Dover Corporation (DOV) Stock Price & Analysis
Dover Corporation (DOV) closed at USD 195.49 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 2.18% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 199.84; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 191.56–199.87 on volume of 2,067,253 shares. Market capitalization is $26.33B, with a 52-week range of USD 170–237.54 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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Key facts (DOV)
- Last four reported quarters (through Sep 30, 2026): revenue $8.58B, net income $1.17B (13.6% margin), free cash flow $1.19B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 22.6x (avg 18.2x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 15.1x, net debt $1.57B.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold DOV (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 2 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.26 on a 1–5 scale) (19 analysts), mean target USD 238.47 (range 178–288).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +22.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 2.8, revenue estimate $2.23B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (DOV)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.91B | $7.84B | $7.68B | $7.75B | $8.09B | $8.58B |
| Gross profit | $2.97B | $2.90B | $2.87B | $2.96B | $3.22B | — |
| Operating income | $1.28B | $1.28B | $1.22B | $1.21B | $1.37B | $1.46B |
| Net income | $1.12B | $1.07B | $1.06B | $2.70B | $1.09B | $1.17B |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.74 | $7.42 | $7.52 | $19.45 | $7.94 | — |
| Free cash flow | $944M | $595M | $1.15B | $920M | $1.12B | $1.19B |
| Gross margin | 37.6% | 37.0% | 37.3% | 38.2% | 39.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 16.2% | 16.3% | 15.9% | 15.6% | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| Net margin | 14.2% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 34.8% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| Revenue growth | +18.3% | -0.8% | -2.0% | +0.8% | +4.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $386M | $381M | $399M | $1.84B | $1.68B | — |
| Total debt | $3.12B | $3.68B | $2.99B | $2.93B | $3.33B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 30, 2026) (DOV)
P/E 22.6x · P/S 3.1x · EV/EBITDA 15.1x · EV/Sales 3.3x · P/FCF 22.1x · P/B 3.5x · FCF yield 4.52% · Earnings yield 4.43% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.07% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.36% · Net debt $1.57B · EV $27.9B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 24.6x, Dec 2024 9.6x, Dec 2023 20.5x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (DOV)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold DOV. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Russo | Gardner Russo & Quinn | 0.05% | $4.2M | Reduced -1.4% |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | <0.01% | $2.5M | Reduced -5.5% |
Analysts (DOV)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.26 on a 1–5 scale), 19 analysts; mean target USD 238.47 (low 178, high 288).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Mizuho | Target lowered | Outperform | $270 → $245 |
| 2026-10-14 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $227 → $216 |
| 2026-09-25 | Wells Fargo | Initiated | Overweight | $229 |
| 2026-07-24 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Sector Perform | $252 → $227 |
| 2026-07-24 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Market Perform → Outperform | $255 → $240 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DOV)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.0% | +22.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.0% | +4.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 24.7% | 23.8% |
| Max drawdown | -19.6% (Feb 2026→Sep 2026) | -35.6% (Jan 2022→Sep 2022) |
DOV analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $2.80 | $2.79 | +0.2% | $2.23B | 16 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $2.57 | $2.54 | +1.3% | $2.16B | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $10.72 | $10.65 | +0.6% | $8.70B | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $11.72 | $11.60 | +1.1% | $9.15B | 19 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC)
| Price | USD 195.49 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 2.18% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 199.84 |
| Open | USD 199.87 |
| Day Range | USD 191.56 – 199.87 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 170 – 237.54 |
| Volume | 2,067,253 shares |
| Market Cap | $26.33B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DOV)
Nexqual's technical model rates DOV "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.23 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 193.84) |
| MACD | 1.13 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (DOV)
Wall Street analysts rate DOV "Buy" based on 19 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 238.47 (range USD 178–288), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 19 |
| Mean Target | USD 238.47 |
| High Target | USD 288 |
| Low Target | USD 178 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 14 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (DOV)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 2.8 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.23B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 2.88 vs est 2.85 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.74 vs est 2.72 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.28 vs est 2.27 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.51 vs est 2.49 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DOV)
| Total Revenue | $8.58B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.50% |
| Gross Margin | +40.05% |
| Operating Margin | +18.77% |
| Profit Margin | +13.60% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.42 |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $1.19B (13.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DOV)
Nexqual rates Dover Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 40%, operating 19% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — $1.69B cash and investments vs $3.26B debt (Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $1.19B (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (DOV)
| Insider Ownership | +1.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.78% |
| Shares Outstanding | 134.68M |
| Float | 133.71M |
| Short % of Float | +4.21% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Leadership (DOV)
Dover Corporation is led by Richard Joseph Tobin, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
| President, CEO & Chairman of the Board | Richard Joseph Tobin |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Christopher B. Woenker |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Jack Dickens |
| Vice President of Communications | Adrian W. Sakowicz |
| President of Pump Solutions Group | Karl Buscher |
Major Backers & Investors (DOV)
Notable institutional backers of Dover Corporation include JPMorgan, FMR, LLC, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 10.85% |
| FMR, LLC | 3.24% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 2.07% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.84% |
| Fidelity | 1.3% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.36% |
| BlackRock | 7.77% |
| State Street | 4.91% |
| Geode Capital | 2.66% |
| BNY Mellon | 1.96% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:28 UTC.
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