Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) Stock Price & Analysis
Ducommun Incorporated (DCO) closed at USD 160.05 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 5.07% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 168.59; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 157.81–165.54 on volume of 225,762 shares. Market capitalization is $2.42B, with a 52-week range of USD 84.76–210.39 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (DCO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 4, 2026): revenue $865M, net income -$21.2M (-2.4% margin), free cash flow -$24.5M (SEC filings).
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold DCO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 219.67 (range 200–246).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +60.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +233.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 1.15, revenue estimate $222M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (DCO)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $645M | $713M | $757M | $786M | $825M | $865M |
| Gross profit | $142M | $144M | $163M | $197M | $222M | — |
| Operating income | $48.9M | $39.8M | $28.9M | $42.2M | -$35.7M | -$14.4M |
| Net income | $136M | $28.8M | $15.9M | $21.7M | -$37.4M | -$21.2M |
| EPS (diluted) | $11.06 | $2.33 | $1.14 | $1.44 | -$2.50 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$17.4M | $13.0M | $11.5M | $20.1M | -$48.6M | -$24.5M |
| Gross margin | 22.1% | 20.3% | 21.6% | 25.1% | 26.9% | — |
| Operating margin | 7.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 5.4% | -4.3% | -1.7% |
| Net margin | 21.0% | 4.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% | -4.5% | -2.4% |
| Revenue growth | +2.6% | +10.4% | +6.2% | +3.9% | +4.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $76.3M | $46.2M | $42.9M | $37.1M | $45.3M | — |
| Total debt | $288M | $248M | $266M | $243M | $305M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 4, 2026) (DCO)
P/S 2.8x · EV/EBITDA 138.2x · EV/Sales 3.1x · P/B 3.5x · FCF yield -1.01% · Earnings yield -0.88% · Net debt $238M · EV $2.65B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2024 44.1x, Dec 2023 45.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (DCO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold DCO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.05% | $32.7M | Added +14.7% |
Analysts (DCO)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 219.67 (low 200, high 246).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Guggenheim | Initiated | Buy | $246 |
| 2026-08-13 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $150 → $209 |
| 2026-08-07 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform → Sector Performer | $175 → $200 |
| 2026-07-09 | RBC Capital | Downgrade | Outperform → Sector Perform | $155 → $175 |
| 2026-07-01 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $167 → $216 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DCO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +60.2% | +233.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +60.5% | +27.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 39.8% | 32.0% |
| Max drawdown | -22.7% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -29.0% (Jan 2023→May 2023) |
DCO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.15 | $1.16 | -0.8% | $221.9M | 6 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.26 | $1.26 | -0.3% | $228.2M | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.35 | $4.16 | +4.7% | $883.6M | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $5.37 | $5.12 | +4.7% | $968.6M | 6 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 160.05 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 5.07% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 168.59 |
| Open | USD 167.12 |
| Day Range | USD 157.81 – 165.54 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 84.76 – 210.39 |
| Volume | 225,762 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.42B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DCO)
Nexqual's technical model rates DCO "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.97 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 174.72) |
| MACD | -1.92 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (DCO)
Wall Street analysts rate DCO "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 219.67 (range USD 200–246), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 219.67 |
| High Target | USD 246 |
| Low Target | USD 200 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (DCO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $221.93M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.18 vs est 0.98 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.75 vs est 0.72 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.05 vs est 0.96 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.99 vs est 0.95 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DCO)
| Total Revenue | $865.07M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.80% |
| Gross Margin | +27.43% |
| Operating Margin | +12.62% |
| Profit Margin | -2.45% |
| ROE | -3.03% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.48 |
| Current Ratio | 3.36 |
| Total Cash | $43.07M |
| Total Debt | $334.79M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$24.47M (-2.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DCO)
Nexqual rates Ducommun Incorporated's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.9% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 13% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $40M cash and investments vs $278M debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$24M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -3%, ROA 5.0% |
Ownership (DCO)
| Insider Ownership | +4.39% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +103.51% |
| Shares Outstanding | 15.10M |
| Float | 14.51M |
| Short % of Float | +5.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (DCO)
Ducommun Incorporated is led by Stephen G. Oswald, Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Stephen G. Oswald |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, CFO, Controller & Treasurer | Suman B. Mookerji |
| Senior Vice President of Electronics and Structural Systems | Jerry L. Redondo |
Major Backers & Investors (DCO)
Notable institutional backers of Ducommun Incorporated include FMR, LLC, Paradigm Capital Management, First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT RBA American Industrial Renaissanc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 5.14% |
| Paradigm Capital Management | 5.1% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd. VI-First TRT RBA American Industrial Renaissanc | 2.96% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 2.83% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 2.83% |
| GW&K Investment Management, LLC | 2.53% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.85% |
| State Street | 6.26% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.16% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.41% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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