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Danaher Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary21 Apr, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenues increased 3.5% year-over-year to $6.0 billion for Q1 2026, with core sales up 0.5% and net earnings rising to $1.03 billion ($1.45 per diluted share); adjusted diluted EPS up 9.5% to $2.06.

  • Growth was driven by Biotechnology and Life Sciences, offsetting a decline in Diagnostics; foreign currency contributed 3.0% to reported sales growth.

  • Adjusted operating profit margin rose by 60 basis points to 30.2%.

  • Announced pending acquisition of Masimo Corporation for $9.9 billion, expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first full year post-acquisition.

  • Robust free cash flow and strong balance sheet position company for further capital deployment.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $6.0 billion, up from $5.74 billion in Q1 2025; core revenue up 0.5% year-over-year.

  • Gross profit margin at 60.3%; adjusted operating profit margin at 30.2%, up 60 bps year-over-year.

  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.06, up 9.5% year-over-year.

  • Free cash flow of $1.1 billion; free cash flow to net income conversion ratio of 105%.

  • Operating cash flow was $1.3 billion, up 2% from Q1 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 core revenue growth expected in the 3%-6% range; respiratory revenue outlook lowered to $1.6-$1.7 billion, offset by better core growth elsewhere.

  • Raised full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $8.35-$8.55.

  • Q2 core revenue expected up low single digits; Q2 adjusted operating profit margin expected at ~26.5%.

  • Effective tax rate expected at ~17.0% for 2026.

  • Currency expected to add ~0.5% to sales for both Q2 and full year 2026.

Masimo acquisition and DBS synergy opportunities
Bioprocessing recovery and Biotechnology growth
Cepheid respiratory outlook and Diagnostics mix
Masimo acquisition financing and segment details
China volume-based procurement impact on sales
Middle East conflict impact on logistics costs
Bioprocessing equipment order growth drivers
Masimo acquisition rationale and synergies
AI impact on pharma development and tool demand
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