Early Retirement Portfolio: Top 15 Stocks to Buy

13. Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 49

On April 13, Citi analyst Andrew Kaplowitz raised the firm’s price recommendation on Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) to $253 from $231. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The change came as part of a broader Q1 preview across the industrials group. Citi said “gradually improving” industrial trends are still holding up and should support solid Q1 earnings for most companies in the sector.

During the Q4 2025 earnings call, management shared its outlook for 2026. It expects adjusted EPS to be in the range of $10.45 to $10.65.This guidance reflects double-digit growth at the midpoint and is in line with the company’s long-term trajectory.

Richard Tobin, President, CEO & Chairman, also pointed to steady demand trends across the business. He said the order book remains healthy, and based on current visibility, no single end market is expected to create a meaningful headwind. He added that Clean Energy and Fueling is likely to play a key role in margin expansion in 2026. At the same time, Climate and Sustainability Technology is expected to continue growing at a double-digit pace.

Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) operates as a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. Its Engineered Products segment offers equipment, components, software, solutions, and services to markets such as the vehicle aftermarket, aerospace and defense, among others.