Dorman Products (DORM)
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$139.00
▲(25.61% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/17/26
The score is driven primarily by solid profitability and a healthier leverage profile, partially offset by weaker and less consistent cash flow. The earnings call supports a cautiously positive outlook with reaffirmed full-year guidance and strong capital returns, but margin compression and tariff uncertainty keep risks elevated. Technicals are moderately supportive in the near term, while valuation appears mid-range based on the provided P/E.
Positive Factors
Margin Strength
Sustained mid-40s-ish gross margins and high-single-digit net margins reflect durable pricing power and sourcing efficiency in the aftermarket. These margins underpin recurring profitability, support reinvestment and shareholder returns, and provide a cushion versus cyclical demand swings.
Negative Factors
Weaker Cash Conversion
Volatile and softer cash generation versus earnings reduces the company’s buffer for debt repayment, capital allocation and buybacks. If cash conversion remains depressed, the firm’s ability to sustain repurchases or absorb shocks from tariffs or demand softness is meaningfully constrained.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Margin Strength
Sustained mid-40s-ish gross margins and high-single-digit net margins reflect durable pricing power and sourcing efficiency in the aftermarket. These margins underpin recurring profitability, support reinvestment and shareholder returns, and provide a cushion versus cyclical demand swings.
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Dorman Products Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue By Segment
Details revenue contributions from each business segment, indicating which areas are performing well and which may need strategic adjustments.
Details revenue contributions from each business segment, indicating which areas are performing well and which may need strategic adjustments.
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Market Cap
$3.77B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)264.76K
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.0
Beta (1Y)0.77
Revenue Growth5.04%
EPS Growth-10.80%
CountryUS
Employees3,787
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.24
Shares Outstanding29,882,790
10 Day Avg. Volume261,082
30 Day Avg. Volume264,764
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.44
Price to Book (P/B)2.57
Price to Sales (P/S)1.78
P/FCF Ratio50.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.98
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.87
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$151.20Price Target Upside36.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)8.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.29B
Dorman Products Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Dorman Products, Inc. (DORM) is a global supplier within the automotive aftermarket, providing an extensive range of replacement parts and fasteners for passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Their comprehensive produc...
How the Company Makes Money
Dorman makes money primarily by selling automotive replacement parts and assemblies under the Dorman brand and other brands/labels to customers in the automotive aftermarket, including major retailers, distributors/WDs, and professional repair cha...
Dorman Products Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 27, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: solid top-line growth (+4% YoY) with strong cash generation, a record share-repurchase program, a healthy balance sheet (net leverage ~0.99x) and reaffirmed full-year guidance, but these positives were tempered by meaningful margin compression (adjusted operating margin down 490 bps), a ~22% decline in adjusted EPS, and significant tariff-related cost uncertainty that weighed on volumes and near-term profitability. Management expects tariff pressure to abate through the year and for margins to recover, but uncertainties (future tariff regime and IEEPA refund outcomes) and a challenging heavy-duty market keep risks elevated.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total net sales of $529 million, up 4% year-over-year; two-year net sales growth of ~18% versus Q1 2024, driven primarily by pricing initiatives.
Negative Updates
Significant Margin Compression and EPS Decline
Adjusted operating margin was 12.1%, down 490 basis points YoY; adjusted gross margin ~36%, down 490 basis points; adjusted EBITDA margin 15.2%, down 440 basis points; adjusted diluted EPS $1.57, down approximately 22% YoY—largely driven by tariff-related costs.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Total net sales of $529 million, up 4% year-over-year; two-year net sales growth of ~18% versus Q1 2024, driven primarily by pricing initiatives.
