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Douglas Dynamics (PLOW)
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Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 03, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
1.18
Last Year’s EPS
1.14
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 04, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive: the company reported record top-line and profit metrics, strong segment execution (notably Attachments driven by record P&A shipments and Solutions’ municipal strength), and raised full-year guidance. Strategic initiatives (M&A integration, capacity expansions, data-driven planning and dealer tools) are advancing. Key risks include the weather-driven and potentially one-time nature of much of the Attachments upside, some ongoing commercial softness in parts of Solutions (including Dejana’s final-mile exposure), negative free cash flow this quarter, and higher SG&A. Management emphasized operational readiness and prudent capital allocation but advised modeling toward average snowfall for future periods.
Company Guidance
Douglas Dynamics raised its 2026 guidance to net sales of $750–$795 million, adjusted EBITDA of $110–$125 million and adjusted EPS of $2.55–$3.05 (assuming an effective tax rate of ~24–25% and stable macro/supply-chain conditions with average Q4 snowfall), citing strong Q1 results (consolidated net sales $137.8M, gross margin 27.4% up 290bps, SG&A $26.3M, adjusted EBITDA $16.8M up 78% with a 12.2% margin, and adjusted EPS $0.36), Attachments strength (Q1 Attachments net sales $60.9M, +67%, adjusted EBITDA $7.7M, record parts & accessories shipments after snowfall ~20% above the 10‑year average and 40% above last winter), near‑record Solutions performance (Q1 net sales $76.9M, adjusted EBITDA $9.1M, margin 11.9%), early preseason momentum and solid backlog; management noted preseason shipments should be roughly a 50/50 split between Q2 and Q3 (vs 60/40 in 2025), total volume growth of ~15–20% (Solutions mid‑to‑high single digits), CapEx to rise but stay in the typical 2–3% of sales range (Q1 CapEx $3.7M), Q1 operating cash use $1M, free cash flow negative $4.2M, and that they returned about $10.1M to shareholders and repurchased ~70,000 shares—with the company saying the low end of the new guidance would still produce record annual results.
Record Consolidated Revenue and Strong Profitability
Consolidated net sales increased 20% year-over-year to a record $137.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 78% to a record $16.8 million and adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 400 basis points to 12.2%. Record adjusted EPS of $0.36.
Attachments Segment Outperformance Driven by Snowfall
Work Truck Attachments net sales increased 67% year-over-year to a record $60.9 million. The quarter was driven by significantly above-average snowfall (season ~20% above 10-year average and 40% higher than prior winter) and record shipments of parts & accessories.
Parts & Accessories (P&A) Strength
Record shipments of P&A in the quarter—P&A were the primary driver of the Attachments upside. Management noted roughly one-third of the first-quarter volume increase was related to parts & accessories activity tied to the storms.
Work Truck Solutions Profitability and Backlog
Solutions produced near-record sales and record adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million with a record margin of 11.9%. Municipal-focused operations remain robust, backlog is positive and above traditional levels, and the team is booking production dates well beyond the current year.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Company raised 2026 guidance: net sales now expected between $750 million and $795 million; adjusted EBITDA $110 million to $125 million; adjusted EPS $2.55 to $3.05. Management stated even the low end would be a record year.
Strategic Progress — M&A, Capacity and Operational Projects
First full quarter contribution from Venco Venturo (acquired Nov 2025) with good cultural fit and integration progress. New upfit center in Missouri nearing ribbon-cutting; broke ground on dedicated logistics building in Manchester, IA. Continued investments in CPQ, dealer communication tools, data-driven planning and selective technology projects.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Returned approximately $10.1 million to shareholders this quarter through dividend and repurchased ~70,000 shares. Management reaffirmed capital priorities: dividends, opportunistic buybacks, investments in growth and selective M&A.

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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PLOW Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Aug 03, 2026
2026 (Q2)
1.18 / -
1.14
May 04, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.14 / 0.36
0.09300.00% (+0.27)
Feb 23, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.53 / 0.62
0.3958.97% (+0.23)
Nov 03, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.40 / 0.40
0.2466.67% (+0.16)
Aug 04, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.89 / 1.14
1.112.70% (+0.03)
May 05, 2025
2025 (Q1)
-0.06 / 0.09
-0.29131.03% (+0.38)
Feb 24, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.31 / 0.39
0.19105.26% (+0.20)
Oct 28, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.21 / 0.24
0.25-4.00% (-0.01)
Jul 29, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.66 / 1.11
1.110.00% (0.00)
Apr 29, 2024
2024 (Q1)
-0.30 / -0.29
-0.5547.27% (+0.26)
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PLOW Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 04, 2026
$44.58$50.74+13.82%
Feb 23, 2026
$42.34$44.07+4.10%
Nov 03, 2025
$29.22$29.18-0.13%
Aug 04, 2025
$27.62$28.01+1.41%
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