Danaher Corporation (DHR)

Operating profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	4,863,000	3,979,000	4,459,000	4,188,000	4,670,000	5,821,000	6,398,000	7,706,000	7,500,000	7,962,000	7,256,000	7,056,000	7,465,000	6,912,000	6,690,600	5,530,200	4,230,700	3,591,400	3,338,600	3,377,800
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	23,875,000	20,030,000	21,105,000	22,519,000	23,890,000	29,566,000	30,356,000	30,950,000	31,471,000	31,250,000	30,816,000	30,283,000	29,453,000	28,065,000	26,719,200	24,798,600	22,283,700	20,392,100	19,546,200	19,405,400
Operating profit margin		20.37%	19.87%	21.13%	18.60%	19.55%	19.69%	21.08%	24.90%	23.83%	25.48%	23.55%	23.30%	25.35%	24.63%	25.04%	22.30%	18.99%	17.61%	17.08%	17.41%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,863,000K ÷ $23,875,000K
= 20.37%

Danaher Corporation's operating profit margin fluctuated over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating profit margin started at 17.41% in March 2020, showed a slight decrease to 17.08% in June 2020, but then steadily increased to reach 25.35% by December 31, 2021, indicating improving profitability.

Subsequently, the operating profit margin experienced some fluctuations, peaking at 25.48% on September 30, 2022, before declining to 18.60% by March 31, 2024. The margin then recovered to 20.37% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the trend in operating profit margin for Danaher Corporation shows periods of increase followed by periods of fluctuations. It is essential for stakeholders to monitor these fluctuations closely to understand the company's operational efficiency and profitability levels.