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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$14.00
▼(-0.99% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/10/26
DOLE scores in the mid-range primarily due to mixed financial performance: strong sales growth but thin, compressed margins and uneven free-cash-flow history with meaningful leverage. Technicals add pressure as the stock trades below major moving averages with negative momentum. This is partially offset by maintained FY2026 EBITDA guidance and expected deleveraging from the port-sale proceeds, plus a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Diversified business model
Dole’s mix of core Fresh Fruit plus Diversified Americas provides durable revenue diversification. Strong volume growth and dynamic pricing in non-banana categories reduce reliance on a single commodity, smoothing revenue cycles and supporting longer-term operational stability and margin resilience.
Negative Factors
Thin and compressed margins
Dole operates in low-margin fresh produce markets where commodity sourcing, freight and perishability cap pricing power. Persistent low margins limit reinvestment and build-up of cash buffers, leaving returns on capital weak and reducing resilience to prolonged cost shocks.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified business model
Dole’s mix of core Fresh Fruit plus Diversified Americas provides durable revenue diversification. Strong volume growth and dynamic pricing in non-banana categories reduce reliance on a single commodity, smoothing revenue cycles and supporting longer-term operational stability and margin resilience.
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Dole (DOLE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.26B
Dividend Yield2.56%
Average Volume (3M)732.83K
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta (1Y)0.41
Revenue Growth8.32%
EPS Growth208.64%
CountryUS
Employees32,027
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryAgricultural Farm Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.78
Shares Outstanding94,458,810
10 Day Avg. Volume598,558
30 Day Avg. Volume732,826
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.47
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio-54.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.00Price Target Upside-0.99% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.74B
Dole Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Dole plc is an international agricultural company specializing in the global supply chain for fresh fruits and vegetables, handling everything from sourcing and processing to marketing and distribution. The company's operations are segmented into ...
How the Company Makes Money
Dole makes money primarily by selling fresh produce to customers such as grocery retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators. Revenue is generated from (a) branded and private-label produce sales, where Dole supplies fruit and vegetables und...
Dole Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 10, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 03, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: resilient top-line performance and clear strategic progress (strong Diversified Americas, Scandinavian acquisition, $95M port sale, disciplined capital allocation) offset by near-term margin and profitability pressures driven by elevated fuel/shipping costs, weather and currency impacts that reduced adjusted EBITDA, EPS and Fresh Fruit profitability. Management maintained full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance (~$400M) and highlighted balance sheet improvement and use of proceeds to support growth and automation investments.Positive Updates
Group Revenue Growth
Group revenue of $2.5 billion, up 2.9% on a reported basis and up 1.7% on a like-for-like basis excluding foreign exchange, reflecting resilient consumer demand and positive operational performance.
Negative Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Decline
Group adjusted EBITDA was $117 million, a decrease of $20.4 million year-over-year, primarily driven by higher costs in the Fresh Fruit segment which more than offset strength in Diversified Americas.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Group Revenue Growth
Group revenue of $2.5 billion, up 2.9% on a reported basis and up 1.7% on a like-for-like basis excluding foreign exchange, reflecting resilient consumer demand and positive operational performance.
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated 2026 financial guidance of approximately $400 million of full‑year adjusted EBITDA and routine capital expenditure of about $100 million, noting Q2 capex was circa $25 million; it expects to recognize roughly $95 million of net proceeds from the Ecuador port sale in Q3 (which would have reduced quarter‑end net debt of $746 million and net leverage of 2.0x to a pro‑forma ~1.6x), and management said year‑end leverage should be below ~1.5x; operationally Q2 results included Group revenue of $2.5 billion (up 2.9% reported, +1.7% like‑for‑like), adjusted EBITDA of $117 million (down $20.4 million), adjusted diluted EPS of $0.46, and the firm expects fuel‑surcharge recoveries to start flowing through in Q3 (and similarly in Q4) to help offset elevated fuel and shipping costs.Dole Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
56
Neutral
Cash Flow
48
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 9.49B | 9.17B | 8.48B | 8.25B | 8.02B | 5.94B |
| Gross Profit | 701.52M | 714.31M | 717.72M | 694.17M | 599.88M | 344.00M |
| EBITDA | 374.42M | 347.43M | 342.91M | 391.21M | 301.87M | 69.01M |
| Net Income | 59.71M | 66.02M | 125.51M | 124.06M | 86.50M | -7.22M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.49B | 4.62B | 4.45B | 4.56B | 4.59B | 4.67B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 291.70M | 274.27M | 336.04M | 281.48M | 234.21M | 256.68M |
| Total Debt | 1.45B | 1.25B | 1.30B | 1.43B | 1.54B | 1.74B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.06B | 3.12B | 3.01B | 3.14B | 3.27B | 3.42B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.33B | 1.36B | 1.29B | 1.25B | 1.16B | 1.08B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 79.26M | -26.20M | 202.88M | 197.94M | 140.89M | -49.06M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 171.11M | 95.29M | 285.31M | 275.98M | 226.46M | 16.38M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -58.36M | -25.62M | 22.49M | -3.27M | -54.07M | 82.82M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -155.94M | -151.26M | -237.84M | -230.00M | -173.40M | -1.34M |
Dole Technical Analysis
Negative
14.14
Price Trends
13.97
Negative
14.31
Negative
14.46
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.25
Positive
40.14
Neutral
31.12
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DOLE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 14.14 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.86, above the 50-day MA of 13.97, and below the 200-day MA of 14.46, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.25 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 40.14 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 31.12 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DOLE.
Dole Risk Analysis
Dole disclosed 50 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Dole reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Dole Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
58 Neutral | $21.84B | 22.08 | 6.35% | 2.32% | 80.50% | -48.63% | |
54 Neutral | $1.26B | 17.01 | 4.38% | 2.40% | 8.32% | 208.64% | |
52 Neutral | $1.29B | 137.03 | 3.03% | 2.80% | 7.20% | -10.41% | |
49 Neutral | $251.13M | -6.09 | -24.52% | 2.30% | -25.01% | -1680.30% | |
48 Neutral | $297.34M | 190.86 | 1.50% | 0.52% | -61.38% | ― |
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Dole Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Dole Reports Higher Q2 Profit Amid Portfolio Shift
Positive
Aug 10, 2026
On August 10, 2026, Dole plc reported second-quarter and first-half 2026 results for the period ended June 30, 2026, showing revenue up 2.9% to $2.50 billion and net income rising to $35.1 million from $18.0 million. The improvement in net income ...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Dole Completes Sale of Ecuador Port Operations
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
On December 13, 2025, subsidiaries of Dole plc agreed to sell 100% of the membership interests in its port properties and associated operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A., a deal that subsequently closed on ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Dole Shareholders Reelect Board and Approve Governance Measures
Positive
May 21, 2026
At its Annual General Meeting held on May 20, 2026, Dole plc shareholders elected all nominated directors, including Jacinta Devine, Johan Lindén, Jimmy Tolan and Kevin Toland, to new three-year terms, signaling continuity in the company̵...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Dole Posts Q1 Revenue Growth Amid Profitability Pressures
Neutral
May 11, 2026
Dole plc reported its first-quarter 2026 results on May 11, 2026, posting revenue of $2.34 billion, up 11.6% year on year, supported by robust consumer demand and higher pricing, particularly in Fresh Fruit, and favorable foreign exchange movement...
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