Sector: Industrials|Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery|Market Cap: $25.80B|Employees: 25K
Dover Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider, delivering innovative equipment, components, software, and services across five operating segments. The company's core business model centers on producing critical components and engineered systems with aftermarket opportunities. Dover holds leading positions in niche industrial markets, leveraging its engineering capabilities and customer service excellence, with a global presence.
Revenue increased to $2,093.9 million from $2,079.0 million in the prior year, driven by acquisition-related revenue growth of 2.0% offset by an organic revenue decline of 1.3%. Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment experienced headwinds.
Net earnings increased by 176.6% to $632.2 million, or $4.52 diluted earnings per share, from $228.6 million, or $1.63 diluted earnings per share, in the prior year. This increase was driven by the after-tax gain on the sale of De-Sta-Co of $415.0 million.
Gross profit margin increased 30 basis points to 36.2%, driven by benefits from pricing and productivity actions, partially offset by lower volumes across some of the Company's businesses.