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Douglas Dynamics (NYSE: PLOW) lifts 2025 sales and margins, guides higher

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Douglas Dynamics reported stronger fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, led by both Work Truck Attachments and Work Truck Solutions. Full-year net sales rose to $656.1 million from $568.5 million, with gross margin improving to 26.6% and adjusted EBITDA increasing to $97.9 million from $79.3 million.

Adjusted diluted EPS grew to $2.24 from $1.47, while GAAP net income declined to $46.9 million from $56.2 million because 2024 included a roughly $42 million gain from a sale-leaseback. In Q4 2025, net sales reached $184.5 million and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.62, up from $0.39.

Attachments benefited from above-average snowfall and more than 50% growth in parts and accessories demand, while Solutions delivered its fourth consecutive year of significant financial improvement. For 2026, the company guides net sales of $710–$760 million, adjusted EBITDA of $100–$120 million, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.25–$2.85, assuming average snowfall and stable economic and supply chain conditions.

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Douglas Dynamics delivered double‑digit growth in 2025 and issued an upbeat 2026 outlook anchored by strong segment performance.

Douglas Dynamics grew full-year net sales to $656.1 million from $568.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA rising to $97.9 million and adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 14.9% from 14.0%. Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $2.24 from $1.47, showing broad-based operating improvement.

GAAP net income fell to $46.9 million from $56.2 million because 2024 contained a one-time gain of about $42 million from a sale-leaseback transaction. Excluding that gain, 2025 reflects healthier underlying profitability, supported by better gross margins and tight cost control.

The Work Truck Attachments segment benefited from above-average snowfall and over 50% growth in parts and accessories demand in Q4 2025, highlighting its weather sensitivity and operating leverage. Work Truck Solutions posted its fourth straight year of significant financial improvement, aided by strong municipal contracts and better throughput.

Management’s 2026 outlook calls for net sales of $710–$760 million, adjusted EBITDA of $100–$120 million, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.25–$2.85, assuming stable macro conditions and average snowfall in core markets. Actual performance will depend on weather patterns, municipal order trends, and continued execution of cost and optimization initiatives highlighted in the company’s strategic pillars.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
_______________________
Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported):         February 23, 2026
 
 DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
   Delaware
  001-34728
   13-4275891
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File
Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
11270 W Park Place Ste 300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin53224
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
   (414) 354-2310    
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
______________________
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
______________________
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
PLOW
New York Stock Exchange
 
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
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Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On February 23, 2026, Douglas Dynamics, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 2.02 and the exhibit hereto are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
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(d)          Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:
 
(99.1)  Press release dated February 23, 2026.
 
(104)   The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC.
Date: February 23, 2026
By:
/s/ Sarah C. Lauber
Sarah C. Lauber
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
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Exhibit 99.1

 

DOUGLAS DYNAMICS REPORTS STRONG FOURTH QUARTER

AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

Record 4Q and Full Year Performance at Work Truck Solutions;

Record Parts & Accessories Sales at Work Truck Attachments

 

Full Year 2025 Highlights*

 

Consolidated Net Sales increased 15.4% to $656.1 million

 

Winter weather drove robust Parts & Accessories sales across the company, particularly in 4Q

 

Delivered Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) of $1.96; Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 52.0% to $2.24

 

Both segments produced Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA growth for both 4Q and Full Year 2025

 

Acquired Venco Venturo in 4Q, a well-established provider of truck-mounted service cranes and dump hoists

 

Outlined 2026 full year outlook with Adjusted EPS range of $2.25 - $2.85

*Compared to full year 2024 financials.

 

February 23, 2026 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (NYSE: PLOW), North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. Unless stated otherwise, all comparisons are to the corresponding prior year quarter or prior full year results.

