Dole plc Reports Q1 Revenue Growth, Profitability Decline, and Progress on Port Sale
DOLE is trading near its 52-week low of $12.52 (12% above the low).
Summary
Dole plc reported an 11.6% increase in Q1 2026 revenue to $2.34 billion, but net income attributable to Dole plc decreased by 19.6% to $31.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA declined by 4.3%. The company also confirmed regulatory approval for its $75 million Ecuadorian Port Business sale.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · DOLE
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Q1 2026 Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased by 11.6% to $2.34 billion, compared to $2.10 billion in Q1 2025.
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Profitability Decline
Net income attributable to Dole plc decreased by 19.6% to $31.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA declined by 4.3% to $100.3 million, despite revenue growth.
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Improved Operating Cash Flow
Net cash used in operating activities improved significantly to a $22.5 million outflow in Q1 2026, compared to a $78.8 million outflow in Q1 2025.
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Ecuadorian Port Sale Progress
Regulatory approval was received in April 2026 for the $75 million sale of the Ecuadorian Port Business, with closing expected in Q2 2026.
Analysis · DOLE · Industrial Applications And Services
While Dole plc achieved strong revenue growth in Q1 2026, its profitability metrics, including net income and Adjusted EBITDA, declined year-over-year. This indicates margin pressures despite increased sales. The significant improvement in operating cash flow is a positive development, and the progress on the $75 million port sale transaction provides a future liquidity boost. This report follows the previous 10-K which highlighted a substantial drop in fiscal year 2025 net income and goodwill impairment risk, suggesting continued challenges in translating revenue growth into profit.
At the time of this filing, DOLE was trading at $14.00 on NYSE in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.4B. The 52-week trading range was $12.52 to $16.57. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.