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Del Monte
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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:
$31.00
â–¼(-14.29% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/05/26
The score is held back most by very weak technical momentum (stock below major moving averages; RSI/Stoch at deeply oversold levels). Fundamentals are steadier—manageable leverage and solid historical free cash flow—but thin and recently weaker margins limit confidence. Guidance points to strong sales growth from the Del Monte Foods acquisition, yet sizable cost/FX/logistics pressures and lower cash flow expectations temper the outlook; the ~4% dividend yield provides some support.
Positive Factors
Vertical integration & product breadth
Fresh Del Monte’s vertically integrated farm-to-market model and broad produce/processed portfolio give durable control over quality, sourcing and distribution. That reduces reliance on third-party suppliers, helps manage margin volatility from supply shocks, and supports consistent service to retail, wholesale and foodservice channels.
Negative Factors
Guided margin compression
Management’s explicit downgrade of segment gross margins signals durable pressure on profitability. A structural reduction from 14% to 11–12% in Fresh & Value‑Added, alongside weak banana margins, implies lower operating leverage and constrained ability to convert revenue growth into sustainable earnings and returns in the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Vertical integration & product breadth
Fresh Del Monte’s vertically integrated farm-to-market model and broad produce/processed portfolio give durable control over quality, sourcing and distribution. That reduces reliance on third-party suppliers, helps manage margin volatility from supply shocks, and supports consistent service to retail, wholesale and foodservice channels.
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Del Monte Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Gross Profit by Segment
Shows how much money the company keeps from sales in each business area after direct costs. For a produce company, differences in gross profit reveal which segments (fresh fruit, value‑added or packaged foods) have pricing power, better cost control, or are more exposed to input, labor and transport swings — key to understanding profitability and where margin improvement or deterioration is coming from.
Shows how much money the company keeps from sales in each business area after direct costs. For a produce company, differences in gross profit reveal which segments (fresh fruit, value‑added or packaged foods) have pricing power, better cost control, or are more exposed to input, labor and transport swings — key to understanding profitability and where margin improvement or deterioration is coming from.
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Market Cap
$1.34B
Dividend Yield3.34%
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.3
Beta (1Y)-0.02
Revenue Growth0.22%
EPS Growth-52.50%
CountryUS
Employees40,028
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryAgricultural Inputs
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.46
Shares Outstanding47,576,610
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.53
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio9.33
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.88
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)3.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.20B
Del Monte Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 ...
How the Company Makes Money
FDP makes money primarily by selling fresh produce and value-added fresh-cut products through integrated farm-to-market operations. Revenue is generated from (1) fresh fruit sales—particularly bananas and pineapples—where FDP grows and/or sources ...
Del Monte Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
56
Neutral
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.27B | 4.32B | 4.28B | 4.32B | 4.41B | 4.25B |
| Gross Profit | 395.90M | 399.10M | 357.20M | 343.60M | 307.50M | 291.90M |
| EBITDA | 190.60M | 214.60M | 274.20M | 134.20M | 230.10M | 187.70M |
| Net Income | 69.60M | 90.70M | 142.20M | -11.40M | 98.60M | 80.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.40B | 3.06B | 3.10B | 3.18B | 3.46B | 3.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 66.30M | 35.70M | 32.60M | 33.80M | 17.20M | 16.10M |
| Total Debt | 628.90M | 474.90M | 411.30M | 598.20M | 737.30M | 702.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.37B | 1.03B | 1.09B | 1.27B | 1.48B | 1.52B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.01B | 2.02B | 1.99B | 1.90B | 1.90B | 1.80B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 177.40M | 183.80M | 130.80M | 120.20M | 13.70M | 30.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 245.60M | 247.60M | 182.50M | 177.90M | 61.80M | 128.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -324.60M | -51.20M | 20.40M | 56.40M | -49.10M | -82.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 113.50M | -165.70M | -209.90M | -213.50M | -12.00M | -53.20M |
Del Monte Technical Analysis
Negative
36.17
Price Trends
33.07
Negative
37.24
Negative
36.49
Negative
Market Momentum
-1.28
Negative
39.93
Neutral
51.24
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DMC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 36.17 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 28.46, above the 50-day MA of 33.07, and below the 200-day MA of 36.49, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.28 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 39.93 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 51.24 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DMC.
Del Monte Risk Analysis
Del Monte disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Del Monte reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Del Monte Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $3.97B | 5.83 | 26.11% | 10.53% | -8.85% | -29.16% | |
63 Neutral | $20.66B | 24.64 | 4.68% | 3.14% | 56.89% | -45.77% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
58 Neutral | $1.34B | 19.33 | 3.43% | 3.34% | 0.22% | -52.50% | |
57 Neutral | $20.32B | 44.61 | 2.50% | 3.48% | 3.91% | -50.15% | |
54 Neutral | $1.33B | 22.91 | 3.18% | 2.23% | 11.38% | -38.18% | |
52 Neutral | $1.39B | 3,192.05 | 0.89% | 4.40% | -5.29% | -97.13% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Del Monte Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Fresh Del Monte Shareholders Back Board, Governance and Auditor
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
On June 4, 2026, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. held its virtual Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, with approximately 94% of outstanding ordinary shares represented, underscoring strong shareholder engagement. Shareholders elected two director...
Dividends
Fresh Del Monte Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Shareholders
Positive
Apr 28, 2026
On April 28, 2026, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid in cash on June 11, 2026, to sharehol...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Fresh Del Monte Completes Transformative Del Monte Brand Acquisition
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
On March 19, 2026, Fresh Del Monte Produce completed the acquisition of select assets of California-based Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. and its affiliates for approximately $285 million, funded with cash on hand and its revolving credit faci...
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