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DOLE

NEUTRAL
$15.12 Live
Dole plc · NYSE
Target $17.69 (+17.0%)
$12.52 52W Range $16.57

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$1.44B
P/E
14.97
ROE
8.7%
Profit margin
0.6%
Debt/Equity
0.83
Dividend yield
2.25%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
Dole plc presents a conflicting profile: while the Graham Number ($18.05) suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its assets, the Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 indicates weak financial health. The company operates on razor-thin profit margins (0.56%) and is experiencing negative EPS growth (-12.5%) despite positive revenue growth. While the P/S and P/B ratios are attractive, the significant gap between the current price and the growth-based intrinsic value ($7.07) suggests a lack of fundamental momentum.

Key Strengths

Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.16) indicating high revenue relative to market cap
Trading near book value (P/B 1.05)
Positive year-over-year revenue growth of 9.20%
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 33.17%
Forward P/E (10.03) is lower than current P/E, suggesting expected earnings improvement

Key Risks

Extremely thin net profit margins (0.56%) leave no room for operational error
Weak Piotroski F-Score (3/9) signaling deteriorating financial fundamentals
Negative YoY EPS growth (-12.5%) despite increasing revenues
Low Quick Ratio (0.62) indicating potential short-term liquidity constraints
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and poor recent earnings track record (1/4 beats)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$12.56
-16.9% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
49
Moderate
Value
75
Future
35
Past
50
Health
25
Dividend
60
AI Verdict
Speculative Value Trap
Key drivers: Low valuation multiples, Weak financial health (F-Score), Margin compression, Bearish technicals
Confidence
80%
Value
75/100

Strong asset-based value (Graham), but poor growth-based value.

Positives
  • P/S of 0.16
  • P/B of 1.05
  • Below Graham Number
Watchpoints
  • Current price significantly exceeds growth-based intrinsic value ($7.07)
Future
35/100

Revenue growth is not translating into bottom-line profitability.

Positives
  • Consistent revenue growth (~9%)
Watchpoints
  • Negative EPS growth
  • Poor earnings surprise trend (last 4 quarters)
Past
50/100

Long-term price appreciation is decoupling from recent fundamental decay.

Positives
  • Positive 3Y and 5Y price returns
Watchpoints
  • Recent quarterly earnings misses
  • Declining EPS
Health
25/100

F-Score indicates significant weakness in financial health metrics.

Positives
  • Debt/Equity (0.83) is lower than sector average (2.00)
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score 3/9 (Weak)
  • Quick Ratio 0.62
Dividend
60/100

Dividend is safe but not a primary driver for total return.

Positives
  • Conservative payout ratio (33%)
Watchpoints
  • Low yield (2.25%) relative to risk profile

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$15.12
Analyst Target
$17.69
Upside/Downside
+17.0%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for DOLE and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-24
DOL
Dole plc
Primary
5Y
+15.9%
3Y
+31.2%
1Y
+2.4%
6M
+18.1%
1M
+4.3%
1W
-0.3%
DAO
Youdao, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-59.6%
3Y
+99.8%
1Y
+26.6%
6M
-0.2%
1M
+6.2%
1W
+2.2%
JJS
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Peer
5Y
-42.3%
3Y
-42.0%
1Y
-35.6%
6M
-10.7%
1M
+0.5%
1W
+4.1%
LIN
Lincoln Educational Services Corporation
Peer
5Y
+549.6%
3Y
+536.5%
1Y
+143.2%
6M
+91.9%
1M
+10.8%
1W
-2.1%
AFY
Afya Limited
Peer
5Y
-35.4%
3Y
+25.8%
1Y
-14.1%
6M
-11.8%
1M
-11.3%
1W
-0.7%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
14.97
Forward P/E
10.03
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.05
P/S Ratio
0.16
EV/Revenue
0.28
EV/EBITDA
7.73
Market Cap
$1.44B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 0.56%
Operating Margin 1.19%
Gross Margin 7.79%
ROE 8.71%
ROA 3.05%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +9.2%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +9.17%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.83
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.17
Good
Quick Ratio
0.62
Poor
Cash/Share
$2.95

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$2.4B
Gross Margin
6.7%
Op. Margin
1.2%
Net Margin
-0.1%
Total Assets
$4.4B
Liabilities
$2.9B
Equity
$1.4B
Debt/Equity
2.12x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
71%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-11
$N/A
2026-02-25
$0.14
-6.7% surprise
2025-11-10
$0.16
-5.9% surprise
2025-08-11
$0.55
+1.9% surprise

Consumer Defensive Sector Comparison

Comparing DOLE against 157 companies in the Consumer Defensive sector (9 bullish, 57 neutral, 91 bearish)
P/E Ratio
14.97
This Stock
vs
36.75
Sector Avg
-59.3% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.71%
This Stock
vs
-13.47%
Sector Avg
-164.7% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
0.56%
This Stock
vs
-8.44%
Sector Avg
-106.6% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.83
This Stock
vs
1.98
Sector Avg
-58.0% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
9.2%
This Stock
vs
120.32%
Sector Avg
-92.4% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.17
This Stock
vs
2.37
Sector Avg
-50.5% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-04-07

Dole PLC likely filed this 8-K to announce its first-quarter financial results for 2026.

10-K
10-K
2026-03-02

DOLE filed its 10-K annual report on March 2, 2026, which includes comprehensive disclosures regarding its business operations, risk factors, and financial condition. Specific financial highlights and risk details were not provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-25

Dole PLC filed an 8-K to report its fourth quarter and full-year financial results.

20-F
20-F
2025-03-11

DOLE submitted its 20-F annual report on March 11, 2025, providing a comprehensive update on its financial position and operational risks. The filing contains the company's audited financial statements and detailed disclosures regarding the risks associated with its global produce operations.

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
4 analysts
Deutsche Bank
2026-03-30
down
Buy Hold

Past News Coverage

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