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On Jul 20, we issued an updated research report on Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI - Free Report) .
In the past three months, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has returned 19.9% compared with the industry’s growth of 15.6%.
Existing Business Scenario
Donaldson is poised to benefit from solid product portfolio, supply-chain optimization, growing e-commerce business and growth investments in the quarters ahead. The company has been operating in critical markets and manufacturing replacement parts despite several restrictions imposed by governments to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Going forward, strength in its process filtration business is likely to benefit its Industrial Products segment. In addition, some of the cost-reduction measures, being taken by the company amid the pandemic, will likely help it to maintain a healthy margin performance.
Also, the company remains committed to rewarding shareholders through dividend payouts and share buyback programs. For instance, in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 (ended April 2020), it used $94.3 million for purchasing treasury stocks and $79.8 million for paying out dividends. For fiscal 2020 (ending July 2020), total share buybacks will likely be 1.6% of the company’s outstanding shares.
However, it expects the pandemic-related uncertainties to continue impacting its operations in the quarters ahead. Projections for both fiscal 2020 (ending July 2020) and 2021 (ending July 2021) were kept suspended. However, it did mention that sales in May will likely fall 24% year over year.
In addition, its highly leveraged balance sheet remains a major concern. Notably, exiting the third-quarter fiscal 2020 (ended April 2020), Donaldson’s long-term debts were $735.1 million, reflecting 23.4% growth on a sequential basis. Also, its cash and cash equivalents of $326.5 million were not impressive, considering its high debt level.
AGCO delivered an earnings surprise of 41.73%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Dover delivered an earnings surprise of 7.13%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Cintas delivered an earnings surprise of 8.33%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
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Donaldson (DCI) Displays Bright Prospects Amid Headwinds
On Jul 20, we issued an updated research report on Donaldson Company, Inc. (DCI - Free Report) .
In the past three months, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has returned 19.9% compared with the industry’s growth of 15.6%.
Existing Business Scenario
Donaldson is poised to benefit from solid product portfolio, supply-chain optimization, growing e-commerce business and growth investments in the quarters ahead. The company has been operating in critical markets and manufacturing replacement parts despite several restrictions imposed by governments to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Going forward, strength in its process filtration business is likely to benefit its Industrial Products segment. In addition, some of the cost-reduction measures, being taken by the company amid the pandemic, will likely help it to maintain a healthy margin performance.
Also, the company remains committed to rewarding shareholders through dividend payouts and share buyback programs. For instance, in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 (ended April 2020), it used $94.3 million for purchasing treasury stocks and $79.8 million for paying out dividends. For fiscal 2020 (ending July 2020), total share buybacks will likely be 1.6% of the company’s outstanding shares.
However, it expects the pandemic-related uncertainties to continue impacting its operations in the quarters ahead. Projections for both fiscal 2020 (ending July 2020) and 2021 (ending July 2021) were kept suspended. However, it did mention that sales in May will likely fall 24% year over year.
In addition, its highly leveraged balance sheet remains a major concern. Notably, exiting the third-quarter fiscal 2020 (ended April 2020), Donaldson’s long-term debts were $735.1 million, reflecting 23.4% growth on a sequential basis. Also, its cash and cash equivalents of $326.5 million were not impressive, considering its high debt level.
Key Picks
Some better-ranked stocks from the Zacks Industrial Products sector are AGCO Corporation (AGCO - Free Report) , Dover Corporation (DOV - Free Report) and Cintas Corporation (CTAS - Free Report) . While AGCO currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Dover and Cintas carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
AGCO delivered an earnings surprise of 41.73%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Dover delivered an earnings surprise of 7.13%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Cintas delivered an earnings surprise of 8.33%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Biggest Tech Breakthrough in a Generation
Be among the early investors in the new type of device that experts say could impact society as much as the discovery of electricity. Current technology will soon be outdated and replaced by these new devices. In the process, it’s expected to create 22 million jobs and generate $12.3 trillion in activity.
A select few stocks could skyrocket the most as rollout accelerates for this new tech. Early investors could see gains similar to buying Microsoft in the 1990s. Zacks’ just-released special report reveals 8 stocks to watch. The report is only available for a limited time.
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