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Donaldson Co Inc.
DCI · Industrials
Last earnings Aug 26, 2026
Key results
Operating marginquarter
15.6%
Operating margin of 15.6% All-time high adjusted
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Net incomequarter
$118.1 million
(NYSE DCI) (Donaldson or the Company), a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, today reported third quarter fiscal 2026 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net earnings of $118.1 million, compared with $57.8 million a year ago.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
EPSquarter
$1.00
Earnings per share (EPS) 1 were $1.00 compared with third quarter fiscal 2025 EPS of $0.48.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Excluding these items, adjusted third quarter results 2,3 reflect net earnings of $125.5 million compared with $118.9 million in fiscal 2025, and EPS of $1.06 versus $0.99 a year ago.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Revenuequarter
0.6%
Industrial Solutions segment (Industrial) sales declined 0.6% versus prior year as lower volumes more than offset net pricing benefits and favorable currency translation.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Life Sciences segment (Life Sciences) sales increased 12.7% from new equipment volume growth in Food and Beverage and Disk Drive.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Gross marginquarter
33.5%
Donaldson Company Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Earnings - Page 3 of 5 Gross margin was 33.5%, down versus 34.2% in 2025.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Operating income as a percentage of sales (operating margin) was 15.6% versus 9.3% in 2025.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
AI analysis
Q3 FY2026 · reported Jun 2, 2026
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K + 10-Q — transcript not held
Headline figures
| Metric | Q3 FY2026 | Prior qtr | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 15.6% | — | — |
| Net income | $118.1 million | — | $57.8 million |
| EPS | $1.00 | — | — |
| Revenue | 0.6% | — | — |
| Gross margin | 33.5% | — | — |
Guidance · company-stated
Direction: Raised
“Organic sales, which exclude the impact from Facet, are forecast to increase between 3% and 5%, versus between 1% and 5% previously.”
“Mobile sales are expected to grow between 3.5% and 5.5% year over year, compared with prior guidance of 2% to 6%, with Off-Road sales increasing mid-single digits, driven by improving end-market conditions and On-Road sales down low-single digits as global truck production remains tempered.”
“Donaldson Company Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Earnings - Page 4 of 5 Organic Industrial sales are forecast in a range of flat to 2% growth year over year, consistent with previous expectations and driven by a low-single digit increase in IFS sales, reflecting growth in several key businesses, including dust collection and Power Generation.”
Classified from the release's primary full-year outlook statement.
Margin
Capital allocation
Interest expense was $6.5 million versus $5.7 million a year ago, primarily due to a higher level of debt.
Event summary
Earnings per share (EPS) 1 were $1.00 compared with third quarter fiscal 2025 EPS of $0.48
Based on: Earnings release + parent 8-K + 10-Q — transcript not held
Guidance & outlook
Direction: Raised
Revenue: “Organic sales, which exclude the impact from Facet, are forecast to increase between 3% and 5%, versus between 1% and 5% previously.”
Revenue: “Mobile sales are expected to grow between 3.5% and 5.5% year over year, compared with prior guidance of 2% to 6%, with Off-Road sales increasing mid-single digits, driven by improving end-market conditions and On-Road sales down low-single digits as global truck production remains tempered.”
Revenue: “Donaldson Company Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Earnings - Page 4 of 5 Organic Industrial sales are forecast in a range of flat to 2% growth year over year, consistent with previous expectations and driven by a low-single digit increase in IFS sales, reflecting growth in several key businesses, including dust collection and Power Generation.”
Revenue — Raised (“increase”)
“Organic sales, which exclude the impact from Facet, are forecast to increase between 3% and 5%, versus between 1% and 5% previously.”
Revenue — Raised (“increasing”)
“Mobile sales are expected to grow between 3.5% and 5.5% year over year, compared with prior guidance of 2% to 6%, with Off-Road sales increasing mid-single digits, driven by improving end-market conditions and On-Road sales down low-single digits as global truck production remains tempered.”
Revenue — Raised (“increase”)
“Donaldson Company Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Earnings - Page 4 of 5 Organic Industrial sales are forecast in a range of flat to 2% growth year over year, consistent with previous expectations and driven by a low-single digit increase in IFS sales, reflecting growth in several key businesses, including dust collection and Power Generation.”
Classified from the release's primary full-year outlook statement.
