Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)


Market Price (8/10/2026): $44.34 | Market Cap: $1.0 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)


Market Price (8/10/2026): $44.34
Market Cap: $1.0 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Parts & Equipment

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.9%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.4%

Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Infrastructure Maintenance & Resilience. Themes include Snow & Ice Management Solutions, Specialty Work Truck Equipment, and Urban & Commercial Property Maintenance.

Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -16%

Key risks
PLOW key risks include [1] its heavy dependency on snowfall levels to drive demand and [2] profitability pressures from volatility in key raw material prices like steel.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.9%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.4%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Infrastructure Maintenance & Resilience. Themes include Snow & Ice Management Solutions, Specialty Work Truck Equipment, and Urban & Commercial Property Maintenance.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -16%
5 Key risks
PLOW key risks include [1] its heavy dependency on snowfall levels to drive demand and [2] profitability pressures from volatility in key raw material prices like steel.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/4/2026

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) stock has lost about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Douglas Dynamics' fiscal Q2 2026 revenue missed analyst expectations despite record adjusted earnings.

While the company reported record adjusted earnings per share of $1.22 for its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), exceeding consensus estimates ranging from $0.93 to $1.08, its net sales of $214.6 million fell short of analyst revenue projections, which were between $216.8 million and $224.3 million.

2. The company experienced negative operating cash flow, raising balance sheet concerns.

Douglas Dynamics reported using $25.2 million in net cash from operating activities during the first half of fiscal 2026, an increase of $12.5 million in cash usage year-over-year. This was driven by higher inventory levels and increased receivables. Furthermore, the company's cash position at the end of fiscal Q2 2026 was below its short-term borrowings.

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Updated on 8/4/2026

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) stock has lost about 5% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Douglas Dynamics' fiscal Q2 2026 revenue missed analyst expectations despite record adjusted earnings.

While the company reported record adjusted earnings per share of $1.22 for its fiscal Q2 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), exceeding consensus estimates ranging from $0.93 to $1.08, its net sales of $214.6 million fell short of analyst revenue projections, which were between $216.8 million and $224.3 million.

2. The company experienced negative operating cash flow, raising balance sheet concerns.

Douglas Dynamics reported using $25.2 million in net cash from operating activities during the first half of fiscal 2026, an increase of $12.5 million in cash usage year-over-year. This was driven by higher inventory levels and increased receivables. Furthermore, the company's cash position at the end of fiscal Q2 2026 was below its short-term borrowings.

3. Weakness in the Work Truck Solutions segment impacted overall profitability.

Although the Work Truck Attachments segment showed strong performance with a 20% increase in net sales, the Work Truck Solutions segment's adjusted EBITDA declined to $8.8 million in fiscal Q2 2026 from $11.0 million in the prior year. This resulted in a compression of its adjusted EBITDA margin to 10.3% from 12.8%, attributed to softer commercial demand in certain end markets.

