Business Description

Donaldson Company Inc., founded in 1915 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, provides engineered filtration solutions for industrial, aerospace, and automotive markets. The company’s revenue is primarily driven by advanced air, liquid, and gas filtration products, backed by comprehensive aftermarket services. Under CEO Kirk Kennedy, Donaldson maintains a strong market position with an estimated 10-15% share in its niche, while actively pursuing digital initiatives and strategic acquisitions for future growth.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues3,690,9003,586,3003,430,8003,306,600
Cost of Sales2,404,7002,311,9002,270,2002,239,200
Gross Profit1,286,2001,274,4001,160,6001,067,400
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses641,000636,700602,300554,800
Research & Development Expenses87,80093,60078,10069,100
Other Operating Expenses62,000
Operating Profit495,400544,100480,200443,500
Interest Expense(24,200)(21,400)(19,200)(14,900)
Non-Operating Income21,00012,6007,7009,800
Total Non-Operating Income(3,200)(8,800)(11,500)(5,100)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes492,200535,300468,700438,400
Provision for Income Taxes125,200121,300109,900105,600
Consolidated Net Income367,000414,000358,800332,800
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders367,000414,000358,800332,800
Basic EPS3.093.432.952.69
Diluted EPS3.053.382.902.66
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding118,700120,700121,800123,700
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding120,400122,600123,600125,200
Shares Outstanding116,042120,110121,114122,554
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents180,400232,700187,100193,300
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents180,400232,700187,100193,300
Accounts Receivable662,200629,700599,700616,600
Total Trade Receivables662,200629,700599,700616,600
Inventories513,600476,700418,100502,400
Other Current Assets105,50099,00081,10094,200
Total Current Assets1,461,7001,438,1001,286,0001,406,500
Net Property, Plant & Equipment644,500645,500652,900594,400
Net Intangible Assets97,400171,900188,10099,800
Goodwill493,600478,400481,100345,800
Other Long-Term Assets280,000180,400162,400153,800
Total Assets2,977,2002,914,3002,770,5002,600,300
Accounts Payable368,600379,400304,900338,500
Accrued Expenses144,300140,900119,400113,800
Short-Term Debt31,20028,30034,1003,700
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt6,70025,000125,000
Unearned Revenue25,30022,300
Other Current Liabilities206,400208,900147,700151,300
Total Current Liabilities757,200782,500756,400629,600
Long-Term Debt630,400483,400496,600644,300
Other Long-Term Liabilities136,100159,300196,800193,200
Total Long-Term Liabilities766,500642,700693,400837,500
Total Liabilities1,523,7001,425,2001,449,8001,467,100
Common Stock758,200758,200758,200758,200
Treasury Stock(1,769,900)(1,474,500)(1,377,600)(1,282,100)
Additional Paid-in Capital35,80026,80024,80017,000
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(180,700)(198,900)(172,500)(205,600)
Retained Earnings2,610,1002,377,5002,087,8001,845,700
Total Common Shareholders' Equity1,453,5001,489,1001,320,7001,133,200
Total Shareholders' Equity1,453,5001,489,1001,320,7001,133,200
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity2,977,2002,914,3002,770,5002,600,300
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income367,000414,000358,800332,800
Depreciation & Amortization99,50098,40092,30093,800
Share-Based Compensation Expense24,00022,00020,40020,400
Other Adjustments28,500(25,300)(9,000)9,500
Changes in Trade Receivables(21,400)(39,400)30,100(100,800)
Changes in Inventories(32,200)(65,600)99,800(147,800)
Changes in Accounts Payable(5,500)80,300(39,000)51,100
Changes in Accrued Expenses(13,000)32,000(14,200)(8,900)
Changes in Income Taxes Payable(34,400)4,400(11,500)4,900
Changes in Unearned Revenue8,300
Changes in Other Operating Activities6,300(28,300)16,800(10,500)
Cash from Operating Activities418,800492,500544,500252,800
Capital Expenditure(78,900)(85,600)(118,500)(85,500)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment2,100700400400
Payments for Business Acquisitions(73,600)(2,000)(209,200)(68,900)
Cash from Investing Activities(150,400)(86,900)(327,300)(154,000)
Issuance of Short-Term Debt1,200(5,700)30,400(43,900)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt1,200(5,700)30,400(43,900)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt388,100119,700189,200289,300
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(265,000)(228,800)(219,600)(90,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt123,100(109,100)(30,400)199,300
Issuance of Common Shares28,60054,10038,30012,900
Repurchases of Common Shares(337,200)(170,700)(146,100)(172,400)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(308,600)(116,600)(107,800)(159,500)
Common Share Dividends Paid(131,900)(122,800)(114,400)(110,100)
Other Financing Activities(5,500)(1,700)
Cash from Financing Activities(321,700)(355,900)(222,200)(114,200)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents1,000(4,100)(1,200)(14,100)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(52,300)45,600(6,200)(29,500)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$8.35B
P/E23.60x
P/S2.26x
EV/EBITDA14.86x
Return on Equity24.9%
Return on Invested Capital16.6%
Current Ratio1.93x
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow Margin9.2%

Margins

Gross margin
34.8%
Operating margin
13.4%
Net margin
9.9%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q3 2026 $995M +5.9% 15.6% $155M
Q2 2026 $896M +3.0% 13.2% $119M
Q1 2026 $935M +3.9% 16.0% $149M
Q4 2025 $981M +4.8% 15.5% $152M
Q3 2025 $940M 9.3% $87M
Q2 2025 $870M 14.4% $126M
Q1 2025 $900M 14.5% $131M
Q4 2024 $935M 15.6% $146M

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Financial data last updated 2026-06-19. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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