DOVIndustrials · Specialty Industrial MachineryThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering Dover Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $245 — +29.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 8 Oct 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 (88): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (48): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | $229 |
| 24 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | $255 → $240 |
| 24 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $252 → $227 |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 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 | — |
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Dover Corp. returned +15.9% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 33% of US stocks
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Higher than 44% of US stocks
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Higher than 77% of US stocks
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Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Dover Corp. has a market value of $25.4B and an enterprise value of $26.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.4B. The latest quarter grew 6.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.1B, a 13.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.30.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B, after $218.7M of capital spending.
Dover Corp. spent $553.9M on share buybacks and $281.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 22.8×; forward P/E: 16.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.12%, paying out 25% of earnings.
Dover Corp. employs 24,000 people — $351K of revenue per employee.
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24/7 Wall Street’s article highlights five dividend stocks, emphasizing that sustained annual dividend increases can build long-term income. The provided excerpt does not identify the stocks or describe Dover specifically.
Why it matters — DOV watchers may note the article’s focus on consistent dividend growth, though the excerpt provides no Dover-specific details.
Almatec, part of PSG and a Dover company, announced pre-validated data supporting ultra-high-purity reliability across its FUTUR Series air-operated double-diaphragm pumps for semiconductor fluid handling.
Why it matters — The announcement concerns a Dover subsidiary’s product offering for semiconductor fluid handling.
Dover announced that several of its operating companies will showcase innovative technologies and solutions at the NACS Show and PEI Convention, the leading U.S. convenience retail and fueling industry events, taking place October 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
Why it matters — A DOV watcher would care because these industry events give Dover's businesses a platform to present their latest offerings to a key customer base in the convenience and fuel retail sectors.
Barron's reports that Wells Fargo analyst Stephen Tusa recommends a group of AI-related industrial stocks, including Dover, alongside Vertiv, Carrier Global, Trane, Johnson Controls, Eaton, and Emerson Electric.
Why it matters — Dover watchers may see acknowledgement of the company as a relevant player among AI-driven industrial holdings.
Markem-Imaje, a Dover company and global provider of industrial marking and coding systems, announced the launch of CoLOS 2D Activate and CoLOS 2D Engage. These new products are designed to help manufacturers accelerate their transition to connected consumer packaging.
Why it matters — For Dover watchers, this product launch reflects Markem-Imaje's continued innovation in industrial marking and coding solutions, potentially strengthening Dover's position in the connected packaging market.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Dover Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $245, with estimates ranging from $168 to $288. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering Dover Corp., 14 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dover Corp. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Dover Corp. ranks 68 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 (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +29.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dover Corp. 68 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 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 +15.9% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider focused on equipment, components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software, digital solutions, and support services. Dover Corporation serves a wide range of industrial and commercial markets through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 9 Oct 2026): "5 Dividend Stocks That Turn Small Annual Raises Into Serious Long-Term Income". 24/7 Wall Street’s article highlights five dividend stocks, emphasizing that sustained annual dividend increases can build long-term income. The provided excerpt does not identify the stocks or describe Dover specifically.
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider focused on equipment, components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software, digital solutions, and support services. Dover Corporation serves a wide range of industrial and commercial markets through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Its products and services support applications such as vehicle aftermarket services, aerospace and defense, fluid dispensing, retail fueling, refrigeration, heating and cooling, product traceability, and industrial fluid handling. The company also supplies technologies used in cryogenic systems and other specialized industrial processes. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover Corporation plays a significant role in global industrial supply chains by combining engineered products with service and software offerings across multiple end markets.
CEO Mr. Richard Joseph Tobin · 24,000 employees · United States · https://www.dovercorporation.com
