Dover Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Dover has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 15.6%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 15.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.9% per year. Dover's return on equity is 26.9%, and it has net margins of 18.1%.

Key information

15.6%

Earnings growth rate

16.5%

EPS growth rate

Machinery Industry Growth8.8%
Revenue growth rate4.9%
Return on equity26.9%
Net Margin18.1%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Earnings

May 03
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Earnings

Recent updates

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

Nov 28

Here's Why Dover (NYSE:DOV) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Nov 23
Here's Why Dover (NYSE:DOV) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dover (NYSE:DOV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.515

Nov 12
Dover (NYSE:DOV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.515

Getting In Cheap On Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Is Unlikely

Nov 05
Getting In Cheap On Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Is Unlikely

At US$194, Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Worth Looking At Closely?

Oct 19
At US$194, Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Oct 08
Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Returns Have Hit A Wall

Dover Corporation: Continued Portfolio Optimization

Sep 18

Does Dover (NYSE:DOV) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Sep 05
Does Dover (NYSE:DOV) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Dover (NYSE:DOV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.515

Aug 21
Dover (NYSE:DOV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.515

Is Dover (NYSE:DOV) A Risky Investment?

Aug 20
Is Dover (NYSE:DOV) A Risky Investment?

Earnings Beat: Dover Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Jul 29
Earnings Beat: Dover Corporation Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) P/E Ratio

Jul 22
Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) P/E Ratio

Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 11
Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Potentially Undervalued?

Dover: Excellent Economics Well Captured At Current Multiples

Jul 04

Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Trading At A 26% Discount?

Jun 29
Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Trading At A 26% Discount?

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

Jun 18
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Dover (NYSE:DOV)

Dover: Quality Growth Ahead, But This Dividend Aristocrat Is Fairly Priced

May 21

Do Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

May 14
Do Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Earnings

May 03
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Earnings

Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Mar 30
Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price

Mar 18
Dover Corporation's (NYSE:DOV) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 38% Above Its Share Price

Here's What To Make Of Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Mar 06
Here's What To Make Of Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Decelerating Rates Of Return

Dover Corporation Is Not A Buy At Its New High

Mar 05

Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Feb 13
Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Dividend Will Be $0.51

Feb 12
Dover's (NYSE:DOV) Dividend Will Be $0.51

Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Potentially Undervalued?

Jan 27
Is Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) Potentially Undervalued?

Dover Corporation: Continued Transformation, Continued Growth Challenges

Jan 16

Is Dover (NYSE:DOV) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 15
Is Dover (NYSE:DOV) Using Too Much Debt?

Dover Corporation: Government's Push For Greener Environment Serves As Catalyst

Nov 08

Dover: Too Expensive Despite Potential Growth Prospects

Oct 05

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Dover makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:DOV Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 248,4751,5331,604156
30 Jun 248,4491,4821,582155
31 Mar 248,4531,4601,565155
31 Dec 238,4381,0571,532153
30 Sep 237,9199491,464145
30 Jun 238,1199731,453155
31 Mar 238,5351,0681,480161
31 Dec 228,5081,0651,490163
30 Sep 228,3581,1651,526164
30 Jun 228,2181,1421,547155
31 Mar 228,0911,1171,545157
31 Dec 217,9071,1241,514158
30 Sep 217,6989431,477152
30 Jun 217,4288801,442154
31 Mar 216,8967401,387148
31 Dec 206,6846831,367142
30 Sep 206,6796691,260248
30 Jun 206,7566751,307211
31 Mar 207,0687481,405142
31 Dec 197,1366781,431141
30 Sep 197,1706681,5940
30 Jun 197,0926191,6130
31 Mar 197,0795871,61235
31 Dec 186,9925911,532143
30 Sep 186,9367231,6890
30 Jun 186,9367251,6910
31 Mar 186,8757011,6870
31 Dec 176,8217471,6830
30 Sep 176,8466181,6990
30 Jun 176,8065891,7080
31 Mar 176,7555651,7210
31 Dec 166,0435021,5010
30 Sep 166,7114841,6890
30 Jun 166,7915411,6610
31 Mar 166,8635781,6300
31 Dec 156,9565961,6130
30 Sep 157,2406311,6460
30 Jun 157,4626701,6820
31 Mar 157,6667251,7170
31 Dec 147,7537781,7340
30 Sep 147,2937521,6500
30 Jun 147,2247531,6340
31 Mar 147,1948001,6320
31 Dec 137,1557981,6180

Quality Earnings: DOV has a large one-off gain of $539.1M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th September, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: DOV's current net profit margins (18.1%) are higher than last year (12%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: DOV's earnings have grown by 15.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: DOV's earnings growth over the past year (61.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (15.6% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: DOV earnings growth over the past year (61.5%) exceeded the Machinery industry 14.6%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: DOV's Return on Equity (26.9%) is considered high.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/23 04:14
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/20 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Dover Corporation is covered by 36 analysts. 16 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