DHR monthly performance report
Monthly DHR research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
DHR monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Danaher Corporation (DHR) closed August 2026 at $199.66, up 2.40% for the month and +0.31% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DHR is −12.78%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −2.09% versus its 200-day moving average ($203.93), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DHR has underperformed the S&P 500 by −83.88%, with a relative strength index reading of 51.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Danaher Corporation ended August 2026 at $199.66, posting a monthly return of +2.40%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −0.65%.
The current quarter stands at +2.46% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.09% versus the 200-day moving average ($203.93).
Year-to-date, DHR is −12.78% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −25.67%. The stock is currently −17.77% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −42.33%.
| Period | DHR | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +2.51% | −0.20% | +2.71% |
| 1 Week | +0.31% | +3.90% | −3.60% |
| 1 Month | +2.40% | +3.05% | −0.65% |
| 3 Months | +11.57% | +7.11% | +4.46% |
| 6 Months |