Q2 EPS Forecast for Douglas Dynamics Increased by Analyst

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) – Equities research analysts at Sidoti raised their Q2 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Douglas Dynamics in a report released on Tuesday, May 5th. Sidoti analyst G. Burns now expects that the auto parts company will post earnings of $1.40 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.33. The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $2.34 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics’ Q3 2027 earnings at $0.55 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.76 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.99 EPS.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Loop Capital set a $48.00 price target on Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Robert W. Baird set a $56.00 target price on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a report on Wednesday. DA Davidson lifted their target price on shares of Douglas Dynamics from $55.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Douglas Dynamics presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $54.67.

Douglas Dynamics Stock Down 0.4%

Douglas Dynamics stock opened at $45.22 on Friday. Douglas Dynamics has a fifty-two week low of $25.79 and a fifty-two week high of $52.33. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.24. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $44.18 and its two-hundred day moving average is $38.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a current ratio of 2.65.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 4th. The auto parts company reported $0.36 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.12 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $137.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $133.25 million. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 19.72% and a net margin of 7.83%.Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.550-3.050 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Douglas Dynamics

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PLOW. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC boosted its position in Douglas Dynamics by 1.1% during the first quarter. Kestra Private Wealth Services LLC now owns 24,242 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $1,020,000 after acquiring an additional 272 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC raised its holdings in Douglas Dynamics by 5.7% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 6,778 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $212,000 after acquiring an additional 365 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 18.1% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,609 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $85,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares during the period. State of Wyoming lifted its stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 20.0% during the 2nd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 2,430 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $72,000 after purchasing an additional 405 shares during the period. Finally, Comerica Bank boosted its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 15,996 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $522,000 after purchasing an additional 407 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Douglas Dynamics

In other Douglas Dynamics news, insider Jon J. Sisulak sold 977 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 in the company, valued at approximately $606,425.52. This represents a 6.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Christopher E. Bernauer sold 869 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.61, for a total transaction of $37,028.09. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 9,243 shares in the company, valued at $393,844.23. This represents a 8.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 1.54% of the company’s stock.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.295 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 53.15%.

Douglas Dynamics Company Profile

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.