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Company Guidance
Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance calling for full‑year net sales growth of 7%–9% (pricing plus modest volume gains, primarily in the back half), adjusted operating margin of 15%–16% with an exit rate in the high‑teens, adjusted diluted EPS of $8.10–$8.50, and a full‑year tax rate of ~23.5%; the outlook includes tariffs enacted as of May 4, 2026, but excludes any potential IEEPA tariff refunds, tariff changes after May 4, 2026, future acquisitions/divestitures or additional repurchases. Management expects all three segments to roughly track the sales range and to drive margin expansion through supplier diversification, productivity and automation initiatives. For context, Q1 results that underlie the guide were: net sales $529M (+4% YoY), adjusted operating margin 12.1%, adjusted EBITDA margin 15.2%, adjusted diluted EPS $1.57, operating cash flow $44M and free cash flow $35M; capital deployment included $51M of repurchases (~435k shares at ~$118 avg) with $408M remaining authorization, net debt ≈$413M, total liquidity $627M and net leverage ~0.99x adjusted EBITDA.Dorman Products Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
56
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.15B | 2.13B | 2.01B | 1.93B | 1.73B | 1.35B |
| Gross Profit | 874.92M | 876.16M | 806.36M | 685.42M | 564.45M | 462.92M |
| EBITDA | 340.50M | 359.75M | 352.68M | 271.29M | 216.46M | 207.12M |
| Net Income | 190.24M | 204.19M | 190.00M | 129.26M | 121.55M | 131.53M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.44B | 2.49B | 2.42B | 2.29B | 2.34B | 1.67B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 43.06M | 49.44M | 57.14M | 36.81M | 46.03M | 58.78M |
| Total Debt | 548.24M | 633.05M | 572.78M | 683.80M | 848.46M | 301.87M |
| Total Liabilities | 968.43M | 1.02B | 1.13B | 1.12B | 1.30B | 740.38M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.47B | 1.48B | 1.29B | 1.17B | 1.04B | 932.74M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 70.72M | 75.67M | 191.63M | 164.79M | 3.81M | 80.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 106.16M | 113.63M | 231.05M | 208.76M | 41.69M | 100.34M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -35.43M | -37.97M | -39.32M | -43.90M | -526.84M | -365.32M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -88.57M | -83.69M | -170.98M | -174.11M | 472.50M | 168.24M |
Dorman Products Technical Analysis
Positive
110.66
Price Trends
117.36
Positive
116.71
Positive
127.86
Negative
Market Momentum
2.86
Positive
56.75
Neutral
29.34
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DORM, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 110.66 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 123.95, below the 50-day MA of 117.36, and below the 200-day MA of 127.86, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.86 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 29.34 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DORM.
Dorman Products Risk Analysis
Dorman Products disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Dorman Products reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Dorman Products Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $5.55B | 14.18 | 15.67% | 2.05% | 14.48% | 3.93% | |
74 Outperform | $7.24B | 13.69 | 10.41% | 2.63% | 2.86% | 17.30% | |
71 Outperform | $3.77B | 19.98 | 13.06% | ― | 5.04% | -10.80% | |
70 Outperform | $3.12B | 18.20 | 11.08% | 0.57% | -2.04% | -43.19% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | $6.66B | 12.96 | 7.93% | 4.00% | -1.37% | -24.48% | |
52 Neutral | $3.19B | -20.32 | -12.67% | 1.70% | -23.37% | -131.29% |
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Dorman Products Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Dorman Products Restructures Debt With New Notes, Revolver
Positive
Jun 17, 2026
On June 16, 2026, Dorman Products, Inc. issued $450 million of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2034, with semi-annual interest payments and full, unconditional guarantees from certain wholly owned subsidiaries, while establishing standa...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Dorman Products Announces $450 Million Senior Notes Offering
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Dorman Products, Inc. announced that it entered into a purchase agreement to issue and sell $450 million of 6.250% senior notes due 2034 in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers and certain non-U.S. investors. The n...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Dorman Products Shareholders Approve Directors and Incentive Plan
Positive
May 18, 2026
Dorman Products held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2026, where investors voted on board composition, executive pay, auditor ratification and a new incentive plan. Shareholders elected eight directors to one-year terms, includi...
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