Dole PLC (STU:4CB)

Q1 2026 Dole PLC Earnings Call Transcript

May 11, 2026 / 12:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: €12.9 (+2.38%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

Dole PLC (DOLE) reported a strong revenue growth of 12% year over year, driven by positive consumer demand across key markets.
Adjusted EBITDA of $100 million was in line with expectations, showcasing the resilience of Dole PLC (DOLE)'s business model.
The company is progressing with the sale of its port operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador, expecting net proceeds of approximately $75 million.
Dole PLC (DOLE) is investing in high-quality produce and diversifying sourcing, with recent investments in Guatemala for bananas and plantains.
The Diversified Americas segment delivered a strong performance with adjusted EBITDA up by 29%, driven by positive trends in the Chilean cherry season.

Negative

Higher food sourcing costs in the fresh fruit segment negatively impacted profitability.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing elevated fuel costs and higher prices for inputs such as fertilizer and paper.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $4.5 million, mainly due to higher food sourcing costs in fresh fruit.
Net income was $37.7 million, $6.4 million lower than the prior year.
The company anticipates increased shipping and fuel costs in the second quarter, particularly affecting the fresh fruit segment.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

DOLE.N - Dole PLC
Q1 2026 Dole PLC Earnings Call
May 11, 2026 / 12:00PM GMT

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Welcome to Dell PLC's first quarter 2026 results webcast. Today's webcast is being broadcast live over the internet and is also being recorded for playback purposes. Currently, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session.

For opening remarks and introductions, I would like to send the call over to the Head of Investor Relations with Dell PLC, James O'Regan.

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Thank you, Derek. Welcome, everybody, and thank you for joining our results webcast. Joining me today is our Chief

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