AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Dover (DOV)

Dover Q1 revenue rises 1%; GAAP EPS up 177% on De-Sta-Co sale gain

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Dover reported first-quarter 2024 revenue of $2.1 billion, up 1%, and GAAP diluted EPS of $4.52, up 177%, the latter boosted by a $530 million pre-tax gain on the sale of De-Sta-Co. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.95, up 1%, and management narrowed full-year adjusted EPS guidance to the higher end of its $9.00 to $9.15 range.

Key points

  • Q1 2024 revenue of $2.1 billion, up 1% (organic revenue down 1%)
  • GAAP net earnings of $632 million, up 177%, including a $530 million pre-tax gain on the De-Sta-Co sale
  • Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.95, up 1% from $1.94 a year earlier
  • Full-year 2024 adjusted EPS guidance of $9.00 to $9.15, narrowed to the higher end of the range; a $500 million accelerated share repurchase was launched

The filing

CompanyDover (DOV)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECApr 25, 2024, 6:33 AM ET
Accession number0000029905-24-000018

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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