4. An analyst downgraded Douglas Dynamics' price target following the earnings report.

On August 4, 2026, Robert W. Baird reduced its price target for Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) from $56.00 to $50.00, while maintaining a "neutral" rating. This adjustment by a notable research firm, likely in response to the revenue miss, contributed to negative investor sentiment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.2% change in PLOW stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/9/2026 was primarily driven by a -13.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268092026Change
Stock Price ($)45.8444.36-3.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)6566996.6%
Net Income Margin (%)7.1%7.5%5.2%
P/E Multiple22.519.5-13.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution-3.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLOW-3.2% 
Market (SPY)7.6%13.5%
Sector (XLY)1.3%5.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 19.3% change in PLOW stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 13.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)13120268092026Change
Stock Price ($)37.1844.3619.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)61569913.7%
Net Income Margin (%)6.8%7.5%10.2%
P/E Multiple20.419.5-4.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-0.3%
Cumulative Contribution19.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLOW19.3% 
Market (SPY)12.1%30.2%
Sector (XLY)-0.9%22.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 60.0% change in PLOW stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 96.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258092026Change
Stock Price ($)27.7244.3660.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)58869918.9%
Net Income Margin (%)11.0%7.5%-31.6%
P/E Multiple9.919.596.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)23230.0%
Cumulative Contribution60.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLOW60.0% 
Market (SPY)23.4%35.7%
Sector (XLY)8.9%31.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 61.2% change in PLOW stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 52.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238092026Change
Stock Price ($)27.5244.3661.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)59669917.3%
Net Income Margin (%)4.9%7.5%52.3%
P/E Multiple21.419.5-9.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2323-0.9%
Cumulative Contribution61.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
PLOW61.2% 
Market (SPY)74.9%33.1%
Sector (XLY)41.1%32.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
PLOW Return-6%-4%-15%-16%44%39%29%
Peers Return7%-12%16%-21%15%44%44%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
PLOW Win Rate17%42%50%33%67%62% 
Peers Win Rate55%40%47%35%58%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
PLOW Max Drawdown-30%-29%-39%-26%-20%-22% 
Peers Max Drawdown-32%-42%-32%-35%-33%-30% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PATK, VC, CVGI, MGA, BWA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/7/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPLOWS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-16.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven30 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-20.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven44 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-33.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven979 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-27.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven146 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven102.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven359 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven226 days105 days

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In The Past

Douglas Dynamics's stock fell -16.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventPLOWS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-20.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.1%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven44 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-33.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven979 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-27.9%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.7%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven146 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-50.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven102.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven359 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.4%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven226 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-22.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven58 days62 days

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In The Past

Douglas Dynamics's stock fell -16.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 19.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) is a leading North American manufacturer and upfitter of specialized equipment for commercial work trucks. The company primarily operates in two key areas. Its Work Truck Attachments segment focuses on producing and selling snow and ice control attachments, such as snowplows and sand/salt spreaders, designed for both light and heavy-duty trucks. These products are marketed under well-known brands like WESTERN, FISHER, and SNOWEX.

The second segment, Work Truck Solutions, expands beyond snow and ice control into comprehensive vehicle outfitting. This segment manufactures municipal snow and ice control products (under brands like HENDERSON) and provides truck and vehicle upfitting services. This involves attaching various component pieces of equipment, truck bodies, racking, and storage solutions to vehicle chassis to create ready-to-use work vehicles. Additionally, it offers storage solutions for trucks and vans, and cable pulling equipment.

Douglas Dynamics serves a diverse customer base. For its snow and ice control products, the primary customers are professional snowplowers who are contracted to clear snow and ice from commercial and residential properties. The Work Truck Solutions segment caters to governmental agencies, such as Departments of Transportation and municipalities, providing customized turnkey solutions, as well as a broader range of end-users who require specialized, upfitted trucks and vans for various work-related purposes.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Douglas Dynamics (PLOW):

  • The John Deere for specialized winter and municipal truck equipment. (John Deere is known for robust, specialized equipment for outdoor land management; Douglas Dynamics provides robust, specialized equipment for winter road and municipal maintenance, attached to trucks.)

  • Like a specialized version of Milwaukee Tool (TTI) for commercial truck attachments and upfits. (Milwaukee Tool is recognized for professional-grade, durable tools for tradespeople; Douglas Dynamics provides professional-grade, durable attachments and modifications that transform standard commercial trucks into specialized work vehicles.)

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  • Snowplows: Attachments for light and heavy-duty trucks used for snow removal.
  • Sand and Salt Spreaders: Attachments for light and heavy-duty trucks designed to distribute de-icing materials.
  • Truck and Vehicle Upfitting: Services that involve attaching equipment, truck bodies, racking, and storage solutions to vehicle chassis for work purposes.
  • Truck and Van Storage Solutions: Products providing organizational and storage capabilities for trucks and vans.
  • Municipal Snow and Ice Control Products: Specialized equipment and solutions designed for governmental agencies to manage snow and ice.
  • Cable Pulling Equipment: Specialized equipment for trucks used in tasks requiring cable pulling.
  • Customized Turnkey Solutions: Comprehensive, ready-to-use solutions provided to governmental agencies like Departments of Transportation and municipalities.

