Danaher Corp. (NYSE: DHR), Washington, DC, reported third-quarter sales of $4.85 billion, a 7 percent increase compared to the year-ago period. The company reported net earnings of $663.7 million, up 15 percent compared to the third quarter of 2017.
Danaher reported 6.5 percent core revenue growth during the quarter, and noted that four of its five platforms delivered mid-single digit or better core revenue growth during the quarter as well.