What is Danaher's work in process?

Danaher (DHR) reported work in process of $504.00M in Q1 2026.

How has Danaher's work in process changed year-over-year?

Danaher's work in process decreased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $517.00M to $504.00M.

What is the long-term trend for Danaher's work in process?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Danaher's work in process has grown at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $369.00M to $469.00M.

Current Assets

Work in process

Danaher Work in process increased by 7.5% to $504.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.5%, from $517.00M to $504.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Work in process shows an upward trend with a 4.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionCurrent Assets

First reportedQ4 2015

Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 21, 2026

Parent metricInventories

Metric ID: inv_work_in_progress

Historical Data

20 periods

	Q2 '21	Q3 '21	Q4 '21	Q1 '22	Q2 '22	Q3 '22	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	Q1 '26
Value	$433.00M	$465.00M	$473.00M	$530.00M	$530.00M	$519.00M	$473.00M	$542.00M	$528.00M	$497.00M	$459.00M	$509.00M	$491.00M	$498.00M	$465.00M	$517.00M	$525.00M	$526.00M	$469.00M	$504.00M
QoQ Change	—	+7.4%	+1.7%	+12.1%	+0.0%	-2.1%	-8.9%	+14.6%	-2.6%	-5.9%	-7.6%	+10.9%	-3.5%	+1.4%	-6.6%	+11.2%	+1.5%	+0.2%	-10.8%	+7.5%
YoY Change	—	—	—	—	+22.4%	+11.6%	+0.0%	+2.3%	-0.4%	-4.2%	-3.0%	-6.1%	-7.0%	+0.2%	+1.3%	+1.6%	+6.9%	+5.6%	+0.9%	-2.5%
% of Inventories	17.0%	17.0%	17.1%	17.3%	16.3%	16.0%	17.1%	16.0%	16.6%	16.4%	17.7%	19.2%	18.4%	18.6%	20.0%	20.4%	19.5%	19.7%	18.8%	19.3%
Share Change	—	-0.0pp	+0.1pp	+0.2pp	-1.0pp	-0.2pp	+1.1pp	-1.1pp	+0.6pp	-0.2pp	+1.3pp	+1.5pp	-0.9pp	+0.2pp	+1.4pp	+0.5pp	-0.9pp	+0.1pp	-0.8pp	+0.5pp

Range$433.00M – $542.00M

CAGR+3.2%

Avg YoY Growth+1.8%

Median YoY Growth+0.5%

Work in process at Other Companies

Becton, Dickinson and CompanyBDX View metric

DoverDOV View metric

Thermo Fisher ScientificTMO View metric

IDEXIEX View metric

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.MTD View metric

EntegrisENTG View metric

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danaher's work in process?: Danaher (DHR) reported work in process of $504.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Danaher's work in process changed year-over-year?: Danaher's work in process decreased by 2.5% year-over-year, from $517.00M to $504.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Danaher's work in process?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Danaher's work in process has grown at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $369.00M to $469.00M.