Risk factors

Douglas Dynamics (PLOW) risk factors

Item 1A of every Douglas Dynamics, Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.

  • FY2025 10-K risk factors
    31 risks2 new4 reworded

    Douglas Dynamics added risks regarding manufacturing facility disruptions and strategic initiative execution failures. Steel purchase figures were updated to 6.1% of revenue for 2025. Product lines expanded to include truck-mounted service cranes and dump hoists.

    Filed Feb 24, 2026
  • FY2024 10-K risk factors
    29 risks

    Demand depends heavily on weather and general economic conditions in the snow-belt regions. Raw material price volatility, specifically steel, significantly impacts gross margins. Relationships with independent distributors and truck equipment OEMs are critical to operations. Substantial debt and variable interest rates expose the company to financial risk.

    Filed Feb 25, 2025