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    DOV
    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    DOVER Corp DOV

    Jul 23, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Dover Q2 FY26 — Strong Broad-Based Demand and Double-Digit EPS Growth

    Dover delivered a strong second quarter, driven by broad-based demand across all segments and significant contributions from secular growth markets. Despite production challenges in the Refrigeration business, the company achieved double-digit adjusted EPS growth and expanded EBITDA margins. Management raised full-year guidance, confident in its order book and strategic investments in high-growth areas like data center liquid cooling.

    Highlights

    5

    • All-in revenue grew 7% (5% organically) with all 5 segments posting positive organic growth.

    • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 80 basis points to 25.9%.

    • Adjusted EPS was $2.74 per share, up 12% year-over-year.

    • Orders increased 16% year-over-year with book-to-bill at 1.06.

    • Year-to-date free cash flow of $320 million (8% of revenue) was up 23% over prior year.

    Concerns

    2

    • Refrigeration production issues due to facility consolidation and labor ramp-up cost 1 to 1.5 points of consolidated organic growth.

    • Polymer Processing had a tough comparable quarter, which muted the segment's top line.

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year Adjusted EPS
    raised
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Organic Growth
    raised
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Capital Expenditures
    $190 million to $210 million
    medium materiality
    High
    Full-year Free Cash Flow as % of Revenue
    14% to 16%
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year Organic Growth across segments
    positive organic growth across all 5 segments
    medium materiality
    High
    Long-term Adjusted EPS Growth
    double-digit
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Engineered Products
    Organic growth driven by strong demand in aerospace and defense components, fluid dispensing, and industrial winches, along with continued stabilization in the North American vehicle aftermarket. Margins expanded due to favorable mix and proactive cost containment.
    		—2%—expanded 100 bps
    Clean Energy and Fueling
    Organic growth driven by broad-based strength across clean energy components and retail fueling equipment and software. Significant momentum from cryogenic components for LNG and space launch infrastructure. Retail fueling remained healthy with strength in North American dispensers, software, and below-ground equipment. Margin expansion due to volume leverage and acquisition integration benefits.
    Order book: expanded meaningfully from cryogenic components
    		—9%—expanded 170 bps
    Imaging & Identification
    Organic growth across core marking and coding equipment, consumables, spare parts, and serialization software. Margin expansion attributed to productivity and structural cost discipline.
    		—3%—expanded 150 bps
    Pumps and Process Solutions
    Growth from AI and energy infrastructure components, single-use biopharma, and industrial pumps. Precision Components benefited from robust demand for bearings tied to steam and gas turbines. Polymer Processing had a tough comparable quarter but is expected to return to growth in H2. Segment margin was a record/best-in-class result driven by product mix and M&A activity.
    		—slightly—expanded 170 bps to 35%
    Climate and Sustainability Technologies
    Heat exchange delivered its best quarter ever, driven by strong demand for liquid cooling for data centers. European residential heat pumps showed recovery. Refrigeration had a tough quarter due to production issues from complex facility consolidation and labor ramp, impacting organic growth by 1-1.5 points and throughput targets.
    		—8%——

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA margin
    25.9%up 80 bps
    Q2 FY26

    Operational execution on incremental volume more than offset input cost inflation and facility consolidation costs.

    Incremental margins
    38%from 25% in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by healthy product mix from growth platforms.

    Adjusted EPS
    $2.74up 12% year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Marking another quarter of double-digit earnings growth.

    Free cash flow as % of revenue
    8%
    YTD Q2 FY26

    Free cash flow conversion.

    Orders growth
    16%year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Orders outpaced shipments, extending strong momentum.

    Consolidated bookings growth
    15%
    Trailing 12-month

    Providing further visibility and confidence in the outlook.

    Secular growth markets revenue contribution
    25%up from 20% at end of Q1
    FY26

    These markets are becoming increasingly visible across all 5 segments.

    Space-related revenue
    $50 million
    FY26

    Expected to be generated this year, with order rates signaling significant momentum.

    Refrigeration production issues impact on organic growth
    1 to 1.5 points
    Q2 FY26

    Cost us on the top line in the quarter due to complex facility consolidation and ramping labor.