 

Mark Van Genderen, President and CEO stated, “2025 was an important year for our company, defined by meaningful strategic progress and strong financial performance. Improved market conditions, combined with disciplined operational performance, drove top- and bottom-line growth in both segments. During the year, we introduced our Optimize, Expand, and Activate strategic pillars, with specific actions including the manufacturing optimization in Work Truck Attachments, the expansion of our municipal upfit capacity in Work Truck Solutions, and activating our M&A capabilities with the acquisition of Venco Venturo. With substantial initiatives now underway across all three pillars, we entered 2026 with a clear focus on achieving sustainable, profitable growth.”

 

Consolidated Results

 

$ in millions

(except Margins & EPS)

Q4 2025

Q4 2024

FY 2025

FY 2024

Net Sales

$184.5

$143.5

$656.1

$568.5

Gross Profit Margin

26.1%

24.9%

26.6%

25.8%

         

Net Income*

$12.8

$7.9

$46.9

$56.2

Diluted EPS

$0.54

$0.33

$1.96

$2.36

         

Adjusted EBITDA

$25.8

$18.8

$97.9

$79.3

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

14.0%

13.1%

14.9%

14.0%

Adjusted Net Income

$14.7

$9.3

$53.6

$35.2

Adjusted Diluted EPS

$0.62

$0.39

$2.24

$1.47

*Full Year 2024 results include a one-time gain of approximately $42 million, related to the sale leaseback transaction completed in September 2024.

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter 2025

 

Net Sales grew 28.6% to $184.5 million, producing Net Income of $12.8 million, or $0.54 of diluted earnings per share (EPS), both increased approximately 60%.

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 37.2% to $25.8 million.

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 57.7% to $0.62.

 

The tremendous improvements were driven by improved demand and efficient execution at both segments.

 

Full Year 2025

 

Net Sales grew 15.4% to a record $656.1 million, producing Net Income of $46.9 million, or $1.96 of diluted earnings per share.

 

Adjusted EBITDA increased 23.4% to $97.9 million.

 

Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 52.0% to $2.24.

 

Work Truck Attachments

 

$ in millions

(except Adjusted EBITDA Margin)

Q4 2025

Q4 2024

FY 2025

FY 2024

Net Sales

$83.1

$53.8

$295.7

$256.0

Adjusted EBITDA

$13.9

$9.0

$56.2

$48.5

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

16.7%

16.7%

19.0%

18.9%

 

 

Fourth quarter Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA both increased by more than 50% following an early start to winter. Significantly increased snowfall totals in core markets compared to recent years drove increased equipment sales and record sales of parts and accessories.

 

Full year Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA improved by 15.5% and 16.0%, respectively, including record sales of parts and accessories.

 

Improvements were due to the impact of increased snowfall in core markets in both 1Q and 4Q 2025 driving higher volumes, plus ongoing cost control efforts.

 

Van Genderen explained, “Year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter was primarily driven by a strong start to winter. Our core markets in the Midwest and Northeast experienced snowfall well above the weighted 10-year average. Parts and accessories demand, which is heavily correlated to snow and ice events during the season, increased by more than 50% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the prior year. I want to thank our teams who have worked tirelessly to meet this demand. More broadly, the strength of our fourth quarter performance underscores the operating leverage in our business and our ability to capitalize on favorable conditions. Initial data indicates this winter is likely to produce at or above average snowfall in many of our core markets with dealer inventories below the ten-year average.”

 

 

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Work Truck Solutions

 

$ in millions

(except Adjusted EBITDA Margin)

Q4 2025

Q4 2024

FY 2025

FY 2024

Net Sales

$101.5

$89.8

$360.3

$312.5

Adjusted EBITDA

$11.9

$9.8

$41.7

$30.9

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

11.7%

10.9%

11.6%

9.9%

 

 

Based on the ongoing strength of municipal demand, plus efficient operations that produced increased throughput, the Solutions segment delivered a record fourth quarter, and a record year.

 

Fourth quarter Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA increased 13.1% and 21.7%, respectively, driving Adjusted EBITDA margins of 11.7%, an increase of 80 basis points.

 

On a full-year basis, Net Sales grew 15.3%, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 35.0%, with record annual margins of 11.6%, an increase of 170 basis points.

