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Mar 31

Dole Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Dole reported a stable Q1 2025 with solid revenue and earnings, despite lower net income due to one-time gains in the prior year.

Key Takeaways

Dole delivered $2.1B in revenue and $44.2M in net income for Q1 2025. The company saw strength in Fresh Fruit and EMEA segments, though prior year comparisons were affected by non-recurring gains. It also completed a $1.2B credit refinancing post-quarter, increasing financial flexibility.

Revenue reached $2.1B, slightly down year-over-year due to divestitures and FX impacts.

Net income was $44.2M, down from prior year mainly due to the absence of one-time disposal gains.

Adjusted EBITDA was $104.8M with solid segment performance in Fresh Fruit and EMEA.

Dole completed a $1.2B refinancing after quarter-end, improving financial flexibility for 2025.

Total Revenue
$2.1B
Previous year: $2.12B
-1.0%
EPS
$0.35
Previous year: $0.43
-18.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$105M
Previous year: $110M
-4.8%
Adjusted Net Income
$33.1M
Previous year: $40.6M
-18.4%
Dividend per Share
$0.085
Gross Profit
$182M
Previous year: $195M
-6.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$255M
Previous year: $245M
+3.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$132M
Previous year: -$47.4M
+177.4%
Total Assets
$4.52B
Previous year: $4.51B
+0.2%

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Forward Guidance

Dole revised its FY 2025 guidance upward, targeting Adjusted EBITDA of at least $380M, supported by a strong Q1 and strategic refinancing.

Positive Outlook

  • Raised full-year Adjusted EBITDA target to at least $380M.
  • Strong performance in key segments: Fresh Fruit and EMEA.
  • Completed $1.2B refinancing enhancing liquidity.
  • Expected stability in base interest rates for 2025.
  • Insurance proceeds expected to offset reinvestments in Honduras.

Challenges Ahead

  • Volatile macroeconomic environment may impact operations.
  • FX headwinds, particularly from Euro and Swedish krona.
  • Higher fruit and shipping costs due to prior storm and dry-docking.
  • Lower pricing in key southern hemisphere exports like cherries.
  • Free cash flow outflows driven by seasonal and lease-related impacts.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income