5 Best Stocks to Buy Before the Next Bull Run

​4. Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR)

Upside Potential: 39.88%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 125

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) is one of the Best Stocks to Buy Before the Next Bull Run.

On April 22, Morgan Stanley lowered the price target on the stock from $270 to $255, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. Earlier, on April 21, Jefferies analyst Tycho Peterson raised the price target on Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) to $245 from $240 and maintained a Buy rating.

The ratings come after the company’s FQ1 2026 earnings were released on April 21. During the quarter, the company posted $5.95 billion in revenue, reflecting 3.66% year-over-year growth but falling short of the consensus by $41.51 million. On the bright side, the GAAP EPS came in at $1.45 and topped expectations by $0.03.

​Analysts at Morgan Stanley noted that they made changes to their valuation model following the Q1 results and the latest guidance from the company. Danaher expects second-quarter revenue to increase in the low single-digit percentage, while for the full year, revenue is expected to grow by 3% to 6%.

​On the other hand, Jefferies analyst Tycho Peterson noted Q1 results to be solid and mentioned that headwinds are abating for the company at a time when its valuation is not too demanding.

​Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) is a global life sciences and diagnostics company operating through three segments: Biotechnology, Life Sciences, and Diagnostics.