Sidoti Comments on Douglas Dynamics’ Q1 Earnings (NYSE:PLOW)

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW) – Stock analysts at Sidoti issued their Q1 2027 earnings estimates for Douglas Dynamics in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, February 24th. Sidoti analyst G. Burns anticipates that the auto parts company will post earnings of $0.11 per share for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics’ current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics’ Q2 2027 earnings at $1.33 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.49 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $0.77 EPS.

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

Douglas Dynamics Stock Performance

NYSE:PLOW opened at $46.10 on Thursday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $37.55 and its two-hundred day moving average is $33.84. The company has a quick ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 2.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. Douglas Dynamics has a fifty-two week low of $21.30 and a fifty-two week high of $46.38. The company has a market cap of $1.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.26.

Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:PLOW) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The auto parts company reported $0.62 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.56 by $0.06. Douglas Dynamics had a net margin of 7.15% and a return on equity of 18.04%. The company had revenue of $184.54 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $169.95 million. Douglas Dynamics has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.850 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Douglas Dynamics

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Gamco Investors INC. ET AL acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $3,080,000. SG Americas Securities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the third quarter worth $1,013,000. Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC bought a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the 2nd quarter valued at $2,640,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Douglas Dynamics in the third quarter valued at about $864,000. Finally, Ellsworth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Douglas Dynamics during the third quarter worth about $738,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 91.85% of the company’s stock.

Douglas Dynamics Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, March 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of $0.295 per share. 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 67.05%.

Trending Headlines about Douglas Dynamics

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — Douglas Dynamics reported Q4 EPS of $0.62 (vs. $0.56 consensus) and revenue of roughly $184.5M, showing solid year‑over‑year improvement and demand strength. Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Raised sales target — Management outlined FY‑2026 sales guidance of $710M–$760M, citing strong snow‑event driven segment momentum that should boost aftermarket and attachment sales. Douglas Dynamics outlines $710M-$760M 2026 sales target as snow event drives segment momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone constructive — The earnings call emphasized confident growth execution, product and channel momentum and a favorable winter demand backdrop. That commentary supports the company’s forward targets. Douglas Dynamics Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — Board approved a $0.295 quarterly dividend (annual yield ~2.6%), payable March 31 with an ex‑dividend date of March 17, which can attract income investors. Douglas Dynamics declares $0.295 dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS guidance range — FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $2.25–$2.85 overlaps consensus (≈$2.30). The range leaves room for upside but also reflects uncertainty around seasonality and execution. Douglas Dynamics Inc (PLOW) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Sales and Strategic Growth …
• Neutral Sentiment: Full transcript available — Investors can review the call transcript for detail on backlog, channel inventory and margin outlook to refine near‑term expectations. Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance uncertainty — The relatively wide EPS range and sensitivity to winter weather means results could swing if weather or aftermarket demand normalizes; that introduces execution risk for FY‑2026. Douglas Dynamics Earnings Call Signals Confident Growth

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.