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Del Monte
(NYSE:DMC)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$31.00
â–¼(-14.29% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/30/26
The score is driven primarily by stable but weakening fundamentals: manageable leverage and positive free cash flow are outweighed by thin margins, a sharp drop in TTM earnings, and declining free-cash-flow momentum. Technicals are a secondary drag with the stock still below longer-term moving averages. Valuation and the latest earnings call provide only moderate support given modest guidance improvement alongside low net income, cash usage, and elevated external and capital-structure risks.
Positive Factors
Manageable leverage and de-levering
The 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.
Negative Factors
Thin and deteriorating profitability
Margins 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Manageable leverage and de-levering
The 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.
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Del Monte Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
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
$1.43B
Dividend Yield2.96%
Average Volume (3M)482.39K
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.3
Beta (1Y)0.10
Revenue Growth-0.14%
EPS Growth-77.00%
CountryUS
Employees8,562
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryAgricultural Farm Products
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding47,146,217
10 Day Avg. Volume335,826
30 Day Avg. Volume482,392
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.52
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio9.33
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 TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)2.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.71B
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 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2026
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.Positive Updates
Consolidated Sales and EBITDA Beat
Second quarter consolidated sales of $157.0 million were at the high end of guidance and adjusted EBITDA attributable to DMC was $10.7 million, exceeding the high end of the company's expected range.
Negative Updates
Low Adjusted Net Income
Second quarter adjusted net income attributable to DMC was only $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, indicating limited bottom-line conversion despite the EBITDA beat.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Sales and EBITDA Beat
Second quarter consolidated sales of $157.0 million were at the high end of guidance and adjusted EBITDA attributable to DMC was $10.7 million, exceeding the high end of the company's expected range.
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Company Guidance
Management guided third-quarter sales of $158–$168 million and adjusted EBITDA attributable to DMC of $10–$13 million, citing steady Arcadia performance, increased well‑completion activity for DynaEnergetics (oil & gas and EGS) and higher shipments at NobelClad while excluding potential impacts from renewed Middle East hostilities, aluminum cost volatility, weaker end markets and tariff changes. For context, Q2 consolidated sales were $157.0 million with adjusted EBITDA attributable to DMC of $10.7 million, adjusted net income of $0.727 million ($0.04 per diluted share), cash and cash equivalents of $28.6 million, net debt of $30.5 million and net cash used in operations of $8.0 million. Management also reiterated the Sept. 6 put/call on Arcadia’s remaining 40% (approx. $162 million net value): if the put is exercised DMC may settle in cash or 20% cash/80% mandatorily redeemable preferred shares (convertible 1-for-1 with a 19.9% conversion/voting cap), with equal annual redemptions over three years subject to board/Delaware solvency determinations; the preferred would not be treated as debt unless DMC borrows to fund redemptions.Del Monte Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
54
Neutral
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.30B | 4.32B | 4.28B | 4.32B | 4.41B | 4.25B |
| Gross Profit | 397.10M | 399.10M | 357.20M | 343.60M | 307.50M | 291.90M |
| EBITDA | 131.50M | 214.60M | 274.20M | 134.20M | 230.10M | 187.70M |
| Net Income | 34.00M | 90.70M | 142.20M | -11.40M | 98.60M | 80.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.38B | 3.06B | 3.10B | 3.18B | 3.46B | 3.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 36.10M | 35.70M | 32.60M | 33.80M | 17.20M | 16.10M |
| Total Debt | 595.10M | 474.90M | 411.30M | 598.20M | 737.30M | 702.00M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.36B | 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 | 105.10M | 183.80M | 130.80M | 120.20M | 13.70M | 30.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 187.50M | 247.60M | 182.50M | 177.90M | 61.80M | 128.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -332.50M | -51.20M | 20.40M | 56.40M | -49.10M | -82.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 108.20M | -165.70M | -209.90M | -213.50M | -12.00M | -53.20M |
Del Monte Technical Analysis
Positive
36.17
Price Trends
28.70
Positive
32.93
Negative
35.15
Negative
Market Momentum
0.44
Negative
59.47
Neutral
49.72
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DMC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 36.17 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 29.54, above the 50-day MA of 28.70, and above the 200-day MA of 35.15, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.44 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 59.47 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 49.72 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DMC.
Del Monte Risk Analysis
Del Monte disclosed 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
77 Outperform | $3.77B | 12.22 | 11.82% | 5.33% | -31.68% | -73.76% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
58 Neutral | $22.08B | 22.31 | 6.35% | 2.32% | 80.50% | -48.63% | |
57 Neutral | $1.43B | 42.25 | 1.69% | 3.34% | -0.14% | -77.00% | |
55 Neutral | $20.21B | 35.10 | 3.18% | 3.53% | 2.86% | -26.18% | |
54 Neutral | $1.22B | 16.53 | 4.38% | 2.40% | 8.32% | 208.64% | |
51 Neutral | $1.34B | 142.42 | 3.03% | 2.80% | 7.20% | -10.41% |
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Del Monte Corporate Events
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Del Monte Expands Revolving Credit Facility Commitments
Positive
Jul 21, 2026
On July 15, 2026, Del Monte Corporation and certain subsidiaries entered into a third amendment to their Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders led by Bank of America as administrative agent, with group subsidiari...
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