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Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
May 05, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.06Last Year’s EPS
-0.29Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 24, 2025
|% Change Since: 6.46%
|Next Earnings Date:May 05, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a generally positive outlook with record performance in the Solutions segment, successful cost-saving initiatives, improved margins, and strong backlog. However, challenges remain in the Attachments segment due to regional snowfall variability and increased SG&A expenses.Company Guidance
In the Douglas Dynamics Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided optimistic guidance for 2025, anticipating net sales between $610 million and $650 million and adjusted EBITDA from $75 million to $95 million. Key metrics highlighted include a 9% increase in gross profit to $146.8 million, driven by a successful cost-savings program exceeding $10 million in pre-tax savings, and an adjusted EBITDA margin improvement of 200 basis points to 14%. The company also reported an increase in net income to $56.2 million, largely due to a one-time gain from a sale-leaseback transaction. The effective tax rate for 2024 was 24%, and total backlog at the end of 2024 was $348 million, reflecting a $52 million increase. The guidance assumes stable economic conditions and average snowfall, with a continued focus on municipal contracts and fleet business opportunities to drive growth.Record Performance in Solutions Segment
The Solutions segment delivered record annual performance, showing strong growth and an impressive top and bottom-line growth for the year.
Cost Savings Program Success
The 2024 cost savings program exceeded expectations, producing pre-tax savings of more than $10 million, and is expected to continue driving savings in 2025.
Improved Margins Across Metrics
Consolidated results improved across all metrics with gross margin increasing by 220 basis points to 25.8% and adjusted EBITDA margins increasing by 200 basis points to approximately 14%.
Strong Municipal Backlog
Total backlog at the end of 2024 was $348 million, with strong municipal bookings contributing to an increase of $52 million.
Positive Financial Position and Liquidity
The company reported strong cash generation with free cash flow increasing by $31.4 million to $33.3 million, and a deleveraged position to 2.4x.
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PLOW Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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PLOW Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 24, 2025 | $25.40 | $26.91 | +5.94% |
| Oct 28, 2024 | $25.76 | $22.70 | -11.88% |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $25.82 | $30.03 | +16.31% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $21.71 | $21.86 | +0.69% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) report earnings?
Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) is schdueled to report earning on May 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) earnings time?
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What is PLOW EPS forecast?
PLOW EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.06.
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