Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Douglas Dynamics, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) has returned 29.84% so far this year and 87.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PLOW has returned 9.84% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 5, 2010, PLOW's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.41%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +23.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2023 at -19.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, PLOW closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 2, 2016 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -19.0%.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 7.15%, beta of 0.89, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 06, 2010.

• This stock captured 109.66% of S&P 500 Index gains and 102.23% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PLOW ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (PLOW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. provided a 2.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.18 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 13 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Douglas Dynamics, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Douglas Dynamics, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Douglas Dynamics, Inc. was 55.53%, occurring on Apr 15, 2024. Recovery took 467 trading sessions.

The current Douglas Dynamics, Inc. drawdown is 9.59%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Douglas Dynamics, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.