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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
Integrated Farm-to-market OperationsDel Monte’s vertically integrated model — owning sourcing, farming, packing, logistics and sales — yields durable control over quality, traceability and product timing. That integration supports margin capture on fresh and convenience formats, helps manage supply shocks, and underpins long-term customer relationships.
Strategic Reunification With Del Monte FoodsReuniting the Del Monte branded CPG platform materially diversifies revenue toward higher-margin prepared and branded offerings. The ~$600M sales contribution and creation of Prepared Foods provide structural scale, broaden retail shelf presence, and create cross-sell and margin-expansion opportunities over the medium term.
Positive Cash Generation And Manageable LeverageDespite recent softness, Del Monte converts earnings to cash (FCF ~$100M TTM, ~0.72x net income) and has reduced leverage versus earlier years. A modest debt-to-equity ratio and positive FCF support dividends, repurchases and acquisition integration, providing financial flexibility for strategic investments.
Bears Say
Thin And Weakening ProfitabilityMargins are slim and have deteriorated materially, leaving little cushion for commodity, freight or labor cost swings. Low net margins and prior earnings volatility reduce resilience, limit reinvestment capacity, and make reported earnings and ROE sensitive to small adverse moves in input costs or pricing over the medium term.
Material Cost, FX And Logistics HeadwindsQuantified incremental cost pressures totaling roughly $60–70M (ocean freight, bunker fuel, inland transport, fertilizer/packaging and FX) are structural in 2026. These recurring input and currency pressures compress gross margins, depress adjusted EBITDA, and can persist across quarters, reducing cash flow conversion and margin sustainability.
Increased Debt And Working Capital Strain From AcquisitionFunding the Del Monte Foods deal materially increased long-term debt and working capital needs tied to branded CPG seasonality. Higher leverage plus low near-term operating cash flow guidance constrain flexibility for capital spending or further buybacks, and raise sensitivity to integration timing and working-capital cycles.

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 $1.36B.
      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 97 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 2.09%. See more information on Del Monte Corporation dividends here
              What is Del Monte Corporation’s EPS estimate?
              Del Monte Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
                How many shares outstanding does Del Monte Corporation have?
                Del Monte Corporation has 47,576,610 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 down -6.419%.
                    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 presented a mix of meaningful strategic progress and near-term operational challenges. The company achieved a major strategic milestone by reuniting the Del Monte brand—an acquisition expected to add ~$600M of sales and create a higher-margin branded platform—which supports 13%–15% revenue growth guidance for 2026. However, substantial cost pressures from the Middle East conflict, foreign exchange, logistics, commodity inflation and supply disruptions are expected to materially compress margins and reduce cash generation in 2026. Leverage increased materially to fund the acquisition, and the company incurred acquisition-related impairments in the quarter. Overall, the update balances a strong strategic narrative and growth outlook against significant and quantifiable near-term headwinds and margin risk.View all DMC earnings summaries
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