Dole's revenue growth remains steady but unspectacular, with 2026Q2 growth of 2.9% year-over-year, yet persistent gross margin compression from 9.4% in 2024Q2 to 7.8% in 2026Q2 signals eroding profitability.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 10, 2026 | $0.46+1.1% vs $0.46 | $2.5B-1.1% vs $2.5B |
Q2 2026 May 11, 2026 | $0.33-8.3% vs $0.36 | $2.3B+5.2% vs $2.2B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.14+16.7% vs $0.12 | $2.4B+2.1% vs $2.3B |
Q4 2025 Nov 10, 2025 | $0.16-4.9% vs $0.17 | $2.3B+6.1% vs $2.1B |
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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that management will participate in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference to be held November 17-19, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee.Management will participate in a fireside chat at 8:45 a.m. CT on November 19 and will conduct one-on-one meetings with investors attending the conference on that day. To schedule a meeting with management, please contact your Stephens representative.A live webcast of the fireside chat and a replay fo.
Dole plc demonstrates robust earnings and significant net debt reduction, now at just over 1.5x expected EBITDA. DOLE's first-half 2026 results show $57.3 million net profit and $70 million underlying free cash flow, with working capital investments expected to reverse. The company trades at under 5x EV/EBITDA and about 10x forward earnings, offering compelling valuation for investors.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Dole plc (DOLE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.88 | $1.32B | 22.25 | 8.23% | 0.63% | 4% | 2.37% | |
| $27.39 | $1.3B | 15.93 | 1.08% | 1.86% | 4.02% | 4.35% | |
| $54.96 | $642.46M | 11.54 | 6.18% | 4.84% | 14.95% | 7.22% | |
| $49.10 | $4.58B | 9.27 | 14.08% | 5.45% | 33.82% | — | |
| $107.50 | $16.89B | 42.84 | 7.17% | 0.57% | 8.18% | — | |
| $103.77 | $4.23B | 46.76 | 9.36% | 2.27% | 16.08% | — |
Dole plc (DOLE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Dole plc (DOLE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Dole plc (DOLE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Dole plc (DOLE) reported $9.49B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $9.17B in fiscal year 2025. That is 186% more than the $3.21B of fiscal year 2012.
Dole plc (DOLE) grew revenue by 8.3% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Dole plc (DOLE) earned $59.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 0.6% net margin).
Yes. Dole plc (DOLE) pays a dividend that yields 2.37% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Dole plc (DOLE) had a return on equity (ROE) of 4.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Dole plc (DOLE) generated $79.3M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
