Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) Issues Earnings Results

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) posted its quarterly earnings data on Monday. The auto parts company reported $999.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.12 by $998.88, reports. Douglas Dynamics had a return on equity of 17.83% and a net margin of 7.15%. Douglas Dynamics updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.550-3.050 EPS.

Douglas Dynamics Stock Down 3.5%

NYSE:PLOW traded down $1.59 on Monday, reaching $44.53. 373,825 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 229,998. The company has a current ratio of 2.78, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The company has a market capitalization of $1.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.60, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 1.24. Douglas Dynamics has a 12 month low of $24.12 and a 12 month high of $48.47. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $43.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $37.66.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were paid a dividend of $0.295 per share. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. Douglas Dynamics’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.90%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Robert W. Baird set a $50.00 price objective on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Freedom Capital downgraded shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Douglas Dynamics from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, February 27th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Douglas Dynamics currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $48.67.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Jon J. Sisulak sold 977 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.61, for a total value of $41,629.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 14,232 shares in the company, valued at $606,425.52. The trade was a 6.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Christopher E. Bernauer sold 869 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.61, for a total value of $37,028.09. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 9,243 shares in the company, valued at $393,844.23. This trade represents a 8.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 1.54% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Douglas Dynamics

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the fourth quarter valued at $263,000. Man Group plc bought a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the 4th quarter worth about $253,000. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company purchased a new position in Douglas Dynamics in the 2nd quarter worth about $243,000. Aquatic Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in Douglas Dynamics by 6.7% during 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 period. Finally, Boothbay Fund Management LLC bought a new position in Douglas Dynamics during the 3rd quarter valued at about $213,000. Institutional investors own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

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.