Founded in 1955 by George Ohrstrom, Dover has become an industrial behemoth through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands. The company is organized into five segments through which it designs and manufactures highly engineered components, such as vehicle repair, factory automation, welding, aerospace, fuel dispensing, printing, liquid handling, refrigeration, and can-making equipment. It has operations around the globe but generates over half of its revenue in the United States.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dover Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Dover Corporation (DOV) has returned 5.23% so far this year and 38.70% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DOV has achieved an annualized return of 12.36%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
DOV
1M-7.13%
6M22.48%
YTD5.23%
1Y38.70%
5Y7.97%
10Y12.36%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.79%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Dover Corporation (DOV) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2026
3.23%
11.91%
-5.33%
-2.24%
2025
8.16%
-0.87%
-12.24%
-2.42%
3.32%
3.21%
-0.83%
0.45%
-5.59%
9.71%
2.48%
6.36%
2024
-2.21%
8.90%
6.83%
1.29%
2.58%
-1.94%
1.41%
1.09%
3.64%
-1.23%
8.53%
-9.00%
2023
11.73%
-1.68%
1.74%
-3.87%
-8.72%
10.35%
-0.63%
2.40%
-6.67%
-6.54%
8.37%
8.64%
2022
-6.46%
-7.64%
0.29%
-15.81%
0.67%
-9.71%
10.00%
-5.69%
-7.35%
10.49%
7.04%
-5.31%
2021
-7.71%
4.92%
10.22%
8.30%
0.07%
-0.92%
10.46%
4.10%
-11.05%
8.20%
-3.22%
9.48%
2020
-1.98%
-10.36%
-18.80%
17.70%
5.67%
-0.90%
6.26%
6.29%
-0.91%
1.57%
8.37%
2.14%
2019
25.87%
2.70%
2.79%
3.28%
-8.90%
11.77%
-4.39%
-3.02%
7.37%
3.86%
6.29%
3.23%
2018
4.69%
-5.30%
-1.74%
-5.34%
-16.32%
-6.15%
14.72%
3.86%
3.42%
-7.33%
2.04%
-17.60%
2017
1.89%
2.29%
-1.11%
-2.77%
4.22%
-3.45%
3.99%
1.02%
7.16%
3.93%
1.45%
3.31%
2016
3.16%
2.31%
4.74%
3.30%
1.97%
1.52%
-8.71%
8.50%
2.14%
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dover Corporation (DOV) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of DOV compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Dover Corporation volatility is 1.80%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses. Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
2025
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
Liabilities And Equity (USD)
13.42B
11.35B
10.90B
10.40B
9.15B
8.67B
8.37B
10.66B
10.12B
8.62B
9.09B
10.84B
10.44B
9.50B
8.56B
7.88B
Equity Attributable To Parent (USD)
7.41B
5.11B
4.29B
4.19B
3.39B
3.03B
2.77B
4.38B
3.80B
3.64B
3.70B
5.38B
4.92B
4.93B
4.53B
4.08B
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD)
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