Dover Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Dover (NYSE: DOV) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder value. The Board of Directors has raised the dividend from $0.51 to $0.515 per share, marking a $0.005 increase. This decision extends Dover's remarkable streak of 69 consecutive years of annual dividend increases. The enhanced dividend will be distributed on September 16, 2024, to shareholders on record as of August 30, 2024. This consistent dividend growth underscores Dover's financial stability and its dedication to rewarding long-term investors.

Dover (NYSE: DOV) reported strong Q2 2024 results with revenue of $2.2 billion, up 4% (+5% organic). GAAP net earnings increased 16% to $282 million, with diluted EPS up 19% to $2.04. Adjusted net earnings rose 14% to $327 million, and adjusted EPS grew 15% to $2.36. For H1 2024, revenue increased 2% to $4.3 billion, with GAAP net earnings up 94% to $914 million. The company completed two strategic acquisitions in clean energy components and announced the divestiture of its Environmental Solutions Group. Dover maintains its full-year 2024 guidance, expecting GAAP EPS of $10.80 to $10.95 and revenue growth of 3% to 4%.

PSG Biotech, a part of PSG and Dover (NYSE: DOV), has announced the release of the SumoFlo® CELE-8103-D Integral Display Transmitter. This device is designed to provide real-time digital readouts of critical process metrics such as flow rate, totalized flow, temperature, and product density when paired with their single-use Coriolis flow sensors.

The SumoFlo CELE-8103-D offers both panel-mounted and tabletop configurations and features a four-line display for easy monitoring. It is compatible with all SumoFlo CPFM-8103 Series Single-Use Coriolis Flow Sensor models and does not come into contact with the fluids, ensuring durability and reusability. Key features include the ability to re-zero the flow sensor and reset the totalizer directly from the front panel, enhancing ease of use.

The new transmitter aims to help biopharmaceutical processors quickly identify and respond to process variations, thereby improving yield and reducing downtime.

Rotary, a part of Vehicle Service Group and Dover (NYSE: DOV), has launched the LT35A Air-Hydraulic Lifting Table. This innovative tool is designed to enhance flexibility, functionality, and safety in automotive service and repair shops. With a 3,500 lb. capacity, the LT35A is ideal for lifting heavy components like EV batteries, engines, and transmissions.

Key features include:

• Side-to-side tilt alignment with fore and aft tilt adjustments
• Air-hydraulic operation (no electrical power needed)
• Pushbutton pendant control for easy use
• Air-released mechanical locks and 360° low friction casters

Dover (NYSE: DOV) has acquired Marshall Excelsior Company (MEC) for $395M in cash, integrating it into the OPW Global unit within Dover's Clean Energy & Fueling segment. MEC, a leading provider of flow control components for liquefied petroleum gas and industrial gases, generated approximately $120 million in revenue in 2023.

This strategic acquisition expands OPW's offerings in the compressed and liquefied gases industry, enhancing Dover's portfolio in clean energy applications. MEC's strengths include significant recurring revenue from mission-critical components, differentiated products with regulatory and safety-driven advantages, and a diverse blue-chip customer base.

Dover (NYSE: DOV) has announced the sale of its Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) business to Terex (NYSE: TEX) for $2 billion. ESG, part of Dover's Engineered Products segment, is a leading provider of refuse collection vehicles, compactors, and balers, along with related aftermarket equipment and digital offerings. The Chattanooga-based unit generated approximately $750 million in revenue in 2023.

The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. Dover's CEO, Richard J. Tobin, expressed gratitude to ESG's management team for their transformational efforts over the past decade. Centerview Partners and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as financial advisor and legal counsel to Dover, respectively.

Terex (NYSE: TEX) has announced a $2.0 billion acquisition of Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) from Dover The deal, valued at $1.725 billion after tax benefits, represents 8.4x 2024E EBITDA including synergies. ESG is a leader in refuse collection vehicles and waste compaction equipment, with brands including Heil, Marathon, and Curotto-Can.

Key points of the acquisition:

• Reduces cyclicality and expands Terex's presence in the waste and recycling market
• Expected to unlock $25 million in synergies by 2026
• Enhances Terex's North American market exposure to 65%
• Anticipated to be double-digit percentage adjusted EPS accretive in 2025
• Creates a new Environmental Solutions segment, combining ESG with Terex's Utilities business

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.

Dover (NYSE: DOV) has acquired Demaco Holland B.V., a European provider of cryogenic flow control components. Demaco will join OPW's Clean Energy Solutions business within Dover's Clean Energy & Fueling segment. The acquisition enhances Dover's offerings in critical flow control components for cryogenic applications, particularly in hydrogen and industrial gases.

Demaco's product range includes vacuum jacketed piping, separators, sub-coolers, valves, and other engineered products. This acquisition strengthens OPW's presence in European and Asian cryogenic markets, creating a leading global cryogenic gas flow control platform. The move aligns with OPW CES's expansion strategy, enhancing capabilities to meet growing demands in industrial gas and clean energy sectors worldwide.

SWEP, a Dover company and leading supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs), has launched the SWEP 190 range of BPHEs optimized for low-global warming potential (GWP) and natural refrigerants. This new range includes the SWEP D190, FI190, and PI190 models, designed to help customers meet stringent regulations on fluorinated gases in HVACR systems.

The 190 range offers single-circuit and dual-circuit versions with an operating range of 60kW to 150kW. These units are specifically designed for use with R32, R454B, and R290 refrigerants, featuring integrated distribution for responsive stability. SWEP's commitment to sustainable energy solutions is evident in this product launch, supporting the HVACR industry's evolution towards higher energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.