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Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) primarily sells its products to **professional snow and ice management contractors**. These are individuals or small businesses who provide snow and ice removal services for commercial and residential properties. The company serves the following categories of customers:
  • Professional Snow and Ice Management Contractors: These are individuals or small businesses that utilize snowplows, sand, and salt spreaders for contract snow and ice removal from commercial and residential areas.
  • Governmental Agencies and Municipalities: This includes state Departments of Transportation and local municipalities that purchase specialized snow and ice control products, as well as customized turnkey solutions for public works and infrastructure maintenance.
  • Commercial and Vocational End-Users: This broad category encompasses various businesses and trades that require truck and vehicle upfits, specialized truck bodies, racking and storage solutions, and cable pulling equipment for their work-related purposes.

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Mark Van Genderen, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mark Van Genderen currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Douglas Dynamics and is a Director of the Company. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer from 2024 to 2025 and President, Work Truck Attachments from 2023 to 2025. Mr. Van Genderen joined Douglas Dynamics in 2020 and spent 21 years in various leadership roles at the Harley-Davidson Motor Company prior to that. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

Sarah C. Lauber, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

Sarah C. Lauber has been the Chief Financial Officer of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. since August 28, 2017. Before joining Douglas Dynamics, Ms. Lauber was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Jason Industries, Inc., a diversified industrial company, from 2015 to 2017. She also served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at Regal Beloit Corporation from 2011 to 2015, and as Chief Financial Officer of A.O. Smith Corporation's Electrical Products Company (EPC) from 2002 until its acquisition by Regal Beloit in 2011. Ms. Lauber began her career as an accountant at KPMG. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and serves on the Board of Directors of The Timken Company. She holds a bachelor's degree from California State University-San Bernardino and an executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

James L. Janik, Director

James L. Janik has been a director of Douglas Dynamics since 2000 and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2014 to April 2025. He also served as Interim President and CEO from July 2024 until March 2025. Mr. Janik was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 2000 to 2018. He joined Douglas Dynamics in 1992 as Director of Sales of Western Products. Prior to joining Douglas Dynamics, he was the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Sunlite Plastics Inc. and spent eleven years at the John Deere Company in various marketing, sales, and production management positions. Mr. Janik partnered with Aurora Capital, a private equity firm, in 2004 to carve Douglas Dynamics out of AK Steel.

Chris Bernauer, President, Work Truck Attachments

Chris Bernauer serves as President of Work Truck Attachments at Douglas Dynamics, a role he assumed effective February 28, 2025. Before joining Douglas Dynamics, Mr. Bernauer held leadership positions at multiple companies primarily within the automotive, motorcycle, and marine sectors. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of Temperature Systems, Inc., an HVAC/R distribution company, and prior to that, as President of Harris & Cypress Cay Pontoons, a division of Brunswick Corporation.

Shannan Vlieger, Senior Vice President, People and Culture

Shannan Vlieger was promoted to Senior Vice President, People and Culture, effective October 1, 2024. She joined Douglas Dynamics in 2016 as Director of Operational Excellence. In her previous capacity as Vice President, Business Transformation, Ms. Vlieger led strategic initiatives and Continuous Improvement efforts using the Douglas Dynamics Management System (DDMS). Before joining Douglas Dynamics, she spent 13 years at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a variety of roles with an emphasis on people and process improvement. Since 2018, she has been at the forefront of steering the company's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts.

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The key risks to Douglas Dynamics' business (PLOW) are primarily linked to environmental factors and macroeconomic conditions, given its specialized product offerings.

