Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research upgraded shares of Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Thursday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on PLOW. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a report on Monday, December 29th. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $48.00 price target on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have given a Buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Douglas Dynamics currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $49.00.

Douglas Dynamics Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PLOW opened at $45.98 on Thursday. Douglas Dynamics has a fifty-two week low of $21.30 and a fifty-two week high of $47.16. 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 company has a market cap of $1.06 billion, a PE ratio of 23.34, a P/E/G ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.26. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $38.05 and a 200 day simple moving average of $34.05.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $184.54 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 17.83% and a net margin of 7.15%.Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.850 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Douglas Dynamics will post 1.3 EPS for the current year.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The business 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 $0.295 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is 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 currently 59.90%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC raised its position in shares of 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 worth $38,000 after acquiring an additional 839 shares during the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 3rd quarter worth about $39,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position 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 purchasing an additional 583 shares during the period. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its stake 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 purchasing an additional 1,303 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $69,000. 91.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Douglas Dynamics

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.