Thermo Fisher's acquisition engine is still powerful, but Q1 2026 showed why the premium-multiple debate needs a harder evidence gate: 6% reported revenue growth, 1% organic growth, a major Clario acquisition, higher debt and a larger goodwill/intangible asset base.
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