Donaldson Company, Inc. · DCI · FY2026 Q4 · Calendar Q3 2026

Donaldson posts record FY26 and targets further growth

The supplied analysis supports a constructive but conditional view: record fiscal 2026 execution, Facet integration, pricing and resilient end-market demand support continued growth, while industrial headwinds, supply-chain constraints and acquisition costs remain important tests.

Reported Before market openNYSEIndustrials $10.02B market cap
100quality score

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $1.15 Consensus $1.13
EPS surprise +1.8% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $1.06B Consensus $1.04B
Revenue surprise +1.5% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move +2.1% Event window
SPY move +0.0% Same window
Abnormal move +2.1% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.9× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift -9.2% Up to 20 sessions
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What changed

The current analysis shifts the focus from the prior quarter's raised FY26 outlook and acquisition closing to record full-year results, a fiscal 2027 outlook above $4.1 billion in sales, and continued execution of Facet integration and new-product initiatives.

Guidance delta

Management outlined fiscal 2027 sales above $4.1 billion and EPS of $4.22-$4.38, while maintaining a focus on margin expansion despite modest headwinds.

Key takeaways

  • Facet Filtration integration, pricing and product mix supported the record fiscal 2026 result.
  • Management cited volume opportunities in mobile and industrial markets, plus demand in life sciences and power generation.
  • The outlook combines continued growth and capital returns with integration, cost and supply-chain risks.

Management priorities

  • Complete Facet integration and pursue targeted synergies.
  • Invest in R&D, new filtration products and disciplined capital spending.
  • Continue dividend growth, share repurchases and selective M&A.

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Earnings History

Estimate Beat Miss Match
DCI EPS earnings history estimate and actual scatter chart 10 reported fiscal quarters and 4 future estimate-only quarters. Q3 '24 estimate $0.84 Q3 '24 actual $0.92, beat Q4 '24 estimate $0.89 Q4 '24 actual $0.94, beat Q3 '25 estimate $0.95 Q3 '25 actual $0.99, beat Q4 '25 estimate $1.02 Q4 '25 actual $1.03, match Q1 '26 estimate $0.92 Q1 '26 actual $0.94, beat Q2 '26 estimate $0.90 Q2 '26 actual $0.83, miss Q3 '26 estimate $1.05 Q3 '26 actual $1.06, match Q4 '26 estimate $1.13 Q4 '26 actual $1.15, beat Q1 '27 estimate $0.98 Q2 '27 estimate $0.90 Q3 '27 estimate $1.17 Q4 '27 estimate $1.28
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Analyst Consensus ?

ConsensusHold14 ratings
Bullish535.7%
Neutral642.9%
Bearish321.4%

Analyst 52W Price Targets

$86.44Previous close
$63Low
$91.45Average
$123High

Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 21, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.

Firm-level rating actions

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FirmRatingPrior ratingActionDate
Baird Outperform OutperformMaintainAug 27, 2026
Stifel Hold HoldMaintainJun 4, 2026
Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Equal WeightMaintainMar 9, 2026
Jefferies Buy BuyMaintainFeb 3, 2026
Stifel Nicolaus Hold HoldMaintainSep 14, 2018
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Named analyst price targets

Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $86.44. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.

FirmAnalyst52W targetPrice when postedUpsideDate
Stifel NicolausAnalyst unavailable$95$91.55 +9.9%Aug 28, 2026
Robert W. BairdAnalyst unavailable$105$93.97 +21.5%Aug 19, 2026
Stifel NicolausAnalyst unavailable$91$85.24 +5.3%Jun 4, 2026
Wells FargoAnalyst unavailable$91$85.24 +5.3%Jun 4, 2026
Morgan StanleyAngel Castillo$91$88.95 +5.3%Mar 9, 2026
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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Donaldson 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.…

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