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Dover Corporation (DOV) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $223.56, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer delivering equipment, components, consumables, software, and services through five segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability... Read more

$223.56+0.3% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#23 of 48 Specialty Industrial Machinery
Stop $211.41Target $223.76(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 0.0:1
Analyst target$248.63+11.2%21 analysts
$223.76our TP
$223.56price
$248.63mean
$168
$279

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $223.56, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.70, earnings proximity 83d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.87)
Recent Analyst detected in news
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)27.8
P/E (Fwd)19.2
Mkt Cap$29.9B
EV/EBITDA16.9
Profit Mgn13.3%
ROE15.0%
Rev Growth10.1%
Beta1.25
Dividend0.93%
Rating analysts26

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9

Options Flow

P/C0.76neutral
IV44%normal

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • MEDIUMGeographicinternational revenues outside United States46%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Approximately 46% of our revenues for both 2025 and 2024 were derived outside the United States'
  • MEDIUMSuppliersingle source or limited source suppliers
    10-K Item 1A: 'some of the raw materials and components may be available only from limited or single source suppliers'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-08Item 1.01LOW
    Dover entered a new $1.5B five-year unsecured revolving credit facility on April 2, 2026 with 12 banks, replacing its existing $1B facility. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. serves as Administrative Agent.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-04-08Item 1.02MEDIUM
    Dover terminated its existing $1B five-year unsecured credit facility (originally dated April 6, 2023, JPMorgan Chase as agent) on April 2, 2026, replaced by a new $1.5B credit agreement.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

10 dimensions · all in-band

GatesA.R:R 0.0 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.1<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Momentum 5.1>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.70EARNINGS PROXIMITY 83d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
57 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $200.63Resistance $232.71

Price Targets

$211
$224
A.Upside+0.1%
A.R:R0.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (0.3% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Reward/Risk 0.0:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-23 (83d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DOV stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $223.56, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reason: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 57, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $223.76 (+0.1%), stop $211.41 (−5.7%), A.R:R 0.0:1. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the DOV stock price target?

Take-profit target: $223.76 (+0.3% upside). Target $223.76 (+0.1%), stop $211.41 (−5.7%), A.R:R 0.0:1. Stop-loss: $211.41.

What are the risks of investing in DOV?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is DOV overvalued or undervalued?

Dover Corporation trades at a P/E of 27.8 (forward 19.2). TrendMatrix value score: 5.2/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about DOV?

26 analysts cover DOV with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $249.

What does Dover Corporation do?Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer delivering equipment, components, consumables, software, and...

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer delivering equipment, components, consumables, software, and services through five segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. It employs ~24,000 globally, with ~46% of 2025 revenues derived outside the U.S.

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