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Donaldson Company, Inc. · DCI · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q4 2025
Donaldson raises FY2026 outlook as aftermarket demand supports margins
The supplied analysis supports a constructive but conditional view: resilient aftermarket demand, power-generation exposure, secular filtration opportunities, and cost actions are supporting earnings growth. The case remains dependent on execution and on cyclical and trade-sensitive markets not weakening materially.
Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials
$10.34B market cap
100quality score
Earnings scorecard
Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS
$0.94
Consensus $0.92
EPS surprise
+1.8%
Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue
$935.4M
Consensus $922.9M
Revenue surprise
+1.3%
Reported versus consensus
Market reaction
prior-close to event-session close
Stock move
+7.5%
Event window
SPY move
+0.1%
Same window
Abnormal move
+7.4%
Stock minus SPY
Volume
1.4×
Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift
-3.3%
Up to 20 sessions
DCISPY benchmark
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Why did DCI rise 7.5% after beating EPS estimates in FY2026 Q1?What changed in DCI's guidance and outlook in FY2026 Q1?Give me the bull and bear case for DCI after FY2026 Q1 earnings.
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What changed
Compared with the prior-quarter analysis, management moved from maintained guidance to a raised full-year outlook. The current analysis also emphasizes a lower tariff impact, continued margin expansion, and specific connected-dust-collector and filtration technology initiatives.
Guidance delta
Management raised its full-year outlook, with confidence tied to aftermarket share gains, power-generation demand, footprint optimization, and lower tariff impact.
Key takeaways
- Record quarterly sales and operating margin marked a stronger starting point for FY2026.
- Management pointed to aftermarket gains, data-center-related power-generation demand, and secular food-and-beverage and disk-drive demand.
- Margin improvement is expected to benefit from footprint optimization and reduced tariff impact, while cyclical exposures remain.
Management priorities
- Expand aftermarket and connected filtration solutions.
- Invest in R&D for solvent recovery, disk-drive, air, and alternative-fuel filtration technologies.
- Complete footprint optimization and pursue disciplined M&A while continuing shareholder returns.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
$90.2Current
$63Low
$92.45Average
$123High
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Oct 6, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Stifel | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Edward Jones | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Gabelli & Co. | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 7, 2018 |
| CL King | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Avondale Partners | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Mar 21, 2016 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Bank of America | Underperform | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 29, 2013 |
| B of A Securities | Underperform | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 29, 2013 |
| BMO Capital | Underperform | Market Perform | Downgrade | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Oppenheimer | Perform | Perform | Maintain | Oct 19, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $90.2. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $87.78 | +5.3% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $91.55 | +5.3% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $105 | $93.97 | +16.4% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $91 | $85.24 | +0.9% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $91 | $85.24 | +0.9% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Angel Castillo | $91 | $88.95 | +0.9% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $96 | $106.96 | +6.4% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $123 | $101.13 | +36.4% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $110 | $101.77 | +21.9% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $93.02 | +33.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $100 | $94.16 | +10.9% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Adam Farley | $96 | $94.16 | +6.4% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $96 | $88.16 | +6.4% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $84 | $88.53 | -6.9% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Adam Farley | $90 | $87.68 | -0.2% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $85 | $79.67 | -5.8% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $84 | $80.12 | -6.9% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $63 | $63.4 | -30.2% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Richard Eastman | $81 | $77.74 | -10.2% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Laurence Alexander | $81 | $72.59 | -10.2% | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Richard Eastman | $79 | $73.68 | -12.4% | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Angel Castillo | $62 | $72.46 | -31.3% | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Richard Eastman | $80 | $74.17 | -11.3% | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $66 | $60.75 | -26.8% | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $51 | $48.71 | -43.5% | Jul 18, 2022 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationDonaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is a global enterprise that develops, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of filtration systems and their corresponding replacement parts. The company's operations are strategically divided into two core business units: Engine Products and Industrial Products. The Engine Products division provides a variety of solutions, including replacement filters for both air and liquid filtration needs, comprehensive air filtration systems, and specialized liquid filtration systems designed for fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic applications. This segment also offers exhaust and emissions control technologies, alongside a suite of sensors, indicators, and monitoring systems. Its clientele primarily consists of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) within the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense, and transportation industries.…
Historical context
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- FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-26T00:37:12.209961+00:00
- Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-10-06T15:40:45.450015+00:00
- Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-10-06T15:40:45.447283+00:00
Methodology
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Analyst target low, average, and high values are derived at request time from each named analyst's latest persisted FMP target. The current-price marker comes from FN2's persisted market snapshot. They are sell-side estimates, not an FN2 valuation or recommendation.
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