Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) Stock Forecast
DCI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.38 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $100.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +14.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.97
- 52-week range
- $81.55 – $110.57
DCI analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DCI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DCI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.97 | $0.93 | $0.99 | $0.94 | +2.8% | 6 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.90 | $0.87 | $0.94 | $0.83 | +8.0% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.33 | $4.30 | $4.37 | $3.98 | +8.8% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.86 | $4.72 | $4.99 | $4.33 | +12.2% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DCI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.02B | $1.01B | $1.02B | +8.6% | 5 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $979.0M | $969.0M | $983.9M | +9.2% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.19B | $4.17B | $4.22B | +7.9% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.40B | $4.36B | $4.44B | +4.9% | 8 |
DCI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DCI revenue: reported and forecast
DCI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.02 | $1.02 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | −5.5% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.95 | $0.95 | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.90 | −5.9% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.37 | $4.37 | $4.33 | $4.33 | $4.33 | −1.0% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $4.87 | $4.87 | $4.85 | $4.85 | $4.86 | −0.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
DCI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; DCI beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from DCI
8 analysts cover Donaldson; their consensus rating is hold (3.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $100.40, 14.1% above the latest close of $87.97. Analysts expect earnings of $4.33 per share for FY2027, +8.8% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $4.86 per share on revenue of $4.4 billion. Donaldson beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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DCI forecast FAQ
What is Donaldson's price target?
The average analyst price target for Donaldson is $100.40, 14.1% above the latest close of $87.97.
Is Donaldson a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Donaldson, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 5 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Donaldson's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.33 per share for FY2027 (range $4.30 to $4.37); for FY2028 the estimate is $4.86.
What is Donaldson's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $4.2 billion, growth of 7.9%; for FY2028 it is $4.4 billion.
When does Donaldson report earnings?
Donaldson is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.97.
Does Donaldson usually beat earnings estimates?
Donaldson reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.