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Dover (DOV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$195.00 +0.52 (+0.27%)
As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Dover - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
8

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Dover in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for DOV.

Consensus Price Target

$212.55
9.00% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Dover, the average price target is $212.55. The highest price target for DOV is $227.00, while the lowest price target for DOV is $193.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9.00% from the current price of $195.00.
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DOV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/21/24 to 1/20/25
1 Month Ago
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
3 Months Ago
10/23/23 to 10/22/24
1 Year Ago
1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$212.55$213.91$198.75$163.92
Forecasted Upside9.00% Upside13.02% Upside3.84% Upside10.69% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

DOV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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DOV Price Targets by Month

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Dover Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDoverIndustrial Products CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.58
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.00% Upside44.10% Upside12.44% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/15/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
Stephen Tusa
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$212.00 ➝ $208.00+10.09%
1/13/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$236.00 ➝ $222.00+19.94%
1/7/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $200.00+6.58%
12/12/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$202.00 ➝ $223.00+10.60%
12/5/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$190.00 ➝ $205.00+1.40%
11/13/2024UBS Group
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A. Mehrotra
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$217.00+7.23%
10/28/2024Wolfe Research
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N. Coe
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$227.00+21.40%
10/17/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00 ➝ $220.00+14.11%
10/16/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $215.00+12.40%
7/26/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$192.00 ➝ $193.00+2.99%
7/22/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$208.00 ➝ $208.00+14.85%
2/5/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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W. Liptak
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
4/12/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Lower TargetHold$147.00 ➝ $145.00-1.31%
4/11/2023Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $200.00+36.40%
3/9/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform$174.00+15.93%
2/1/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetEqual Weight$144.00 ➝ $152.00-1.54%

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Should I Buy Dover Stock? DOV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, January 20, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Dover pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Dover
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Dover Co.:

  • Dover Co. has a strong dividend yield of 1.06%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors. The company recently issued a quarterly dividend of $0.515 per share, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
  • Analysts have set optimistic price targets for Dover Co., with recent upgrades from firms like Goldman Sachs and Mizuho, indicating a potential for significant price appreciation. The average target price is currently $212.55, suggesting room for growth from the current stock price.
  • The company has a low dividend payout ratio of 18.43%, indicating that it retains a significant portion of its earnings for reinvestment. This can be a positive sign for future growth and stability.
  • Dover Co. has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." This reflects a generally positive outlook from market experts, which can instill confidence in potential investors.
  • Institutional investors hold a substantial 84.46% of Dover Co.'s stock, suggesting strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's performance and future prospects.

Dover
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Dover Co. for these reasons:

  • Despite the positive outlook, Wells Fargo recently downgraded its price target for Dover Co. from $205.00 to $200.00, indicating some analysts may have concerns about the stock's near-term performance.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations in price targets, with Citigroup reducing its target from $236.00 to $222.00. Such adjustments can signal uncertainty in the market regarding the company's growth trajectory.
  • While the dividend payout ratio is low, it may also suggest that the company is not fully utilizing its earnings to reward shareholders, which could be a concern for income-focused investors.
  • Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, which may indicate that there are mixed feelings about the stock's potential, suggesting caution for new investors.
  • Recent market volatility could impact investor sentiment and stock performance, making it a riskier investment in the current economic climate.

DOV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Dover is $212.55, with a high forecast of $227.00 and a low forecast of $193.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Dover in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DOV shares.

According to analysts, Dover's stock has a predicted upside of 9.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Dover's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Dover has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Dover more than other "industrial products" companies. The consensus rating score for Dover is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "industrial products" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how DOV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:DOV) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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