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Donaldson Company: What’s Behind the Quiet Margin Expansion Story!

Donaldson Company delivered a solid first-quarter performance that reflected steady execution across most of its core businesses, while also highlighting areas where growth remains uneven. Management emphasized that results were supported by the company’s long-standing filtration-focused business model, particularly the recurring aftermarket component, which continued to provide resilience despite mixed end-market conditions. Sales reached a first-quarter record level, supported by growth in Mobile Solutions, Life Sciences, and select Industrial end markets, while operating margins expanded due to expense discipline and cost optimization initiatives. Cash conversion was strong, supported by working capital improvements, reinforcing balance-sheet flexibility and capital deployment capacity . From an operational standpoint, the Mobile Solutions segment remained a key contributor, driven largely by aftermarket strength and market share gains in independent distribution channels.