Dover Corporation

DOV · NYSE

Market closed$214.18$-3.33 (-1.53%)After hours $214.18 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$217.51
Open$214.54
Day high$218.68
Day low$213.42
52-week high$237.54
52-week low$158.97
Market cap28.84B
Volume681.39K
Average volume979.34K
P/E ratio21.74
Forward P/E
EPS9.85
Dividend yield+0.97%

Market context

Why it moved

DOV shares declined amid broad market uncertainty and sector-wide selling pressure, as ongoing geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic headwinds weighed on industrial stocks.

What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026Dover Corporation edged lower, closing down roughly 1.5%, as broader market pressure from a deteriorating AI sentiment narrative and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on industrials. Despite the session's pullback, Wall Street remains constructive on the diversified manufacturer — Wolfe Research reaffirmed an 'Outperform' rating with a $262 target as recently as July 9, and analysts maintain a consensus 'Moderate Buy' with a $241.43 average target. Notably, Bank of New York Mellon boosted its stake by 5.2% in Q1, adding 150,319 shares, underscoring continued institutional confidence ahead of Dover's next earnings report.

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July 17, 2026Dover Corporation gained as investors positioned ahead of its upcoming Q2 earnings, with the industrials sector emerging as the year's top-performing sector per Morningstar. The advance came alongside GE Aerospace's blowout Q2 results — revenue up 31.5% with a raised EPS outlook — which bolstered sentiment across industrial machinery peers. Dover carries a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a $241.43 average price target, and its Q1 EPS of $2.28 beat estimates on 10.1% year-over-year revenue growth, with FY2026 guidance set at $10.45–$10.65 EPS.

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July 15, 2026Dover Corporation edged lower, closing down about 0.88%, as industrial sector stocks faced headwinds from a mixed macro backdrop. While a softer-than-expected June CPI reading provided some relief to broader markets—with the S&P 500 finishing near its 52-week high—blue-chip industrials lagged the rally concentrated in tech and growth names. Dover's most recent Q1 results showed EPS of $2.28 (slightly above estimates) but revenue of $2.05 billion missed analyst expectations of $2.19 billion, even as sales grew 10.1% year-over-year. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus with a $241.43 price target, with Wolfe Research reiterating an "Outperform" at $262 and Seaport raising its target to $265.

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July 14, 2026Dover Corporation closed modestly lower amid a broad market pullback driven by renewed U.S.-Iran tensions that sent oil prices surging and weighed on equities. The industrials sector (XLI) also retreated, with Morningstar noting the sector is now "fully valued" after a remarkable 35%+ run over the past year. Despite the macro headwinds, Dover remains well-positioned fundamentally — the company recently posted Q1 EPS of $2.28 (narrowly beating estimates) with revenue up 10.1% year-over-year, and analysts maintain a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with a $241.43 price target, implying meaningful upside from current levels.

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July 11, 2026Dover Corporation closed up nearly 1.8%, outpacing the broader industrials sector (XLI was roughly flat) as Wall Street sentiment remained constructive. Oppenheimer's Bryan Blair reiterated a Buy with a $250 price target, while Goldman Sachs adjusted its price target to $255, reflecting a broadly supportive analyst consensus (Moderate Buy, ~$251 avg target). Dover's OPW unit also launched the Diamond Integrated Fueling Solution, a connected platform for tank truck operations, signaling continued investment in software-driven growth. The gains came despite a geopolitically cautious market backdrop following Iran-U.S. tensions earlier in the week, with the S&P 500 trading near 52-week highs.

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July 10, 2026Dover Corporation closed essentially flat amid a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and mixed industrial sector sentiment. The XLI industrials ETF closed modestly lower as renewed US-Iran military exchanges rattled markets, reviving inflation concerns through elevated oil prices. Against this macro noise, Dover's fundamentals remain a focal point: the company launched its Diamond Integrated Fueling Solution via its OPW subsidiary — a connected platform for tank-truck operations signaling continued investment in software-enabled products. Institutional interest persists, with multiple new positions initiated, and analyst consensus stands at 'Moderate Buy' with a $239.85 average target, supported by Q1 adjusted earnings growth of 11% and a 71-year dividend increase streak.

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July 9, 2026Dover Corporation closed modestly lower as a broad industrial sector selloff swept through markets after President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over,' sending oil prices surging over 5% and triggering a risk-off rotation that dragged the XLI industrials ETF down roughly 2%. Despite the macro headwinds, Dover's fundamental story remains compelling — the company's OPW unit launched its Diamond Integrated Fueling Solution, analysts highlight its AI data center exposure via liquid cooling components, and its 71-year dividend growth streak continues to attract long-term income investors, with Oppenheimer maintaining an Outperform rating and a $250 price target.

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July 8, 2026Dover Corporation edged slightly lower, closing down 0.32%, as the broader industrials sector (XLI) pulled back modestly in after-hours amid geopolitical-driven volatility following Iran's missile attack on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. Investor attention remains on the company's AI data center tailwind — its Pumps & Process Solutions segment supplies thermal connectors for liquid cooling — and its exceptional dividend track record: 69 consecutive years of increases, a 21.5% payout ratio, and $1.12B in free cash flow (up 92% YoY). Oppenheimer recently reiterated an Outperform rating with a $250 target, citing strong Q1 results and reasonable valuation.

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Stock Titan · July 15, 2026CPC Biotech Connector Disconnects Bioprocess Tubing in SecondsMoomoo · July 10, 2026Wolfe Research Maintains Dover(DOV.US) With Buy Rating, Raises Target Price to $262Stock Titan · June 23, 2026Dover’s SIKORA software spots wire-and-cable flaws earlyPR Newswire · June 10, 2026Markem-Imaje Launches CoLOS Version 7, a Secure and Comprehensive Software Suite for Industrial Coding Operations
Mt Newswire · July 10, 2026Goldman Sachs Adjusts Price Target on Dover to $255 From $263
Benzinga · June 30, 2026Dover's Caldera Releases PrimeCenter 5.0 To Streamline Workflows For Print Providers
Mt Newswire · June 25, 2026BMO Capital Adjusts Price Target on Dover to $255 From $250, Maintains Market Perform Rating
Mt Newswire · June 23, 2026Dover Unit SIKORA Launches Wire Production Quality Software
Mt Newswire · June 10, 2026Dover Unit Markem-Imaje Launches CoLOS Software Version 7
Mt Newswire · June 4, 2026Morgan Stanley Lifts Price Target on Dover to $230 From $210, Maintains Equalweight Rating
Mt Newswire · June 3, 2026Dover Launches New Payment Platform in EMEA Region
Mt Newswire · May 27, 2026Dover Unit CPC Biotech Collaborates With Multiply Labs on Cell Therapy Automation

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