Dover Corporation

NYSE:DOV Stock Report

Market Cap: US$29.7b

Dover Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Dover is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 8.4% and 4.5% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 10.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.2% in 3 years.

Key information

8.4%

Earnings growth rate

10.09%

EPS growth rate

Machinery earnings growth15.9%
Revenue growth rate4.5%
Future return on equity20.19%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated28 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

DOV: Short Cycle Recovery And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Measured Reassessment

The analyst fair value estimate for Dover moves from $230.91 to $245.82, reflecting a series of higher Street price targets as analysts factor in slightly adjusted growth, margin and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research around Dover has been active, with a series of price target revisions clustered over the recent period.

DOV: Short Cycle Recovery And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have made only a small adjustment to the price target for Dover, with fair value moving from about $231.71 to $230.91. They highlight expectations for a short cycle recovery, better organic growth, and margin expansion, supported by multiple recent target increases across the Street.

DOV: Short Cycle Recovery And 2026 Guidance Will Drive Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update on Dover The analyst price target for Dover has been adjusted by about $1 to align with a slightly higher fair value estimate of $231.71. This change reflects analysts' updated views on organic growth, margin potential, and short cycle recovery trends cited in recent research.

DOV: AI Demand And 2026 Guidance Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook

Our analyst price target for Dover has been raised by about $5 to $231. This reflects Street research that points to better organic growth prospects, potential margin expansion, and what analysts view as underappreciated exposure to higher growth end markets.

DOV: AI Demand And 2026 Guidance Tone Will Shape Fairly Valued Shares

Analysts have raised their average price targets on Dover through a series of $1 to $15 upward revisions across multiple firms. They generally cite an improved organic growth outlook, expectations for margin expansion, and exposure to faster growing end markets as key supports for the new targets.

DOV: AI Demand And Margin Execution Will Shape Fairly Valued Shares

The updated analyst price target for Dover edges up by about US$5 to roughly US$226, with analysts pointing to a cluster of recent target hikes, expectations for margin expansion, and exposure to higher growth end markets as key supports for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a broadly constructive tone around Dover, with a string of price target increases and at least one explicit 90 day positive catalyst watch.

DOV: AI Demand And Cost Controls Will Support Margins And Fair Pricing

The analyst price target for Dover edges higher to US$221.45 from US$218.70. This reflects analysts' updated assumptions for slightly faster revenue growth, a different margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple supported by recent positive Street research.

DOV: Cost Controls And AI Orders Will Support Margins And Fair Valuation

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Dover to about US$219 from roughly US$215, citing recent price target increases tied to firmer demand expectations, particularly around artificial intelligence related orders, as well as a continued focus on margins supported by cost control and product mix. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are nudging their price targets higher, but they are doing so with a measured tone.

Dover Offers A Good Story, But Growth Needs To Pick Up (Rating Downgrade)

Jan 07

Returns On Capital At Dover (NYSE:DOV) Have Hit The Brakes

Jan 05
Returns On Capital At Dover (NYSE:DOV) Have Hit The Brakes

DOV: Cost Controls And Productivity Will Sustain Margins Amid Sluggish Demand

Analysts have nudged their price target on Dover slightly higher to about $215 per share from roughly $214.65. They cite the company’s ability to offset sluggish top line growth with productivity gains, positive mix, and disciplined cost controls that support modestly stronger revenue growth and resilient margins.

DOV: Margin Expansion and Cost Controls Will Drive Future Earnings Upside

Analysts have slightly increased Dover's fair value target to $215.06, citing ongoing margin expansion from cost controls and a favorable business mix, despite modest revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Analysts continue to assess Dover’s performance as the company navigates a period of modest revenue growth while demonstrating disciplined execution on margins and profitability.

DOV: Expanding Margins Will Drive Earnings Upside Despite Modest Topline Momentum

The analyst consensus price target for Dover has increased slightly from $214.44 to $214.72. Analysts cite the company’s margin expansion through cost containment and positive product mix, despite modest revenue growth.

Margin Expansion And Cost Controls Will Drive Future Earnings Strength

The analyst price target for Dover has increased slightly, rising from $213.39 to $214.44. Analysts point to margin expansion driven by cost controls and a favorable product mix, despite only modest revenue growth.

Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Aug 06
Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Dover (NYSE:DOV)

Jul 08
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Dover (NYSE:DOV)

When Should You Buy Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV)?

May 20
When Should You Buy Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV)?

An Intrinsic Calculation For Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

May 08
An Intrinsic Calculation For Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Suggests It's 26% Undervalued

Dover Corp.: A Hold With A Low Yield

Feb 21

Dover Corp.: The Market Price Has Run Ahead For This Strong Income Generator

Nov 28

Dover Corporation: Continued Portfolio Optimization

Sep 18

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:DOV - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20289,4371,4681,6101,8079
12/31/20279,0491,3691,4651,71919
12/31/20268,6451,2311,3051,49319
3/31/20268,2801,0971,1361,368N/A
12/31/20258,0931,0971,1131,334N/A
9/30/20257,9231,061567784N/A
6/30/20257,8291,071547748N/A
3/31/20257,7281,037563738N/A
12/31/20247,7461,400581748N/A
9/30/20247,7211,4201,1021,273N/A
6/30/20247,6961,3691,0991,270N/A
3/31/20247,4891,3171,0871,262N/A
12/31/20237,6849441,1531,336N/A
9/30/20237,9199499781,159N/A
6/30/20238,1199738311,040N/A
3/31/20238,5351,0688041,023N/A
12/31/20227,844990595806N/A
9/30/20228,3581,165578794N/A
6/30/20228,2181,142682881N/A
3/31/20228,0911,117772962N/A
12/31/20217,9071,1249441,116N/A
9/30/20217,6989431,0431,206N/A
6/30/20217,4288801,0351,194N/A
3/31/20216,8967401,0491,206N/A
12/31/20206,6846839391,105N/A
9/30/20206,6796698751,048N/A
6/30/20206,7566758851,060N/A
3/31/20207,068748807997N/A
12/31/20197,136678N/A945N/A
9/30/20197,170668N/A948N/A
6/30/20197,092619N/A838N/A
3/31/20197,079587N/A788N/A
12/31/20186,992591N/A799N/A
9/30/20186,936723N/A758N/A
6/30/20186,936725N/A791N/A
3/31/20186,875701N/A792N/A
12/31/20176,821747N/A836N/A
9/30/20176,846618N/A801N/A
6/30/20176,806589N/A759N/A
3/31/20176,755565N/A807N/A
12/31/20166,043502N/A863N/A
9/30/20166,711484N/A867N/A
6/30/20166,791541N/A836N/A
3/31/20166,863578N/A834N/A
12/31/20156,956596N/A835N/A
9/30/20157,240631N/A966N/A
6/30/20157,462670N/A1,056N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: DOV's forecast earnings growth (8.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: DOV's earnings (8.4% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16% per year).

High Growth Earnings: DOV's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: DOV's revenue (4.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: DOV's revenue (4.5% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: DOV's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.2%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/05 13:34
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/05 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Dover Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Christopher BammanAscendiant Capital Markets LLC
Michael HalloranBaird
Robert CornellBarclays