NYSE:DOLE (DOLE) (DOLE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → This military-backed stock “owns” AI market (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free DOLE Stock Alerts Notice: This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$12.13▼$12.3750-Day Range N/A52-Week Range N/AVolume400,471 shsAverage Volume755,663 shsMarket Capitalization$1.17 billionP/E Ratio6.54Dividend Yield2.59%Price Target$17.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipShort InterestTrends Get (DOLE) alerts: Email Address (DOLE) MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside37.4% Upside$17.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.36% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.00Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth14.78%From $1.15 to $1.32 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.35 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector22nd out of 133 stocksAgricultural Production - Crops Industry2nd out of 8 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus Rating(DOLE) has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst Coverage(DOLE) has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about (DOLE)'s stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.36% of the float of (DOLE) has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover(DOLE) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in (DOLE) has recently decreased by 13.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend Yield(DOLE) pays a meaningful dividend of 2.62%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend Growth(DOLE) has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of (DOLE) is 16.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, (DOLE) will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.24% next year. This indicates that (DOLE) will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about (DOLE)'s dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for DOLE. Previous Next 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for (DOLE) this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for DOLE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows4 people have added (DOLE) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, (DOLE) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders41.80% of the stock of (DOLE) is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Read more about (DOLE)'s insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for (DOLE) are expected to grow by 14.78% in the coming year, from $1.15 to $1.32 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of (DOLE) is 6.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.33.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of (DOLE) is 6.54, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 22.96.Price to Earnings Growth Ratio(DOLE) has a PEG Ratio of 3.39. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share Ratio(DOLE) has a P/B Ratio of 0.83. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about (DOLE)'s valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyThis military-backed stock “owns” AI marketThe AI boom is just getting started. And the real wealth has still to be made…You must read this new presentation from Porter Stansberry. About (DOLE) Stock (NYSE:DOLE)Dole Food Company, Inc. (Dole) is a producer, marketer and distributor of fresh fruit and fresh vegetables. The Company is a producer of bananas and pineapples, and packaged fruit products, packaged salads and fresh-packed vegetables. The Company has three business segments: fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and packaged foods. The fresh fruit segment contains operating divisions that produce and market fresh fruit to wholesale, retail and institutional customers worldwide. The fresh vegetables segment produces and markets fresh-packed and value-added vegetables and salads to wholesale, retail and institutional customers, primarily in North America and Europe. The packaged foods segment contains several operating divisions that produce and market packaged foods, including fruit, juices, frozen fruit and healthy snack foods. In November 2013, Dole Food Company, Inc announced that an investor group acquired the remaining 60.43% interest in the Company.Read More Ad Porter & CompanyThis military-backed stock “owns” AI marketThe AI boom is just getting started. And the real wealth has still to be made…You must read this new presentation from Porter Stansberry. DOLE Stock News HeadlinesMay 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comDole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value HuntersAs stock markets reach new all-time highs, it's tough to find bargains among strong companies with frothy valuations. Steady and reliable may not be enough to excite the markets, but for value investors, these treats are hidden gems in plain sight.May 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comDole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters Dole is providing a tasty combination of slow and steady growth that appeals to value investors at a time when the stock market continues to look overvaluedMay 29 at 12:58 PM | msn.comStop or pay $100. Bucks County township is ready to dole out red light camera finesMay 28, 2024 | businesswire.comDole plc to Participate in the Deutsche Bank dbAccess 2024 Global Consumer ConferenceMay 27, 2024 | msn.comThousands of women swamp Bengaluru GPO on dole rumoursMay 24, 2024 | msn.comRangers face the ULTIMATE bit of cosmic karma as Celtic rev up to dole out Scottish football justice - HotlineMay 23, 2024 | msn.comNew Matterhorn DOLE Whip Coming to Trader Sam's Enchanted Tiki BarMay 23, 2024 | msn.comGo, DoLE aid displaced Las Piñas workersMay 23, 2024 | msn.comPalawan Group of Companies partners with DOLE MIMIROPA to make things easier for underbanked beneficiariesMay 23, 2024 | msn.comConcerns about labor standards compliance top DOLE helpline callsMay 22, 2024 | dailymail.co.ukIf posturing Saint Amal cares about Gaza, she should open her Lake Como palace to refugees and dole out Georgie's millions: KENNEDY's stinging rebuke after Mrs Clooney accused ...May 22, 2024 | msn.comDOLE: Minimum wage adjustment consultations in NCR set for May 23, June 4May 20, 2024 | msn.comGroup lauds DOLE, DOJ for opposing bill imposing bonds on disability claimsMay 19, 2024 | msn.comPineapple & Watermelon Dole Whip RecipeMay 17, 2024 | bizjournals.comBiotech CEO: Bayh-Dole 'fix' won't lower drug pricesMay 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDole’s Sell Rating Affirmed Amid Industry Volatility and Conservative OutlookMay 16, 2024 | msn.comDole's Q1 Bottom-Line Beats Street View, Thanks To Higher Banana, Pineapple VolumesMay 16, 2024 | msn.comDole plc (NYSE:DOLE) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Dole PLC Earnings CallMay 15, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDole Plc’s Strong Q1 Earnings and Attractive Valuation Support Buy RatingMay 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDole (NYSE:DOLE) Reports Q1 In Line With ExpectationsMay 15, 2024 | businesswire.comDole plc Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 