Dover Corporation

DOV · Industrials

About Dover Corporation (DOV)

Dover Corporation is a Specialty Industrial Machinery company operating in the Industrials sector.

DOV trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

Key Statistics

Current Price
$207.74
Market Cap
$27.63B
52-Week High
$237.54
52-Week Low
$176.40
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery

$1,000 Invested in Dover Corporation (DOV)

1 Year
$1,165
+17%
3 Years
$1,645
+65%
5 Years
$1,310
+31%
10 Years
$4,394
+339%
Since IPO
$314,905
+31391%

How much would $1,000 invested in DOV be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in DOV 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dover Corporation (DOV) in 2025 would be worth $1,165 as of November 2026, representing a +16.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DOV 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dover Corporation (DOV) in 2023 would be worth $1,645 as of November 2026, representing a +64.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DOV 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dover Corporation (DOV) in 2021 would be worth $1,310 as of November 2026, representing a +31.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DOV 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dover Corporation (DOV) in 2016 would be worth $4,394 as of November 2026, representing a +339.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in DOV at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Dover Corporation (DOV) at IPO would be worth $314,905 as of November 2026, representing a +31390.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.32%
Positive Months
317
57% of 559
Negative Months
237
42% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2002 (+24.4%)
Best month on avg: November (+3.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 1987 (-28.3%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.0%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Dover Corporation (DOV) has averaged a monthly return of +1.32% with a median return of +1.40%. The stock had 317 positive months (57%) and 237 negative months (42%). The best month in DOV's history was November 2002 with a +24.4% return, while the worst was October 1987 at -28.3%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.9%), and September the weakest (-1.0%).

DOV's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2019 with a cumulative return of +55.0%, and the worst was 2022 at -23.6%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Dover Corporation (DOV) has delivered an average annual return of +13.99% with a median return of +12.35%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.90%. The stock posted gains in 32 years (70%) and losses in 14 years (30%).

DOV's best year was 2019 with a +65.80% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -26.93%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. DOV achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 25 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.

Avg Return
+13.99%
Best Year
2019 (+65.80%)
Worst Year
2008 (-26.93%)
Positive Years
32/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +7.19% $193.80 $207.74
2025 +5.24% $184.15 $193.80
2024 +23.35% $149.30 $184.15
2023 +15.22% $129.58 $149.30
2022 -24.34% $171.26 $129.58
2021 +45.73% $117.52 $171.26
2020 +11.53% $105.37 $117.52
2019 +65.80% $63.55 $105.37
2018 -11.11% $71.49 $63.55
2017 +37.68% $51.93 $71.49
2016 +25.37% $41.42 $51.93
2015 -12.42% $47.29 $41.42
2014 -8.84% $51.87 $47.29
2013 +49.56% $34.68 $51.87
2012 +15.71% $29.98 $34.68
2011 +1.40% $29.56 $29.98
2010 +43.72% $20.57 $29.56
2009 +30.38% $15.78 $20.57
2008 -26.93% $21.59 $15.78
2007 -4.45% $22.60 $21.59
2006 +22.86% $18.39 $22.60
2005 -1.80% $18.73 $18.39
2004 +7.17% $17.48 $18.73
2003 +38.76% $12.59 $17.48
2002 -20.06% $15.76 $12.59
2001 -7.38% $17.01 $15.76
2000 -9.64% $18.83 $17.01
1999 +25.32% $15.02 $18.83
1998 +2.55% $14.65 $15.02
1997 +44.78% $10.12 $14.65
1996 +38.77% $7.29 $10.12
1995 +45.13% $5.02 $7.29
1994 -13.51% $5.81 $5.02
1993 +34.79% $4.31 $5.81
1992 +12.21% $3.84 $4.31
1991 +7.32% $3.58 $3.84
1990 +12.75% $3.17 $3.58
1989 +27.40% $2.49 $3.17
1988 -5.88% $2.65 $2.49
1987 +43.15% $1.85 $2.65
1986 +12.49% $1.64 $1.85
1985 +20.54% $1.36 $1.64
1984 +15.53% $1.18 $1.36
1983 -0.24% $1.18 $1.18
1982 -4.55% $1.24 $1.18
1981 +5.18% $1.18 $1.24

Frequently Asked Questions: DOV

What sector is DOV in? ▼

DOV operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.

How has DOV performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, DOV has posted gains in 32 years (70% of the time). The best year was 2019 with a +65.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in DOV? ▼

You can invest in DOV through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold DOV.

Last updated: 11/1/2026