Danaher (NYSE:DHR) Shares Sold by Rep. Kevin Hern

Representative Kevin Hern (Republican-Oklahoma) recently sold shares of Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR). In a filing disclosed on September 25th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $15,001 and $50,000 in Danaher stock on August 31st. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “HERN FAMILY FOUNDATION” account.

Representative Kevin Hern also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of CenterPoint Energy (NYSE:CNP) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 9/15/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MRSH) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/14/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) on 9/14/2026.

Danaher Price Performance

NYSE DHR traded down $1.21 on Tuesday, hitting $226.12. 3,598,933 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,468,460. The company has a current ratio of 1.65, a quick ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Danaher Corporation has a 52 week low of $160.93 and a 52 week high of $242.80. The stock has a market cap of $158.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.16, a P/E/G ratio of 2.80 and a beta of 0.78. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $207.52 and a 200-day moving average of $193.12.

Danaher (NYSE:DHR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, July 20th. The conglomerate reported $1.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.85 by $0.09. Danaher had a return on equity of 11.04% and a net margin of 15.95%.The business had revenue of $6.26 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.12 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.77 EPS. Danaher’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Danaher Corporation will post 8.53 earnings per share for the current year.

Danaher Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 30th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 30th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 30th. Danaher’s payout ratio is currently 28.42%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Danaher

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. First Command Advisory Services Inc. increased its stake in Danaher by 4.4% in the 4th quarter. First Command Advisory Services Inc. now owns 1,104 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $253,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares during the period. Studio Investment Management LLC increased its position in Danaher by 3.3% during the 2nd quarter. Studio Investment Management LLC now owns 1,581 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $302,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd raised its holdings in Danaher by 71.6% in the 4th quarter. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd now owns 127 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. JDH Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Danaher by 4.5% in the 1st quarter. JDH Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,264 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $240,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. Finally, OneAscent Financial Services LLC lifted its position in shares of Danaher by 5.5% in the 4th quarter. OneAscent Financial Services LLC now owns 1,069 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $245,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the period. 79.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts recently commented on DHR shares. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Danaher from $212.00 to $195.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Danaher from $210.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 21st. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on shares of Danaher from $260.00 to $220.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Danaher from $200.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Danaher from $240.00 to $236.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $230.23.

About Representative Hern

Kevin Hern (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on November 13, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Hern (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Kevin Hern went into business as a McDonald’s franchisee in 1999. He acquired 10 McDonald’s franchises by 2012. He served on the McDonald’s National Leadership Team for 13 years, including the tax policy team, the insurance corporation, and as chairman of the economics team. From 2011 to 2015, he was chairman of the finance committee of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority.

Danaher Company Profile

Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) is a global science and technology company that develops and manufactures products, services and solutions for the life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology industries. Its offerings help researchers, healthcare professionals and biopharmaceutical manufacturers discover, develop, produce and analyze medicines and other biological products.

The company operates through businesses that provide laboratory instruments, consumables, software and services, including technologies for cell analysis, genomics, protein research, bioprocessing and clinical diagnostics.