Dover (DOV) Expected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Dover (NYSE:DOV) will likely be announcing its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 22nd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.85 per share and revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter. Dover has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.550-10.750 EPS. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The industrial products company reported $2.74 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.72 by $0.02. Dover had a net margin of 13.48% and a return on equity of 18.32%. The business had revenue of $2.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.21 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.44 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Dover to post $10.67 EPS for the current fiscal year and $11.49 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Dover Trading Down 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:DOV opened at $195.29 on Tuesday. Dover has a 12 month low of $166.93 and a 12 month high of $237.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.41, a current ratio of 1.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $194.17 and its 200 day simple moving average is $207.79. The firm has a market cap of $26.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.53, a PEG ratio of 1.71 and a beta of 1.13.

Dover Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st were paid a $0.5250 dividend. This represents a $2.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 31st. This is a boost from Dover’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.52. Dover’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 25.30%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. Mizuho lowered their target price on Dover from $270.00 to $245.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price objective on Dover from $227.00 to $216.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 14th. Wall Street Zen lowered Dover from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Weiss Ratings cut Dover from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Dover in a research note on Thursday, September 24th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $229.00 target price on the stock. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $237.93.

Dover Company Profile

Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) is a diversified manufacturer that develops and produces specialized equipment, components and engineered systems for industrial and commercial customers. Its businesses serve markets including fluid handling, equipment manufacturing, clean energy, fueling, refrigeration, heating and cooling, printing, and vehicle service.

The company’s products include pumps, compressors, controls, dispensing and fueling equipment, refrigeration systems, heat-transfer technologies, industrial machinery, vehicle lifts and service equipment, and components used in engineered industrial applications.