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Danaher vs Ametek: DHR and AME compared
Danaher is the larger company: $6.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for Ametek (Q3 2026). Ametek is growing faster (+17% against +8% a year earlier). Ametek is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.3% against 19.0%.
Where the money goes: DHR and AME
Danaher (DHR) · Q3 2026
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.
Ametek (AME) · Q3 2026
Ametek, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+17% year over year), operating margin 26.3%, net earnings $426M, operating cash flow $561M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Danaher (DHR) | Ametek (AME) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $6.6B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +17% |
| Gross margin | 58.5% | — |
| Operating margin | 19.0% | 26.3% |
| Net earnings | $1.2B | $426M |
| Net margin | 18.8% | 19.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.9B | $561M |
| Free cash flow | $1.6B | $527M |
| Market value | $162.7B | $52.6B |
| P/E | 37.6× | 32.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $259.90 | $287.44 |
Where the revenue comes from
Danaher
- Recurring revenue: $5.4B (82%)
- Nonrecurring revenue: $1.2B (18%)
Ametek
- Process and analytical instrumentation: $1.0B (47%)
- Aerospace and power: $635M (29%)
- Automation and engineered solutions: $544M (25%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Danaher or Ametek?
Danaher is the larger company: $6.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for Ametek (Q3 2026).
Is Danaher or Ametek growing faster?
Ametek is growing faster (+17% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Danaher or Ametek?
Ametek is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.3% against 19.0%.
More: Danaher earnings · how Danaher makes money · Ametek earnings · how Ametek makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 21, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.