14, 2024 | benzinga.comHow To Earn $500 A Month From Dole Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings ReportMay 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDole (DOLE) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To ExpectMay 12, 2024 | msn.comDoLE chief hit for opposing legislated pay hikeSee More Headlines Receive DOLE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for (DOLE) and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 4/4 Dividend3/20/2024Dividend Payable4/04/2024Last Earnings5/15/2024Today6/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/5 Dividend6/12/2024Dividend Payable7/05/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/15/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Staples Industry Agricultural production - crops Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats Current SymbolNYSE:DOLE CUSIP25660310 CIK18169 Webwww.dole.com Phone+1-818-8796600Fax353-1887-2731Employees34,078Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$17.00 High Stock Price Target$17.00 Low Stock Price Target$17.00 Potential Upside/Downside+37.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.89 Trailing P/E Ratio6.54 Forward P/E Ratio10.76 P/E Growth3.39Net Income$124.06 million Net Margins2.15% Pretax Margin3.18% Return on Equity9.19% Return on Assets2.77% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.55 Current Ratio1.14 Quick Ratio0.90 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$8.25 billion Price / Sales0.14 Cash Flow$2.19 per share Price / Cash Flow5.64 Book Value$14.88 per share Price / Book0.83Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares94,930,000Free Float55,249,000Market Cap$1.17 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDavid H. Murdock Jr. (Age 90)Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer C. Michael Carter (Age 69)President, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary Keith C. Mitchell (Age 51)Chief Financial Officer, Vice President Key CompetitorsJ&J Snack FoodsNASDAQ:JJSFCal-Maine FoodsNASDAQ:CALMTootsie Roll IndustriesNYSE:TRTreeHouse FoodsNYSE:THSJohn B. Sanfilippo & SonNASDAQ:JBSSView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTAM Capital Management Inc.Bought 46,192 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.049%Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc.Bought 232,002 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.244%Bayesian Capital Management LPBought 4,100 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.016%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 4,575 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.008%Shah Capital ManagementSold 854 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.323%View All Institutional Transactions DOLE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell (DOLE) stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for (DOLE) in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" DOLE shares. View DOLE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is (DOLE)'s stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for (DOLE)'s stock. Their DOLE share price targets range from $17.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $17.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 37.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for DOLE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. Are investors shorting (DOLE)? (DOLE) saw a decline in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,460,000 shares, a decline of 13.6% from the April 30th total of 1,690,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 521,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.8 days. Currently, 2.4% of the company's stock are short sold. View (DOLE)'s Short Interest. When is (DOLE)'s next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 15th 2024. View our DOLE earnings forecast. How were (DOLE)'s earnings last quarter? (DOLE) (NYSE:DOLE) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.12. The business earned $2.12 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.12 billion. (DOLE) had a net margin of 2.15% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.19%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.34 EPS. How often does (DOLE) pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for (DOLE)? (DOLE) announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 14th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, June 12th will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Friday, July 5th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, June 12th. Read our dividend analysis for DOLE. Is (DOLE) a good dividend stock? (DOLE) (NYSE:DOLE) pays an annual dividend of $0.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.62%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 16.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, DOLE will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.24% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for DOLE. What ETFs hold (DOLE)'s stock? ETFs with the largest weight of (DOLE) (NYSE:DOLE) stock in their portfolio include VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF (EATV) and Invesco Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ).iShares MSCI Ireland ETF (EIRL). What other stocks do shareholders of (DOLE) own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other (DOLE) investors own include Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP), Two Harbors Investment (TWO), BlackBerry (BB), Cara Therapeutics (CARA), General Electric (GE), NVIDIA (NVDA), Target (TGT), Arcadis (ARCVF), AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, I (APFH) and Artisan Partners Asset Management (APAM). When did (DOLE) IPO? (DOLE) (DOLE) raised $500 million in an IPO on Friday, July 30th 2021. The company issued 30,300,000 shares at $16.00-$17.00 per share. Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Davy Group, BofA Securities, BMO Capital Markets, Rabo Securities and Stephens Inc. acted as the underwriters for the IPO. Who are (DOLE)'s major shareholders? (DOLE)'s stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (0.82%), High Ground Investment Management LLP (0.52%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (0.45%), Empowered Funds LLC (0.43%), Shah Capital Management (0.32%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.26%). View institutional ownership trends. This page (NYSE:DOLE) was last updated on 6/1/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersDems have chosen Biden replacement?Paradigm PressTrump’s Gift Could Unleash $51 Billion in New WealthWealthpin ProShocking: One AI startup's revenue could surge 4,735%Manward PressMust-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely InsaneInvestorPlaceNvidia has Apple and Microsoft within striking rangeWeiss RatingsDon’t buy a single NVIDIA share before you see this...Behind the MarketsExposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode May 20th?True Market InsidersHe Is Giving Away BitcoinCrypto Swap Profits Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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