  1. Dependence on Winter Weather Conditions: A significant portion of Douglas Dynamics' revenue is derived from the sale of snow and ice control attachments and municipal snow and ice control products. The demand for these products is directly and heavily influenced by the level, timing, and location of snowfall and ice events. Milder winters or extended periods of below-average snowfall in key markets can lead to reduced demand for new equipment, an elongated equipment replacement cycle, and decreased pre-season orders, thereby negatively impacting revenue and profitability. Climate change, with its potential for decreased snowfall in some regions and increased unpredictability of winter weather, poses a long-term risk to this core segment.

  2. Economic Sensitivity and Capital Expenditure: Douglas Dynamics' Work Truck Solutions segment, which includes vehicle upfits, storage solutions, and cable pulling equipment, along with its overall commercial and governmental sales, is sensitive to broader economic conditions. A slowdown in the economy can lead to reduced spending by businesses and municipalities on new commercial vehicles, equipment, and upfitting services. Factors such as higher interest rates can also increase the cost of financing equipment for customers, potentially slowing down fleet expansion and reducing demand for the company's products. As a manufacturer within the heavy equipment and trucking industries, Douglas Dynamics' performance is closely tied to the health of the U.S. economy, which influences freight demand, consumer spending, and business investment.

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Douglas Dynamics (symbol: PLOW) operates in several addressable markets related to commercial work truck attachments and equipment. The market sizes for their main products and services in North America and globally are as follows:

Snow and Ice Control Attachments and Equipment

Douglas Dynamics manufactures and sells snow and ice control attachments, including snowplows and spreaders.
  • The global snow removal equipment market was estimated at approximately USD 10.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 18.4 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%.
  • In 2025, the U.S. market for snow removal equipment accounted for approximately USD 3 billion, representing about 74.6% of the North American market.
  • The broader North America commercial facility snow and ice management service market, which includes services alongside equipment, was estimated at USD 22.53 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 23.02 billion in 2024. This market is anticipated to grow to USD 27.42 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 3.0% from 2024.

Work Truck Solutions (Upfitting, Truck Bodies, and Storage Solutions)

This segment includes manufacturing municipal snow and ice control products, providing truck and vehicle upfits, and manufacturing storage solutions for trucks and vans.
  • The global commercial vehicle upfitting market was valued at USD 33.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow from USD 34.4 billion in 2025 to USD 50 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 3.8%.
  • North America is a dominant region in the commercial vehicle upfitting market, with an estimated value of USD 12 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 17 billion by 2035.
  • The global truck body market was valued at USD 29.27 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 49.53 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.40% during the forecast period of 2026-2035.
  • North America holds a significant share of the global truck bodies market, accounting for 38% of the total market, driven by industrial logistics and construction fleet expansion. This suggests a North American truck bodies market of approximately USD 11.12 billion in 2025 (38% of USD 29.27 billion).
  • Specifically for service truck bodies, the global market was valued at USD 929.45 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 1662.05 million by 2035, at a CAGR of 6.4%. North America leads this market with over 800,000 units in operation in 2023.

