Dover Corporation (DOV) Stock Forecast
DOV analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.42 / 5 from 19 analysts
- Price target
- $238.21 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +21.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $2.85
- 52-week range
- $167.61 – $233.31
DOV analyst ratings
19 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DOV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DOV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.85 | $2.77 | $2.91 | $2.62 | +8.9% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.66 | $10.50 | $10.79 | $9.61 | +10.9% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.64 | $10.57 | $12.15 | $10.66 | +9.2% | 19 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DOV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.22B | $2.19B | $2.25B | +6.7% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.68B | $8.59B | $8.75B | +7.3% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.12B | $8.95B | $9.24B | +5.0% | 18 |
DOV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DOV revenue: reported and forecast
DOV 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 (Sep '26) | $2.89 | $2.86 | $2.86 | $2.85 | $2.85 | −1.5% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.63 | $10.67 | $10.67 | $10.66 | $10.66 | +0.2% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.58 | $11.64 | $11.63 | $11.63 | $11.64 | +0.5% | 2 up · 3 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.
DOV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; DOV beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from DOV
19 analysts cover Dover; their consensus rating is buy (4.42 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $238.21, 21.7% above the latest close of $195.80. Analysts expect earnings of $10.66 per share for 2026, +10.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.64 per share on revenue of $9.1 billion. Dover beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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DOV forecast FAQ
What is Dover's price target?
The average analyst price target for Dover is $238.21, 21.7% above the latest close of $195.80.
Is Dover a buy, hold or sell?
Of 19 analysts covering Dover, 14 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Dover's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $10.66 per share for 2026 (range $10.50 to $10.79); for 2027 the estimate is $11.64.
What is Dover's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.7 billion, growth of 7.3%; for 2027 it is $9.1 billion.
When does Dover report earnings?
Dover is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.85.
Does Dover usually beat earnings estimates?
Dover reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.