 

2025 Net Sales included approximately $18 million of incremental chassis sales.

 

Van Genderen added, “2025 marked another strong year in Solutions and the fourth consecutive year of significant financial improvement. We are encouraged to see the recent growth in municipal contracts and excellent throughput are now shown in our results. Although we do not expect this pace of improvement to continue indefinitely, we enter 2026 with a robust municipal order book, and are working diligently to optimize our commercial business, which operates in a less predictable demand environment.”

 

Capital Allocation & Liquidity

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 81.6% in 2025 to $74.7 million based on the increase in net income.

 

Free cash flow for 2025 increased 90.7% to $63.6 million, compared to 2024, based on an increase in cash provided by operating activities.

 

The Board of Directors also approved and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.295 per share for the first quarter of 2026. The declared dividend will be paid on March 31, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, 2026.

 

2026 Outlook

 

Sarah Lauber, Executive Vice President and CFO, noted, “Over the past two years, we have delivered meaningful top-line growth. In addition, our bottom-line results have shown substantial improvement. This performance reflects several factors, including sustained strong demand and execution at Solutions, plus the ongoing success of cost control initiatives and more favorable weather conditions positively impacting demand at Attachments. A strong 2025-26 winter season should help address the extended equipment replacement cycle, where equipment was underutilized for several winters due to below average snowfall.”

 

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Lauber concluded, “With our current level of visibility, we believe the business is well positioned to drive continued improvements with year-over-year growth in 2026, which is reflected in our outlook.”

 

2026 Outlook Ranges*

 

Low

High

Net Sales

$710

$760

Adjusted EBITDA

$100

$120

Adjusted Diluted EPS

$2.25

$2.85

Effective tax rate

24%

25%

*In millions, except per share, and tax rate data

 

The 2026 outlook assumes relatively stable economic and supply chain conditions, and that core markets will experience average snowfall in 2026.

 

With respect to the Company’s 2026 financial outlook, the Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP because it does not provide specific guidance for the various extraordinary, nonrecurring, or unusual charges and other certain items. These items have not yet occurred, are out of the Company’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. As a result, reconciliation of the non-GAAP guidance measures to GAAP is not available without unreasonable effort and the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

 

Earnings Conference Call Information

 

The Company will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time). To join the conference call, please dial (833) 634-5024 domestically, or (412) 902-4205 internationally. The call will also be available via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.douglasdynamics.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, replays will be available for one week following the call.

 

About Douglas Dynamics

 

Home to the most trusted brands in the industry, Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and up-fitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment. For more than 75 years, the Company has been innovating products that not only enable people to perform their jobs more efficiently and effectively, but also enable businesses to increase profitability. Through its proprietary Douglas Dynamics Management System (DDMS), the Company is committed to continuous improvement aimed at consistently producing the highest quality products, at industry-leading levels of service and delivery that ultimately drive shareholder value. The Douglas Dynamics portfolio of products and services is separated into two segments: First, the Work Truck Attachments segment, which includes commercial snow and ice control equipment sold under the FISHER®, SNOWEX® and WESTERN® brands, and truck mounted cranes and dump hoists sold under the VENCO VENTURO brands. Second, the Work Truck Solutions segment, which includes the up-fit of market leading attachments and storage solutions under the HENDERSON® brand, and the DEJANA® brand and its related sub-brands.

 

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The non-GAAP measures used in this press release are Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Free Cash Flow. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors and other external users of its consolidated financial statements in evaluating the Company’s operating performance as compared to that of other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures can be found immediately following the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows included in this press release.

 

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, as further adjusted for certain charges consisting of unrelated legal and consulting fees, stock-based compensation, severance, restructuring charges, acquisition costs, inventory step up related to Venco Venturo, CEO transition costs, debt modification expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, write downs of property, plant and equipment, insurance proceeds, gain on sale leaseback transaction and related transaction costs, and impairment charges. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA in evaluating the Company’s operating performance because it provides the Company and its investors with additional tools to compare its operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect the Company’s core operations. The Company’s management also uses Adjusted EBITDA for planning purposes, including the preparation of its annual operating budget and financial projections, and to evaluate the Company’s ability to make certain payments, including dividends, in compliance with its senior credit facilities, which is determined based on a calculation of “Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA” that is substantially similar to Adjusted EBITDA.

