Sidoti Increases Earnings Estimates for Douglas Dynamics

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) – Investment analysts at Sidoti raised their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Douglas Dynamics in a report issued on Tuesday, February 24th. Sidoti analyst G. Burns now forecasts that the auto parts company will post earnings per share of $0.08 for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.04. The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics’ Q2 2026 earnings at $1.20 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.41 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.65 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.34 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.70 EPS.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $184.54 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 17.83% and a net margin of 7.15%.Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.850 EPS.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the stock. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Douglas Dynamics from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have given a Buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $49.00.

Douglas Dynamics Price Performance

Shares of PLOW stock opened at $45.98 on Friday. Douglas Dynamics has a twelve month low of $21.30 and a twelve month high of $47.16. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.34, a P/E/G ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.26. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $38.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $34.05. The company has a current ratio of 2.78, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.

Douglas Dynamics Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a $0.295 dividend. This represents a $1.18 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 59.90%.

Institutional Trading of Douglas Dynamics

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in PLOW. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its stake in Douglas Dynamics by 229.9% during 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. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the third quarter worth about $39,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 85.4% during the third quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,266 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $40,000 after acquiring an additional 583 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 136.6% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,257 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $67,000 after acquiring an additional 1,303 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the third quarter valued at about $69,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Douglas Dynamics

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its FY2026 EPS to $2.34 (from $2.14) and boosted FY2027 to $2.70, implying stronger forward earnings power than previously modeled. MarketBeat: Sidoti raises FY estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti increased near-term quarterly estimates: Q1 2026 to $0.08 (from $0.04), Q2 2026 to $1.20 (from $1.14), Q3 2026 to $0.41 (from $0.37) and Q4 2026 to $0.65 (from $0.60). These bumps reflect better expected seasonality/volume and raise the profile of 2026 earnings consistency. MarketBeat: Sidoti raises quarterly estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti also published 2027 quarterly estimates (Q1–Q4 2027) including Q2 2027 at $1.33 and Q4 2027 at $0.77, signaling expectations for sustained margin/volume improvement beyond FY2026. MarketBeat: Sidoti issues 2027 outlook

Douglas Dynamics Company Profile

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.