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| Metric | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $22,284 | $29,453 | $31,471 | $23,890 | $23,875 |
| Gross Profit | $12,475 | $17,952 | $18,949 | $14,034 | $14,206 |
| Operating Income | $4,231 | $7,465 | $8,688 | $5,202 | $4,863 |
| Net Income | $3,646 | $6,433 | $7,209 | $4,764 | $3,899 |
Over the five-year period, Danaher Corporation’s income statement reveals distinct phases of growth followed by a marked pullback. Revenue grew from USD 22,284 million in 2020 to a peak of USD 31,471 million in 2022, with a particularly strong year-over-year increase of roughly 32% from 2020 to 2021. Gross profit and operating income mirrored this upward trend, rising from USD 12,475 million and USD 4,231 million in 2020 to USD 18,949 million and USD 8,688 million in 2022, respectively. Net income also experienced robust growth, increasing from USD 3,646 million to USD 7,209 million in the same period. However, the company witnessed significant reversals between 2022 and 2023; revenue fell by approximately 24% to USD 23,890 million, and gross profit, operating income, and net income declined by around 26%, 40%, and 34% respectively. The downward trend continued into 2024, where revenues remained nearly flat, but net income fell further by roughly 18% compared to the prior year. This performance shift suggests that while Danaher was able to capitalize on favorable market conditions and operational efficiencies in the early part of the period, it encountered challenges—possibly in the form of market contraction, pricing pressures, or shifts in customer demand—in the latter years. Given Danaher’s position as a diversified science and technology company serving industries ranging from healthcare diagnostics to environmental solutions, these fluctuations may reflect broader industry cycles or temporary operational adjustments. Overall, despite robust financial performance in the early years, the recent declines warrant careful monitoring to assess their drivers and to determine whether the company’s long-term financial health and sustainability remain intact.
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