 

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (calculated on a diluted basis) represents net income and earnings per share (as defined by GAAP), excluding the impact of stock based compensation, severance, restructuring charges, acquisition costs, inventory step up related to Venco Venturo,CEO transition costs, debt modification expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, write downs of property, plant and equipment, insurance proceeds, gain on sale leaseback transaction and related transaction costs, impairment charges, certain charges related to unrelated legal fees and consulting fees, and adjustments on derivatives not classified as hedges, net of their income tax impact. Adjustments on derivatives not classified as hedges are non-cash and are related to overall financial market conditions; therefore, management believes such costs are unrelated to our business and are not representative of our results. Management believes that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share are useful in assessing the Company’s financial performance by eliminating expenses and income that are not reflective of the underlying business performance.

 

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less the acquisition of property and equipment. Free Cash Flow should be evaluated in addition to, and not considered a substitute for, other financial measures such as Net Income and Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities. We believe that free cash flow represents our ability to generate additional cash flow from our business operations.

 

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Forward Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include information relating to future events, future financial performance, strategies, expectations, competitive environment, regulation, product demand, the payment of dividends, and availability of financial resources. These statements are often identified by use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "continue," "should," "could," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "will" and similar expressions and include references to assumptions and relate to our future prospects, developments, and business strategies.  Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, weather conditions, particularly lack of or reduced levels of snowfall and the timing of such snowfall, our ability to manage general economic, business and geopolitical conditions, including the impacts of natural disasters, labor strikes, global political instability, adverse developments affecting the banking and financial services industries, pandemics and outbreaks of contagious diseases and other adverse public health developments, increases in the price of steel or other materials, including as a result of tariffs, necessary for the production of our products that cannot be passed on to our distributors, our inability to maintain good relationships with our distributors, our inability to maintain good relationships with the original equipment manufacturers with whom we currently do significant business, lack of available or favorable financing options for our end-users, distributors or customers, increases in the price of fuel or freight, a significant decline in economic conditions, the inability of our suppliers and original equipment manufacturer partners to meet our volume or quality requirements, inaccuracies in our estimates of future demand for our products, our inability to protect or continue to build our intellectual property portfolio, the effects of laws and regulations and their interpretations on our business and financial condition, including policy or regulatory changes related to climate change, our inability to develop new products or improve upon existing products in response to end-user needs, losses due to lawsuits arising out of personal injuries associated with our products, factors that could impact the future declaration and payment of dividends, or our ability to execute repurchases under our stock repurchase program, our inability to effectively manage the use of artificial intelligence, disruptions at our manufacturing facilities, our inability to compete effectively against competition, our inability to successfully implement our new enterprise resource planning system, our inability to achieve the projected financial performance with the assets of Venco Venturo, which we acquired in 2025 and unexpected costs or liabilities related to such acquisition, as well as those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and any subsequent Form 10-Q filings. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date hereof and we undertake no obligation, except as required by law, to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement, even if new information becomes available in the future.

 

Financial Statements

 

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Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 
   

(unaudited)

   

(unaudited)

 
                 

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 8,297     $ 5,119  

Accounts receivable, net

    97,561       87,407  

Inventories

    149,656       137,034  

Inventories - truck chassis floor plan

    4,184       2,612  

Refundable income taxes paid

    920       -  

Prepaid and other current assets

    5,415       6,053  

Total current assets

    266,033       238,225  
                 

Property, plant, and equipment, net

    44,764       41,311  

Goodwill

    116,779       113,134  

Other intangible assets, net

    116,269       113,550  

Operating lease - right of use asset

    68,972       70,801  

Non-qualified benefit plan assets

    12,038       10,482  

Other long-term assets

    1,846       2,480  

Total assets

  $ 626,701     $ 589,983  
                 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 38,687     $ 32,319  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    33,406       26,182  

