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Why PLOW Stock advanced +0.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$39.83 +0.33% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.95
Douglas Dynamics Inc. (PLOW) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 72/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (27% profit margin, 21% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
ROARABLE B • BUY
Cap $919.2M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $39.95 (+0.30%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 18/20 (A) • 9.7% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 72/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 68.7% hit rate).
Audit Bucket Track Record →RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk C+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.3% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PLOW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (72/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PLOW SCORES 72/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+19/20 pts (26% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+18/20 pts (25% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.7% FCF Margin ($63.9M FCF) & 26.6% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning8/20 pts (-12 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-12 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$39.19+0.9% Next Q
64
Q2 (-2Q)Grade B-$39.54+0.7% Next Q
67
Q3 (-1Q)Grade B-$39.80+0.1% Next Q
69
CurrentGrade B$39.83+7% Hist 90D α
72
Trajectory: C+ (64) → B (72)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)GIDEON ASHMERE // FORENSIC SHORT & KILL-SWITCH DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PLOW Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 72/100 (B) score, PLOW faces multiple-compression risk if 19.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-3.20% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 24.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($40.27) or 200D SMA ($43.06) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($42.34) toward Bear Floor ($32.66).
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Contract: “PLOW Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why PLOW Stock advanced +0.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Douglas Dynamics Inc. (PLOW) advanced +0.33% to $39.83, trading at 43% of its 52-week range ($28.52 – $55). High-quality cash engine (27% profit margin, 21% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 43% of its 52-week range ($28.52 – $55) with RSI-14 at 44.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.5% around $39.83 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable B (Buy) backed by 26.6% gross margin and $63.9M annual free cash flow.
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PLOW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -13.66%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $39.65H $40.02L $38.87C $39.83VOL 193.5K
RES: $40.18SUP: $38.32SMA50: $40.27SMA200: $43.06
PRIMARY-SOURCE FORENSICS, SECOND-ORDER LINKS & AI ANALYST DESK
PLOW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
13.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +15.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on PLOW today. View full Setup Ledger →
🦋 Documented & Second-Order Butterfly Connections
Open Graph →
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PLOW)
Industrials Rank #49 of 485
⚔️ ASTE vs PLOW Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (PLOW vs. ASTE, MTW, WNC, HY)
Industry: Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks (14 Tracked Issuers)Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Douglas Dynamics Inc. (PLOW) ranks #49 by composite RQD confidence (72/100, grade B) and #260 by equity capitalization ($919.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PLOW leads on earnings valuation at 19.6x trailing P/E, while WNC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 31.2% ROIC and — gross margin. PLOW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 72/100 (B).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLOW
ACTIVE
Douglas Dynamics Inc. | B | 72/100 | 19.6x | 26.6% | 20.7% | +0.33% | $919.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| ASTE Astec Industries Inc. | C | 62/100 | 23.7x | 26.5% | 5.6% | +2.41% | $918.9M | /aste-vs-plow → |
| MTW Manitowoc Company Inc. | D- | 41/100 | 119.2x | 18.1% | 6.9% | +2.81% | $858.3M | /mtw-vs-plow → |
| WNC Wabash National Corporation | D+ | 53/100 | — | — | 31.2% | -4.05% | $540.2M | /wnc-vs-plow → |
| HY Hyster-Yale Inc. (Class A) | D+ | 52/100 | — | 16.8% | -3.7% | 0.00% | $526.1M | /hy-vs-plow → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001287213In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Douglas Dynamics Inc. (PLOW) reported GAAP revenue of $656.1M (+15.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $568.5M , and +15.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $46.9M, operating cash flow of $74.7M, and free cash flow of $63.9M (+91.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, PLOW closed FY2025 with $626.7M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $656.1M | $46.9M | $74.7M | $63.9M | $626.7M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $568.5M | $56.2M | $41.1M | $33.4M | $590.0M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $568.2M | $23.7M | $12.5M | $12.5M | — | — |
3. PLOW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs PLOW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Douglas Dynamics Inc. (NYSE: PLOW) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 72/100 at a spot price of $39.83 (+0.33% 1D, market cap $919.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 19/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, PLOW ranks #49 in composite RQD confidence.
How does PLOW compare to ASTE and MTW in the Industrials sector?
Within the Industrials sector (Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks), PLOW carries a Roarable B (72/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 19.6x, gross margin of 26.6%, and ROIC of 20.7%. By comparison, ASTE (Astec Industries Inc.) holds a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E 23.7x, ROIC 5.6%, cap $918.9M) and MTW (Manitowoc Company Inc.) posts a D- grade (41/100 RQD, P/E 119.2x, ROIC 6.9%, cap $858.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLOW leads on earnings multiple (19.6x) while WNC leads on capital efficiency (31.2% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PLOW?
Per PLOW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001287213), Douglas Dynamics Inc. generated $656.1M in revenue (+15.4% YoY), $46.9M in net income, and $63.9M in free cash flow against $626.7M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (27% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is PLOW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
PLOW last traded at $39.83 (+0.33% on volume of 156,359 shares), positioning the stock -1.09% below its 50-day simple moving average ($40.27) and -7.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($43.06). Across its 52-week range of $28.52 to $55.00, PLOW sits at the 42.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.7 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.5% ($38.04 to $41.62).
PLOW Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is PLOW stock moving today?
Why PLOW Stock advanced +0.33% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (27% profit margin, 21% return on capital) with steady institutional support.