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DOVER Corp 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 25, 2024)

Reports
Earnings & Results·Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed April 25, 2024
Period End
April 25, 2024
Security
DOV
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q338-K141

DOV filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 141 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Leadership change8-K · May ’17May ’17
  2. Material agreement8-K · Nov ’19Nov ’19
  3. Leadership change8-K · Nov ’21Nov ’21
  4. Material agreement8-K · Apr ’26Apr ’26

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed April 25, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Dover reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $2.09 billiona, up 1% reported but down about 1% organically, with the Climate & Sustainability Technologies segment the main drag.

GAAP net earnings of $632 millionb (diluted EPS $4.52) rose 177%, but that comparison is inflated by a $530 million pre-tax gain on the sale of De-Sta-Co. Excluding the gain and other non-GAAP items, adjusted net earnings were flat at $273 million and adjusted diluted EPS rose 1% to $1.95, so underlying earnings growth was minimal. The quarter's operating picture was mixed. Engineered Products grew organically by about 9%, Pumps & Process Solutions by about 5%, and total bookings rose 4.8% (3.0% organic) to $2.22 billion, with Climate & Sustainability Technologies bookings up 22% organically, which suggests a recovery in that segment.

Against that, Climate & Sustainability Technologies revenue fell about 20% organically and its segment margin compressed to 13.9% from 16.2%. Free cash flow fell to $122 millionc from $193 million, a 37% decline. Management also launched a $500 million accelerated share repurchase and completed two bolt-on acquisitions in Clean Energy & Fueling.

Full-year 2024 guidance calls for GAAP EPS of $10.78 to $10.93d (including the De-Sta-Co gain) and adjusted EPS of $9.00 to $9.15, on revenue growth of 2% to 4% (1% to 3% organic). Management said it expects to land at the higher end of the adjusted range, citing order momentum, but will reassess targets as demand trends develop. For investors, the key question is whether the bookings strength converts into organic revenue growth in the back half of the year.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Revenue of $2.09B rose 1% reported but declined about 1% organically; Engineered Products (+9.2% organic) and Pumps & Process Solutions (+4.5% organic) offset weakness elsewhere.
  2. GAAP diluted EPS of $4.52 (up 177%) was driven by a $530M pre-tax gain on the De-Sta-Co divestiture, not operating improvement.
  3. Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.95 rose 1% vs. $1.94 in Q1 2023; adjusted net earnings were flat at $273M.
  4. Climate & Sustainability Technologies revenue fell about 20% organically, with segment margin down to 13.9% from 16.2%, though its bookings rose 22% organically.
  5. Total bookings of $2.22B grew 4.8% (3.0% organic), signaling improving order momentum, particularly in shorter-cycle end markets.
  6. Free cash flow declined to $122M from $193M, and the company launched a $500M accelerated share repurchase program.
  7. FY2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $9.00 to $9.15 was narrowed toward the higher end; GAAP EPS guidance of $10.78 to $10.93 includes the De-Sta-Co gain.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Why did GAAP earnings jump 177% if adjusted earnings were flat?

    The GAAP figure includes a $530 million pre-tax gain (about $3.00 per share after tax) from selling the De-Sta-Co business. Excluding that gain and other items such as purchase accounting and restructuring costs, adjusted net earnings were essentially unchanged at $273 million.

  2. How healthy is the underlying revenue trend?

    Reported revenue grew 1%, but organic revenue declined about 1%. Acquisitions added roughly 2 points, while Climate & Sustainability Technologies fell about 20% organically and offset gains in Engineered Products and Pumps & Process Solutions.

  3. Are orders a leading indicator of recovery?

    Bookings were up 4.8% (3.0% organic) to $2.22 billion, with strong growth in Climate & Sustainability Technologies (+22% organic) and Engineered Products (+1% organic). Management described order momentum as strong and broad-based, which supports its outlook, though a sustained revenue response has yet to show up.

  4. What is Dover doing with its capital?

    Dover launched a $500 million accelerated share repurchase, completed two bolt-on acquisitions in Clean Energy & Fueling that add digital and recurring revenue, and has proceeds from the De-Sta-Co sale to fund further deployment in 2024. Free cash flow fell to $122 million, so buybacks are funded partly by the divestiture proceeds.

  5. What does the full-year 2024 outlook look like?

    Dover guides to revenue growth of 2% to 4% (1% to 3% organic), adjusted EPS of $9.00 to $9.15, and GAAP EPS of $10.78 to $10.93. Management is leaning toward the higher end of the adjusted range but says it will reassess targets as demand trends evolve.

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