Investors interested in Medical Services stocks are likely familiar with Viatris (VTRS) and Danaher (DHR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR) announced that it will webcast its quarterly earnings conference call for the second quarter 2026 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET and lasting approximately one hour.
In this week's edition of InnovationRx, we look at biotech M&A, the rise of India's Anthem Biosciences, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
DHR closes its $9.9B Masimo acquisition, adding AI-enabled patient-monitoring and sensor technologies to expand diagnostics solutions.
Investors need to pay close attention to DHR stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Danaher is seeing strong Biotechnology growth as bioprocessing demand rises, with equipment orders up more than 30% and core revenue gains expected in 2026.
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science and technology innovator, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Masimo Corporation, a leading specialty diagnostics provider of pulse oximetry and other patient monitoring solutions, primarily in acute care treatment settings. Masimo's trusted brand, advanced sensor technology and AI-enabled patient monitoring bring complementary and powerful new capabilities to the Danaher diagnostics portfolio.
NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASD: SIRI) will replace Masimo Corp. (NASD: MASI) in the S&P MidCap 400 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, June 11. S&P 500 & 100 constituent Danaher Corp. (NYSE: DHR) is acquiring Masimo in a deal expected to be completed soon pending final conditions.
In the first quarter of 2026, Baron Discovery Fund declined 10.65% (Institutional Shares), trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index by 7.84% due to significant underperformance in the software sector. Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.'s stock rose during the quarter as the market began to appreciate the strength that the company would see in both its data center and semiconductor end markets. Baron Discovery Fund sold its investment in Intapp, Inc. in the quarter as the team believes that its other software holdings have better overall competitive advantages.
Across the portfolios, between two-thirds and three-quarters of holdings have met or exceeded both Sustainable Growth Advisers' internal expectations and consensus forecasts for earnings and revenue growth. The average holding in the portfolios has experienced approximately 10% contraction in its price-to-earnings multiple this year, driven largely by sentiment and style rotation rather than deteriorating business quality. Sustainable Growth Advisers initiated a new position in Mastercard, viewing a share price dislocation caused by proposed interest rate caps as an attractive entry point into a high-quality earnings compounder.