Is DHR a good investment in 2026?

Danaher Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 39.0, with medium volatility (26.6% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of DHR?

Based on 30-day volatility of 26.6%, DHR has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.99 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Danaher Corporation (DHR) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does DHR pay dividends?

Yes, Danaher Corporation has a dividend yield of 0.81%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$138.98B

P/E RATIO

39.0

BETA

0.99

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

0.81%

52W HIGH

$242.80

52W LOW

$180.03

VOLATILITY

26.6%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$191.39 → $196.38+2.61%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$186.83 → $196.38+5.1%

DHR | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/16/2026

Healthcare Sector Context

Defensive sector including pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and healthcare services.

METRIC	DHR	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	39.0x	22.0x	↑ 77%
Beta	0.99	0.85	More volatile
Div Yield	0.81%	1.50%	Below avg
30d Volatility	26.6%	22%	Higher risk

TOP HEALTHCARE PEERS

UNH

JNJ PFPFE

Competitors Analysis

Compare DHR's key metrics against its main healthcare sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
DHDHR(You are here)	$196.38	$138.98B	Healthcare	—
UNH	$316.51	$287.29B	Healthcare	VIEW →
JNJ	$238.00	$573.54B	Healthcare	VIEW →
PFPFE	$27.46	$156.20B	Healthcare	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Danaher Corporation is currently trading at $196.38, which is 19.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.99, the stock shows average sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME0.2M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DHR a good buy right now?

Danaher Corporation trades at 39.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 26.6% volatility.

Does DHR pay dividends?

Yes, Danaher Corporation offers a dividend yield of 0.81%. This translates to approximately $1.59 per share annually.

How volatile is DHR?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 26.6% and beta of 0.99,DHR is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.