DHR Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

DHR has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.63%
Payout Ratio 12.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.10%
Consistency Lifetime 90.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.63%
Payout FCF 16.7%
Streak Years 33
Dividend Rating 64.51%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 3.8%
Total Return 5y: 6%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SHL 55,814 M 4.11% 4.43%
IRMD 1,203 M 1.60% 5.31%
BDX 58,077 M 2.15% 2.26%
EL 174,805 M 1.62% 3.26%
ABT 189,849 M 1.89% 2.11%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DRW3 1,489 M 80.8% 78.5%
EL 174,805 M 38.3% 97.9%
GEHC 36,055 M 24.7% 100%
LMAT 1,928 M 16.1% 100%
ALC 39,930 M 12.2% 99.6%

DHR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-26 2025-12-26 2026-01-30 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.14%
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.18%
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.16%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.32 18.5% 0.15%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.12%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.1%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.11%
2024-03-27 2024-03-28 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.27 12.5% 0.11%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.24 -11.1% 0.1%
2023-10-11 2023-10-12 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.12%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.12%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.27 8% 0.11%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.1%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.09%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.1%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.25 19% 0.09%
2021-12-29 2021-12-30 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.06%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.07%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.08%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.21 16.7% 0.1%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-24 Quarterly 0.18 5.9% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.17 6.3% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-26 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.14 12% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.125 -99.7% N/A
2016-07-05 36.5412 22738.2% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.16 -32.8% N/A
2016-03-23 0.2381 48.8% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.16 18.5% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.135 -32.8% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-30 0.2009 48.8% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.135 0% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.135 35% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A

DHR Dividend FAQ

Danaher Corp. (NYSE:DHR) is a diversified industrial and life-sciences conglomerate that designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, research, and industrial products worldwide, with major operations in the United States and China. The firm is organized into three operating segments-Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Diagnostics-each delivering specialized hardware, consumables, and services that support therapeutic development, laboratory research, and clinical testing.

What is the Dividend Yield of DHR?

As of February 2026, DHR`s dividend yield is 0.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 216.61.

Does DHR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, DHR paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-26 and the payout was 0.32 USD.

How often does DHR pay dividends?

DHR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, DHR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-26.

DHR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for DHR for the next 4 payments are between 0.266 (-16.9%) and 1.366 (+326.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will DHR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-26. The next Ex-Dividend date for Danaher (DHR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for DHR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Danaher (DHR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of DHR?

DHR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.1% per year.
Strong growth: DHR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of DHR?

DHR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.63%. If you bought DHR's shares at 204.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.63% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of DHR?

DHR Payout Consistency is 90.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Danaher has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does DHR have a good Dividend Yield?

DHR`s 0.63% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of DHR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of DHR is 12.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DHR?

DHR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.51%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

DHR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in DHR's Outstanding Shares?

Danaher's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.38% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has DHR ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 2, 2023 with a ratio of 1128:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.13 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 326,272,000
1986 326,272,000
1987 356,112,000 +9.15%
1988 365,072,000 +2.52%
1989 393,856,000 +7.88%
1990 472,000,000 +19.84%
1991 430,000,000 -8.9%
1992 431,111,100 +0.26%
1993 446,153,800 +3.49%
1994 458,947,400 +2.87%
1995 477,400,000 +4.02%
1996 483,000,000 +1.17%
1997 553,000,000 +14.49%
1998 578,000,000 +4.52%
1999 587,100,000 +1.57%
2000 601,900,000 +2.52%
2001 615,800,000 +2.31%
2002 642,700,000 +4.37%
2003 647,100,000 +0.68%
2004 655,900,000 +1.36%
2005 613,676,000 -6.44%
2006 655,900,000 +6.88%
2007 671,900,000 +2.44%
2008 674,700,000 +0.42%
2009 672,500,000 -0.33%
2010 690,900,000 +2.74%
2011 714,000,000 +3.34%
2012 709,600,000 -0.62%
2013 713,800,000 +0.59%
2014 717,600,000 +0.53%
2015 697,100,000 -2.86%
2016 701,900,000 +0.69%
2017 707,600,000 +0.81%
2018 711,200,000 +0.51%
2019 726,300,000 +2.12%
2020 724,500,000 -0.25%
2021 738,400,000 +1.92%
2022 745,700,000 +0.99%
2023 746,100,000 +0.05%
2024 737,200,000 -1.19%
2025 711,000,000 -3.55%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-30 14:21