Zacks Research Comments on Dover’s Q4 Earnings (NYSE:DOV)

Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) – Research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Dover in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the industrial products company will post earnings per share of $2.69 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.74. The consensus estimate for Dover’s current full-year earnings is $9.45 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Dover’s Q1 2027 earnings at $2.49 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $2.89 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $2.86 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.10 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Barclays set a $206.00 price objective on Dover in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Dover in a report on Monday, January 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on Dover from $199.00 to $209.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on Dover in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $195.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Oppenheimer boosted their price objective on shares of Dover from $228.00 to $232.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Eight 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 company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $224.00.

Dover Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE:DOV opened at $231.54 on Monday. Dover has a fifty-two week low of $143.04 and a fifty-two week high of $237.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $205.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $186.46. The company has a market cap of $31.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.16, a PEG ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.29.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The industrial products company reported $2.51 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.48 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $2.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.09 billion. Dover had a return on equity of 17.87% and a net margin of 13.52%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.20 earnings per share.

Dover Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.52 per share. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 27th. Dover’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 26.20%.

Insider Transactions at Dover

In related news, VP Girish Juneja sold 1,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.77, for a total transaction of $346,155.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 8,422 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,943,544.94. This trade represents a 15.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Ivonne M. Cabrera sold 2,630 shares of Dover stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $190.80, for a total transaction of $501,804.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 72,968 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,922,294.40. The trade was a 3.48% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 5,757 shares of company stock worth $1,150,646 over the last ninety days. 1.20% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Dover

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Dover by 234.2% during the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 127 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares during the last quarter. Financial Life Planners purchased a new position in Dover during the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Tompkins Financial Corp grew its stake in shares of Dover by 102.7% during the 4th quarter. Tompkins Financial Corp now owns 152 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 77 shares during the period. AdvisorShares Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dover during the 2nd quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its holdings in Dover by 122.4% in the second quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 169 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. 84.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Dover

Here are the key news stories impacting Dover this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised several near‑term and multi‑year EPS estimates for Dover (notably Q2/Q3 2026 and Q2 2027, and bumped FY2026 and FY2028 targets), implying slightly stronger earnings visibility that supports valuation and medium‑term growth expectations. Zacks estimates report
• Positive Sentiment: The board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share (record Feb. 27; payable Mar. 13). The dividend underlines cash return discipline and can help attract income‑oriented investors. Dover Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Street commentary remains constructive overall: several firms have nudged up price targets or reiterated Buy/Overweight ratings, providing support but not a clear catalyst for a re‑rating. Analyst coverage summary
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — VP Girish Juneja sold 1,500 shares at roughly $230.77 on Feb. 11, trimming his stake by ~15% — which some investors may view as near‑term profit taking. The transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing. Form 4 filing

Dover Company Profile

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of industrial products, components and specialty systems that serve a wide range of commercial and industrial end markets. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, the company has built a portfolio of operating businesses that design, manufacture and distribute engineered equipment, aftermarket parts and related services for customers around the world.

Dover’s activities span several product and solution categories, including fluid-handling and pumping systems, material handling and processing equipment, refrigeration and foodservice technologies, product identification and printing systems, precision components and automation and sensing solutions.