Investors and market watchers are keenly anticipating the upcoming financial report from Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE:PLOW), as the company prepares to unveil its second-quarter 2025 earnings data. This release, expected after the market closes on Monday, August 4th, will offer crucial insights into the performance of this prominent manufacturer in the commercial work truck equipment sector, a key event for those following PLOW Stock Analysis.
Analysts have set a consensus target for Douglas Dynamics, projecting earnings per share of $0.84 for the quarter, alongside an estimated revenue of $189.47 million. Furthermore, the company has previously provided its full fiscal year 2025 guidance, forecasting an EPS range between $1.30 and $2.10, establishing a baseline for future Douglas Dynamics Earnings assessments.
The company’s most recent financial disclosure, the Q1 2025 earnings report on May 5th, saw Douglas Dynamics surpass expectations. The auto parts firm reported an earnings per share of $0.09, significantly outperforming the consensus estimate of ($0.16) by a margin of $0.25. This strong performance was underscored by a net margin of 11.00% and a robust return on equity of 15.17%, contributing to positive Investment Insights.
Revenue for the first quarter stood at $115.07 million, exceeding the analysts’ forecast of $107.80 million, and demonstrating a substantial 20.3% year-over-year increase compared to the prior year’s Q1 performance. Such growth metrics are vital for understanding the company’s trajectory and are closely monitored as part of broader Market News trends.
In terms of market performance, Douglas Dynamics shares opened at $27.91 on Friday. The company has experienced a 12-month trading range between a low of $21.30 and a high of $31.98. With a market capitalization of $647.79 million, Douglas Dynamics holds a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.26 and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.08, indicators that inform the overall NYSE:PLOW Outlook for potential investors.
The firm’s financial health is further characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54, a current ratio of 2.37, and a quick ratio of 0.70. Trading activity shows the company’s fifty-day moving average price at $28.98, while its 200-day moving average price is $26.43, providing technical insights for Q2 2025 Financials projections.
Recent analytical shifts include a downgrade from a “strong-buy” to a “buy” rating by one research firm, while another analyst lifted their price target from $32.00 to $34.00, maintaining a “buy” rating. These adjustments reflect ongoing expert evaluation of Douglas Dynamics’ valuation and future prospects.
Furthermore, several institutional investors have recently adjusted their stakes in Douglas Dynamics. Notable increases in holdings come from firms like MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd., UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC, and Royal Bank of Canada, collectively demonstrating significant institutional confidence in the company, with institutional investors owning 91.85% of the company’s stock.
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. operates through two primary segments: Work Truck Attachments and Work Truck Solutions. The Work Truck Attachments segment specializes in manufacturing and selling snow and ice control attachments such as snowplows and salt spreaders for various truck types, along with related parts. This core business underpins the company’s market position as it approaches its Q2 2025 Financials release.
