Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.06 EPS

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The auto parts company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.06, FiscalAI reports. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 18.04% and a net margin of 7.15%.The firm had revenue of $184.54 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.250-2.850 EPS.

Douglas Dynamics Stock Up 4.5%

PLOW stock opened at $44.57 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50, a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 2.01. Douglas Dynamics has a fifty-two week low of $21.30 and a fifty-two week high of $45.74. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.62, a PEG ratio of 1.42 and a beta of 1.26. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $37.29 and its 200 day moving average price is $33.75.

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 paid a dividend of $0.295 per share. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio is presently 67.05%.

Trending Headlines about Douglas Dynamics

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Q4 EPS of $0.62 topped consensus and revenue of $184.5M beat estimates; parts & accessories and both business segments showed double‑digit growth, driving record quarterly performance. Douglas Dynamics Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Company set 2026 outlook above recent consensus ranges — management outlined net sales of $710M–$760M and adjusted EPS of $2.25–$2.85, implying continued top‑line momentum and margin improvement if weather and demand persist. Douglas Dynamics outlines $710M-$760M 2026 sales target
• Positive Sentiment: Shareholder returns: board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per share (payable March 31), supporting yield and capital allocation visibility. Douglas Dynamics declares $0.295 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic M&A and cash generation: completed acquisition of Venco Venturo to broaden product portfolio (truck‑mounted cranes/dump hoists); free cash flow and operating cash improved materially in 2025, strengthening capacity for investment and buybacks. Douglas Dynamics Reports Record 2025 and Acquisition
• Neutral Sentiment: Management tone and strategy — CEO/CFO emphasized “Optimize, Expand, Activate” initiatives (manufacturing optimization, municipal upfit capacity expansion, M&A activation) and a healthy municipal order book — positive for medium‑term execution but dependent on delivery. Douglas Dynamics Earnings Call Signals Confident Growth
• Negative Sentiment: Weather dependence and one‑time items: much of the Attachments strength was driven by an early/strong winter (parts & accessories up >50% in Q4); company warns results are sensitive to snowfall patterns. FY 2025 GAAP net income declined versus 2024 (one‑time sale‑leaseback in 2024 distorted comparables), underscoring that adjusted metrics and seasonal volatility should be watched. Douglas Dynamics Reports Strong Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2025 Results

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Douglas Dynamics

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Douglas Dynamics by 18.1% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 2,609 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $85,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. State of Wyoming boosted its position 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 acquiring an additional 405 shares in the last quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 6.7% in the 3rd quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC now owns 7,165 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $224,000 after acquiring an additional 449 shares during the last quarter. Comerica Bank increased its holdings in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 3.2% in the 3rd quarter. Comerica Bank now owns 15,589 shares of the auto parts company’s stock valued at $487,000 after acquiring an additional 478 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its position in shares of Douglas Dynamics by 4.2% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 13,538 shares of the auto parts company’s stock worth $314,000 after acquiring an additional 546 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on PLOW. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $39.00 price target on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 22nd. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $39.00.

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.