Danaher reports FY 2026 earnings guidance amid notable institutional share sales

Danaher Corp. updated its fiscal‑year‑2026 earnings outlook, forecasting earnings per share of $8.45‑$8.60, close to the consensus estimate of $8.48. The company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on July 31, representing an annualized $1.60 dividend and a 0.8% yield. In the most recent quarter, Danaher posted $1.94 EPS, beating expectations, with revenue of $6.26 billion, a 5.5% year‑over‑year increase, a net margin of 15.95% and a return on equity of 11.04%.

Meanwhile, Oddo BHF Asset Management Sas reduced its Danaher position by 48.4%, selling 35,007 shares and holding 37,278 shares worth about $7.07 million after the sale. Other investors reported modest activity, including Kennebec Savings Bank increasing its stake by 1.4% to 3,348 shares and Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raising its position by 2.6% to 1,870 shares.