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Dec 31, 2020

Danaher Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported a revenue increase of 39.0% and non-GAAP core revenue growth of 15.5% including Cytiva.

Key Takeaways

Danaher Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2020, marked by a 39.0% increase in revenue for the quarter, driven by 15.5% non-GAAP core revenue growth including Cytiva. Net earnings for the quarter were $1.2 billion, or $1.66 per diluted common share, representing a 55.0% year-over-year increase. The company's non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share for the quarter were $2.08, a 62.5% increase over the previous year.

Revenues increased 39.0% year-over-year to $6.8 billion.

Net earnings were $1.2 billion, or $1.66 per diluted common share, a 55.0% increase year-over-year.

Non-GAAP adjusted diluted net earnings per common share were $2.08, a 62.5% increase year-over-year.

Non-GAAP core revenue growth was 15.5% including Cytiva.

Total Revenue
$6.76B
Previous year: $4.87B
+38.9%
EPS
$2.08
Previous year: $1.28
+62.5%
Core Sales Growth
15.5%
Previous year: 6%
+158.3%
Gross Profit
$3.95B
Previous year: $2.7B
+46.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$6.04B
Previous year: $19.9B
-69.7%
Free Cash Flow
$5.43B
Previous year: $994M
+445.8%
Total Assets
$76.2B
Previous year: $62.1B
+22.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company anticipates that non-GAAP core revenue growth including Cytiva will be in the mid to high-teens range for the first quarter 2021 and in the low-double digit range for the full year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Non-GAAP core revenue growth including Cytiva in the mid to high-teens range for Q1 2021.
  • Non-GAAP core revenue growth including Cytiva in the low-double digit range for full year 2021.
  • Strong margin expansion.
  • More than $5 billion of free cash flow.
  • Addition of Cytiva strengthened position as a global science and technology leader.

Challenges Ahead

  • Highly uncertain and unpredictable severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Deterioration of or instability in the economy and the financial markets.
  • Contractions or growth rates and cyclicality of markets.
  • Potential for improper conduct by employees, agents or business partners.
  • Risks relating to potential impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets.

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