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DOV
DOV|Industrials|Specialty Industrial Machinery|$215.58|P/E 26.0|MCap 28.4B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Dover Corporation

Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer providing equipment, components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software, digital solutions, and support services across multiple industrial sectors. The company operates through five primary business segments: Engineered Products, which serves the vehicle aftermarket, aerospace and defense, industrial automation, and fluid dispensing markets; Clean Energy and Fueling, offering components and equipment for safe storage, transport, and dispensing of traditional and clean fuels, cryogenic gases, and related solutions for convenience retail and vehicle wash facilities; Imaging and Identification, supplying precision marking, coding, product traceability, and digital textile printing equipment for packaged goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing; Pumps and Process Solutions, providing specialty pumps, flow meters, precision components, and polymer processing equipment for biopharmaceutical production and industrial applications; and Climate and Sustainability Technologies, delivering energy-efficient refrigeration, heating and cooling, and beverage can-making equipment. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover serves diverse end-markets worldwide through direct sales, distributors, and partnerships, positioning itself as an important supplier of specialized industrial equipment and solutions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.00%

Annual Dividend

$2.08

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

25.97%

FCF Payout Ratio

25.42%

Stock Price

$215.58

52-Week Range

$143.04 $237.54

Dividend Health Score

84/ 100Very Safe

DOV's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 26.0% earnings payout ratio & 25.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & 1.0% 5-year dividend cagr. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, DOV has a proven commitment to shareholders.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
26.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
25.4%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
19.4%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
13.5xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
14.1%Safe
Current Ratio
1.8xSafe
Debt-to-Equity
48.4Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
15.3%Safe
Operating Margin
18.2%Safe
Gross Margin
39.1%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Very Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
1.0%Warning
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

DOV annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

DOV earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

February 27, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 13, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.99%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.00%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.56%

3-Year Total Growth

2.99%

5-Year Total Growth

5.08%

10-Year Total Growth

56.26%

Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)

This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$21,558.00

Annual Income

$207.50

Quarterly Income

$51.88

Monthly Income

$17.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DOV's current dividend yield?
Dover Corporation (DOV) currently has a dividend yield of 1.00%, based on a stock price of $215.58 and an annual dividend of $2.08.
When is DOV's next dividend payment date?
DOV's next ex-dividend date is 2026-02-27 and the next payment date is 2026-03-13. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does DOV pay in dividends per year?
Dover Corporation paid $2.07 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has DOV been increasing its dividend?
Yes, Dover Corporation is a Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs). Its dividend has grown at a 5-year CAGR of 1.00%, a 3-year CAGR of 0.99% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.56%.
Is DOV's dividend safe?
Dover Corporation has a payout ratio of 25.97%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 25.42%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is DOV's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Dover Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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