DONALDSON Co INC (DCI) Form 8-K — Aug 25, 2026

$DCIForm 8-KItems 2.02, 9.01Filed Aug 25, 2026, 5:35 PM ET0000029644-26-000071Original filing

Donaldson Company reported record fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with sales of $1,058.8 million up 8.0% year over year, GAAP EPS of $1.10 up 13.4%, and adjusted EPS of $1.15 up 11.7%, including $0.06 of dilution from the Facet acquisition. For the full fiscal year ended July 31, 2026, sales rose 5.3% to $3,885.6 million and GAAP net earnings climbed 23.7% to $453.8 million, with GAAP EPS of $3.85 up 26.2% and adjusted EPS of $3.98 up 8.2%. Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for sales growth of 5.5% to 9.5% and EPS of $4.22 to $4.38, including about $0.12 of Facet dilution, with operating margin projected at 16.6% to 17.2% versus 15.4% in fiscal 2026.

Key figures

Eps: $3.85 GAAP FY2026 (up 26.2%); $1.10 Q4 (up 13.4%); adjusted EPS $3.98 FY2026 (up 8.2%) and $1.15 Q4 (up 11.7%)
Revenue: $3,885.6 million FY2026; $1,058.8 million Q4 FY2026
Guidance: FY2027 sales growth 5.5%-9.5%; EPS $4.22-$4.38 (including $0.12 Facet dilution); operating margin 16.6%-17.2%; capex $70-$90 million; free cash flow conversion 95%-105%
Net Income: $453.8 million FY2026; $129.3 million Q4
Total Debt: Long-term debt $1,280.0 million plus short-term borrowings $44.8 million at July 31, 2026
Revenue Yoy: 5.3% full year; 8.0% Q4
Total Assets: $3,986.8 million at July 31, 2026
Cash Position: $250.4 million at July 31, 2026
Q4 sales: $1,058.8 million
Q4 gaap eps: $1.10
Fy adjusted eps: $3.98
Q4 adjusted eps: $1.15
Q4 gross margin: 36.3%, up 180 bps
Fy dividends paid: $141.2 million
Fy free cash flow: $426.5 million
Fy2027 eps guidance: $4.22-$4.38
Fy operating margin: 15.4% GAAP; 16.0% adjusted
Q4 interest expense: $14.7 million vs $7.1 million prior year
Fy share repurchases: $108.5 million (1.2% of shares outstanding)
Facet debt paydown q4: $102 million
Facet q4 sales contribution: ~$30 million
Fy2027 sales growth guidance: 5.5%-9.5%
Q4 adjusted operating margin: 17.5%, up 110 bps
Fy2027 interest expense guidance: $55-$60 million

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