DOVIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 18 Wall Street analysts covering Dover Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $250 — +20.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 12 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dover Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (83): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (47): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (8): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DOV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +20.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | $255 → $240 |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $252 → $227 |
| 4 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $210 → $230 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Seaport Global | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | BMO Capital | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DOV appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Dover Corporation announced it has completed its previously reported acquisition of Cloeren Incorporated. Cloeren will become part of the MAAG business unit within Dover's Pumps & Process Solutions segment.
Why it matters — The completed deal expands Dover's product offerings within its Pumps & Process Solutions segment.
Dover Corp. (DOV) was highlighted by Zacks Investment Research as one of three stocks that recently announced dividend hikes amid ongoing market volatility.
Why it matters — A dividend hike signals financial health and a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which is a positive signal for Dover investors watching income stability.
Dover Corporation's Board of Directors increased its quarterly cash dividend to $0.525 per share from the previous $0.52 per share, an increase of $0.005 per share.
Why it matters — A dividend increase signals the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Dover Corp. (DOV) was named among five stocks that stand out as manufacturing activity reached a four-year high, marking seven consecutive months of sector growth.
Why it matters — DOV watchers would care because the company's identification as a standout stock in a strengthening manufacturing environment signals a favorable operating backdrop for its industrial businesses.
The article introduces the topic of Dividend Kings, noting that well-known names like Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble are widely recognized as members. It signals that it will highlight four Dividend Kings that are rarely discussed.
Why it matters — A Dover Corp. watcher may care because the piece covers under-the-radar Dividend Kings, a group of consistent dividend-payers relevant to dividend-focused investors.
The 18 Wall Street analysts covering Dover Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $250, with estimates ranging from $168 to $288. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 18 analysts covering Dover Corp., 13 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dover Corp. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Aug 2026, Dover Corp. ranks 66 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (83 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 18 analysts implies +20.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dover Corp. 66 out of 100 as at 12 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Dover Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DOV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $168 to $288 over the next 12 months.
Dover Corp. returned +18.1% over the 12 months to 12 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Dover Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer that provides equipment, components, consumable supplies, software, digital solutions, and support services across a broad range of end markets. The company operates through five business segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy and Fueling, Imaging and Identification, Pumps and Process Solutions, and Climate and Sustainability Technologies.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 12 Aug 2026): "Dover Completes Acquisition of Cloeren". Dover Corporation announced it has completed its previously reported acquisition of Cloeren Incorporated. Cloeren will become part of the MAAG business unit within Dover's Pumps & Process Solutions segment.
Dover Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer that provides equipment, components, consumable supplies, software, digital solutions, and support services across a broad range of end markets. The company operates through five business segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy and Fueling, Imaging and Identification, Pumps and Process Solutions, and Climate and Sustainability Technologies. Its offerings support applications in areas such as vehicle service, fuel handling, printing, liquid handling, refrigeration, industrial automation, and process management. Dover Corporation serves customers in manufacturing, transportation, energy, food equipment, and other industrial sectors, where its products are used to improve operational efficiency and reliability. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover Corporation is recognized as a global provider of specialized industrial solutions.
CEO Mr. Richard Joseph Tobin · 24,000 employees · United States · https://www.dovercorporation.com