Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Apr. 28, 2020 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | PERKINELMER INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000031791 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 28, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MA |
Entity File Number | 001-05075 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2052042 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 940 Winter Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Waltham |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 02451 |
City Area Code | (781) |
Local Phone Number | 663-6900 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Commonstock 1parvaluepershare [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common stock, $1 par value per share |
Trading Symbol | PKI |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 1.875 Notes Due 2026 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 1.875% Notes due 2026 |
Trading Symbol | PKI 21A |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 0.600 Notes Due 2021 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 0.600% Notes due 2021 |
Trading Symbol | PKI 21B |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |