Investing.com - Danaher (NYSE:DHR) reported on Thursday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Danaher announced earnings per share of $2.76 on revenue of $7.69B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.66 on revenue of $7.55B.
Danaher shares are up 19% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $280.38 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Dow Jones which is down 3.24% year to date.
Danaher follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Danaher's report follows an earnings beat by UnitedHealth on Thursday, April 14, 2022, who reported EPS of $5.49 on revenue of $80.15B, compared to forecasts EPS of $5.38 on revenue of $78,786M.
J&J had beat expectations on Tuesday with first quarter EPS of $2.67 on revenue of $23.43B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $23.69B.
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