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Accounts Receivable

Danaher Accounts Receivable decreased by 2.4% to $3.82B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 8.9%, from $3.51B to $3.82B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Accounts Receivable shows relatively stable performance with a -0.7% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

How to read this metric

A decrease indicates efficient collection processes, while a sustained increase may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or collection delays.

Detailed definition

This represents the total amount owed to the company by customers for goods or services delivered, adjusted for the esti...

Peer comparison

Industry peers generally maintain receivable turnover ratios consistent with their specific payment terms and customer base risk profiles.

Metric ID: accounts_receivable_net

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.1B$4.19B$4.63B$4.41B$4.53B$4.41B$4.1B$4.31B$4.2B$4.2B$3.92B$3.38B$3.3B$3.51B$3.54B$3.51B$3.56B$3.76B$3.91B$3.82B
QoQ Change+2.2%+10.4%-4.8%+2.7%-2.6%-7.0%+5.1%-2.6%+0.0%-6.6%-13.8%-2.4%+6.3%+0.9%-0.9%+1.7%+5.4%+4.2%-2.4%
YoY Change+10.3%+5.1%-11.4%-2.1%-7.2%-4.7%-4.4%-21.7%-21.5%-16.5%-9.8%+3.8%+8.1%+7.1%+10.6%+8.9%
Range$3.3B$4.63B
CAGR-1.5%
Avg YoY Growth-2.8%
Median YoY Growth-3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danaher's accounts receivable?
Danaher (DHR) reported accounts receivable of $3.82B in Q1 2026.
How has Danaher's accounts receivable changed year-over-year?
Danaher's accounts receivable increased by 8.9% year-over-year, from $3.51B to $3.82B.
What is the long-term trend for Danaher's accounts receivable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Danaher's accounts receivable has grown at a -0.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.05B to $3.91B.
What does accounts receivable mean?
The amount of money customers owe the company for products or services already delivered.