Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.250-2.850 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.300. The company issued revenue guidance of $710.0 million-$760.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $705.1 million.

Douglas Dynamics Trading Down 0.4%

NYSE PLOW opened at $42.60 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $981.46 million, a P/E ratio of 24.20, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.26. Douglas Dynamics has a fifty-two week low of $21.30 and a fifty-two week high of $42.88. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.07 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $33.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 2.01.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last posted its earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.06. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 16.18% and a net margin of 6.82%.The firm had revenue of $184.54 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.850 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Douglas Dynamics will post 1.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a $0.295 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.18 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio is 67.05%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on PLOW shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Monday, December 29th. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $39.00 price target on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $39.00.

More Douglas Dynamics News

Here are the key news stories impacting Douglas Dynamics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both EPS and revenue: GAAP EPS $0.62 vs. $0.56 consensus and revenue $184.5M vs. ~$170M estimate; margins and adjusted EPS improved materially — a clear near‑term catalyst. Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Record FY2025 performance and cash flow: consolidated net sales rose 15.4% to $656.1M, adjusted diluted EPS +52% to $2.24, and free cash flow roughly doubled — supports buybacks/dividends and reduces execution risk. Douglas Dynamics Reports Record 2025 Financial Performance (Quiver)
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared: quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per share (payable Mar 31; record Mar 17), ~2.8% yield — supports income‑oriented investors and signals board confidence in cash generation. Douglas Dynamics Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: 2026 guidance mixed but constructive: outlook of $2.25–$2.85 adj. EPS and $710–$760M revenue — revenue range modestly above consensus, EPS range roughly in line but low end slightly below consensus, leaving execution and seasonality as drivers. 2026 Outlook (GlobeNewswire)
• Negative Sentiment: Weather and one‑time items remain risks: parts/accessories are highly weather‑sensitive (Q4 strength tied to heavy snowfall) and GAAP net income for 2025 was lower YoY due to a prior‑year sale‑leaseback gain — earnings volatility possible if winter patterns normalize. Weather dependency and FY notes (Quiver)

Institutional Trading of Douglas Dynamics

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 229.9% in the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,204 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 839 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in Douglas Dynamics by 136.6% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,257 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $67,000 after acquiring an additional 1,303 shares in the last quarter. State of Wyoming grew its stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 20.0% in the second quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 2,430 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $72,000 after acquiring an additional 405 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 18.1% during the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,609 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $85,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the fourth quarter valued at $91,000. 91.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About Douglas Dynamics

Douglas Dynamics, Inc is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of snow and ice removal equipment for commercial, municipal and residential markets. The company’s product portfolio encompasses a wide range of truck-mounted plows, spreaders, salt brine systems and related accessories engineered to perform in challenging winter conditions. Its offerings cater to professional snow contractors, government agencies and retail customers seeking reliable solutions for snow and ice management.

Douglas Dynamics markets its products under several well-known brands, including Fisher Engineering, Western Products, Hiniker Company and Buyers Products.