Donaldson (DCI) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Donaldson (DCI) reported Free Cash Flow of $32.8 million for Q1 2026, down 43.93% on a YoY basis from $58.5 million in Q1 2025, and down 70.5% quarter-over-quarter from $111.2 million in Q4 2025.
Donaldson (DCI) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Donaldson has reported Free Cash Flow for 18 years, with the latest figure at $32.8 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow fell 43.93% year-over-year to $32.8 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jan 2026 stood at $364.6 million (up 15.49% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $339.9 million, down 16.47% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow for Q1 2026 stood at $32.8 million, down from $111.2 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Free Cash Flow was $265.1 million in Q3 2023, with the low at $16.4 million in Q2 2022.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $95.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $97.8 million in 2023.
- The largest YoY upside for Free Cash Flow was 320.73% in 2022 against a maximum downside of 83.92% in 2022.
- Donaldson's Free Cash Flow stood at $103.5 million in 2022, then gained by 17.97% to $122.1 million in 2023, then plunged by 50.2% to $60.8 million in 2024, then surged by 82.89% to $111.2 million in 2025, then tumbled by 70.5% to $32.8 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at $32.8 million (Q1 2026), $111.2 million (Q4 2025), and $101.9 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GE Vernova | 251.14 Bn | 242.11 Bn | 1.78 Bn | 4.79 Bn |
| 2 | Eaton | 153.70 Bn | 153.00 Bn | 2.65 Bn | 314.00 Mn |
| 3 | Parker-Hannifin | 111.44 Bn | 110.97 Bn | 2.02 Bn | 881.00 Mn |
| 4 | Cummins | 90.06 Bn | 87.33 Bn | 2.24 Bn | 120.00 Mn |
| 5 | Emerson Electric | 77.51 Bn | 75.74 Bn | 2.42 Bn | 694.00 Mn |
| 6 | Illinois Tool Works | 72.86 Bn | 72.03 Bn | 1.76 Bn | 528.00 Mn |
| 7 | Ametek | 51.86 Bn | 51.38 Bn | 717.56 Mn | 426.05 Mn |
| 8 | Rockwell Automation | 50.08 Bn | 49.71 Bn | 1.13 Bn | 274.00 Mn |
| 9 | Dover | 28.99 Bn | 27.35 Bn | 798.14 Mn | 131.19 Mn |
| 10 | Donaldson | 9.69 Bn | 9.49 Bn | 299.80 Mn | 32.80 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 32.80 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 32.80 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 111.20 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 111.20 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 101.90 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 101.90 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 118.70 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 118.70 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58.50 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58.50 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 60.80 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 60.80 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 106.20 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 106.20 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 90.20 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 90.20 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 88.40 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 88.40 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 122.10 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 122.10 Mn |