M | +16% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $378M | -6% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $403M | +6% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $379M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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
What is Danaher's R&D spending?
Danaher's R&D spending was $433M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +5% from Q2 2026.
How has Danaher's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $378M (Q3 2025) to $438M (Q4 2025).