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Del Monte Corporation (DMC)
NYSE:DMC
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Del Monte (DMC) Price & Analysis

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DMC Stock Chart & Stats

$36.17
-$0.31(-0.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$36.17
-$0.31(-0.98%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Manageable Leverage And De-leveringThe company's modest debt-to-equity (~0.31) and lower absolute debt give it durable financial flexibility to fund working capital and weather agricultural cycles. A de-levered profile versus earlier years supports capital allocation for operations and reduces interest rate sensitivity over months.
Positive Operating Cash Flow And FCF ConversionConsistent operating cash flow (~$182M TTM) and free cash flow (~$100M TTM) with roughly 0.72x conversion of earnings show the business converts sales into cash. That cash generation supports capex, working capital and distributions, bolstering structural resilience across harvest and demand cycles.
Operational Recoveries And SG&A DisciplineSegment-level recoveries (Arcadia strong sequential/YoY growth), NobelClad backlog, and tighter SG&A indicate improving operating leverage. Durable improvements in product availability, backlog-driven shipments and cost discipline can sustainably lift margins and cash flow over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Thin And Deteriorating ProfitabilityMargins are very thin (TTM net margin ~1.6%) and net income has fallen materially, reducing the company's earnings cushion. Low profitability limits reinvestment capacity, weakens return on equity (~3.4% TTM), and raises vulnerability to commodity, pricing or weather shocks over coming months.
Sharply Weakened Free-cash-flow MomentumFree cash flow declined ~43.6% year-over-year, indicating deteriorating cash momentum. This reduction lessens the firm’s organic funding capacity for growth, dividends or opportunistic investments and increases reliance on external financing if working capital or capex needs rise.
Arcadia Put/call Creates Capital Structure And Liquidity RiskA looming put on Arcadia's remaining 40% (approx $162M net value) could force cash payments or issuance of mandatorily redeemable preferred with complex redemption timing and conversion limits. That creates potential dilution, contingent cash obligations and longer-term capital-structure uncertainty.

DMC FAQ

What was Del Monte Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Del Monte Corporation lowest stock price was $26.47 and its highest was $43.58 in the past 12 months.
    What is Del Monte Corporation’s market cap?
    Del Monte Corporation’s market cap is $1.43B.
      When is Del Monte Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Del Monte Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 76 days.
        How were Del Monte Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
        Del Monte Corporation released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.19.
          Is Del Monte Corporation overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Del Monte Corporation’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Del Monte Corporation pay dividends?
            Del Monte Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.96%. See more information on Del Monte Corporation dividends here
              What is Del Monte Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              Del Monte Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
                How many shares outstanding does Del Monte Corporation have?
                Del Monte Corporation has 47,146,217 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Del Monte Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Del Monte Corporation reported an EPS of $0.72 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.53. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.796%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Del Monte Corporation?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DMC
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Del Monte Corporation

                      Del Monte Corp. engages in production and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products. It operates through the following segments: Fresh and Value-Added Products, Bananas, and Other Products and Services. The Fresh and Value-Added Products segment includes sales of pineapples, melons, non-tropical fruit (including grapes, apples, citrus, blueberries, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, and kiwis), other fruit and vegetables, avocados, fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, other beverages, and prepared meals and snacks. The Bananas segment produces bananas. The Other Products and Services segment operates the third-party freight and logistics services business and the Jordanian poultry and meats business. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

                      Del Monte (DMC) Earnings & Revenues

                      DMC Earnings Call

                      Q2 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                      The call conveyed progress and operational improvements — notably Arcadia's strong sequential and year-over-year recovery, a consolidated sales/EBITDA beat, sequential gains at DynaEnergetics and NobelClad, and disciplined SG&A — but these positives are tempered by a very low adjusted net income, rising net debt and cash usage, persistent macro headwinds (weak commercial construction, aluminum volatility), margin pressure at DynaEnergetics, a YoY sales decline at NobelClad, and a complex near-term capital structure decision tied to Arcadia's noncontrolling interest. Guidance for modest sequential improvement was provided, but management emphasized meaningful external risks (Middle East hostilities, tariffs, input cost volatility) that could affect results.View all DMC earnings summaries
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