Sidoti Decreases Earnings Estimates for Douglas Dynamics

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) – Equities research analysts at Sidoti reduced their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Douglas Dynamics in a report issued on Monday, July 6th. Sidoti analyst G. Burns now forecasts that the auto parts company will earn $0.88 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.29. The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $2.69 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics’ Q3 2026 earnings at $0.88 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.58 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.62 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.25 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.27 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.79 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Zacks Research lowered shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday. Weiss Ratings downgraded Douglas Dynamics from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Wall Street Zen cut Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 30th. DA Davidson upped their target price on Douglas Dynamics from $55.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Freedom Capital upgraded Douglas Dynamics from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $54.67.

Douglas Dynamics Trading Down 5.5%

Shares of PLOW stock opened at $44.32 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $1.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.97 and a beta of 1.17. The company has a quick ratio of 0.77, a current ratio of 2.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Douglas Dynamics has a fifty-two week low of $27.62 and a fifty-two week high of $55.00. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $46.80 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $42.66.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last issued its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The auto parts company reported $0.36 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.24. The business had revenue of $137.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations 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.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Douglas Dynamics

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its stake in Douglas Dynamics by 229.9% during the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,204 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 839 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increased its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 136.6% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 2,257 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $67,000 after acquiring an additional 1,303 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming increased its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 20.0% in the 2nd quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 2,430 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $72,000 after acquiring an additional 405 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position 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 valued at $85,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new position in Douglas Dynamics during the fourth quarter worth $91,000. Institutional investors own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th were paid a dividend of $0.295 per share. This represents a $1.18 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 16th. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio is 53.15%.

Key Douglas Dynamics News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its Q3 2026 earnings estimate, suggesting improved near-term profitability expectations for Douglas Dynamics. Sidoti Forecasts Douglas Dynamics’ Q3 Earnings (NYSE:PLOW)
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti also increased its Q3 2027 estimate, indicating some longer-term confidence in earnings recovery. Sidoti Forecasts Douglas Dynamics’ Q3 Earnings (NYSE:PLOW)
• Neutral Sentiment: Sidoti’s updated estimates still remain near or above the current full-year consensus of $2.69 per share, so the revisions do not point to a major collapse in earnings expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti lowered estimates for Q2 2026, Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027, FY2026, and FY2027, signaling softer expectations for multiple upcoming periods.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Douglas Dynamics from strong-buy to hold, which may have weighed on investor sentiment.

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.