Fresh Del Monte Produce (US:FDP)2025-07-30 15:00Financial Performance - Net sales for Q2 2025 increased to $1,183 million compared to $1,140 million in the prior year, driven by higher net sales in fresh and value-added products and banana segments[18] - Gross profit for Q2 2025 increased to $120 million compared to $113 million in the prior year, driven by higher net sales in fresh and value-added products[19] - Gross margin increased to 102% in Q2 2025, compared to 99% in the prior year[21] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $954 million compared to $890 million in the prior year[55] Segment Performance - Net sales in the fresh and value-added products segment increased, driven by higher pricing in pineapple and higher sales volume and pricing in fresh-cut fruit[23] - Gross margin in the fresh and value-added products segment increased to 117% compared to 112% in the prior year[23] - Net sales in the banana segment increased, driven by higher selling prices across all regions[29] - Gross margin in the banana segment decreased to 73% compared to 76% in the prior year[28] - Net sales in other products & services decreased slightly due to lower net sales in poultry and meats[31] - Gross margin in other products & services decreased to 104% compared to 107% in the prior year[31] Other Financial Data - The company's income tax rate was 20% compared to 19% in the prior year[34] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $159 million compared to $144 million in the prior year[34] - The company declared a dividend of $030 per share versus $025 per share in the prior year[34]