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Dover Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 23 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 raised, 1 lowered. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Second-quarter revenue rose 7%: Revenue reached $2.2 billion, up 7%, with 5% organic growth in the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS up 12%: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $372 million, up 10%; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.74, up 12%. Source
  • All five segments grew organically: Management said all five segments delivered positive organic growth in the quarter, which it linked to the breadth of demand. Source
  • Bookings grew double digits: Total bookings were $2,331 million in the quarter, up from $2,009 million a year earlier; management said bookings outpaced shipments. Source
  • Segment margin rose to 24.0%: Total segment earnings margin was 24.0% in the quarter, up from 23.2% a year earlier. Source
  • Execution offset input cost inflation: Management said execution on incremental volumes more than offset input cost inflation during the quarter. Source
  • Second-quarter free cash flow rose: Free cash flow was $188.4 million in the quarter, against $151.4 million a year earlier; six-month free cash flow was $319.6 million. Source

“Dover delivered another strong quarter of double-digit earnings per share growth.”

Richard J. Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations Sourcefull year 2026$10.55 to $10.75Raised from $10.45 to $10.65
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations Sourcefull year 2026$8.94 to $9.14Raised from $8.92 to $9.12
Revenue growth Sourcefull year 20266% to 8%Raised from 5% to 7%
Organic revenue growth Sourcefull year 20264% to 6%Raised from 3% to 5%
Purchase accounting expenses, net (EPS per share, reconciliation item) Sourcefull year 2026$1.20Lowered from $1.21
Restructuring and other costs, net (EPS per share, reconciliation item) Sourcefull year 2026$0.41Raised from $0.31

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $10.55 to $10.75 from $10.45 to $10.65. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue growth guidance moved to 6% to 8% from 5% to 7%, and organic growth guidance to 4% to 6% from 3% to 5%. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Second-quarter revenue rose 7%: Revenue reached $2.2 billion, up 7%, with 5% organic growth in the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Source
  • GAAP earnings and EPS grew: GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $313 million, up 12%; GAAP diluted EPS was $2.31, up 14%. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS up 12%: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $372 million, up 10%; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.74, up 12%. Source
  • Six-month revenue rose 8%: Six-month revenue was $4.2 billion, up 8%, with 5% organic growth. Source
  • Six-month GAAP earnings and EPS grew: Six-month GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $551 million, up 6%; GAAP diluted EPS was $4.06, up 8%. Source
  • Six-month adjusted EPS up 12%: Six-month adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $681 million, up 10%; adjusted diluted EPS was $5.02, up 12%. Source

Segments and regions

  • All five segments grew organically: Management said all five segments delivered positive organic growth in the quarter, which it linked to the breadth of demand. Source
  • Segment organic growth ranged 0.4% to 8.6%: Organic growth was Engineered Products 2.1%, Clean Energy & Fueling 8.6%, Imaging & Identification 2.9%, Pumps & Process Solutions 0.4%, and Climate & Sustainability Technologies 8.3%. Source
  • Europe organic revenue fell: Organic revenue fell 5.0% in Europe, while the United States rose 7.9% and Asia rose 8.5% in the quarter. Source

“Our balance sheet remains a competitive advantage, and we continue to invest capital behind our businesses.”

Richard J. Tobin, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand and order book

  • Bookings grew double digits: Total bookings were $2,331 million in the quarter, up from $2,009 million a year earlier; management said bookings outpaced shipments. Source
  • Climate segment bookings rose sharply: Climate & Sustainability Technologies bookings were $560.3 million, up from $384.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Secular-growth markets are a quarter: Management said secular-growth-exposed markets now account for approximately 25% of the total portfolio and led top-line performance. Source
  • Trading conditions broad across portfolio: Management described trading conditions across the portfolio as broad-based. Source

Margins and costs

  • Segment margin rose to 24.0%: Total segment earnings margin was 24.0% in the quarter, up from 23.2% a year earlier. Source
  • Execution offset input cost inflation: Management said execution on incremental volumes more than offset input cost inflation during the quarter. Source
  • Pumps segment margin reached 32.4%: Pumps & Process Solutions segment earnings margin was 32.4% in the quarter, against 30.6% a year earlier. Source
  • Corporate expense rose: Corporate expense and other was $47.5 million in the quarter, against $41.9 million a year earlier. Source
  • Restructuring costs of $24.6 million: Restructuring and other costs were $24.6 million in the quarter, against $23.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Footprint reduction costs in Climate segment: Footprint reduction costs in Climate & Sustainability Technologies were $4.3 million in the quarter and $7.3 million year to date. Source

Cash flow and capital

  • Second-quarter free cash flow rose: Free cash flow was $188.4 million in the quarter, against $151.4 million a year earlier; six-month free cash flow was $319.6 million. Source
  • Six-month operating cash flow rose: Cash flow from operating activities was $427.2 million for the six months, against $369.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital expenditures tracked by quarter: Capital expenditures were $47.8 million in the quarter and $107.6 million for the six months. Source
  • Capacity projects advanced in quarter: Management said it advanced capacity-expansion projects and productivity investments during the quarter. Source
  • Dividend per share edged up: Dividends paid were $0.52 per share in the quarter, against $0.515 a year earlier. Source

Strategy and acquisitions

  • Acquisitions added 1.2 points to growth: Acquisitions contributed 1.2 points and currency translation 0.9 points to quarterly revenue growth. Source
  • Flexibility to respond to markets: Management said order book strength, business model flexibility and balance sheet optionality allow it to respond to market conditions. Source

Coming up, as management said on 23 July 2026

  • Second-half visibility from order book: Management said the order book gives improved visibility to the second half; no dated event or deal closing is given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total consolidated bookings Source$2,331.4 million in Q2 2026, against $2,008.6 million in Q2 2025
Secular-growth-exposed markets share of portfolio Sourceapproximately 25%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management cited input cost inflation as a pressure that continued operational execution offset during the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said the company remained committed to this; the second-quarter documents do not restate its status.

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.