Danaher (NYSE: DHR) shares Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results

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Danaher Corporation furnished a current report to share its latest financial performance. On January 28, 2026, the company issued a press release detailing results for the year ended December 31, 2025, including fourth quarter performance, and attached this release as Exhibit 99.1.

The information was furnished under Item 2.02 and is expressly stated as not being deemed “filed” for liability purposes or automatically incorporated into other securities law filings, unless specifically referenced in a future document.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 28, 2026

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DANAHER CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware						001-08089			59-1995548
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)						(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,									20037-1701
Suite 800W
Washington,			DC
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)									(Zip Code)

202-828-0850

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			DHR			New York Stock Exchange
0.200% Senior Notes due 2026			DHR/26			New York Stock Exchange
2.100% Senior Notes due 2026			DHR 26			New York Stock Exchange
1.200% Senior Notes due 2027			DHR/27			New York Stock Exchange
0.450% Senior Notes due 2028			DHR/28			New York Stock Exchange
2.500% Senior Notes due 2030			DHR 30			New York Stock Exchange
0.750% Senior Notes due 2031			DHR/31			New York Stock Exchange
1.350% Senior Notes due 2039			DHR/39			New York Stock Exchange
1.800% Senior Notes due 2049			DHR/49			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ 

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On January 28, 2026, Danaher Corporation (“Danaher”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto are being furnished by Danaher pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01			FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c)			Exhibits:
Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release — “Danaher Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results”
104						The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									DANAHER CORPORATION
Date:			January 27, 2026			By:			/s/ Matthew R. McGrew
									Matthew R. McGrew
									Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Danaher (DHR) disclose in this current report?

Danaher furnished a report stating it issued a press release with financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, including fourth quarter performance. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and provides the detailed numbers and commentary.

When did Danaher (DHR) announce its 2025 financial results?

Danaher announced its 2025 financial results on January 28, 2026, through a press release. The company then furnished this release as an exhibit, formally making investors aware of its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 performance information.

Where can investors find Danaher’s Q4 and full-year 2025 results?

Investors can find Danaher’s Q4 and full-year 2025 results in the press release labeled Exhibit 99.1. The exhibit, titled “Danaher Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results,” is attached to the current report and incorporated by reference.

Is Danaher’s 2025 results press release considered legally “filed” information?

No. Danaher states the information furnished, including the press release, is not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It is also not automatically incorporated into other securities filings unless specifically referenced later.

Under which item did Danaher furnish its 2025 results press release?

Danaher furnished its 2025 results press release under Item 2.02, which covers results of operations and financial condition. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, providing formal disclosure of the company’s fourth quarter and full-year 2025 performance.

Who signed Danaher’s report related to the 2025 financial results?

The report was signed on behalf of Danaher by Matthew R. McGrew, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His signature indicates the company’s authorization of the furnished information and formal submission of the current report.