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Dec 31, 2023

Dover Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Dover's financial performance reflected market conditions and strategic actions, with proactive inventory management and portfolio enhancement driving solid results.

Key Takeaways

Dover reported Q4 2023 revenue of $2.1 billion, a decrease of 2% (organic decrease of 3%). GAAP net earnings increased by 12% to $296 million, with GAAP diluted EPS up 13% to $2.11. Adjusted net earnings increased by 13% to $345 million, and adjusted diluted EPS also increased by 13% to $2.45. The company is strategically positioned with a strong balance sheet and ample capacity for future acquisitions and capital returns.

Dover's Q4 revenue reached $2.1 billion, reflecting a 2% decrease year-over-year, with a 3% decline on an organic basis.

GAAP net earnings for Q4 increased by 12% to $296 million, resulting in a GAAP diluted EPS of $2.11, a 13% increase.

Adjusted net earnings for Q4 rose by 13% to $345 million, with adjusted diluted EPS also up by 13% to $2.45.

The company completed several accretive acquisitions and anticipates finalizing the De-Sta-Co sale by the end of Q1 2024.

Total Revenue
$2.11B
Previous year: $2.14B
-1.5%
EPS
$2.45
Previous year: $2.16
+13.4%
Gross Profit
$786M
Previous year: $766M
+2.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$399M
Previous year: $381M
+4.6%
Free Cash Flow
$455M
Previous year: $284M
+60.5%
Total Assets
$11.3B
Previous year: $10.9B
+4.1%

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Forward Guidance

In 2024, Dover expects to generate GAAP EPS in the range of $7.90 to $8.10 (adjusted EPS of $8.95 to $9.15), based on full year revenue growth of 2% to 4% (1% to 3% on an organic basis).

Positive Outlook

  • Full year revenue growth of 2% to 4%.
  • Organic revenue growth of 1% to 3%.
  • GAAP EPS in the range of $7.90 to $8.10.
  • Adjusted EPS of $8.95 to $9.15.
  • Demand conditions to progressively improve from the fourth quarter exit rate through the year on solid underlying end markets across most of the portfolio.

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