    Industry KPIs

    4
    MetricValueDetails
    Capacity expansiondouble capacity
    Data center prime power demanddouble capacity
    Incremental margin operating leverage38%%
    Order backlog order intake by segment1.06ratio

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    SIKORAProvides test and measurement equipment for high-voltage wires and polymer-coated fiber optic cables.

    Acquired a year ago, contributing to electrification and data center buildout.

    Capital programs

    2
    Heat Exchanger Capacity Expansionunderway

    Benefit: double capacity

    Actively working to double capacity for heat exchangers to support strong demand tied to liquid cooling for data centers.

    Refrigeration Facility Consolidationunderway

    Complex facility consolidation and labor ramp-up caused production throughput issues and margin pressure in Q2. The plant is 3/4 closed.

    Risks & headwinds

    2
    Refrigeration production throughput issuesQ2 FY26, expected to improve in H2 FY26

    Cost 1 to 1.5 points of consolidated organic growth in Q2 FY26.

    Mitigation: All hands on deck to catch up in Q3 and Q4; expecting throughput to increase sequentially and margins to lift as redundancy costs close.

    Operating environment uncertainty

    Discussed, not quantified.

    Mitigation: Managing closely geopolitics, input costs, and evolving trade and tariff background; disciplined operations, investing in platforms, and maintaining balance sheet flexibility.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    5

    Refrigeration throughput recovery

    Q3 FY26 and Q4 FY26
    CurrentProduction issues caused 1-1.5 points organic growth shortfall in Q2
    TargetSequential increase in throughput and margin lift

    Why it matters

    Verifying the recovery of the Refrigeration business is crucial for overall segment performance and consolidated organic growth.

    We'll get this fixed over the balance of the year and expect to be reflected in the revenue growth rate and margin in the second half.

    Q&A highlights

    7

    Was the 1-1.5 points organic growth impact consolidated, and did it cause customer deployment disruption or competitive issues?

    Rich confirmed the impact was consolidated and acknowledged late deliveries. However, he stated that demand in certain categories is outstripping industry capacity, so no market share loss is evident. He noted that such projects are difficult but necessary for long-term benefits.

    “Yes, it's a consolidated basis. Yes, look, we've been late on some deliveries. I think that demand in certain categories is outstripping sub capacity of the industry. So I don't think we've caused that many problems.”

    asked by Jeff Sprague · answered by Richard Tobin

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Secular Growth Markets Driving Performance

    Dover's secular growth-exposed markets now constitute approximately 25% of its 2026 revenue, an increase from 20% in Q1, and are increasingly visible across all five segments. These markets, including aerospace and defense, power generation infrastructure, single-use biopharma, CO2 refrigeration systems, and data center liquid cooling, are experiencing strong demand, with some areas seeing demand outstripping supply and extending lead times.

    02

    Refrigeration Production Challenges and Mitigation

    The Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment faced production throughput issues in its Refrigeration business during Q2, primarily due to a complex facility consolidation and the simultaneous ramp-up of labor. This challenge resulted in a 1 to 1.5 points shortfall in consolidated organic growth and pressured segment margins. Management has deployed 'all hands on deck' to address these issues, expecting sequential improvement in throughput and margin recovery in the second half of the year.

    03

    Surging Data Center Demand and Capacity Expansion

    The heat exchange business delivered its best quarter ever, driven by exceptionally strong demand for liquid cooling solutions in data centers. To meet this demand, Dover is actively working to double its capacity for these products over the next 12 months. This expansion is expected to come online sequentially through the second half of 2026 and into 2027, addressing the market's need for securing capacity well ahead of demand.

    04

    Robust Bookings and Enhanced Visibility

    Dover reported broad-based booking momentum in Q2, with orders increasing 16% year-over-year and a consolidated book-to-bill ratio of 1.06. Trailing 12-month consolidated bookings were up 15%. This strong order intake, coupled with a book-to-bill above 1 across all segments, provides significant visibility and confidence in the company's outlook for the second half of the year and into 2027, particularly for longer-cycle businesses like Polymer Processing which showed signs of stabilization.

    05

    Strategic M&A and Capital Deployment Posture

    The industrial M&A market has shown improvement, presenting Dover with a number of interesting opportunities in attractive end markets. The company continues to invest capital in capacity expansion projects and productivity initiatives to drive margin improvement. While maintaining balance sheet flexibility, management indicated a willingness to participate in M&A if appropriate valuations are met, otherwise, capital returns would be prioritized.

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