Reported results
- Revenue increased 3.8% to $2.4 billion for the third quarter of 2026.
- Net Income increased $34.5 million to $48.3 million for the third quarter of 2026.
- Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) increased 4.1% to $84.1 million for the third quarter of 2026.
- Diluted EPS was $0.41 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $0.05 for the three months ended September 30, 2025.
- Adjusted Diluted EPS (Non-GAAP) was $0.16 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, in line with $0.16 for the prior year period.
Guidance
- Dole is targeting full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $380 million to $390 million.
- Dole expects routine capital expenditure for full-year 2026 to be approximately $90 million.
- Dole expects full-year 2026 interest expense to be approximately $58 million.
Notes
Prior year results included a loss of $10.2 million from discontinued operations (Fresh Vegetables).
Price and volatility reaction
The stock moved +0.7% on the print. No front-expiry chain was on file, so there is no straddle expected move. 30-day ATM implied volatility moved +0.2 vol points across the event (constant-maturity series — not the front-week crush).
| Measure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Close before release | 13.88 | 2026-11-06 |
| Close after release | 13.98 | 2026-11-09 |
| Realised move | +0.7% | close to close |
| 30d ATM IV change | +0.2 vol pts | constant-maturity series, not the front expiry |
Source
The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-11-09 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.
