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Oct 01, 2021

Danaher Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong third-quarter results with significant core revenue growth and earnings performance.

Key Takeaways

Danaher Corporation reported a strong third quarter in 2021, with revenues increasing by 23.0% year-over-year to $7.2 billion and non-GAAP core revenue growth of 20.5%. Net earnings were $1.2 billion, or $1.54 per diluted common share, a 33.0% increase year-over-year. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.39, representing a 39.0% increase over the comparable 2020 period.

Revenues increased 23.0% year-over-year to $7.2 billion.

Non-GAAP core revenue growth was 20.5%.

Net earnings were $1.2 billion, or $1.54 per diluted common share, a 33.0% increase year-over-year.

Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.39, a 39.0% increase year-over-year.

Total Revenue
$7.23B
Previous year: $5.88B
+22.9%
EPS
$2.39
Previous year: $1.72
+39.0%
Core Sales Growth
20.5%
Previous year: 14%
+46.4%
Gross Profit
$4.36B
Previous year: $3.23B
+35.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.55B
Previous year: $5.69B
-55.1%
Free Cash Flow
$5.2B
Previous year: $1.5B
+246.7%
Total Assets
$82.5B
Previous year: $72.9B
+13.2%

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Forward Guidance

For the fourth quarter 2021, the Company anticipates that non-GAAP core revenue growth will be in the low-to-mid teens percent range. For the full year 2021, the Company now anticipates that the non-GAAP core revenue growth rate including Cytiva will be more than 20%.

Positive Outlook

  • Non-GAAP core revenue growth expected in the low-to-mid teens percent range for Q4 2021.
  • Full year 2021 non-GAAP core revenue growth rate including Cytiva expected to be more than 20%.
  • Continued investment for growth across businesses.
  • Expanding production capacity.
  • Accelerating innovation initiatives.

Challenges Ahead

  • Highly uncertain and unpredictable severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Impact of debt obligations on operations and liquidity.
  • Deterioration of or instability in the economy, the markets served and the financial markets.
  • Uncertainties relating to U.S. laws or policies, including potential changes in U.S. trade policies and tariffs.
  • Contractions or growth rates and cyclicality of markets served.