Investing.com - Danaher (NYSE:DHR) reported on Thursday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Danaher announced earnings per share of $2.76 on revenue of $7.75B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $2.36 on revenue of $7.32B.
Danaher shares are down 22.19% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $256.00 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is down 16.92% from the start of the year.
Danaher follows other major Healthcare sector earnings this month
Danaher's report follows an earnings beat by UnitedHealth on July 15, who reported EPS of $5.57 on revenue of $80.33B, compared to forecasts EPS of $5.21 on revenue of $79.68B.
J&J had beat expectations on Tuesday with second quarter EPS of $2.59 on revenue of $24.02B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.55 on revenue of $23.8B.
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