Danaher up 280% following spinoffs

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Danaher is a great example of how a company can unlock value for shareholders with spinoffs. Since 2016, the conglomerate has completed two separate spinoffs. In that time, the stock has jumped over 280% compared to just 115% for the S&P 500 Index. More spinoffs are possible—Danaher currently has over 20 different operating companies. Still, even without future spinoffs, the company is in a strong position to keep expanding its earnings with acquisitions and new products. Moreover, it now gets a high 75% of its revenue from recurring products and services, up from 45% in 2015. Those predictable revenue streams cut your risk. DANAHER CORP. $268 is a buy. The company (New York symbol DHR; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding 714.6 million; Market cap: $191.5 billion; Dividend yield: 0.3%; Takeover Target Rating: Medium; www.danaher.com) is a leading maker of precision-testing equipment and tools. Its major customers include medical research labs and municipal water utilities. Beckman Coulter, ChemTreat, Pantone and KaVo Kerr are among its leading…