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FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryIndustrial - MachinerySnapshot 2026-11-04
$38.12+3.98%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryIndustrial - MachinerySnapshot 2026-11-04
The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
3.28 → 3.27 EPS · FY ending Dec 31, 2027 · 2 analysts
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 4, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 2 to 2; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for PLOW yet.
| Measure / period | Management expectations | Analyst expectations |
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
4 published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend per share remains at $0.3 | The company pays a stable dividend of $0.3 per share. | Intact | Dividend per share falls below $0.3 next 4 quarters | Dividend per share: $0.30 per share FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: >= $0.3 per share. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Nov 3, 20260.3 USD/share · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
This is a business with strong recent performance and robust earnings quality, with a durable premium versus peers. Its long-term thesis is intact, though the risk level is elevated and the evidence snapshot gives medium confidence.
Valuation is tagged as stretched, and PLOW trades at a durable premium versus peers. The expectations gap is modest, so the market appears to allow for continued execution rather than a major improvement beyond current expectations.
Near term, management has raised 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, supported by strong pre-season orders and segment performance. Operating income improved year over year in Q1 but slipped slightly in Q2, so execution is positive overall but not uniform. Recent earnings beats support the thesis, while erratic surprises and peer misses remain risks.
A key risk is management reversing its recent guidance increase, which could damage confidence as well as lower expectations. Sector conditions also matter: continued strength from bellwethers MOD and ALH could support the industry backdrop, while misses or lower guidance could weaken it.
Over the next 1 to 3 years, PLOW’s long-term thesis rests on sustaining strong execution and its recent guidance gains; the stretched valuation makes any reversal more consequential. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| Earnings per share are expected near $2.55 in 2026. |
| Broken |
| EPS falls below $2.25 in FY26 |
Diluted EPS: $0.89 per share FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: >= $2.25 per share. Annual target cannot be compared with a quarterly or TTM observation. Nov 3, 20260.89 USD/share · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Operating income stabilizes or improves above $9.9 million | A primary condition in Douglas Dynamics, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is >= $9.9 million. | Broken | Operating income falls below $9.9 million next 4 quarters | Operating income: $31.277M FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: >= $9.9 million. Target period is not explicitly aligned with this observation. Nov 3, 202631,277,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “As a result, we are taking targeted actions to optimize our sales and marketing efforts and align our cost structure to preserve profitability.”” “Reflecting this momentum and our continued strong execution, we are increasing the lower end of our guidance ranges.” Operating income was $31.277 million in 2026-Q3. Delivery assessment Nov 4, 2026 |
Revenue reaches at least $750 million in 2026 | A primary condition in Douglas Dynamics, Inc.'s published investment case. The stated target is >= $750 million. | Intact | Revenue falls below $750 million in FY26 | Revenue: $218.014M FY2026-Q3; GAAP. Published target: >= $750 million. Annual target cannot be compared with a quarterly or TTM observation. Nov 3, 2026218,014,000 USD · source valueLast status assessment Nov 4, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. Management contextStated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Heading into the winter season with confidence, we are driving results through disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives and remain determined to build upon our recent success.”” “As we move through the second half of the year, we are confident in our team's ability to execute our strategic priorities, and we believe we are on track to deliver record annual results in 2026."” Delivery assessment Nov 4, 2026 |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$3.06 → $3.27 · observed estimates
$0.80B → $0.80B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $3.06 | $795,425,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-25 | $3.06 | $795,425,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-26 | $3.06 | $795,425,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-27 | $3.06 | $795,425,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-28 | $3.11 | $795,425,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-07-29 | $3.06 | $795,425,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-07-30 | $3.11 | $795,425,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-07-31 | $3.11 | $795,425,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-01 | $3.11 | $795,425,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-02 | $3.06 | $795,425,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-03 | $3.11 | $795,425,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-04 | $3.19 | $797,600,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-05 | $3.19 | $797,600,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-06 | $3.19 | $797,600,000 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-07 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-08 | $3.23 | $800,650,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-09 | $3.23 | $800,650,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-10 | $3.23 | $800,650,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-12 | $3.23 | $800,650,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-13 | $3.23 | $800,650,000 | 4 / 4 |
| 2026-08-14 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-15 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-16 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-17 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-18 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-19 | $3.28 | $800,650,000 | 2 / 2 |
| 2026-08-20 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-21 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-22 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-23 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-24 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-25 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-26 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-27 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-28 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-29 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-30 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-08-31 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-01 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-02 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-03 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-04 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-05 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-06 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-07 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-08 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-09 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-10 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-11 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-12 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-13 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-14 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-15 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-16 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-17 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-18 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-19 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-20 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-21 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-22 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-23 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-24 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-25 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-26 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-27 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-28 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-29 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-09-30 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-01 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-02 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-03 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-04 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-05 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-06 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-07 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-08 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-09 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-10 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-11 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-12 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-13 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-14 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-15 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-16 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-17 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-18 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-19 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-20 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-21 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-22 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-23 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-24 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-25 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-26 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-27 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-28 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-29 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-30 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-10-31 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-11-01 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-11-02 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-11-03 | $3.28 | $800,653,550 | 2 / 3 |
| 2026-11-04 | $3.27 | $796,053,550 | 2 / 3 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 2 Buy / Strong Buy · 1 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 6–Nov 4 · 0 recorded
Individual price-target observations are unavailable.
0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior
Oct 6, 2026–Nov 4, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
Next earnings date unavailable
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
4 of 4 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.