Ducommun Inc /De/ (DCO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
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Ducommun Inc /De/ (DCO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, DCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Ducommun Inc /De/ is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.58B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 11 Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For DCO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 53.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 30.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How DCO ranks among 5184 stocks
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Ducommun Inc /De/ (DCO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.58B | 7/11 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.73x | 5/8 |
| EPS | $-1.14 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $45.73 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $57.08 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-1.07 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | -2.1% | 6/6 |
| Gross Margin | 27.3% | 6/9 |
| Operating Margin | -2.5% | 8/9 |
| EBT Margin | -4.2% | 8/9 |
| Tax Rate | 26.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.36x | 5/9 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.38x | 5/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.77x | 7/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.77x | 6/8 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.2x | 3/11 |
| Working Capital | $464M | 3/8 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$560K | 6/8 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$16M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$16M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | -101.0% | 6/6 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -136.2% | – |
| FCF/Sales | -1.9% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.8% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.70x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 5.9x | 1/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.3x | 4/8 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 8.2x | 1/5 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 62 days | 5/5 |
| Days Inventory | 112 days | 5/8 |
| Payables Period | 56 days | 2/8 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 118 days | 4/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $862M | 3/5 |
| Operating Income | -$22M | 8/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $149M | 4/6 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $626M | 4/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | DCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 15M | – |
| EPS Growth | -147.5% | 5/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $661M | 54.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $40M | 3.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $147M | 12.0% of assets |
| Inventory | $192M | 15.7% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $534M | 43.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $101M | 8.3% of assets |
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Ducommun Inc /De/ (DCO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Ducommun Inc /De/ (Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, NEC): 11 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| DCO Ducommun Inc /De/ | ▶ | $2.58B |
| TDG Transdigm Group Inc | ▼ | $62.98B |
| ESLT Elbit Systems Ltd | ▼ | $35.08B |
| ARXS Arxis, Inc. | ▶ | $22.59B |
| LOAR Loar Holdings Inc. | ▶ | $5.83B |
| KRMN Karman Holdings Inc. | ▲ | $4.60B |
| ATRO Astronics Corp | ▲ | $2.65B |
| AADX Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. | ▶ | $1.96B |
| PKE Park Aerospace Corp | ▲ | $572M |
| PRZO Parazero Technologies Ltd. | ▲ | $15M |
| AIRI Air Industries Group | ▶ | $12M |
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Ducommun Inc /De/ (DCO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Ducommun Inc /De/ (DCO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, DCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Ducommun Inc /De/ stock predictions?
For DCO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 53.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 30.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Ducommun Inc /De/ forecasts updated?
Ducommun Inc /De/ forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Ducommun Inc /De/'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, DCO included, share the SEC industry code Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, NEC. The largest are: Transdigm Group Inc (TDG), Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT), Arxis, Inc. (ARXS), Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR), Karman Holdings Inc. (KRMN), Astronics Corp (ATRO).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.