Dole plc (DOLE) AI Stock Analysis

Dole plc is a global leader in sourcing, processing, marketing, and distributing fresh fruit and vegetables. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, the company operates across four key segments: Fresh Fruit; Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA; Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas and ROW; and Fresh Vegetables. Its product portfolio includes bananas, pineapples, grapes, berries, avocados, deciduous fruit, and organic produce, alongside value-added salads, packaged salad kits, meal kits, and fresh vegetables such as celery and lettuces. Dole serves retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice providers worldwide through an international supply chain network focused on agricultural innovation and food distribution.

Dole increased revenue from $5.94B in FY2021 to $9.17B in FY2025, posting a 5-year revenue CAGR of 16.1% from FY2020 to FY2025. Annual top-line growth was 36.8% in FY2021, 35.0% in FY2022, 2.8% in FY2023, 2.8% in FY2024, and 8.2% in FY2025. Net income moved from -$7.2M in FY2021 to $125.5M in FY2024 before falling to $66.0M in FY2025, when net margin reached 0.7%. Operating margin was 2.4% in FY2025 and 2.7% over the trailing twelve months. For the latest quarter ended June 30, 2026, quarterly revenue grew 2.9% year-over-year, while quarterly earnings expanded by 183.1%.

As of June 30, 2026, Dole held $291.7M in cash and short-term investments against total debt of $1.45B, resulting in net debt of $1.16B. Total assets stood at $4.49B compared to shareholders' equity of $1.33B. The company recorded a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09. In FY2025, Dole generated $95.3M in operating cash flow and recorded free cash flow of -$26.2M after spending $121.5M on capital expenditures and $31.6M on dividends.

At a last close of $13.30 on October 16, 2026, Dole traded at a market cap of $1.26B and an enterprise value of $2.37B. Its forward P/E of 8.5x is below the 14.3x median of its US-listed Consumer Defensive peers, and its EV/EBITDA of 7.5x is below the peer median of 11.7x. The company's price-to-sales multiple is 0.1x against a peer median of 0.7x. Over the past year, Dole shares returned 4.4%, lagging the 16.8% return for SPY.

Dole pays a forward annual dividend of $0.34 per share, resulting in a dividend yield of 2.56%. The dividend is distributed quarterly, supported by a payout ratio of 36.9%. Dole has paid dividends for 6 consecutive years, and its most recent ex-dividend date occurred on September 16, 2026.

Dole carries 2 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, and 0 Sell or Strong Sell ratings. The mean price target is $17.44, representing 31.1% upside from the last close of $13.30. For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, consensus estimates project EPS of $1.32 on revenue of $9.73B. Over the last 4 quarters, Dole recorded 0 EPS beats. The next earnings release date is November 9, 2026.

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