Floor plan obligations

    4,184       2,612  

Operating lease liability - current

    7,154       7,394  

Income taxes payable

    -       1,685  

Short term borrowings

    5,000       -  

Current portion of long-term debt

    7,416       -  

Total current liabilities

    95,847       70,192  
                 

Retiree benefits and deferred compensation

    14,947       13,616  

Deferred income taxes

    33,104       24,574  

Long-term debt, less current portion

    135,162       146,679  

Operating lease liability - noncurrent

    60,134       64,785  

Other long-term liabilities

    6,061       5,922  
                 

Total stockholders' equity

    281,446       264,215  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 626,701     $ 589,983  

 

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Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

Three Month Period Ended

   

Twelve Month Period Ended

 
   

December 31, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

   

December 31, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

(unaudited)

   

(unaudited)

 
                                 
                                 

Net sales

  $ 184,538     $ 143,549     $ 656,053     $ 568,504  

Cost of sales

    136,400       107,810       481,373       421,667  

Gross profit

    48,138       35,739       174,680       146,837  
                                 

Selling, general, and administrative expense

    27,280       21,136       94,891       91,682  

Impairment charges

    -       -       -       1,224  

Gain on sale leaseback transaction

    -       -       -       (42,298 )

Intangibles amortization

    1,531       1,630       6,181       7,520  
                                 

Income from operations

    19,327       12,973       73,608       88,709  
                                 

Interest expense, net

    (2,995 )     (3,144 )     (12,114 )     (15,260 )

Debt modification expense

    -       -       (176 )        

Loss on extinguishment of debt

    -       -       (156 )     -  

Other income, net

    127       138       344       442  

Income before taxes

    16,459       9,967       61,506       73,891  
                                 

Income tax expense

    3,624       2,060       14,609       17,740  
                                 

Net income

  $ 12,835     $ 7,907     $ 46,897     $ 56,151  
                                 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    23,058,822       23,094,047       23,087,800       23,072,993  

Diluted

    23,577,488       23,611,050       23,620,906       23,509,976  
                                 

Earnings per share:

                               

Basic earnings per common share attributable to common shareholders

  $ 0.54     $ 0.33     $ 1.99     $ 2.39  

Earnings per common share assuming dilution attributable to common shareholders

  $ 0.54     $ 0.33     $ 1.96     $ 2.36  

Cash dividends declared and paid per share

  $ 0.30     $ 0.30     $ 1.18     $ 1.18  

 

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Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

   

Twelve Month Period Ended

 
   

December 31, 2025

   

December 31, 2024

 
   

(unaudited)

 
                 

Operating activities

               

Net income

  $ 46,897     $ 56,151  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    15,359       17,890  

Loss on disposal of fixed asset

    -       347  

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount

    489       703  

Gain on sale leaseback transaction

    -       (42,298 )

Debt modification expense

    176       -  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

    156       -  

Stock-based compensation

    6,722       4,860  

Adjustments on derivatives not designated as hedges

            (287 )

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

    279       702  

Deferred income taxes

    9,268       (3,042 )

Impairment charges

    --       1,224  

Non-cash lease expense

    8,492       6,319  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

               

Accounts receivable

    (6,096 )     (4,348 )

Inventories

    (672 )     3,356  

Prepaid assets, refundable income taxes paid and other assets

    (2,759 )     2,185  

Accounts payable

    3,394       991  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    4,445       2,052  

Benefit obligations, long-term liabilities and other

    (11,460 )     (5,674 )

Net cash provided by operating activities

    74,690       41,131  
                 

Investing activities

               

Capital expenditures

    (11,133 )     (7,810 )

Acquisition of business

    (26,327 )     -  

Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction

    -       64,150  

Proceeds from insurance recoveries

    -       452  

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (37,460 )     56,792  
                 

Financing activities

               