Capital allocation
Interest expense was $6.5 million versus $5.7 million a year ago, primarily due to a higher level of debt.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Year to date, Donaldson paid $104.0 million in dividends and repurchased 1.2% of its shares outstanding for $108.5 million.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Capital expenditures are forecast between $60 million and $75 million and adjusted free cash flow conversion is projected to be in a range of 85% and 95%.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Full-year repurchases are expected to remain unchanged from the current year-to-date total of 1.2%.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Long-Term Debt As of April 30, 2026, there was $ 571.6 million available and $ 20.0 million outstanding on the Company s $ 600.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility that expires on June 12, 2030.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJun 2, 2026
Certain debt agreements contain financial covenants related to interest coverage and leverage ratios, as well as other non-financial covenants.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJun 2, 2026
Strategy & priorities
2023-06, "Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative," which modifies the disclosure or presentation requirements of various FASB topics in the Codification.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJun 2, 2026
The Company does not report total assets by segment for internal or external reporting purposes as the Company s CODM does not assess performance, make strategic decisions, or allocate resources based on assets.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJun 2, 2026
Risks & headwinds
Strong performance in our Mobile and Life Sciences segments more than offset near-term operating headwinds in the Industrial segment, demonstrating the benefit of our diversified portfolio of businesses.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
The year-over-year improvement in operating margin is driven by operating expense leverage, partially offset by gross margin headwinds.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date such statements are made and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company s performance and could cause the Company s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Donaldson solves complex filtration challenges through three primary segments Mobile Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Life Sciences.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — Earnings release (8-K exhibit)EX-99Jun 2, 2026
Claims and litigation are reviewed quarterly and provisions are taken or adjusted to reflect the status of a particular matter.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJun 2, 2026
The Company believes the estimated liability in its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for claims or litigation is adequate and appropriate for the probable and estimable outcomes.
SEC original ↗Donaldson Co Inc. — 10-Q Quarterly report10-QJun 2, 2026
Competitors
Competitors & peers
Same GICS sector — classification peers, not declared competitors
Filings
32 documents- Q2 2026
- 10-KDCI
Sep 25, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Aug 26, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Jul 24, 2026
- Q1 2026
- 10-QDCI
Jun 2, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Jun 2, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Apr 10, 2026
- Q4 2025
- 10-QDCI
Feb 26, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Feb 26, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Feb 2, 2026
- 8-KDCI
Jan 29, 2026
- EX-99DCI
Jan 29, 2026
- Q3 2025
- 10-QDCI
Dec 4, 2025
- 8-KDCI
Dec 4, 2025
- 8-KDCI
Nov 24, 2025
- Q2 2025
- 10-KDCI
Sep 26, 2025
- 8-KDCI
Aug 27, 2025
- Q1 2025
- 8-KDCI
Jun 17, 2025
- 10-QDCI
Jun 3, 2025
- 8-KDCI
Jun 3, 2025
- EX-99DCI
Jun 3, 2025
- 8-KDCI
May 15, 2025
- Q4 2024
- 10-QDCI
Mar 4, 2025
- 8-KDCI
Feb 27, 2025
- Q3 2024
- 10-QDCI
Dec 6, 2024
- 8-KDCI
Dec 3, 2024
- 8-KDCI
Nov 26, 2024
- 8-KDCI
Oct 29, 2024
- Q2 2024
- 10-KDCI
Sep 27, 2024
- 8-KDCI
Aug 28, 2024
- Q1 2024
- 8-KDCI
Jun 24, 2024
- 10-QDCI
Jun 4, 2024
- 8-KDCI
Jun 4, 2024
Earnings releases
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“me, combined with focused execution and expense discipline, give us confidence… …million. Donaldson projects a fiscal 2026 adjusted effective income tax rate of between 22% and 24%. Capital expenditures are forecast between $60 million and $75 millio”
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“ of outstanding shares, adequacy of available credit facilities… …Financial Statements. 4 DONALDSON COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In millions) (Unaudited) Six Months Ended January 31, 2025 2024 ”
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“ent in operating performance in the second half of the year, we project record… …million. Donaldson projects a fiscal 2026 adjusted effective income tax rate of between 22% and 24%. Capital expenditures are forecast to be between $60 million and $75 ”
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