Donaldson (DCI) Operating Expenses (2009 - 2026)
Donaldson (DCI) reported Operating Expenses of $181.1 million for Q1 2026, little changed on a YoY basis from $180.4 million in Q1 2025, and up 0.89% quarter-over-quarter from $179.5 million in Q4 2025.
Donaldson (DCI) Operating Expenses (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Donaldson has reported Operating Expenses for 18 years, with the latest figure at $181.1 million in Q1 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q1 2026, Operating Expenses changed 0.39% year-over-year to $181.1 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jan 2026 stood at $782.2 million (up 5.09% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was $790.8 million, up 8.28% from the prior year.
- Operating Expenses for Q1 2026 stood at $181.1 million, up from $179.5 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Operating Expenses was $234.5 million in Q2 2025, with the low at $154.1 million in Q1 2022.
- Historically, Operating Expenses has averaged $178.6 million across 5 years, with a median of $179.5 million in 2023.
- The largest YoY upside for Operating Expenses was 25.74% in 2025 against a maximum downside of 4.93% in 2025.
- Donaldson's Operating Expenses stood at $167.9 million in 2022, then rose by 5.0% to $176.3 million in 2023, then increased by 7.09% to $188.8 million in 2024, then dropped by 4.93% to $179.5 million in 2025, then rose by 0.89% to $181.1 million in 2026.
- The last three Operating Expenses figures came in at $181.1 million (Q1 2026), $179.5 million (Q4 2025), and $187.1 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Opex (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GE Vernova | 251.14 Bn | 242.11 Bn | 1.78 Bn | 1.60 Bn |
| 2 | Eaton | 153.70 Bn | 153.00 Bn | 2.65 Bn | 1.48 Bn |
| 3 | Parker-Hannifin | 111.44 Bn | 110.97 Bn | 2.02 Bn | 884.00 Mn |
| 4 | Cummins | 90.06 Bn | 87.33 Bn | 2.24 Bn | 1.20 Bn |
| 5 | Emerson Electric | 77.51 Bn | 75.74 Bn | 2.42 Bn | 1.32 Bn |
| 6 | Illinois Tool Works | 72.86 Bn | 72.03 Bn | 1.76 Bn | - |
| 7 | Ametek | 51.86 Bn | 51.38 Bn | 717.56 Mn | 1.41 Bn |
| 8 | Rockwell Automation | 50.08 Bn | 49.71 Bn | 1.13 Bn | 658.00 Mn |
| 9 | Dover | 28.99 Bn | 27.35 Bn | 798.14 Mn | 492.23 Mn |
| 10 | Donaldson | 9.69 Bn | 9.49 Bn | 299.80 Mn | 181.10 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 181.10 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 179.50 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 187.10 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 234.50 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 180.40 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2024 | 188.80 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 188.60 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 186.50 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 178.90 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2023 | 176.30 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 179.50 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2023 | 164.80 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 168.10 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 167.90 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2022 | 162.30 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2022 | 158.00 Mn |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 154.10 Mn |
| Oct 31, 2021 | 149.50 Mn |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 153.70 Mn |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 148.60 Mn |