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DHRDanaher Corporation
$239.89
Financials
NEUTRAL
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

DHR is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 71/99, moderate earnings. keep it on your radar.

Mixed signals = No edge currently

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+3%
Q4'24
$1.49
-9%
Q1'25
$1.32
-37%
Q2'25
$0.77
+13%
Q3'25
$1.27
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Aligned Uptrend
Price
$239.89
50 DMA
$226.75
100 DMA
$215.15
150 DMA
$210.37
200 DMA
$205.96
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend

DHR Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

RS Rating
71 (Top 29%)>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
13%>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
Breakout Status
-8.9% below entry ($263.46)Price above breakout entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on DHR, we need:

Twin Engines Dashboard

Technical Health

RS Rating
71/99
Top 29% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
62
BULLISH
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
2.9M
-13% vs avg
From Entry
-8.9%
$263.46

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
+13%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
-15%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+4%
WEAK
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
8%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
38/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Breakout Failed

Breakout failed — now -8.9% from entry.

Setup invalid. Wait for new base to form before considering re-entry.

Entry Price$263.46Breakout price
Current Loss-8.9%Below entry
Stop Was$242.38Should have exited

If/Then Playbook

IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for potential
IF: EPS growth accelerates next quarter
THEN: Check for developing setup
IF: VCP pattern begins forming
THEN: Add to watchlist if RS also improving
IF: Price breaks below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • Pivot$241.26+0.6%
  • 52W High$258.23+7.6%
Current$239.89

Support

  • 20 DMA$232.32-3.2%
  • 50 DMA$226.75-5.5%
  • 200 DMA$205.96-14.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DHR stock a buy now?

DHR is neither a clear buy nor avoid. RS 71/99, moderate earnings. keep it on your radar.

What is the buy point for DHR?

DHR's breakout at $263.46 has failed (now -8.9% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.

What is DHR's RS Rating?

DHR has an RS Rating of 71/99, meaning it's in the Top 29% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.