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Dover (DOV) Hits 52-Week High: What's Fueling the Stock?
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On Nov 30, Dover Corporation (DOV - Free Report) scaled a 52-week high of $98.00 during intraday trading, finally closing lower at $97.71.
Investors are optimistic on this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company's efforts to streamline business, solid booking and backlog growth, potential opportunities in the fast-growing digital textile printing market and an improving Energy segment.
The stock surged 31.3% in a year, higher than the S&P 500's growth of 20.2%. Dover has also outperformed the industry's 26.2% gain.
Growth Drivers
Dover continues to simplify portfolio. Earlier, the company had announced that it is searching for sound alternatives to separate its Wellsite business either by a tax-free spin-off, sale or other strategic combination. Dover's Wellsite business, which includes Dover Artificial Lift, Dover Energy Automation, and US Synthetic, operates in the oil & gas drilling as well as production industry.
During the third-quarter conference call, the company stated that the Wellsite business is on track to be separated in early 2018. Dover added that the company has recently signed an agreement to sell the consumer and industrial winch business of Warn for $250 million, anticipated to close in the fourth quarter. These steps will aid the company in streamlining business along with investing in market-leading platforms that have strong market positions, margin profiles and are less volatile with bright prospects.
Dover is also reviewing cost structure to right size the company and boost margins. It plans to achieve around $40 million of cost savings in 2018.
The company’s bookings at the end of the third quarter were worth $1.94 billion, up from $1.69 billion. Backlog increased 18% to $1.27 billion at the end of the reported quarter. Backed by strong bookings growth, the company is poised for a solid finish to this year. For 2017, it projects earnings per share to in the range of $4.23-$4.33. The mid-point of the guidance reflects an increase of 38% over 2016 on an adjusted basis. The company projects revenues to grow in the range of 14-15%, comprising organic growth of 6-7% and acquisition growth of approximately 10%. This will be partially offset by a 2% impact from the dispositions.
Dover anticipates Printing & Identification platform to deliver consistently solid performance, backed by unique position in the digital textile market along with focus on consumables in marking and coding. From the current 3-4% rate, Dover projects the penetration rate of digital technology to surge 30% over the next decade. The company’s comprehensive solutions, including equipment, ink and software, positions it well to fully capitalize on this technology shift. In refrigeration, food retailers in an effort to manage operating cost and differentiate themselves in the market are now investing in closed-door refrigeration cases, energy-efficient systems and in specialized display cases. Dover will benefit from this demand as it has a leading position in these categories.
Further, the company’s Energy segment has a large backlog of drilled but uncompleted wells in the last few quarters driven by significant drilling activity. It expects most of these wells to be completed over the coming quarters.
All these factors are anticipated to boost the company's share price in the days ahead.
Further, Dover's estimate revision trend for the current year is favorable. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year moved up 1% to $4.31, in the last 90 days. Its positive long-term growth rate of 13% holds promise.
Caterpillar has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 10.33%. Caterpillar shares have surged 48% in the past year.
Terex has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 11.25%. Its shares have rallied 58% in a year’s time.
Deere has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 8.2%. In the past year, its shares have gone up 48%.
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Dover (DOV) Hits 52-Week High: What's Fueling the Stock?
On Nov 30, Dover Corporation (DOV - Free Report) scaled a 52-week high of $98.00 during intraday trading, finally closing lower at $97.71.
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Investors are optimistic on this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company's efforts to streamline business, solid booking and backlog growth, potential opportunities in the fast-growing digital textile printing market and an improving Energy segment.
The stock surged 31.3% in a year, higher than the S&P 500's growth of 20.2%. Dover has also outperformed the industry's 26.2% gain.
Growth Drivers
Dover continues to simplify portfolio. Earlier, the company had announced that it is searching for sound alternatives to separate its Wellsite business either by a tax-free spin-off, sale or other strategic combination. Dover's Wellsite business, which includes Dover Artificial Lift, Dover Energy Automation, and US Synthetic, operates in the oil & gas drilling as well as production industry.
During the third-quarter conference call, the company stated that the Wellsite business is on track to be separated in early 2018. Dover added that the company has recently signed an agreement to sell the consumer and industrial winch business of Warn for $250 million, anticipated to close in the fourth quarter. These steps will aid the company in streamlining business along with investing in market-leading platforms that have strong market positions, margin profiles and are less volatile with bright prospects.
Dover is also reviewing cost structure to right size the company and boost margins. It plans to achieve around $40 million of cost savings in 2018.
The company’s bookings at the end of the third quarter were worth $1.94 billion, up from $1.69 billion. Backlog increased 18% to $1.27 billion at the end of the reported quarter. Backed by strong bookings growth, the company is poised for a solid finish to this year. For 2017, it projects earnings per share to in the range of $4.23-$4.33. The mid-point of the guidance reflects an increase of 38% over 2016 on an adjusted basis. The company projects revenues to grow in the range of 14-15%, comprising organic growth of 6-7% and acquisition growth of approximately 10%. This will be partially offset by a 2% impact from the dispositions.
Dover anticipates Printing & Identification platform to deliver consistently solid performance, backed by unique position in the digital textile market along with focus on consumables in marking and coding. From the current 3-4% rate, Dover projects the penetration rate of digital technology to surge 30% over the next decade. The company’s comprehensive solutions, including equipment, ink and software, positions it well to fully capitalize on this technology shift. In refrigeration, food retailers in an effort to manage operating cost and differentiate themselves in the market are now investing in closed-door refrigeration cases, energy-efficient systems and in specialized display cases. Dover will benefit from this demand as it has a leading position in these categories.
Further, the company’s Energy segment has a large backlog of drilled but uncompleted wells in the last few quarters driven by significant drilling activity. It expects most of these wells to be completed over the coming quarters.
All these factors are anticipated to boost the company's share price in the days ahead.
Dover Corporation Price and Consensus
Dover Corporation Price and Consensus | Dover Corporation Quote
Further, Dover's estimate revision trend for the current year is favorable. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current year moved up 1% to $4.31, in the last 90 days. Its positive long-term growth rate of 13% holds promise.
Stocks to Consider
Better-ranked stocks in the same sector are Caterpillar Inc. (CAT - Free Report) , Deere & Company (DE - Free Report) and Terex Corporation (TEX - Free Report) . All three stocks flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here .
Caterpillar has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 10.33%. Caterpillar shares have surged 48% in the past year.
Terex has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 11.25%. Its shares have rallied 58% in a year’s time.
Deere has an expected long-term earnings growth rate of 8.2%. In the past year, its shares have gone up 48%.
5 Medical Stocks to Buy Now
Zacks names 5 companies poised to ride a medical breakthrough that is targeting cures for leukemia, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, and other conditions.
New products in this field are already generating substantial revenue and even more wondrous treatments are in the pipeline. Early investors could realize exceptional profits.
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