Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Douglas Dynamics issued FY 2026 guidance of EPS $2.55–$3.05 (consensus $2.52) and revenue $750–$795 million (consensus $731.6M).
• Shares fell about 3.5% to $44.53 on Monday on above‑average volume; the stock has a market cap near $1.03B and a P/E of 22.6.
• The company reported an anomalous quarterly EPS of $999.00, far above estimates, while analysts' consensus forecast for the current year is roughly 2.34 EPS.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW - Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Monday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.550-3.050 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.520. The company issued revenue guidance of $750.0 million-$795.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $731.6 million.

Douglas Dynamics Trading Down 3.5%

Shares of PLOW stock traded down $1.59 on Monday, reaching $44.53. 373,825 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 229,998. The company's fifty day simple moving average is $43.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $37.66. Douglas Dynamics has a 52 week low of $24.12 and a 52 week high of $48.47. The company has a current ratio of 2.78, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.03 billion, a PE ratio of 22.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.24.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The auto parts company reported $999.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $998.88. 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 2.550-3.050 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Douglas Dynamics will post 2.34 EPS for the current year.

Douglas Dynamics Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a $0.295 dividend. This represents a $1.18 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th. Douglas Dynamics's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.90%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have issued reports on PLOW. Zacks Research cut shares of Douglas Dynamics from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Loop Capital set a $48.00 price target on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Freedom Capital lowered Douglas Dynamics from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. DA Davidson reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $48.00 price objective on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price objective on Douglas Dynamics in a report on Wednesday, February 25th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Douglas Dynamics has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $48.67.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Douglas Dynamics news, insider Jon J. Sisulak sold 977 shares of Douglas Dynamics stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.61, for a total value of $41,629.97. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 14,232 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $606,425.52. The trade was a 6.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Christopher E. Bernauer sold 869 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.61, for a total value of $37,028.09. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 9,243 shares in the company, valued at approximately $393,844.23. The trade was a 8.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 1.54% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Douglas Dynamics

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Raymond James Financial Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the second quarter worth about $556,000. Virtus Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $477,000. Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the 4th quarter worth approximately $475,000. Polymer Capital Management US LLC acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the 4th quarter worth approximately $320,000. Finally, Panagora Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 4th quarter worth approximately $320,000. 91.85% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Douglas Dynamics

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.

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