Douglas Dynamics Inc (PLOW) returns
Douglas Dynamics returns over 10 years
$1,000 invested in Douglas Dynamics ten years ago was worth $1,738 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 5.7% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.
Total return by period
| Period | Total return | A year, on average | $1,000 became | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | — | $1,006 | -0.9% |
| 3 months | -7.2% | — | $928.50 | +2.1% |
| Year to date | +23.5% | — | $1,235 | +11.7% |
| 1 year | +32.4% | — | $1,324 | +12.4% |
| 3 years | +59.2% | +16.8% | $1,592 | +88.5% |
| 5 years | +13.1% | +2.5% | $1,131 | +76.0% |
| 10 years | +73.8% | +5.7% | $1,738 | +316.6% |
Douglas Dynamics return by calendar year
| Year | PLOW | S&P 500 (SPY) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | +23.5% | +11.7% | +11.8% |
| 2025 | +43.8% | +17.7% | +26.1% |
| 2024 | -16.5% | +24.9% | -41.4% |
| 2023 | -14.7% | +26.2% | -40.9% |
| 2022 | -3.9% | -18.2% | +14.2% |
| 2021 | -6.1% | +28.7% | -34.8% |
| 2020 | -19.7% | +18.4% | -38.1% |
| 2019 | +57.2% | +31.2% | +26.0% |
| 2018 | -2.7% | -4.6% | +1.9% |
| 2017 | +15.6% | +21.7% | -6.1% |
| 2016 | +65.4% | +12.0% | +53.4% |
Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.
See also: PLOW financials · PLOW valuation
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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.