Donaldson Company, Inc. DCI
- Market cap
- $10.0B
- P/E
- 22.4×
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Target Price Range
Analyst price targets
Free account| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.28 | 40.27 | 41.56 | 31.08 | 54.76 | 46.00 | 57.05 | 61.79 | 57.45 | 79.61 |
Analyst estimates 2027–2029 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 50.10 | 59.43 | 58.32 | 58.18 | 69.35 | 61.94 | 66.96 | 78.95 | 95.00 | 112.84 |
High Price
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| 13,200 | 14,000 | 14,100 | 12,400 | 13,100 | 14,000 | 13,000 | 14,000 | 15,000 | — |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 2,372 | 2,734 | 2,845 | 2,582 | 2,854 | 3,307 | 3,431 | 3,586 | 3,691 | 3,886 |
Revenue
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| 34.61% | 34.23% | 33.33% | 33.76% | 34.05% | 32.28% | 33.83% | 35.54% | 34.85% | 34.64% |
Gross Margin
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| 322 | 364 | 375 | 335 | 381 | 438 | 469 | 535 | 492 | 586 |
EBT
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| 13.58% | 13.30% | 13.19% | 12.98% | 13.35% | 13.26% | 13.66% | 14.93% | 13.34% | 15.08% |
EBT Margin
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| 233 | 180 | 267 | 257 | 287 | 333 | 359 | 414 | 367 | 454 |
Net Income
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| 75 | 77 | 81 | 88 | 95 | 94 | 92 | 98 | 162 | 106 |
Depreciation
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| 17.89 | 20.98 | 22.17 | 20.35 | 22.58 | 26.73 | 28.17 | 29.71 | 31.09 | 33.55 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.76 | 1.38 | 2.08 | 2.03 | 2.27 | 2.69 | 2.95 | 3.43 | 3.09 | 3.92 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 2.40 | 2.02 | 2.70 | 3.05 | 3.18 | 2.04 | 4.47 | 4.08 | 3.53 | 4.26 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.48) | (0.74) | (1.17) | (0.96) | (0.46) | (0.69) | (0.97) | (0.70) | (0.65) | (0.49) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.92 | 1.28 | 1.52 | 2.09 | 2.72 | 1.36 | 3.50 | 3.38 | 2.88 | 3.77 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 6.44 | 6.58 | 6.96 | 7.82 | 9.00 | 9.16 | 10.84 | 12.34 | 12.25 | 15.24 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 133 | 130 | 128 | 127 | 126 | 124 | 122 | 121 | 119 | 116 |
Shares
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| 27.14 | 34.07 | 24.01 | 23.81 | 29.31 | 20.43 | 21.30 | 21.81 | 23.22 | 24.10 |
PE Ratio
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| 2.65 | 2.27 | 2.25 | 2.38 | 2.95 | 2.06 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.31 | 2.81 |
PS Ratio
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| 7.37 | 7.25 | 7.18 | 6.18 | 7.40 | 6.00 | 5.79 | 6.06 | 5.88 | 6.45 |
PB Ratio
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| 2.77 | 2.39 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 3.05 | 2.20 | 2.36 | 2.60 | 2.44 | 3.08 |
EV/Sales
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| 25.86 | 39.07 | 35.14 | 24.64 | 25.37 | 43.35 | 18.97 | 22.83 | 26.31 | 27.40 |
EV/FCF
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| 318 | 263 | 346 | 387 | 402 | 253 | 545 | 493 | 419 | 494 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (63) | (96) | (150) | (122) | (58) | (85) | (118) | (85) | (77) | (57) |
Capex
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| 254 | 167 | 195 | 265 | 344 | 168 | 426 | 408 | 342 | 437 |
FCF
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| 667 | 656 | 640 | 690 | 637 | 777 | 530 | 656 | 705 | 866 |
Working Cap'
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| 588 | 515 | 635 | 623 | 528 | 664 | 622 | 508 | 637 | 1,280 |
Total Debt
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| 280 | 310 | 457 | 387 | 305 | 471 | 435 | 276 | 457 | 1,030 |
Net Debt
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| 855 | 858 | 893 | 993 | 1,137 | 1,133 | 1,321 | 1,489 | 1,454 | 1,764 |
Sh' Equity
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| 12.36% | 9.11% | 12.97% | 11.72% | 12.35% | 13.31% | 13.36% | 14.57% | 12.46% | 13.03% |
ROA
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| 17.84% | 20.17% | 17.98% | 15.41% | 16.67% | 17.28% | 17.10% | 19.27% | 16.21% | 13.42% |
ROIC
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| 28.64% | 21.06% | 30.53% | 27.26% | 26.94% | 29.32% | 29.24% | 29.47% | 24.94% | 0.00% |
ROE
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Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) key facts
- Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Donaldson Company, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2026 (year ended July 2026) was $3.9 billion, up 5.28% from fiscal 2025.
