What is Sidoti’s Forecast for PLOW Q1 Earnings?

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) – Sidoti issued their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note issued on Tuesday, February 24th. Sidoti analyst G. Burns anticipates that the auto parts company will earn $0.11 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics’ Q2 2027 earnings at $1.33 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.49 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $0.77 EPS.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $184.54 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 18.04% and a net margin of 7.15%.Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.850 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also recently issued reports on PLOW. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price objective on Douglas Dynamics in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research report on Monday, December 29th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $48.00 price target on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.00.

Douglas Dynamics Stock Up 3.8%

PLOW opened at $46.10 on Thursday. Douglas Dynamics has a 1-year low of $21.30 and a 1-year high of $46.38. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.06 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.26. The business has a 50 day moving average of $37.55 and a 200-day moving average of $33.84. The company has a current ratio of 2.01, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its position in Douglas Dynamics by 229.9% in the 3rd quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,204 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 839 shares during the period. State of Alaska Department of Revenue purchased a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the third quarter valued at $39,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Douglas Dynamics by 85.4% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,266 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 583 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its stake in Douglas Dynamics by 136.6% in the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,257 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $67,000 after buying an additional 1,303 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $69,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a dividend of $0.295 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.18 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Douglas Dynamics’s payout ratio is 67.05%.

Key Douglas Dynamics News

Here are the key news stories impacting Douglas Dynamics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Douglas Dynamics reported Q4 EPS of $0.62 (vs. $0.56 consensus) and revenue of roughly $184.5M, showing solid year‑over‑year improvement and demand strength. Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Raised sales target — Management outlined FY‑2026 sales guidance of $710M–$760M, citing strong snow‑event driven segment momentum that should boost aftermarket and attachment sales. Douglas Dynamics outlines $710M-$760M 2026 sales target as snow event drives segment momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone constructive — The earnings call emphasized confident growth execution, product and channel momentum and a favorable winter demand backdrop. That commentary supports the company’s forward targets. Douglas Dynamics Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — Board approved a $0.295 quarterly dividend (annual yield ~2.6%), payable March 31 with an ex‑dividend date of March 17, which can attract income investors. Douglas Dynamics declares $0.295 dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS guidance range — FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $2.25–$2.85 overlaps consensus (≈$2.30). The range leaves room for upside but also reflects uncertainty around seasonality and execution. Douglas Dynamics Inc (PLOW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Sales and Strategic Growth …
• Neutral Sentiment: Full transcript available — Investors can review the call transcript for detail on backlog, channel inventory and margin outlook to refine near‑term expectations. Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance uncertainty — The relatively wide EPS range and sensitivity to winter weather means results could swing if weather or aftermarket demand normalizes; that introduces execution risk for FY‑2026. Douglas Dynamics Earnings Call Signals Confident Growth

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.