Danaher reported its fourth quarter and full year 2015 results on Jan. 26.
Here are eight things to know:
1. For the fourth quarter, the company reported adjusted diluted earnings of $1.27 per share, up 13.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2014.
2. Danaher had net earnings of $735 million for the fourth quarter, or $1.06 per share.
3. During the fourth quarter, revenue increased 12.5 percent to $5.9 billion.
4. Danaher reported adjusted diluted net earnings of $4.30 per share for the full year 2015, up 8.5 percent from the full year 2014.
5. Net earnings for the full year 2015 reached $2.6 billion.
6. Compared to the full year 2015, Danaher's revenue was up 7.5 percent to $20.6 billion.
7. Danaher expects its adjusted diluted net earnings per share for the first quarter of 2016 will fall in the range of $1.00 to $1.04.
8. The company anticipates its full year 2016 adjusted diluted net earnings per share to be in the range of $4.80 to $4.95.
"We are pleased with our fourth quarter results. During the quarter, the team delivered double-digit earnings growth, significantly expanded core operating margins, generated record free cash flow and announced several bolt-on acquisitions. Despite the more challenging economic landscape, particularly in our industrially-oriented markets, we continue to execute well," said Thomas P. Joyce Jr., president and CEO.
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