Sidoti Csr Equities Analysts Cut Earnings Estimates for PLOW

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Sidoti Csr reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research report issued on Tuesday, February 25th. Sidoti Csr analyst G. Burns now forecasts that the auto parts company will post earnings of ($0.19) per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.17). The consensus estimate for Douglas Dynamics' current full-year earnings is $1.30 per share. Sidoti Csr also issued estimates for Douglas Dynamics' Q2 2025 earnings at $0.78 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.41 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $1.63 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on PLOW. DA Davidson reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $32.00 price target on shares of Douglas Dynamics in a research report on Tuesday, February 25th. StockNews.com raised Douglas Dynamics from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 26th.

Douglas Dynamics Price Performance

Shares of PLOW stock traded down $0.19 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $25.90. 205,462 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 162,272. Douglas Dynamics has a 52-week low of $21.31 and a 52-week high of $30.98. The company has a quick ratio of 1.13, a current ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The company has a market cap of $598.02 million, a PE ratio of 11.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.21. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $25.11 and a 200 day moving average of $25.83.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BluePath Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 3rd quarter worth $604,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its position in Douglas Dynamics by 149.0% during the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 353,532 shares of the auto parts company's stock worth $9,750,000 after acquiring an additional 211,573 shares during the last quarter. Versor Investments LP purchased a new stake in Douglas Dynamics during the 3rd quarter valued at about $535,000. GSA Capital Partners LLP acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the 3rd quarter valued at about $504,000. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Douglas Dynamics in the 3rd quarter valued at about $207,000. 91.85% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Douglas Dynamics Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 18th will be paid a $0.295 dividend. This represents a $1.18 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.56%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 18th. Douglas Dynamics's dividend payout ratio is presently 50.43%.

Douglas Dynamics Company Profile

Douglas Dynamics, Inc operates as a manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment in North America. It operates through two segments, Work Truck Attachments and Work Truck Solutions. The Work Truck Attachments segment manufactures and sells snow and ice control attachments, including snowplows, and sand and salt spreaders for light trucks and heavy duty trucks, as well as various related parts and accessories.