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Mar 31, 2024

Dover Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Dover's first quarter results were in line with expectations, driven by strong order momentum and organic growth platforms.

Key Takeaways

Dover reported a 1% increase in revenue to $2.1 billion for Q1 2024. GAAP net earnings increased by 177% to $632 million, with GAAP diluted EPS also up by 177% to $4.52. Adjusted diluted EPS increased 1% to $1.95. The company completed two bolt-on acquisitions in the Clean Energy and Fueling segment and launched a $500 million accelerated share repurchase program.

Dover’s first quarter results were in line with expectations.

Order momentum in the quarter was strong and broad-based, particularly in shorter-cycle end markets.

The company completed two synergistic bolt-on acquisitions in its Clean Energy and Fueling segment.

A $500 million accelerated share repurchase program returning excess capital to shareholders was launched.

Total Revenue
$2.09B
Previous year: $2.08B
+0.7%
EPS
$1.95
Previous year: $1.94
+0.5%
Gross Profit
$771M
Previous year: $747M
+3.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$930M
Previous year: $272M
+241.4%
Free Cash Flow
$122M
Previous year: $193M
-36.7%
Total Assets
$12B
Previous year: $10.8B
+10.9%

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Forward Guidance

Dover narrowed its full year adjusted EPS guidance to the higher end of the range, expecting adjusted EPS of $9.00 to $9.15, based on full year revenue growth of 2% to 4% (1% to 3% on an organic basis). Full year GAAP EPS is expected to be in the range of $10.78 to $10.93, including the gain on sale of De-Sta-Co.

Positive Outlook

  • Order rate momentum supports the outlook for continued volume and profit improvement through the year.
  • Healthy underlying demand conditions across the portfolio.
  • Full year revenue growth of 2% to 4% is expected.
  • Organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% is expected.
  • Strong growth in several key markets and improving performance in biopharma components set us up for favorable sequential margin mix over the balance of the year.

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