Repurchase of common stock

    (6,000 )     -  

Shares withheld on restricted stock vesting paid for employees’ taxes

    (161 )     -  

Payments of financing costs

    (293 )     (279 )

Borrowings on long-term debt

    148,770       --  

Payments on life insurance policy loans

    (119 )     (204 )

Dividends paid

    (27,936 )     (27,477 )

Net revolver borrowings

    5,000       (47,000 )

Repayment of long-term debt

    (153,313 )     (42,000 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (34,052 )     (116,960 )

Change in cash and cash equivalents

    3,178       (19,037 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    5,119       24,156  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 8,297     $ 5,119  
                 

Non-cash operating and financing activities

               

Acquisition-related purchase consideration not yet paid

  $ 927     $ -  

Truck chassis inventory acquired through floorplan obligations

  $ 19,249     $ 5,637  

 

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Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Segment Disclosures (unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2025

   

Three Months Ended

December 31, 2024

   

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2025

   

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2024

 
                                 

Work Truck Attachments

                               

Net Sales

  $ 83,058     $ 53,784     $ 295,726     $ 256,010  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 13,851     $ 8,992     $ 56,209     $ 48,455  

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    16.7 %     16.7 %     19.0 %     18.9 %
                                 

Work Truck Solutions

                               

Net Sales

  $ 101,480     $ 89,765     $ 360,327     $ 312,494  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 11,923     $ 9,797     $ 41,698     $ 30,894  

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

    11.7 %     10.9 %     11.6 %     9.9 %

 

 

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation (unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   

Three month period ended December 31,

   

Twelve month period ended December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 
                                 

Net income

  $ 12,835     $ 7,907     $ 46,897     $ 56,151  
                                 

Interest expense - net

    2,995       3,144       12,114       15,260  

Income tax expense

    3,624       2,060       14,609       17,740  

Depreciation expense

    2,354       2,231       9,178       10,370  

Intangibles amortization

    1,531       1,630       6,181       7,520  

EBITDA

    23,339       16,972       88,979       107,041  
                                 

Stock-based compensation

    1,499       1,233       6,722       4,860  

Debt modification expense

    -       -       176       -  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

    -       -       156       -  

Impairment charges (1)

    -       -       -       1,224  

Gain on sale leaseback transaction

    -       -       -       (42,298 )

Sale leaseback transaction fees

    -       -       -       5,257  

Restructuring and severance costs

    -       178       -       1,997  

Other charges (2)

    936       406       1,874       1,268  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 25,774     $ 18,789     $ 97,907     $ 79,349  

 

(1)  Reflects impairment charges taken on certain internally developed software in the year ended December 31, 2024. 

(2)  Reflects unrelated legal, severance and consulting fees, acquisition costs, insurance proceeds, CEO transition costs, and write downs of property, plant and equipment for the periods presented.  Reflects $20 in inventory step up related to Venco Venturo included in cost of sales in the year ended December 31, 2025. 

 

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Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   

Three month period ended December 31,

   

Twelve month period ended December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 
                                 

Net income

  $ 12,835     $ 7,907     $ 46,897     $ 56,151  

Adjustments:

                               

Stock based compensation

    1,499       1,233       6,722       4,860  

Debt modification expense

    -       -       176       -  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

    -       -       156       -  

Impairment charges (1)

    -       -       -       1,224  

Gain on sale leaseback transaction

    -       -       -       (42,298 )

Sale leaseback transaction fees

    -       -       -       5,257  

Restructuring and severance costs

    -       178       -       1,997  

Adjustments on derivative not classified as hedge (2)

    -       -       -       (287 )

Other charges (3)

    936       406       1,874       1,268  

Tax effect on adjustments

    (609 )     (454 )     (2,232 )     6,995  

Adjusted net income

  $ 14,661     $ 9,270     $ 53,593     $ 35,167  
                                 

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

    23,058,822       23,094,047       23,087,800       23,072,993  

Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

    23,577,488       23,611,050       23,620,906       23,509,976  
                                 

Adjusted earnings per common share - dilutive

  $ 0.62     $ 0.39     $ 2.24     $ 1.47  
                                 

GAAP diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.54     $ 0.33     $ 1.96     $ 2.36  

