Dole Plc (DOLE)
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DOLE Stock Chart & Stats
$13.19
-$0.09(-0.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.19
-$0.09(-0.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.52 - $16.57
Previous CloseN/A
Volume65.14K
Average Volume (3M)732.83K
Market Cap
$1.37B
Enterprise Value$2.43B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$279.89M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.33B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.9
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Aug 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.61
Shares Outstanding95,158,950
10 Day Avg. Volume598,558
30 Day Avg. Volume732,826
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.37
Price to Book (P/B)1.05
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio-54.43
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.26
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.36
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.50Price Target Upside9.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)$9.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue expansion (meaningful growth since 2021; Q1 +11.6% reported, +7% like‑for‑like) signals durable demand across retail, wholesale and foodservice. Persistent top-line growth improves fixed-cost absorption, supports scale advantages in sourcing/logistics and underpins long-term margin recovery potential.
Business Diversification And Segment StrengthStrong outperformance in Diversified Americas (+29% EBITDA) and EMEA (+8% EBITDA) shows structural diversification beyond core Fresh Fruit. This reduces reliance on a single commodity, smooths seasonality, and strengthens the firm's ability to shift volumes to higher‑margin channels over multiple quarters.
Improving Leverage And Capital DisciplineLeverage has meaningfully declined from prior years and management targets disciplined routine CapEx (~$100M) while pursuing selective investments and asset sales. A stronger balance sheet and explicit capital allocation plan increase flexibility for automation investments, bolt-on M&A or returns to shareholders over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin ProfitabilityMargins are structurally narrow (gross ~7.6%, net <1%, ROE ~3.8% TTM), leaving limited buffer against input and freight shocks. Persistently low returns constrain reinvestment capacity, impede meaningful free‑cash‑flow conversion and make long‑term earnings growth more vulnerable to commodity price swings.
Volatile Cash GenerationCash conversion has been inconsistent: while TTM OCF/FCF turned positive, levels are down materially versus prior years and Q1 produced a cash outflow. Continued working‑capital swings and episodic outflows limit reliable funding for capex, debt reduction or sustained buybacks without using balance‑sheet capacity.
Cost Exposure In Fresh FruitThe Fresh Fruit core is exposed to food sourcing, currency and shipping inflation; Q1 Fresh Fruit EBITDA fell $10.7M. Structural exposure to freight, fuel and fertilizer costs and regional currency moves creates recurring margin pressure in staple categories that are hard to fully pass through to buyers.
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DOLE FAQ
What was Dole Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Dole Plc lowest stock price was $12.52 and its highest was $16.57 in the past 12 months.
What is Dole Plc’s market cap?
Dole Plc’s market cap is $1.37B.
When is Dole Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Dole Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Dole Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Dole Plc released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.336 by -$0.006.
Is Dole Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Dole Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Dole Plc pay dividends?
Dole Plc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.085 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.23%. See more information on Dole Plc dividends here
What is Dole Plc’s EPS estimate?
Dole Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Dole Plc have?
Dole Plc has 95,158,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Dole Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Dole Plc reported an EPS of $0.33 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.336. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.218%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Dole Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DOLE
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Dole Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$14.50 (9.93% Upside)
$14.50 (9.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DOLE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 675.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.76%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Dole Plc
Dole plc engages in sourcing, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Fresh Fruit; Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA; Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW; and Fresh Vegetables. It offers bananas, pineapples grapes, berries, avocados, deciduous fruit, and organic produce; value added salads, which includes packaged salad and meal kits; and fresh packed vegetables, such as iceberg, romaine, leaf lettuces, and celery, as well as health foods and consumer goods. The company serves retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers. Dole plc is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
DOLE Company Deck
DOLE Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed but broadly constructive picture: top-line momentum (11.6% reported revenue growth; +7% like-for-like) and strong performance in Diversified Americas and EMEA support the company’s resilience and its ability to pursue strategic investments and return capital. Offsetting strengths are meaningful cost pressures in the Fresh Fruit segment (adjusted EBITDA down $10.7M), broader input-cost inflation tied to the Middle East situation, and modest declines in adjusted EBITDA, net income and EPS in Q1. Management reaffirmed disciplined capital allocation, improved cash flow versus the prior year, a sensible leverage profile (1.7x), and a full-year adjusted EBITDA target of at least $400M, while warning of Q2 cost timing impacts. Overall, positives around diversification, revenue growth, cash improvement and strategic initiatives are balanced by near-term margin and cost headwinds.View all DOLE earnings summariesDOLE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.50
▲(9.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.21% Insiders
18.52% Mutual Funds
30.12% Other Institutional Investors
42.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors