DHR · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Interest Expense Trends

DANAHER CORP /DE/ · 2026-10-21 · Importance 58 · Surprise 56

Third-quarter interest expense increased $68 million year over year to $135 million, and nine-month interest expense increased $95 million to $305 million. The increases were primarily caused by higher average borrowings during 2026. Interest income increased $28 million to $31 million in the third quarter and $102 million to $119 million for the nine-month period because of higher average cash balances.

Key facts

• Interest expense: $305 million for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2026, $95 million higher than comparable period of 2025. source
• Interest expense: $135 million for the three-month period ended September 25, 2026, $68 million higher than comparable period of 2025. source
• Interest income: $119 million for the nine-month period ended September 25, 2026, $102 million higher than comparable period of 2025. source
• Interest income: $31 million for the three-month period ended September 25, 2026, $28 million higher than comparable period of 2025. source