Donaldson Company is rated Buy, driven by recurring replacement demand and a diversified filtration portfolio supporting margin recovery and growth. DCI's installed base and aftermarket sales provide resilience, while recent acquisitions like Facet enhance consumables exposure and recurring revenue streams. Fiscal 2027 projections include $4.18B revenue, 16.9% GAAP operating margin, and ~$4.30 EPS, with upside to $4.72 EPS in 2028 if operational improvements persist.
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Donaldson Company is rated a 'hold' as shares trade at 23x earnings, reflecting full valuation and improved operating momentum. Fiscal Q4 saw EPS up 12% and revenue up 9%, with margin expansion and customer inventory headwinds largely resolved. The Facet acquisition offers growth in power and aerospace but is currently dilutive; accretion depends on synergy execution by H2 2027.
Donaldson NYSE: DCI reported record fiscal 2026 results, including annual sales of $3.9 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $3.98, as the filtration company cited growth across its Mobile Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Life Sciences segments. Sales rose 5% from fiscal 2025, while EPS increased 8% and operating margin reached a record 16%.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Donaldson (DCI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended July 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Donaldson (DCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.03 per share a year ago.
DCI heads into fiscal Q4 with higher sales and earnings estimates, supported by segment growth and the Facet Filtration acquisition.
DCI rides strong Mobile Solutions and Life Sciences growth, expands through acquisitions and raises shareholder returns despite pressure in Industrial Solutions.
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Donaldson (DCI), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended July 2026.
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DCI beats Q3 earnings and revenue estimates as Mobile Solutions and Life Sciences growth lifted sales, while fiscal 2026 guidance remained intact.