- Net income was $453.8 million, or $3.92 per share (basic), a net margin of 11.7%.
- As of September 25, 2026, DCI traded at $87.41, a market capitalization of $10.0 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 22.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 2.6× sales.
- Donaldson Company, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share, a yield of 1.49%, with a payout ratio of 32.4%.
- Return on equity was 0.00% and debt-to-equity 0.73.
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) Latest News
25 Sep
Shares have fallen about 6.3% in the last month, underperforming the S&P 500. Donaldson reported Q4 fiscal 2026 results: adjusted EPS of $1.15, up 11.7% and above the $1.12 estimate. Revenue was $1.06B, up 8.0% and ahead of consensus. U.S./Canada sales rose 8.4%; Europe, the Middle East & Africa 6.9%; Latin America 7.2%; Asia Pacific 9.3%. Mobile Solutions, 60% of net sales, was $634.9M, up 7.9%; Off-Road flat; On-Road +8.7%; Aftermarket +9.4%. Industrial Solutions $333.5M, +7.7%; Aerospace/Defense +61% due to Facet; Life Sciences $90.4M, +9.7%. Gross margin 36.3% (+180 bps); operating profit $176.6M (+16.4%); adj. operating margin 17.5%. Cash $250.4M; debt $1.28B; free cash flow $185.2M. Fiscal 2027 guide: EPS $4.22-$4.38, sales +5.5-9.5%. Q4 beat and stronger 2027 guidance offer upside potential, but negative revisions and a recent share decline temper near-term outlook.
28 Aug
Donaldson Company posted a billion-dollar quarter but faces higher future costs from strategic bets that could weigh on performance. Upcoming costly strategic bets represent major moves likely to alter Donaldson's trajectory and investor sentiment.
27 Aug
DCI Q2 results feature acquisition momentum, segment growth, and margin expansion that shape the company's outlook. Acquisitions, segment growth, and margin expansion represent major strategic moves likely to alter DCI trajectory and investor views.
26 Aug
Donaldson Co Inc posted record sales and EPS for Q4 2026, supporting an optimistic outlook. Record sales and EPS in Q4 2026 indicate strong results likely to lift future performance and investor sentiment.
Donaldson upgraded its 2027 EPS guidance and margin outlook, which is expected to strengthen investor sentiment and support higher valuation for DCI shares. Upgraded multi-year EPS targets and margins point to materially better profitability and cash flow trajectory.
Donaldson Company, Inc. reported record fourth quarter and full-year 2026 sales and earnings. Record sales and earnings demonstrate robust growth likely to boost investor sentiment and company trajectory.
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) released its Q4 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, segment performance, and management outlook. Quarterly earnings details and guidance can shift near-term stock sentiment and valuation multiples but rarely alter long-term strategy.
Donaldson Company reported Q4 2026 earnings results and outlook during its earnings call, covering financial performance, segment results, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings data and guidance typically influence near-term stock sentiment without altering long-term strategy.
