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Biotechnology — Goodwill

Danaher Biotechnology — Goodwill decreased by 1.3% to $23B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 3.1%, from $22.32B to $23B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Biotechnology — Goodwill shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryMarket Position
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2020
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026
Rolls up toGoodwill

How to read this metric

Large balances indicate a history of significant acquisitions; changes signal currency fluctuations or impairment.

Detailed definition

The premium paid over the fair value of net assets during the acquisition of businesses integrated into the biotechnolog...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with aggressive M&A-based growth strategies.

Metric ID: dhr_segment_biotechnology_goodwill

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q4 '21Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$0$21B$22.09B$22.17B$21.92B$21.64B$22.48B$21.89B$21.88B$22.53B$21.44B$22.32B$23.14B$23.15B$23.31B$23B
QoQ Change+5.2%+0.4%-1.1%-1.3%+3.9%-2.6%-0.1%+3.0%-4.9%+4.1%+3.7%+0.0%+0.7%-1.3%
YoY Change+3.1%+1.8%-1.2%-0.2%+4.1%-4.6%+1.9%+5.8%+2.7%+8.8%+3.1%
Range$0$23.31B
Avg YoY Growth+2.3%
Median YoY Growth+2.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill?
Danaher (DHR) reported biotechnology — goodwill of $23B in Q1 2026.
How has Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill changed year-over-year?
Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill increased by 3.1% year-over-year, from $22.32B to $23B.
What is the long-term trend for Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $88.21B to $91.91B.
What does biotechnology — goodwill mean?
The value of intangible assets like brand and synergy from past acquisitions in the biotechnology segment.