Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
Impairment Charges
Danaher Impairment Charges decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $15.00M to $0.00. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals potential operational issues, poor past investment decisions, or adverse market conditions for specific business units.
Detailed definition
These are non-cash charges recorded when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. They indicate tha...
Peer comparison
Often seen during restructuring or economic downturns across industrial sectors.
impairment_charges_cfHistorical Data
| Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $35.00M | $0.00 | $0.00 | $222.00M | $43.00M | $15.00M | $432.00M | $101.00M | $14.00M | $0.00 |
| QoQ Change | — | — | — | — | — | -100.0% | — | — | -80.6% | -65.1% | >999% | -76.6% | -86.1% | -100.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | +22.9% | — | — | -54.5% | -67.4% | -100.0% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $432.00M | — | — | $14.00M |
| Biotechnology | $13.50M | $13.50M | $13.50M | $0.00 | $15.00M | $0.00 | $86.00M | — |
| Biotechnology and Diagnostics | $19.25M | $19.25M | $19.25M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diagnostics | $5.75M | $5.75M | $5.75M | $0.00 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | $35.00M | $222.00M | $15.00M | $432.00M | $101.00M | $14.00M |
Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Diagnostics Segment is derived from annual filings.
Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Diagnostics, Diagnostics, Life Sciences were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Danaher's impairment charges?
- Danaher (DHR) reported impairment charges of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
- How has Danaher's impairment charges changed year-over-year?
- Danaher's impairment charges decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $15.00M to $0.00.
- What does impairment charges mean?
- A write-down of an asset's value because it is worth less than what is recorded on the balance sheet.