
Dover (DOV) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Dover (DOV) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Dover is poised for a positive outlook, with total sales projected to increase between 2% and 4%, indicating stable performance despite potential foreign exchange headwinds. The Imaging & Identification segment demonstrated resilience with organic sales growth of 1.3%, particularly driven by strong demand in Climate Sustainability Technologies and Clean Energy Fueling, which experienced bookings growth of 16% and 17%, respectively. Additionally, the Clean Energy & Fueling segment is showing strong momentum, with organic sales growing 7.9% in 4Q24, supported by robust order rates, especially in cryogenic and clean energy components.
Bears say
Dover's stock faces a negative outlook primarily due to a meaningful decline in global industrial demand, which is expected to adversely impact sales and operating margins within its cyclical end markets. The company also faces risks related to core execution miscues and potential missteps in mergers and acquisitions, particularly concerning Acme and RegO, leading to overpayment for future deals. Additionally, ongoing macroeconomic volatility, including higher interest rates and component shortages, could further suppress growth and pricing power, potentially resulting in earnings per share dipping significantly by 2025.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Dover and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Dover (DOV) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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