Dover (DOV) Expected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Dover (NYSE:DOV) is expected to issue its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.72 per share and revenue of $2.2067 billion for the quarter. Dover has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.450-10.650 EPS. Individuals may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET.

Dover (NYSE:DOV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The industrial products company reported $2.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.27 by $0.01. Dover had a return on equity of 18.01% and a net margin of 13.30%.The business had revenue of $2.05 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.19 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.05 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Dover to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $11 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Dover Price Performance

Dover stock opened at $212.45 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $28.61 billion, a PE ratio of 26.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.16. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 1.87 and a quick ratio of 1.32. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $216.48 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $214.93. Dover has a one year low of $158.97 and a one year high of $237.54.

Dover Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th were issued a dividend of $0.52 per share. This represents a $2.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, May 29th. Dover’s dividend payout ratio is 25.94%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Seaport Research Partners raised their price target on Dover from $245.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 28th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Dover from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Dover from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, June 7th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Dover from $210.00 to $230.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird upped their price target on shares of Dover from $255.00 to $279.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Dover has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $241.43.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dover during the 2nd quarter valued at $488,000. Brighton Jones LLC increased its holdings in Dover by 62.1% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 2,944 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $552,000 after purchasing an additional 1,128 shares in the last quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC increased its holdings in Dover by 116.5% in the 4th quarter. Summit Securities Group LLC now owns 511 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $100,000 after purchasing an additional 275 shares in the last quarter. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC raised its position in Dover by 449.2% in the fourth quarter. Foster Dykema Cabot & Partners LLC now owns 1,071 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $209,000 after purchasing an additional 876 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Dover during the fourth quarter valued at about $113,000. 84.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Dover

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.