Danaher (DHR) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerDanaher (DHR) has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and currently yields 0.79%. The most recent dividend was $0.4000/share on Apr 24, 2026, paid Quarterly.
DHR
Current Yield
0.79%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.36
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
26.3%
Consecutive Growth Years
9 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
18.52%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
14.93%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
9.90%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
15.7%
FCF payout ratio
4.3%
Net debt / EBITDA
1.9x
Interest coverage
20.28x
ROIC (TTM)
5.6%
Dividend Safety Score
4 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 26.3%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($7.44) covers dividend/share ($1.36).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
2 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 9 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 4.3%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 1.9x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (14.9%) exceeds EPS growth (-10.8%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 26, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 31, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Mar 27, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 24, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.4000
Ex-date Dec 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Sep 26, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Jun 27, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Mar 28, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 25, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3200
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3200
Ex-date Dec 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Sep 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 25, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Jun 28, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Mar 27, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
Ex-date Dec 28, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 26, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2400
Ex-date Oct 11, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 27, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2700
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $0.4000 | $0.4000 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 | $0.3200 | $0.3200 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 26, 2024 | $0.2400 | $0.2400 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 | $0.2700 | $0.2700 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Danaher has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 9 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2800 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.0800 | $1.2800 | +18.5% |
| 2024 | $0.9887 | $1.0800 | +9.2% |
| 2023 | $0.8865 | $0.9887 | +11.5% |
| 2022 | $0.7447 | $0.8865 | +19.0% |
| 2021 | $0.6383 | $0.7447 | +16.7% |
| 2020 | $0.6028 | $0.6383 | +5.9% |
| 2019 | $0.5674 | $0.6028 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | $0.4964 | $0.5674 | +14.3% |
| 2017 | $24.9967 | $0.4964 | -98.0% |
| 2016 | $0.4979 | $24.9967 | +4920.0% |
| 2015 | $0.2688 | $0.4979 | +85.2% |
| 2014 | $0.0672 | $0.2688 | +300.0% |
| 2013 | $0.0672 | $0.0672 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $0.0605 | $0.0672 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | $0.0538 | $0.0605 | +12.5% |
| 2010 | $0.0437 | $0.0538 | +23.1% |
| 2009 | $0.0403 | $0.0437 | +8.3% |
| 2008 | $0.0370 | $0.0403 | +9.1% |
| 2007 | $0.0269 | $0.0370 | +37.5% |
| 2006 | $0.0235 | $0.0269 | +14.3% |
| 2005 | $0.0193 | $0.0235 | +21.7% |
| 2004 | $0.0136 | $0.0193 | +42.0% |
| 2003 | $0.0151 | $0.0136 | -10.0% |
| 2002 | $0.0134 | $0.0151 | +12.5% |
| 2001 | $0.0118 | $0.0134 | +14.3% |
| 2000 | $0.0102 | $0.0118 | +14.8% |
| 1999 | $0.0092 | $0.0102 | +11.9% |
| 1998 | $0.0084 | $0.0092 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | $0.0083 | $0.0084 | +1.0% |
| 1996 | $0.0067 | $0.0083 | +23.7% |
| 1995 | $0.0055 | $0.0067 | +23.1% |
| 1994 | $0.0050 | $0.0055 | +8.3% |
| 1993 | — | $0.0050 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Danaher (DHR) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$910.00M
YoY change
+14.3%
5Y CAGR
+7.4%
Peak year (2025)
$878.00M
Latest annual
$878.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Danaher (DHR)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Danaher (DHR)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $878.00M | +14.3% | +$110.00M | ||
| 2024 | $768.00M | -6.5% | -$53.00M | ||
| 2023 | $821.00M | +0.4% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2022 | $818.00M | +10.2% | +$76.00M | ||
| 2021 | $742.00M | +20.7% | +$127.00M | ||
| 2020 | $615.00M | +16.7% | +$88.00M | ||
| 2019 | $527.00M | +21.6% | +$93.60M | ||
| 2018 | $433.40M | +14.6% | +$55.10M | ||
| 2017 | $378.30M | -5.4% | -$21.50M | ||
| 2016 | $399.80M | +12.9% | +$45.70M | ||
| 2015 | $354.10M | +55.5% | +$126.40M | ||
| 2014 | $227.70M | +337.0% | +$175.60M | ||
| 2013 | $52.10M | -39.7% | -$34.30M | ||
| 2012 | $86.40M | +40.9% | +$25.08M | ||
| 2011 | $61.32M | +17.4% | +$9.11M | ||
| 2010 | $52.21M | +25.2% | +$10.50M | ||
| 2009 | $41.72M | +9.0% | +$3.46M | ||
| 2008 | $38.26M | +11.6% | +$3.98M | ||
| 2007 | $34.27M | +39.4% | +$9.69M | ||
| 2006 | $24.59M | +14.1% | +$3.04M | ||
| 2005 | $21.55M | +21.6% | +$3.82M | ||
| 2004 | $17.73M | — | +$17.73M | ||
| 2003 | $0 | -100.0% | -$13.52M | ||
| 2002 | $13.52M | +15.8% | +$1.84M | ||
| 2001 | $11.68M | +16.6% | +$1.66M | ||
| 2000 | $10.02M | +1.2% | +$115,000 | ||
| 1999 | $9.90M | -22.7% | -$2.90M | ||
| 1998 | $12.80M | +116.9% | +$6.90M | ||
| 1997 | $5.90M | +15.7% | +$800,000 | ||
| 1996 | $5.10M | +8.5% | +$400,000 | ||
| 1995 | $4.70M | +38.2% | +$1.30M | ||
| 1994 | $3.40M | +30.8% | +$800,000 | ||
| 1993 | $2.60M | — | +$2.60M | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Danaher (DHR) dividends paid is $878.00M – grew 14.3% year-over-year.
Danaher dividends paid has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +7.4% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $878.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1990.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Danaher (DHR) ranks 9th; the peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
Danaher Dividends Paid 2025: $878.00M
Danaher dividends paid in 2025 was $878.00M, grew 14.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Danaher Dividends Paid 2024: $768.00M
Danaher dividends paid in 2024 was $768.00M, declined 6.5% below 2023.
Danaher Dividends Paid 2023: $821.00M
Danaher dividends paid in 2023 was $821.00M, edged up 0.4% from 2022.
Danaher Dividends Paid 2022: $818.00M
Danaher dividends paid in 2022 was $818.00M, grew 10.2% from 2021.
Danaher Dividends Paid 2021: $742.00M
Danaher dividends paid in 2021 was $742.00M.
See more financial history for Danaher (DHR).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Danaher, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does Danaher pay dividends?
Yes, Danaher (DHR) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.36 per share annually, yielding 0.79%.
What is Danaher's dividend yield?
Danaher (DHR) has a current dividend yield of 0.79%.
Is Danaher's dividend safe?
Danaher (DHR) passes 4 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Danaher increased its dividend?
Danaher (DHR) has 9 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Danaher's dividend payout ratio?
Danaher (DHR) has a dividend payout ratio of 26.3%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Danaher's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Danaher (DHR) is $910.00M (period ending March 27, 2026).
How has Danaher dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Danaher (DHR) dividends paid changed +14.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Danaher dividends paid?
Danaher (DHR) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +7.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Danaher dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Danaher dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $878.00M in 2025.
What was Danaher dividends paid in 2024?
Danaher (DHR) dividends paid in 2024 was $768.00M.
What was Danaher dividends paid in 2025?
Danaher (DHR) dividends paid in 2025 was $878.00M.
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