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Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) is expected to experience future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several strategic initiatives and market dynamics. Here are the key drivers of future revenue growth for Douglas Dynamics: * Strategic Acquisitions: Douglas Dynamics is actively pursuing growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions. The recent acquisition of Venco Venturo, a provider of truck-mounted service cranes and dump hoists, is anticipated to be accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow, contributing positively to the company's growth strategy. Management has also indicated a strong position to consider further small to medium-sized acquisitions of complex attachments in the coming years. * Growth in the Work Truck Solutions Segment: The Work Truck Solutions segment, which includes municipal snow and ice control products and truck upfitting services, is projected to be a consistent driver of revenue growth. This segment is expected to grow at a mid-to-high single-digit rate and benefits from less cyclical municipal demand, providing a stable revenue stream. The company is also focused on expanding its municipal upfit capacity as part of its strategic pillars. * Favorable Snowfall and Aftermarket Demand in Work Truck Attachments: While weather-dependent, favorable snowfall conditions directly drive higher volumes in the Work Truck Attachments segment, particularly for snowplows, sand, and salt spreaders. This also leads to increased demand for parts and accessories. The company's 2026 outlook factors in assumptions of above-average snowfall in the first quarter and average snowfall in the fourth quarter. A robust winter season is also expected to address the elongated replacement cycle for equipment. * Operational Efficiency and Manufacturing Optimization: Douglas Dynamics has implemented a strategic framework centered on "Optimize, Expand, and Activate." A key aspect of this is optimizing current operations, including manufacturing within the Work Truck Attachments segment, through its proprietary Douglas Dynamics Management System (DDMS). These continuous improvement efforts are aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, driving profitability, and ultimately contributing to top-line growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Douglas Dynamics announced a $50 million equity buyback program in February 2022, which does not have an expiration date.
  • In the first half of 2025, the company repurchased approximately 210,000 shares of its stock, contributing to $12.9 million returned to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
  • The company spent $6 million on the repurchase of common stock in 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • On November 3, 2025, Douglas Dynamics completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Venco Venturo Industries LLC, a provider of truck-mounted service cranes and dump hoists.
  • This acquisition, costing $26.3 million in 2025, represents a key step in the company's "Activate" strategic pillar, aiming to diversify its portfolio with complex attachments.
  • The Venco Venturo acquisition is expected to be modestly accretive to earnings per share and free cash flow positive before synergies in 2026.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for Douglas Dynamics were $11.1 million in 2025, an increase from $7.8 million in 2024.
  • The company anticipates 2025 capital expenditures to be at the higher end of its traditional range of 2% to 3% of net sales.
  • Future capital expenditures are expected to increase year-over-year in 2026, focusing on business growth, including expanding municipal upfit capacity in its Work Truck Solutions segment and manufacturing optimization in Work Truck Attachments.

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Financials

PLOWPATKVCCVGIMGABWAMedian
NameDouglas .Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Magna In.BorgWarn. 
Mkt Price44.3688.84104.133.6370.3668.4269.39
Mkt Cap1.02.82.80.119.113.92.8
Rev LTM6993,9393,77967442,67114,3443,859
Op Inc LTM79265277-12,3391,420271
FCF LTM49123160-03,2071,242142
FCF 3Y Avg46234233-21,8771,050234
CFO LTM62209288114,5251,725248
CFO 3Y Avg56318368133,7461,625343

Growth & Margins

PLOWPATKVCCVGIMGABWAMedian
NameDouglas .Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Magna In.BorgWarn. 
Rev Chg LTM20.1%3.2%-1.1%-0.4%2.6%2.2%2.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.9%0.6%-2.2%-5.9%1.8%1.8%1.2%
Rev Chg Q10.5%-0.6%-0.9%13.5%3.3%0.3%1.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.0%-0.1%-0.2%3.6%0.8%0.1%0.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM38.9%-0.3%-19.2%86.7%17.0%10.1%13.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg12.9%-3.1%10.2%-30.0%11.0%5.5%7.9%
Op Mgn LTM11.3%6.7%7.3%-0.1%5.5%9.9%7.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.2%7.1%8.3%0.6%5.0%9.4%7.7%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.6%-0.2%-0.5%0.1%0.2%0.5%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM8.9%5.3%7.6%1.6%10.6%12.0%8.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.1%8.5%9.6%1.6%8.8%11.4%9.0%
FCF/Rev LTM7.0%3.1%4.2%-0.1%7.5%8.7%5.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.5%6.3%6.1%-0.5%4.4%7.4%6.2%

