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Apr 02, 2021

Danaher Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Danaher's Q1 2021 earnings were reported, demonstrating significant year-over-year growth driven by strong core revenue and contributions to COVID-19 related products.

Key Takeaways

Danaher reported a strong start to 2021 with better-than-expected Q1 results. Revenues increased by 58.0% year-over-year to $6.9 billion, with a 30.0% non-GAAP core revenue growth. Net earnings were $1.7 billion, or $2.29 per diluted common share, a 182.5% increase year-over-year. The company anticipates strong non-GAAP core revenue growth for Q2 and the full year 2021.

Revenues increased 58.0% year-over-year to $6.9 billion.

Net earnings were $1.7 billion, or $2.29 per diluted common share, a 182.5% increase year-over-year.

Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.52, a 140.0% increase over the comparable 2020 period.

Operating cash flow was $1.9 billion, and non-GAAP free cash flow was $1.6 billion, representing increases of 126.5% and 135.0% year-over-year, respectively.

Total Revenue
$6.86B
Previous year: $4.34B
+57.9%
EPS
$2.52
Previous year: $1.05
+140.0%
Core Sales Growth
30%
Previous year: 4.5%
+566.7%
Gross Profit
$4.25B
Previous year: $2.44B
+74.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.33B
Previous year: $4.37B
+44.9%
Free Cash Flow
$1.63B
Previous year: $686M
+137.9%
Total Assets
$75.4B
Previous year: $68.9B
+9.4%

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Forward Guidance

The Company anticipates that non-GAAP core revenue growth will be in the mid-20 percent range for the second quarter 2021. For the full year 2021, the Company now anticipates that the non-GAAP core revenue growth rate including Cytiva will be in the high-teens percent range.