Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for Dover Earnings

Dover Co. (NYSE:DOV) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Dover in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, January 28th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the industrial products company will earn $2.35 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $2.37. The consensus estimate for Dover’s current full-year earnings is $8.17 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Dover’s Q2 2026 earnings at $2.46 EPS.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The industrial products company reported $2.20 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $2.20. Dover had a net margin of 18.63% and a return on equity of 23.61%.

Other equities analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on shares of Dover from $202.00 to $223.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 12th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on shares of Dover from $205.00 to $200.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 7th. Wolfe Research upgraded Dover from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $227.00 price target for the company in a research note on Monday, October 28th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Dover from $190.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 5th. Finally, Mizuho increased their price target on Dover from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $212.55.

Dover Trading Up 4.0 %

NYSE DOV opened at $205.27 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $28.16 billion, a PE ratio of 18.36, a P/E/G ratio of 2.03 and a beta of 1.23. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $195.60 and its 200 day moving average is $190.22. Dover has a twelve month low of $148.45 and a twelve month high of $214.57.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in DOV. Spire Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of Dover by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 2,475 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $464,000 after buying an additional 52 shares in the last quarter. Independent Advisor Alliance increased its stake in Dover by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Independent Advisor Alliance now owns 18,036 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,458,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares during the last quarter. ORG Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Dover by 5.4% during the 4th quarter. ORG Partners LLC now owns 1,140 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $214,000 after acquiring an additional 58 shares in the last quarter. Trust Point Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Dover by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. Trust Point Inc. now owns 1,957 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $367,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Main Street Financial Solutions LLC increased its position in Dover by 2.7% in the third quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 2,255 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $432,000 after purchasing an additional 60 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 84.46% of the company’s stock.

Dover Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, December 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 29th were issued a $0.515 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 29th. This represents a $2.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.00%. Dover’s dividend payout ratio is currently 18.43%.

Dover Company Profile

Dover Corporation provides equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services worldwide. The company's Engineered Products segment provides various equipment, component, software, solution, and services that are used in vehicle aftermarket, waste handling, industrial automation, aerospace and defense, industrial winch and hoist, and fluid dispensing end-market.