Valuation

PLOWPATKVCCVGIMGABWAMedian
NameDouglas .Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Magna In.BorgWarn. 
Mkt Cap1.02.82.80.119.113.92.8
P/S1.50.70.70.20.41.00.7
P/Op Inc13.010.710.0-230.78.29.89.9
P/EBIT12.910.79.9-124.212.617.311.6
P/E19.519.218.4-5.525.133.519.4
P/CFO16.513.69.711.84.28.110.7
Total Yield7.9%7.3%6.7%-18.3%6.8%4.0%6.8%
Dividend Yield2.8%2.1%1.3%0.0%2.8%1.0%1.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.3%8.9%8.7%-10.2%13.2%11.8%8.8%
D/E0.30.60.20.80.30.30.3
Net D/E0.30.6-0.10.50.30.10.3

Returns

PLOWPATKVCCVGIMGABWAMedian
NameDouglas .Patrick .Visteon Commerci.Magna In.BorgWarn. 
1M Rtn3.1%7.4%-2.3%-25.3%9.5%5.3%4.2%
3M Rtn-1.4%-6.2%-8.6%-28.8%12.4%11.8%-3.8%
6M Rtn11.4%-36.4%3.9%122.7%32.3%31.7%21.5%
12M Rtn48.2%-10.0%-7.6%106.2%71.8%79.9%60.0%
3Y Rtn58.0%69.6%-25.9%-65.2%34.7%71.6%46.4%
1M Excs Rtn0.1%3.3%-5.4%-31.1%6.7%2.9%1.5%
3M Excs Rtn-7.0%-12.1%-12.8%-36.7%10.1%12.1%-9.6%
6M Excs Rtn-0.2%-50.4%-8.9%131.2%21.6%22.5%10.7%
12M Excs Rtn27.5%-34.2%-29.6%68.8%51.5%60.0%39.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-16.2%-6.4%-101.2%-140.1%-45.7%-6.3%-31.0%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Work Truck Solutions360312276234216
Work Truck Attachments296256292382326
Total656569568616541


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20172016
Work Truck Attachments7886
Work Truck Solutions103
Corporate & Eliminations-18-20
Total7069


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Work Truck Attachments388368393398385
Work Truck Solutions239222200199188
Total627590593597572


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$44.36 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.0 
First Trading Date05/05/2010 
Distance from 52W High-18.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$46.24$40.29
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-4.1%10.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility39.1%35.3%
Downside Capture80.7188.06
Upside Capture57.97112.80
Correlation (SPY)21.1%35.2%
PLOW Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.670.390.480.920.990.75
Up Beta-0.49-0.55-1.020.480.930.69
Down Beta1.540.630.570.900.850.57
Up Capture-77%58%66%123%138%69%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days9233271130378
Down Capture221%59%103%96%89%96%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days13203155121370

