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DHR Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

DHR has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 1.23 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.59%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.23
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 14.06%
Overall Dividend Rating 63.18%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.63%
Payout Ratio 21.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 97.83%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -22.7% (S&P 500: 15.2%)
Total Return 5y: 7.6% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PHIA 26,887 M 3.50% 2.60%
PHG 26,752 M 3.39% 2.23%
MDT 122,291 M 2.94% 3.01%
BAX 11,274 M 2.94% 0.93%
SHL 62,478 M 1.99% 2.70%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
EL 168,021 M 36.1% 98.0%
GEHC 32,420 M 33.3% 100%
DHR 144,972 M 14.1% 94.7%
LMAT 1,948 M 13.9% 100%
ABT 222,135 M 11.2% 96.8%

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DHR Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-26 2025-09-26 2025-10-31 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2025-06-27 2025-06-27 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.18%
2025-03-28 2025-03-28 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.32 18.5% 0.16%
2024-12-27 2024-12-27 2025-01-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.13%
2024-09-27 2024-09-27 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.12%
2024-06-28 2024-06-28 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.1%
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 12.8% 0.12%
2023-06-29 2023-06-30 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.2394 0% 0.11%
2023-03-30 2023-03-31 2023-04-28 Quarterly 0.2394 8% 0.1%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-27 Quarterly 0.2216 0% 0.09%
2022-09-29 2022-09-30 2022-10-28 Quarterly 0.2216 0% 0.08%
2022-06-23 2022-06-24 2022-07-29 Quarterly 0.2216 0% 0.08%
2022-03-24 2022-03-25 2022-04-29 Quarterly 0.2216 19% 0.09%
2021-12-29 2021-12-30 2022-01-28 Quarterly 0.1862 0% 0.06%
2021-09-29 2021-09-30 2021-10-29 Quarterly 0.1862 0% 0.06%
2021-06-24 2021-06-25 2021-07-30 Quarterly 0.1862 0% 0.06%
2021-03-25 2021-03-26 2021-04-30 Quarterly 0.1862 16.7% 0.07%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2021-01-29 Quarterly 0.1596 0% 0.07%
2020-09-25 2020-09-28 2020-10-30 Quarterly 0.1596 0% 0.07%
2020-06-25 2020-06-26 2020-07-31 Quarterly 0.1596 0% N/A
2020-03-26 2020-03-27 2020-04-24 Quarterly 0.1596 5.9% N/A
2019-12-26 2019-12-27 2020-01-31 Quarterly 0.1507 0% N/A
2019-09-26 2019-09-27 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.1507 0% N/A
2019-06-27 2019-06-28 2019-07-26 Quarterly 0.1507 0% N/A
2019-03-28 2019-03-29 2019-04-26 Quarterly 0.1507 6.3% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.1418 0% N/A
2018-09-27 2018-09-28 2018-10-26 Quarterly 0.1418 0% N/A
2018-06-28 2018-06-29 2018-07-27 Quarterly 0.1418 0% N/A
2018-03-28 2018-03-29 2018-04-27 Quarterly 0.1418 14.3% N/A
2017-12-28 2017-12-29 2018-01-26 Quarterly 0.1241 0% N/A
2017-09-28 2017-09-29 2017-10-27 Quarterly 0.1241 0% N/A
2017-06-28 2017-06-30 2017-07-28 Quarterly 0.1241 0% N/A
2017-03-29 2017-03-31 2017-04-28 Quarterly 0.1241 12% N/A
2016-12-28 2016-12-30 2017-01-27 Quarterly 0.1108 0% N/A
2016-09-28 2016-09-30 2016-10-28 Quarterly 0.1108 3.1% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-07-29 Quarterly 0.1075 -32.8% N/A
2016-03-23 0.16 48.8% N/A
2016-03-22 2016-03-24 2016-04-29 Quarterly 0.1075 18.5% N/A
2015-12-17 2015-12-21 2016-01-29 Quarterly 0.0907 0% N/A
2015-09-30 2015-10-02 2015-10-30 Quarterly 0.0907 -32.8% N/A
2015-09-23 2015-09-25 2015-10-30 0.135 48.8% N/A
2015-06-24 2015-06-26 2015-07-31 Quarterly 0.0907 0% N/A
2015-03-25 2015-03-27 2015-04-24 Quarterly 0.0907 35% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-30 Quarterly 0.0672 0% N/A
2014-09-24 2014-09-26 2014-10-31 Quarterly 0.0672 0% N/A
2014-06-25 2014-06-27 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.0672 0% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-25 Quarterly 0.0672 300.1% N/A
2013-12-26 2013-12-30 2014-01-31 Quarterly 0.0168 0% N/A

DHR Dividend FAQ

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) designs, manufactures, and markets professional, medical, research, and industrial products across three operating segments-Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Diagnostics-serving customers in the United States, China, and other global markets.

What is the Dividend Yield of DHR?

As of October 2025, DHR`s dividend yield is 0.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.23 USD by the current share price of 209.06.

Does DHR pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, DHR paid a dividend of 1.23 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-26 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 2025-09-26.

Will DHR pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.32 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-26. 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 14.1% 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 194.23 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.23 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 94.7%. 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 0.59% 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 21.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of DHR?

DHR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.18%. 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 (CAGR)?

Danaher`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.83% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Danaher ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2023-10-02 with a factor of 1128:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.13.
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 719,100,000 -2.46%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-10 02:24