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Apr 01, 2022

Danaher Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported first quarter results, exceeding initial expectations with double-digit core revenue growth and approximately 10% adjusted earnings per share growth.

Key Takeaways

Danaher Corporation reported a strong start to the year, exceeding initial expectations with double-digit core revenue growth. The company's Q1 results showed a 12.0% increase in revenues year-over-year, reaching $7.7 billion, and a 9.5% increase in non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share.

Revenues increased by 12.0% year-over-year to $7.7 billion.

Non-GAAP core revenue growth was 12.0%.

Net earnings were $1.7 billion, or $2.31 per diluted common share, a 1.0% increase over 2021.

Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.76, a 9.5% increase over 2021.

Total Revenue
$7.69B
Previous year: $6.86B
+12.1%
EPS
$2.76
Previous year: $2.52
+9.5%
Core Sales Growth
12%
Previous year: 30%
-60.0%
Gross Profit
$4.71B
Previous year: $4.25B
+10.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.72B
Previous year: $6.33B
-41.3%
Free Cash Flow
$1.72B
Previous year: $1.63B
+5.4%
Total Assets
$83.4B
Previous year: $75.4B
+10.6%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter 2022, the Company anticipates that non-GAAP base business core revenue growth will be in the mid-single digit percent range, which includes an approximately 200 to 300 basis point headwind from the COVID-19 related shutdowns in China. For the full year 2022, the Company continues to expect non-GAAP base business core revenue growth will be in the high-single digit percent range.

Challenges Ahead

  • Non-GAAP base business core revenue growth for Q2 2022 will be in the mid-single digit percent range.
  • This includes an approximately 200 to 300 basis point headwind from the COVID-19 related shutdowns in China.