Business Segments · Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Biotechnology — Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss)
Danaher Biotechnology — Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation, Gain (Loss) remained flat by 0.0% to $469M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 280.4%, from -$260M to $469M.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 24, 2026
How to read this metric
A gain indicates a favorable currency movement increasing the reported value of foreign-held goodwill, while a loss indicates a negative impact from currency depreciation.
Detailed definition
This metric captures the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on the carrying value of goodwill denominated...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments' within the 'Other Comprehensive Income' or 'Goodwill Rollforward' sections of multinational corporations.
Metric ID:
dhr_segment_biotechnology_goodwill_foreign_currency_translation_gain_lossHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $892M | $97M | $97M | $97M | $97M | -$260M | -$260M | -$260M | -$260M | $469M | $469M | $469M | $469M |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | -89.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -368.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +280.4% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -89.1% | -368.0% | -368.0% | -368.0% | -368.0% | +280.4% | +280.4% | +280.4% | +280.4% |
Range-$260M – $892M
Avg YoY Growth-48.9%
Median YoY Growth-89.1%
Current Streak7 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill, foreign currency translation, gain (loss)?
- Danaher (DHR) reported biotechnology — goodwill, foreign currency translation, gain (loss) of $469M in Q4 2025.
- How has Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill, foreign currency translation, gain (loss) changed year-over-year?
- Danaher's biotechnology — goodwill, foreign currency translation, gain (loss) increased by 280.4% year-over-year, from -$260M to $469M.
- What does biotechnology — goodwill, foreign currency translation, gain (loss) mean?
- The change in the value of goodwill caused by shifts in foreign currency exchange rates.