Adjustments net of income taxes:

                               
                                 

Stock based compensation

    0.05       0.04       0.21       0.16  

Debt modification expense

    -       -       0.01       -  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

    -       -       0.01       -  

Impairment charges (1)

    -       -       -       0.04  

Gain on sale leaseback transaction

    -       -       -       (1.35 )

Sale leaseback transaction fees

    -       -       -       0.17  

Restructuring and severance costs

    -       0.01       -       0.06  

Adjustments on derivative not classified as hedge (2)

    -       -       -       (0.01 )

Other charges (3)

    0.03       0.01       0.05       0.04  
                                 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.62     $ 0.39     $ 2.24     $ 1.47  

 

(1)  Reflects impairment charges taken on certain internally developed software in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024. 

 

(2)  Reflects non-cash mark-to-market and amortization adjustments on an interest rate swap not classified as a hedge for the periods presented.

 

(3)  Reflects unrelated legal, severance and consulting fees, acquisition costs, insurance proceeds, CEO transition costs, and write downs of property, plant and equipment for the periods presented. Reflects $20 in inventory step up related to Venco Venturo included in cost of sales in the year ended December 31, 2025.    

 

 

 

Douglas Dynamics, Inc.

Free Cash Flow reconciliation (unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

   

Three month period ended December 31,

   

Twelve month period ended December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

   

2025

   

2024

 
                                 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 95,927     $ 74,404     $ 74,690     $ 41,131  

Acquisition of property and equipment

    (3,078 )     (3,828 )     (11,133 )     (7,810 )

Free cash flow

  $ 92,849     $ 70,576     $ 63,557     $ 33,321  

 

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FAQ

How did Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) perform financially in full-year 2025?

Douglas Dynamics grew 2025 net sales to $656.1 million from $568.5 million, with gross margin improving to 26.6%. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $97.9 million and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $2.24, reflecting stronger underlying profitability versus 2024, excluding prior one-time gains.

What were Douglas Dynamics’ fourth-quarter 2025 results?

In Q4 2025, Douglas Dynamics reported net sales of $184.5 million, up from $143.5 million a year earlier. Net income was $12.8 million and diluted EPS was $0.54, while adjusted EBITDA reached $25.8 million and adjusted diluted EPS improved to $0.62.

How did the Work Truck Attachments segment perform in 2025 for PLOW?

Work Truck Attachments delivered 2025 net sales of $295.7 million, up from $256.0 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $56.2 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin held near 19.0%. Above-average snowfall and over 50% growth in parts and accessories demand supported strong fourth-quarter results.

What were the 2025 results for Douglas Dynamics’ Work Truck Solutions segment?

Work Truck Solutions posted 2025 net sales of $360.3 million, compared with $312.5 million in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $41.7 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 11.6% from 9.9%, marking the fourth consecutive year of significant financial improvement.

Why did Douglas Dynamics’ GAAP net income decline in 2025 versus 2024?

GAAP net income fell to $46.9 million in 2025 from $56.2 million in 2024 because the prior year included an approximately $42 million one-time gain from a sale-leaseback transaction. Excluding this non-recurring item, 2025 reflects stronger core operating performance.

What 2026 financial outlook did Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) provide?

For 2026, Douglas Dynamics projects net sales between $710 million and $760 million, adjusted EBITDA of $100–$120 million, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.25–$2.85. This outlook assumes stable economic and supply chain conditions and average snowfall in core markets.

How strong was Douglas Dynamics’ 2025 free cash flow?

Douglas Dynamics generated 2025 free cash flow of $63.6 million, up from $33.3 million in 2024. Net cash provided by operating activities reached $74.7 million, while capital expenditures totaled $11.1 million, supporting ongoing investment alongside higher cash generation.

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