Danaher Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Danaher Corporation reported a 5.5% increase in revenue to $4.9 billion for Q4 2019, with net earnings of $792.9 million, or $1.07 per diluted share. Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share were $1.28, representing a 12.5% increase year-over-year. The company achieved 6.0% core revenue growth.
Revenue increased by 5.5% year-over-year to $4.9 billion.
Net earnings were $792.9 million, or $1.07 per diluted share.
Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share were $1.28, a 12.5% increase year-over-year.
Core revenue growth was 6.0%.
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Forward Guidance
The Company anticipates for the first quarter 2020, diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $0.78 to $0.81 and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $1.06 to $1.09. For the full year 2020, the Company anticipates that diluted net earnings per share will be in the range of $3.96 to $4.06 and non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share will be $4.80 to $4.90, which assumes non-GAAP core revenue growth of approximately 5.0%.
Positive Outlook
- Diluted net earnings per share for Q1 2020 are expected to be in the range of $0.78 to $0.81.
- Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share for Q1 2020 are expected to be in the range of $1.06 to $1.09.
- Diluted net earnings per share for FY 2020 are anticipated to be in the range of $3.96 to $4.06.
- Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per share for FY 2020 are expected to be $4.80 to $4.90.
- FY 2020 guidance assumes non-GAAP core revenue growth of approximately 5.0%.
Challenges Ahead
- Q1 and FY 2020 estimated results do not include the impact of earnings from the pending GE Biopharma acquisition.
- Uncertainty of regulatory approvals with respect to the GE Biopharma acquisition and the timing or conditionality thereof.
- Parties' ability to satisfy the acquisition agreement conditions and consummate the acquisition of GE Biopharma on the anticipated timetable and terms or at all.
- Danaher's ability to successfully integrate GE Biopharma's operations and employees with Danaher's existing business.
- Ability to realize anticipated financial, tax and operational synergies and benefits.
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