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. The company's cash flow is volatile due to working c...
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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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Benchmark DOLE against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Dole plc (DOLE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.92 | $1.23B | 18.72 | 8.23% | 0.72% | 4.5% | 2.55% | |
| $29.22 | $1.39B | 15.54 | 1.08% | 1.63% | 3.41% | — | |
| $26.09 | $466.33M | 23.50 | -1.98% | 2.61% | 7.76% | — | |
| $67.69 | $791.27M | 13.46 | 3.79% | 5.27% | 16.51% | — | |
| $66.07 | $6.16B | 12.44 | 14.08% | 5.58% | 34.84% | — | |
| $90.79 | $14.26B | 39.65 | 7.17% | 0.53% | 7.63% | — |
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 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 196% increase from $3.21B in 2012.
Dole plc (DOLE) grew revenue by 8.2% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Dole plc (DOLE) is profitable, generating $59.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.7% net margin).
Yes, Dole plc (DOLE) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.55%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Dole plc (DOLE) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.5%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Dole plc (DOLE) generated $79.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
