Asset write-downs
Danaher Asset write-downs 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
High impairment charges suggest poor past investment decisions or deteriorating market conditions for specific business units.
Detailed definition
These are non-cash charges recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value. They indicate t...
Peer comparison
Common in insurance and financial services during economic downturns; peers will report these when asset valuations decline.
operating_asset_impairment_chargesHistorical 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 asset write-downs?
- Danaher (DHR) reported asset write-downs of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
- How has Danaher's asset write-downs changed year-over-year?
- Danaher's asset write-downs decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $15.00M to $0.00.
- What does asset write-downs mean?
- A write-down in the value of assets that are no longer worth as much as previously recorded.