Dover Corporation Shares Sold by First Trust Advisors LP

Institutional investor reduces stake in industrial products company

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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First Trust Advisors LP, a large institutional investor, reduced its position in shares of Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV) by 47.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns approximately 897,058 shares of the industrial products company's stock, down from over 1.7 million shares previously.

Why it matters

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer of industrial products, components and specialty systems that serve a wide range of commercial and industrial end markets. The reduction in First Trust Advisors' stake could signal a shift in investor sentiment around the company or the broader industrial sector.

The details

According to the 13F filing, First Trust Advisors sold 819,198 shares of Dover during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 897,058 shares. The firm previously owned approximately 1.7 million shares, or 0.65% of Dover's outstanding stock. The sale reduced First Trust's position in Dover by 47.7%.

First Trust Advisors filed the 13F report disclosing the share sale on March 9, 2026.
The share sale occurred during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

First Trust Advisors LP

A large institutional investment firm that previously held a significant stake in Dover Corporation.