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DCIDonaldson Company, Inc.
$86.74$10.1B
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Donaldson Company, Inc.

DCI
NYSE · Industrial Machinery
$86.74
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$10.05B
P/E28.4x
52W High$112.84
Volume574.04K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q4

Acquisition-Driven Leverage Offsets Accelerating Organic Growth

Donaldson's organic revenue growth has accelerated to 8.0% in 2026Q4, with operating income expanding 19.9% year-over-year, demonstrating strong pricing power and operating leverage. However, the recent $822.4 million Facet Filtration acquisition has fundament...

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationReview
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

DCI price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

10/12 Beats

EPS beat 10 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

-23% Peers

P/E is 23% below peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 46 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 54% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Nov 26
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 8.0% in 2026Q4, driving a 19.9% year-over-year increase in operating income and expanding gross margin to a multi-year high of 36.3%, indicating strong pricing power and favorable mix.

Analyst Consensus+11.8% target
Hold(14 analysts)
5 Buy6 Hold3 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Record sales performance

Donaldson Company reported record sales across all three segments in its recent fiscal Q2 2026 update, reinforcing confidence in its full-year outlook.

Strong stock performance

Donaldson's stock has surged by 17% over the last three months, reflecting positive market sentiment.

Global filtration leadership

As a global leader in technology-led filtration products, Donaldson serves diverse industries and advanced markets with a presence in over 140 locations worldwide.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
DCI-2.50%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
DCI+8.62%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
DCI+49.82%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+78.20%
5-Year Return
DCI+54.92%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.98%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
28.4x
Forward P/EExpansion
21.9x
EV/EBITDA80th %ile
16.1x
FCF YieldCash Flow
3.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
28.4x
22.1x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
16.1x
14.4x
80th· High
Price/FCF
29.6x
24.7x
80th· High
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$35.53-59.0%
Base (Fair)$65.86-23.8%
Bull$90.77+4.6%
$35.53 Bear$65.86 Base$90.77 Bull
Current Market Price: $86.74
Trades at a 31.7% premium to Base DCF ($65.86)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$3.69B+2.9% YoY
Net income
$367M-11.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$340M-16.5% YoY
Operating margin
15.1%-0.1 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)21.7%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)24.9%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate10/12 (83%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 26, 2026
$1.15+1.8%
vs $1.13
$1.1B+1.5%
vs $1.0B
Q3 2026
Jun 2, 2026
$1.06+1.0%
vs $1.05
$995M+2.2%
vs $974M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026
$0.83-7.8%
vs $0.90
$896M-0.3%
vs $899M
Q4 2025
Dec 4, 2025
$0.94+1.8%
vs $0.92
$935M+1.3%
vs $923M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
Defense World·6d ago
14,280 Shares in Donaldson Company, Inc. $DCI Acquired by Engineers Gate Manager LP

Engineers Gate Manager LP acquired a new position in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 14,280 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $1,282,000. Several other institutional investors have also added to

Defense World·6d ago
Baird Financial Group Inc. Sells 7,244 Shares of Donaldson Company, Inc. $DCI

Baird Financial Group Inc. cut its stake in Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) by 21.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 26,960 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 7,244 shares during the

Defense World·Sep 17, 2026
Donaldson Company, Inc. $DCI Shares Purchased by Corient Private Wealth LP

Corient Private Wealth LP raised its position in shares of Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) by 92.4% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 117,441 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 56,403 shares

Newsfile Corp·Sep 16, 2026
Karus Mining Announces Appointment of Chris Donaldson as Chief Executive Officer and Director

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2026) - Karus Mining Corp. (CSE: KARU) ("Karus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Donaldson as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Chris Donaldson succeeds Interim CEO, Andrew Kaip who will step down as Interim CEO and continue to serve as a director of the Company.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark DCI against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
DCI logoDCIDonaldson Company, Inc.Current
$86.74$10.05B28.442.92%9.94%24.94%1.26%
PH logoPHParker-Hannifin Corporation
$971.21$122.46B113.72-71.01%16.97%25.1%—
MWA logoMWAMueller Water Products, Inc.
$21.72$3.4B17.808.75%15.02%21.21%—
ROP logoROPRoper Technologies, Inc.
$366.36$36.97B25.8012.26%30.24%12.94%—
FELE logoFELEFranklin Electric Co., Inc.
$96.30$4.25B29.915.44%7.06%11.55%—
CECO logoCECOCECO Environmental Corp.
$74.99$4.38B54.7338.79%-2.98%-3.58%—

Compare DCI vs Peers

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs PH

Most directly comparable listed peer for DCI.

Scale Benchmark

vs CAT

Larger-name benchmark to compare DCI against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs PH, MWA, ROP, FELE

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

DCI SEC Filings & Documents

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 26, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 2, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 10, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2025

Sep 26, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Sep 27, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jun 2, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Dec 4, 2025·SEC

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DCI Frequently Asked Questions

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Donaldson Company, Inc.'s revenue?

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) reported $3.89B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 412% increase from $758.6M in 1996.

How fast is Donaldson Company, Inc. growing?

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) grew revenue by 2.9% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is DCI profitable?

Yes, Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is profitable, generating $453.8M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does DCI pay dividends?

Yes, Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.26%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is DCI's return on equity?

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) has a return on equity (ROE) of 24.9%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is Donaldson Company, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) generated $426.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in DCI back in 1996?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 30+ years of data

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