Core Insights - U.S. stocks experienced a decline, with the Dow Jones falling approximately 0.1% on Thursday [1] - Donaldson Company, Inc. saw a significant increase in its stock price following positive quarterly results [1] Financial Performance - Donaldson's sales increased by 3.9% year over year to $935.4 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $922.9 million, driven by favorable currency translation and volume growth [2] - GAAP net earnings rose to $113.9 million (97 cents per share) from $99.0 million (81 cents per share) in the previous year [2] - The company reported adjusted EPS of 94 cents, exceeding the consensus of 92 cents [2] - Donaldson raised its fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted EPS to a range of $3.95-$4.11, compared to the previous range of $3.92-$4.08 and the consensus of $4.01 [2] Stock Performance - Donaldson shares increased by 4.7% to $91.78 on Thursday [3] - Other notable stock performances included UiPath Inc. with a 16.5% increase, Science Applications International Corporation with a 15.8% rise, and Dollar General Corporation with a 9% gain following better-than-expected financial results [5]