Dover (DOV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$226.08 -4.65 (-2.02%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$225.94 -0.14 (-0.06%)
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Dover - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
8

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Dover in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 14 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for DOV.

Consensus Price Target

$239.85
6.09% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Dover, the average price target is $239.85. The highest price target for DOV is $279.00, while the lowest price target for DOV is $195.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.09% from the current price of $226.08.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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DOV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/26/25 to 6/26/26
1 Month Ago
5/27/25 to 5/27/26
3 Months Ago
3/28/25 to 3/28/26
1 Year Ago
6/26/24 to 6/26/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$239.85$237.36$226.54$208.58
Forecasted Upside6.09% Upside11.23% Upside9.55% Upside13.76% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

DOV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DOV Price Targets by Month

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Dover Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDoverIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
2.44
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.88% Upside312.67% Upside14.69% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
6/4/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetEqual Weight$210.00 ➝ $230.00+7.31%
4/24/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
4/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$229.00+0.82%
4/24/2026 Reiterated RatingSector Perform$252.00+10.95%
4/24/2026Boost TargetOutperform$242.00 ➝ $250.00+9.80%
4/24/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$206.00 ➝ $230.00+0.66%
4/24/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$237.00 ➝ $250.00+10.07%
4/24/2026Boost TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $279.00+22.10%
3/17/2026UpgradeEqual WeightOverweight$210.00 ➝ $230.00+10.88%
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1/31/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy$224.00+11.13%
1/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$230.00 ➝ $240.00+19.07%
1/4/2026Set TargetNeutralBuy$200.00 ➝ $256.00+30.92%
12/4/2025 Initiated CoverageNeutral$195.00+2.59%
6/13/2025Boost TargetOutperform$215.00 ➝ $225.00+26.55%
10/28/2024UpgradePeer PerformOutperform$227.00+21.40%

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Should I Buy Dover Stock? DOV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Dover pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Dover
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Dover Co.:

  • The company has demonstrated strong financial performance, with quarterly revenue increasing by over 10% year-over-year, indicating robust demand for its products.
  • Dover Co. has set an earnings per share (EPS) guidance for FY 2026 between 10.450 and 10.650, suggesting confidence in future profitability.
  • The current stock price is around $70, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking for growth in the industrial sector.
  • Dover Co. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.52, translating to an annualized yield of approximately 0.9%, providing income to shareholders.
  • The company operates in diverse markets, including fluid-handling and automation solutions, which can mitigate risks associated with economic fluctuations in any single sector.

Dover
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Dover Co. for these reasons:

  • The dividend yield of 0.9% may be considered low compared to other investment opportunities, potentially limiting income-focused investors.
  • Dover Co.'s dividend payout ratio is approximately 25.94%, which, while sustainable, may indicate limited room for dividend growth in the near term.
  • Market analysts forecast an EPS of 10.62 for the current year, which, if not met, could lead to negative investor sentiment and impact stock performance.
  • The industrial sector can be sensitive to economic downturns, and any significant economic challenges could adversely affect Dover Co.'s performance.
  • Investors may face competition from other industrial manufacturers that could impact Dover Co.'s market share and pricing power.

DOV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Dover is $239.85, with a high forecast of $279.00 and a low forecast of $195.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dover in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DOV shares.

According to analysts, Dover's stock has a predicted upside of 6.09% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Dover's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Dover more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Dover is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how DOV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DOV) was last updated on 6/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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