Donaldson Company, Inc. · DCI · FY2026 Q4 · Calendar Q3 2026
Donaldson posts record FY26 and targets further growth
The supplied analysis supports a constructive but conditional view: record fiscal 2026 execution, Facet integration, pricing and resilient end-market demand support continued growth, while industrial headwinds, supply-chain constraints and acquisition costs remain important tests.
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What changed
The current analysis shifts the focus from the prior quarter's raised FY26 outlook and acquisition closing to record full-year results, a fiscal 2027 outlook above $4.1 billion in sales, and continued execution of Facet integration and new-product initiatives.
Guidance delta
Management outlined fiscal 2027 sales above $4.1 billion and EPS of $4.22-$4.38, while maintaining a focus on margin expansion despite modest headwinds.
Key takeaways
- Facet Filtration integration, pricing and product mix supported the record fiscal 2026 result.
- Management cited volume opportunities in mobile and industrial markets, plus demand in life sciences and power generation.
- The outlook combines continued growth and capital returns with integration, cost and supply-chain risks.
Management priorities
- Complete Facet integration and pursue targeted synergies.
- Invest in R&D, new filtration products and disciplined capital spending.
- Continue dividend growth, share repurchases and selective M&A.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted previous close from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 21, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baird | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Stifel | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Equal Weight | Equal Weight | Maintain | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Edward Jones | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Gabelli & Co. | Buy | Neutral | Upgrade | Mar 7, 2018 |
| CL King | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Jun 8, 2016 |
| Avondale Partners | Market Perform | Market Perform | Maintain | Mar 21, 2016 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Bank of America | Underperform | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 29, 2013 |
| B of A Securities | Underperform | Buy | Downgrade | Oct 29, 2013 |
| BMO Capital | Underperform | Market Perform | Downgrade | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Oppenheimer | Perform | Perform | Maintain | Oct 19, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted previous close $86.44. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $95 | $91.55 | +9.9% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $105 | $93.97 | +21.5% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $91 | $85.24 | +5.3% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $91 | $85.24 | +5.3% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Angel Castillo | $91 | $88.95 | +5.3% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $96 | $106.96 | +11.1% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $123 | $101.13 | +42.3% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $110 | $101.77 | +27.3% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Analyst unavailable | $120 | $93.02 | +38.8% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $100 | $94.16 | +15.7% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Adam Farley | $96 | $94.16 | +11.1% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $96 | $88.16 | +11.1% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $84 | $88.53 | -2.8% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Adam Farley | $90 | $87.68 | +4.1% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Analyst unavailable | $85 | $79.67 | -1.7% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Analyst unavailable | $84 | $80.12 | -2.8% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $63 | $63.4 | -27.1% | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Robert W. Baird | Richard Eastman | $81 | $77.74 | -6.3% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Jefferies | Laurence Alexander | $81 | $72.59 | -6.3% | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Richard Eastman | $79 | $73.68 | -8.6% | Jun 3, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Angel Castillo | $62 | $72.46 | -28.3% | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Robert W. Baird | Richard Eastman | $80 | $74.17 | -7.5% | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $66 | $60.75 | -23.6% | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Nathan Jones | $51 | $48.71 | -41.0% | Jul 18, 2022 |
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Snapshot as of publicationDonaldson Company, Inc. (DCI) is a global enterprise that develops, manufactures, and distributes an extensive range of filtration systems and their corresponding replacement parts. The company's operations are strategically divided into two core business units: Engine Products and Industrial Products. The Engine Products division provides a variety of solutions, including replacement filters for both air and liquid filtration needs, comprehensive air filtration systems, and specialized liquid filtration systems designed for fuel, lubrication, and hydraulic applications. This segment also offers exhaust and emissions control technologies, alongside a suite of sensors, indicators, and monitoring systems. Its clientele primarily consists of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) within the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense, and transportation industries.…
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