Sidoti Predicts Douglas Dynamics’ Q1 Earnings (NYSE:PLOW)

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) – Analysts at Sidoti lifted their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Douglas Dynamics in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, February 24th. Sidoti analyst G. Burns now forecasts that the auto parts company will post earnings of $0.08 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.04. The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics’ Q2 2026 earnings at $1.20 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.41 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.65 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.34 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.70 EPS.

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

Douglas Dynamics Trading Down 1.8%

NYSE PLOW opened at $45.98 on Friday. Douglas Dynamics has a 52 week low of $21.30 and a 52 week high of $47.16. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $38.05 and a 200 day moving average price of $34.03. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 2.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The firm has a market cap of $1.06 billion, a PE ratio of 23.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.26.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.56 by $0.06. Douglas Dynamics had a net margin of 7.15% and a return on equity of 17.83%. The business had revenue of $184.54 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.850 EPS.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a $0.295 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.6%. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio is currently 59.90%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Douglas Dynamics

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL purchased a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the second quarter worth $3,080,000. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 3rd quarter worth about $1,013,000. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 2nd quarter worth about $2,640,000. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 22.1% during the 3rd quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 134,400 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $4,201,000 after buying an additional 24,300 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics in the 3rd quarter valued at about $864,000. 91.85% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Douglas Dynamics News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti raised its FY2026 EPS to $2.34 (from $2.14) and boosted FY2027 to $2.70, implying stronger forward earnings power than previously modeled. MarketBeat: Sidoti raises FY estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti increased near-term quarterly estimates: Q1 2026 to $0.08 (from $0.04), Q2 2026 to $1.20 (from $1.14), Q3 2026 to $0.41 (from $0.37) and Q4 2026 to $0.65 (from $0.60). These bumps reflect better expected seasonality/volume and raise the profile of 2026 earnings consistency. MarketBeat: Sidoti raises quarterly estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Sidoti also published 2027 quarterly estimates (Q1–Q4 2027) including Q2 2027 at $1.33 and Q4 2027 at $0.77, signaling expectations for sustained margin/volume improvement beyond FY2026. MarketBeat: Sidoti issues 2027 outlook

About Douglas Dynamics

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.