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLOW
PLOW50.0%35.1%1.20-
Sector ETF (XLY)7.9%19.4%0.2729.6%
Equity (SPY)23.3%12.8%1.3634.8%
Gold (GLD)28.5%28.4%0.878.5%
Commodities (DBC)32.9%19.8%1.32-15.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.2%13.8%0.7223.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-43.7%43.0%-1.2112.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLOW
PLOW6.1%33.2%0.23-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.7%24.0%0.2440.1%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.2%0.6142.1%
Gold (GLD)18.6%18.6%0.815.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%19.6%0.317.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0240.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.0%53.0%0.3616.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with PLOW
PLOW8.7%35.1%0.33-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.5%22.2%0.5243.3%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7346.2%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.2%0.613.0%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%18.0%0.3315.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%20.7%0.2042.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.4%66.2%0.9810.2%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6302026-4.0%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity23.1 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.1%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/6/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/3/2026-4.8%  
5/5/2026-10.5%-11.4%-11.8%
2/24/20263.9%1.9%-2.6%
11/4/20255.9%5.2%7.3%
8/5/20256.4%9.9%16.7%
5/6/20250.5%14.9%7.9%
2/25/20252.4%-3.9%-10.7%
10/29/20240.4%2.8%11.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111411
# Negative141013
Median Positive2.4%5.2%8.1%
Median Negative-1.5%-3.5%-4.5%
Max Positive6.5%14.9%16.7%
Max Negative-10.5%-11.4%-19.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/3/2026-4.8%  
5/5/2026-10.5%-11.4%-11.8%
2/24/20263.9%1.9%-2.6%
11/4/20255.9%5.2%7.3%
8/5/20256.4%9.9%16.7%
5/6/20250.5%14.9%7.9%
2/25/20252.4%-3.9%-10.7%
10/29/20240.4%2.8%11.6%
7/30/2024-5.9%-10.7%-9.8%
4/30/2024-0.1%5.2%8.1%
2/27/2024-3.5%-3.0%-3.6%
10/31/20232.4%8.6%12.5%
7/31/20236.5%2.7%-4.1%
5/1/2023-8.4%-7.7%-4.5%
2/21/2023-1.0%-5.9%-19.3%
11/1/2022-4.3%-0.5%3.3%
8/2/2022-1.4%2.7%-8.0%
5/3/20221.6%-2.2%4.7%
2/22/2022-1.7%0.8%-1.9%
11/2/20214.4%8.8%-2.1%
8/3/2021-0.3%4.8%2.5%
5/3/2021-0.4%-1.2%-2.4%
2/23/2021-1.2%-2.0%-9.2%
11/2/2020-0.0%5.2%15.0%
8/4/20201.1%7.5%8.9%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111411
# Negative141013
Median Positive2.4%5.2%8.1%
Median Negative-1.5%-3.5%-4.5%
Max Positive6.5%14.9%16.7%
Max Negative-10.5%-11.4%-19.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/03/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
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06/30/202608/03/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/21/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/02/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202111/02/202110-Q
06/30/202108/03/202110-Q
03/31/202105/03/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/3/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Sales765.00 Mil785.00 Mil805.00 Mil1.6% RaisedGuidance: 772.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA120.00 Mil127.50 Mil135.00 Mil8.5% RaisedGuidance: 117.50 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS2.93.153.412.5% RaisedGuidance: 2.8 for 2026
2026 Effective tax rate24.0%24.5%25.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 24.5% for 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Sales750.00 Mil772.50 Mil795.00 Mil5.1% RaisedGuidance: 735.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA110.00 Mil117.50 Mil125.00 Mil6.8% RaisedGuidance: 110.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS2.552.83.059.8% RaisedGuidance: 2.55 for 2026
2026 Effective tax rate24.0%24.5%25.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 24.5% for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/24/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Net Sales710.00 Mil735.00 Mil760.00 Mil13.5% Higher NewGuidance: 647.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted EBITDA100.00 Mil110.00 Mil120.00 Mil16.4% Higher NewGuidance: 94.50 Mil for 2025
2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS2.252.552.8524.4% Higher NewGuidance: 2.05 for 2025
2026 Effective tax rate24.0%24.5%25.0% 0.0%Same NewGuidance: 24.5% for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/4/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Net Sales635.00 Mil647.50 Mil660.00 Mil0.4% RaisedGuidance: 645.00 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted EBITDA87.00 Mil94.50 Mil102.00 Mil5.6% RaisedGuidance: 89.50 Mil for 2025
2025 Adjusted Earnings Per Share1.852.052.257.9% RaisedGuidance: 1.9 for 2025
2025 Effective Tax Rate24.0%24.5%25.0% 0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 24.5% for 2025
2025 Capital Expenditures0.020.030.03   

Insider Activity

Updated 7/1/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sisulak, Jon JControllerDirectSell311202642.6197741,627606,376Form
2Bernauer, Christopher EPres. Work Truck AttachmentsDirectSell311202642.6186937,025393,812Form
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Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sisulak, Jon JControllerDirectSell311202642.6197741,627606,376Form
2Bernauer, Christopher EPres. Work Truck AttachmentsDirectSell311202642.6186937,025393,812Form
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