Danaher Corporation (DHR) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Danaher shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Danaher stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 41.4 million shares (5.89% of the company), worth about $8.84 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 36.9%.
In Q2 2026, 2,204 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $115.00 billion.
Insiders reported 86 transactions in the last two years: 17 sales worth $517.88 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from August 21, 2026 (Blair Rainer M, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through August 21, 2026.
Danaher Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Danaher shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 41.4 million | 5.89% | $8.8B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 37.7 million | 5.36% | $8.0B |
| Steven Rales4.926 % | 34.6 million | 4.93% | $7.4B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 29.5 million | 4.20% | $6.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 28.5 million | 4.05% | $6.1B |
| Mitchell Rales3.913 % | 27.5 million | 3.91% | $5.9B |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 16.3 million | 2.32% | $3.5B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (International Investors) | 15.5 million | 2.21% | $3.3B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 14.3 million | 2.03% | $3.1B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 14.2 million | 2.02% | $3.0B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Danaher institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2,204 | – | $115.0B |
| Q1 2026 | 2,267 | 572.0 million | $108.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 2,412 | 586.0 million | $134.0B |
| Q3 2025 | 2,262 | 592.0 million | $115.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,277 | 581.0 million | $115.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,327 | 576.0 million | $118.0B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,434 | 577.0 million | $134.0B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,401 | 579.0 million | $163.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Danaher insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Rainer M | Aug 21, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 217.77 - 219.35 per share. | $12.7M |
| Riley Christopher Paul | Aug 4, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Gutierrez-Ramos Jose-Carlos | Aug 4, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Milosevich Gregory M | Aug 4, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Rales Steven M | Aug 4, 2026 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Rales Mitchell P | Aug 4, 2026 | Officer and Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Zerhouni Elias A | Jul 15, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 71.88 per share. | $237,060 |
| Filler Linda | Jul 15, 2026 | Director | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 71.88 per share. | $237,060 |
| Dewan Feroz | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Zerhouni Elias A | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| List-Stoll Teri L. | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sanders A.Shane | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 86 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Danaher stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 5.89% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.36%) and Steven Rales4.926 % (4.93%).
How many institutions own Danaher stock?
2,204 institutional holdings reports listed Danaher shares in Q2 2026 worth $115.00 billion.
Are Danaher insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 17 sales and no purchases (86 transactions in all); the newest on file is from August 21, 2026.
