Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) is a diversified global manufacturer delivering innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, and support services through its five operating segments. The company serves a wide range of industries, including energy, engineered systems, fluids, and refrigeration & food equipment. Dover competes with other industrial giants like Emerson Electric and Illinois Tool Works.
On January 30, 2026, Goldman Sachs set a new price target for Dover at $224, up from the previous $220. At the time, the stock was trading at $201.49, indicating an 11.17% potential upside. This adjustment comes on the heels of Dover's strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, as highlighted by TheFly.
Dover reported an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.51 for Q4 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.48. This is a notable increase from the previous year's adjusted EPS of $2.20. On a reported basis, EPS rose by 17% year over year to $2.01, showcasing the company's robust earnings growth.
The company's total revenues for the fourth quarter reached $2.099 billion, an 8.8% increase year over year, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.068 billion. Organic growth contributed 4.6% to this revenue increase. Dover's adjusted EBITDA rose by 11.7% year over year, with the margin reaching 24.8%, indicating improved operational efficiency.
Dover ended the quarter with $2.14 billion in bookings and projects its adjusted EPS for 2026 to be between $10.45 and $10.65. Despite a 0.51% decrease in stock price to $201.49, the company's market capitalization stands at approximately $27.64 billion. The stock has traded between $199.85 and $205.58 today, with a 52-week high of $222.31 and a low of $143.04.
