Danaher Stock Alpha and Beta Analysis

DHR Stock  USD 211.25  2.69  1.29%   
This module allows you to check different measures of market premium (i.e., alpha and beta) for all equities such as Danaher. It also helps investors analyze the systematic and unsystematic risks associated with investing in Danaher over a specified time horizon. Remember, high Danaher's alpha is almost always a sign of good performance; however, a high beta will depend on investors' risk tolerance level and may signal increased volatility and potential future overvaluation. Key technical indicators related to Danaher's market risk premium analysis include:
Beta
0.94
Alpha
(0.12)
Risk
1.51
Sharpe Ratio
(0.07)
Expected Return
(0.11)
Please note that although Danaher alpha is a measure of relative return and represented here as a single number, it indicates the percentage above or below your selected benchmark (i.e., Dow Jones Industrial index.) So in this particular case, Danaher did 0.12  worse than the index. Remember, a high alpha is always good. Beta, on the other hand, measures the volatility (or risk) of an investment. It is an indication of Danaher stock's relative risk over its benchmark. Danaher has a beta of 0.94  . Danaher returns are very sensitive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, Danaher is expected to follow. At this time, Danaher's Book Value Per Share is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 02/20/2026, Enterprise Value Over EBITDA is likely to grow to 26.57, while Price Book Value Ratio is likely to drop 1.78.

Danaher Quarterly Cash And Equivalents

4.62 Billion

Alpha is a measure of relative performance on a risk-adjusted basis, while beta measures volatility against the benchmark. The goal is to know if an investor is being compensated for the volatility risk taken. The return on investment might be better than its reference but still not compensate for the assumption of the risk.
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Danaher Market Premiums

Investors always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment, coupled with the lowest possible volatility. Danaher market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Danaher long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Danaher. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Danaher's performance over market.
α-0.12   β0.94

Danaher expected buy-and-hold returns

Although buy-and-hold investment strategy may not appeal to all investors, it may be used as a good measure of Danaher's Buy-and-hold return. Our buy-and-hold chart shows how Danaher performed over your current time horizon against a typical interest-earning bank account and a selected benchmark.

Danaher Market Price Analysis

Market price analysis indicators help investors to evaluate how Danaher stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Danaher shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Danaher stock market price indicators, traders can identify Danaher position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Danaher Return and Market Media

The median price of Danaher for the period between Sat, Nov 22, 2025 and Fri, Feb 20, 2026 is 226.67 with a coefficient of variation of 3.54. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 8.03, arithmetic mean of 226.64, and mean deviation of 6.43. The Stock received a lot of media exposure during the period.
 Price Growth (%)  
       Timeline  
1
Acquisition by Mitchell Rales of 1543 shares of Danaher subject to Rule 16b-3
12/30/2025
2
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01/20/2026
3
Jim Cramer on Danaher This Could Be the First Truly Strong Quarter in Years
01/27/2026
 
Danaher dividend paid on 30th of January 2026
01/30/2026
5
Acquisition by Mitchell Rales of tradable shares of Danaher subject to Rule 16b-3
02/02/2026
6
Exclusive Lawhive, a startup using AI to reimagine the general practice law firm, raises 60 million in new venture capital funding
02/05/2026
7
Calculating The Fair Value Of Danaher Corporation
02/09/2026
8
Recent Analysts Ratings Changes for Danaher
02/10/2026
9
ProShare Advisors LLC Reduces Position in Danaher Corporation DHR
02/11/2026
10
Baron Durable Advantage Fund Bets on Danaher Corporation During Cyclical Challenges
02/12/2026
11
Why Danaher Corporation Could Be Worth Watching
02/13/2026
12
MASI Alert Monsey Firm of Wohl Fruchter Investigating Fairness of the Sale ofMasimo Corporation to Danaher Corporation
02/17/2026
13
Hemenway Trust Co LLC Sells 8,610 Shares of Danaher Corporation DHR
02/19/2026

About Danaher Beta and Alpha

For many years both, Alpha and Beta indicators are used by professional money managers as critical performance measurement tools across virtually all financial instruments including Danaher or other stocks. Alpha measures the amount that position in Danaher has returned in comparison to a selected market index or another relevant benchmark. In other words, Alpha is the excess return on an investment relative to the performance of your selected benchmark. Beta, on the other hand, measures the relative risk of your investment.
 2023 2024 2025 2026 (projected)
Dividend Yield0.0048190.0045770.0054230.002857
Price To Sales Ratio7.137.036.596.92

Danaher Upcoming Company Events

As portrayed in its financial statements, the presentation of Danaher's financial position is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Danaher's leadership is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, investors should always follow all of Danaher's public filing events to personally review all filings and be reasonable and skeptical to interpret all of the financial statements of Danaher. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Danaher's management manipulating its earnings.
30th of January 2024
Upcoming Quarterly Report
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23rd of April 2024
Next Financial Report
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31st of December 2023
Next Fiscal Quarter End
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30th of January 2024
Next Fiscal Year End
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30th of September 2023
Last Quarter Report
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31st of December 2022
Last Financial Announcement
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