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Investors looking for stocks in the Medical Services sector might want to consider either CVS Health (CVS) or Danaher (DHR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

WASHINGTON , May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced that President and Chief Executive Officer, Rainer M. Blair, will be presenting at the at the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

WASHINGTON , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share of its common stock, payable on July 25, 2025 to holders of record on June 27, 2025. ABOUT DANAHER Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.

Danaher Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $213 per share, suggesting a 14% upside from the current price of $187, with a 12% margin of safety. Despite revenue growth driven by acquisitions, Danaher's heavy reliance on debt and declining ROIC indicate challenges in capital efficiency and operational performance. The company's high capital intensity, slow growth, and mounting debt levels make its near-term investment potential pessimistic, despite a diversified portfolio.

Danaher's management appears to be strategically keeping the stock price depressed to complete its share buyback program and capitalize on lower acquisition target valuations. The company delivered better-than-expected Q1 2025 results, driven by strong performance in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics, despite maintaining conservative guidance. DHR has repurchased 4.5 million shares this year, with 12 million more to go, aligning with their strategy of benefiting from a lower stock price.

Boston Scientific's shares rose due to strong market growth, innovative products like pulsed field ablation, and disciplined cost management, driving double-digit EPS growth. Vertex Pharmaceuticals saw increased investor confidence in its cystic fibrosis franchise and evolving pipeline, including promising non-opioid pain treatments and kidney disease drugs. UnitedHealth Group's shares gained as 2024 headwinds subsided, Medicare Advantage rates improved, and higher-margin Optum segments grew, insulating it from tariff impacts.

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Investors interested in stocks from the Medical Services sector have probably already heard of Bausch + Lomb (BLCO) and Danaher (DHR). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

DHR's first-quarter sales decrease 1% year over year, due to the lackluster performance of its Life Sciences and Biotechnology segments.

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 22, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants John Bedford - VP, IR Rainer Blair - President & CEO Matt McGrew - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Ryskin - Bank of America Tycho Peterson - Jefferies Scott Davis - Melius Research Doug Schenkel - Wolfe Research Vijay Kumar - Evercore ISI Rachel Vatnsdal - JPMorgan Daniel Brennan - TD Cowen Daniel Arias - Stifel Operator My name is Chelsy, and I will be your conference facilitator this morning. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Danaher Corporation's First Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call.