Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) Stock Price & Analysis
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) closed at USD 39.97 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.06% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 40.4; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 39.35–40.57 on volume of 170,220 shares. Market capitalization is $922.39M, with a 52-week range of USD 28.52–55 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (PLOW)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold PLOW (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 54 (range 50–57).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +26.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 0.91, revenue estimate $219M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (PLOW)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold PLOW. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.22% | $74.7M | Reduced -13.1% |
Analysts (PLOW)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.33 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 54 (low 50, high 57).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Baird | Target lowered | Neutral | $56 → $50 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PLOW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.9% | +26.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +30.0% | +4.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.8% | 32.3% |
| Max drawdown | -27.2% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -46.7% (Nov 2021→Apr 2024) |
PLOW analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.91 | $0.80 | +14.5% | $218.6M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.68 | $0.65 | +5.4% | $204.7M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.12 | $2.85 | +9.7% | $775.6M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.23 | $3.06 | +5.3% | $800.6M | 4 |
PLOW options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.8% (±$4.72) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 2, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 52.3% | ±11.8% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 45.5% | ±14.5% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 38.2% | ±17.5% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 38.9% | ±23.5% |
| Aug 20, 2027 | 301 | 36.0% | ±25.4% |
| Nov 19, 2027 | 392 | 37.1% | ±29.5% |
30-day implied volatility 41.6% vs 15.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.97 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.06% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 40.4 |
| Open | USD 40.29 |
| Day Range | USD 39.35 – 40.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 28.52 – 55 |
| Volume | 170,220 shares |
| Market Cap | $922.39M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PLOW)
Nexqual's technical model rates PLOW "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.65 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 40.52) |
| MACD | -0.18 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PLOW)
Wall Street analysts rate PLOW "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 54 (range USD 50–57), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 54 |
| High Target | USD 57 |
| Low Target | USD 50 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (PLOW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.91 |
| Revenue Estimate | $218.60M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.22 vs est 1.06 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.13 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.62 vs est 0.52 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.4 vs est 0.39 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PLOW)
| Total Revenue | $699.10M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +10.50% |
| Gross Margin | +27.30% |
| Operating Margin | +16.51% |
| Profit Margin | +7.52% |
| ROE | +18.34% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.97 |
| Current Ratio | 2.16 |
| Total Cash | $2.37M |
| Total Debt | $290.51M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $63.86M (9.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PLOW)
Nexqual rates Douglas Dynamics, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 27%, operating 17% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $2M cash vs $291M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $64M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 18%, ROA 7.1% |
Ownership (PLOW)
| Insider Ownership | +1.51% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +107.62% |
| Shares Outstanding | 23.08M |
| Float | 22.63M |
| Short % of Float | +3.26% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (PLOW)
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is led by Mark Van Genderen, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Mark Van Genderen |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Secretary | Sarah C. Lauber |
| President of Work Truck Attachments | Christopher E. Bernauer |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Nathan Elwell |
| Senior Vice President of People & Culture | Shannan Vlieger |
Major Backers & Investors (PLOW)
Notable institutional backers of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. include Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, Pzena Investment Management LLC, ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST-Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 6.66% |
| Pzena Investment Management LLC | 6% |
| ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST-Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | 4.61% |
| T. Rowe Price | 3.43% |
| Punch & Associates Investment Management, Inc. | 2.86% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 8.76% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.27% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 3.98% |
| Geode Capital | 2.85% |
| State Street | 2.77% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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