Donaldson Company, Inc. released Q4 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational updates and outlook. Quarterly earnings updates supply performance data that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
Donaldson (DCI) reported Q4 earnings with key metrics compared to analyst estimates. Q4 earnings metrics versus estimates can shape short-term investor sentiment on DCI without major strategic shifts.
Donaldson (DCI) beat Q4 earnings and revenue estimates. Quarterly earnings beat typically lifts near-term stock price and sentiment.
24 Aug
Donaldson (DCI) prepares to report Q2 earnings with analyst forecasts centered on revenue, margins, and guidance. Q2 earnings expectations can moderately shape near-term investor sentiment and stock valuation.
21 Aug
Donaldson Company exhibits strong prospects despite persisting headwinds, indicating resilience in operations and market position amid ongoing challenges. Strong prospects offset by headwinds point to moderate influence on financial performance and positioning.
15 Jun
Stifel lowers Donaldson (DCI) price target after company tightens organic growth guidance. Analyst target cut on tightened growth outlook signals weaker prospects and may pressure near-term stock performance.
3 Jun
Donaldson Company, Inc. held its Q3 2026 earnings call and summarized financial results along with operational and strategic updates. Quarterly earnings details can affect near-term investor sentiment on financial performance but rarely trigger major long-term trajectory changes.
Donaldson Company, Inc. posted Q1 margin gains driven by aftermarket strength and cost reduction efforts. Q1 aftermarket gains and cost cuts produced noticeable but not transformative margin improvement.
DCI Q3 earnings call emphasized margin recovery and progress on Facet deal. Margin recovery signals improving profitability while Facet deal adds strategic growth potential.
2 Jun
Donaldson Co Inc posted record Q3 2026 sales with strategic wins despite market pressures. Record sales and strategic wins signal major positive shifts in financial performance and competitive positioning.
Donaldson Company reported Q3 results with updates on revenue, margins, segment performance, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings figures and guidance can moderately shift near-term valuation and sentiment without altering long-term strategy.
Donaldson (DCI) Q3 2026 earnings transcript covers quarterly financial results, segment performance, and management commentary on operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings data and guidance supply updated financial metrics that typically move near-term investor views and valuation.
Donaldson Company reported Q3 earnings and provided analysis of key operating metrics. Quarterly earnings and metrics disclosure typically produces moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment.
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) reported Q3 earnings and revenues that exceeded analyst estimates. Q3 earnings and revenue beats provide moderate positive signal for near-term sentiment without indicating major operational or strategic shifts.
Donaldson Company shares rose after third-quarter results topped expectations. Third-quarter earnings beat drove share price gains with moderate future implications.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI) posted Q1 CY2026 sales above expectations. Q1 sales beat may lift near-term investor sentiment and share price.
Donaldson Company, Inc. reported record third quarter fiscal 2026 sales and earnings. Record quarterly results typically lift short-term investor sentiment and valuation without altering long-term trajectory.
4 May
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) highlighted margin reset, FY26 targets, and Facet deal at Oppenheimer Conference. Margin reset, FY26 targets, and Facet deal indicate major strategic moves poised to significantly alter trajectory and investor sentiment.
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) completed its acquisition of Facet Filtration, expanding its filtration product portfolio and market reach in aerospace and industrial sectors. Acquisition completion represents a major strategic expansion bolstering Donaldson's competitive position and growth prospects in filtration markets.
2 May
Donaldson Company (DCI) Q4 earnings prompt analyst debate on buy, sell, or hold amid evaluation of financial results, guidance, and market outlook. Q4 earnings directly shape DCI's near-term stock performance, investor sentiment, and strategic trajectory.
1 May
Donaldson Company, Inc. benefits from robust business strength despite facing headwinds. Business strength counters headwinds, providing moderate positive influence on financial performance.
6 Apr
Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) reports record sales and closes its largest-ever Facet deal, potentially altering the bull case for the stock amid strong performance indicators. Record sales combined with the largest-ever Facet deal indicate major financial strength and strategic growth for DCI.