Dole(DOLE) - 2025 Q4 - Annual Results

Revenue and Income - Revenue for Q4 2025 was $2.4 billion, an increase of 9.2% compared to Q4 2024[4] - Full year revenue reached $9.2 billion, up 8.2% from $8.5 billion in 2024[4] - The company reported net revenue of $2,366.2 million for Q4 2025, compared to $2,167.5 million in Q4 2024, representing an increase of 9.2%[43] - For the year ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a net revenue of $9,172.9 million, with a gross profit of $714.3 million, resulting in a gross margin of 7.8%[58] - Fresh Fruit segment revenue for 2025 was $3.615 billion, up from $3.294 billion in 2024, indicating a growth of about 9.8%[63] - The Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA segment revenue for 2025 was $4.017 billion, an increase from $3.609 billion in 2024, representing a growth of about 11.3%[63] Net Income and Earnings - Net income for Q4 2025 was $6.0 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $31.6 million in Q4 2024[6] - Adjusted net income for the year decreased to $115.0 million from $120.9 million in 2024, with adjusted diluted EPS at $1.20 compared to $1.27[12] - For the year ended December 31, 2025, net income was $81,975,000, a decrease of 42.8% from $143,419,000 in 2024[47] - Income from continuing operations for 2025 was $127,934,000, down 25.7% from $172,299,000 in 2024[47] - Reported net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $81.975 million, with diluted net income per share at $0.54, compared to $143.419 million and $1.31 per share in 2024[61] - Adjusted (Non-GAAP) net income for 2025 was $147.020 million, with diluted adjusted net income per share at $1.20, compared to $151.042 million and $1.27 per share in 2024[61] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Free cash flow from continuing operations was $1.7 million, a decrease from $180.3 million in 2024 due to higher outflows and tax payments[29] - Capital expenditures for the year were $121.5 million, including investments in farm rehabilitation and logistics assets[27] - Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2025, were $121,497,000, an increase from $82,435,000 in 2024[47] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $267,854,000, down from $331,719,000 at the end of 2024[47] Debt and Leverage - Net debt reduced to $606.5 million from $637.1 million in 2024, with net leverage decreasing to 1.5x[30] - Net Debt as of December 31, 2025, was $606.5 million, with a Net Leverage ratio of 1.5x, down from 1.6x in 2024[64] Shareholder Returns - The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.085 per share for Q4 2025, payable on April 8, 2026[31] - The company initiated a $100 million share repurchase program and announced the sale of port assets in Ecuador for expected net proceeds of approximately $75 million[4] - The company repurchased 300,000 shares at an average price of $15.15 per share, totaling $4.5 million, with $95.5 million remaining under the share repurchase program[32] Operating Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $395.4 million, slightly above guidance and up 0.8% from $392.2 million in 2024[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $395,376,000, a slight increase from $392,203,000 in 2024[49] - The gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $714.3 million, slightly down from $717.7 million in 2024[43] - The total operating expenses for 2025 were $495.5 million, compared to $474.1 million in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase[58] - The company reported an operating income of $222.9 million for 2025, compared to $280.6 million for 2024[58] Losses and Impairments - The company reported a net loss attributable to Dole plc of $2.7 million for Q4 2025, compared to a net loss of $39.1 million in Q4 2024[43] - The company experienced a loss from discontinued operations of $803 thousand for the three months ended December 31, 2025[57] - The company experienced a loss from discontinued operations of $45.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to a loss of $28.880 million in 2024[61] - The company incurred impairment charges and asset write-downs of $2.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, partially offset by a $1.1 million gain on asset sales[55] Future Outlook - For fiscal year 2026, the company is targeting an Adjusted EBITDA of at least $400 million[34] - The company forecasts routine capital expenditures of approximately $100 million for fiscal year 2026[35] - Interest expense for 2026 is expected to be approximately $60 million, assuming stable base rates[35]