Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruits, vegetables and other perishable food products. Founded in 1886, the company operates a vertically integrated supply chain, overseeing activities from planting, harvesting and processing to packaging and distribution. Its product portfolio includes bananas, pineapples, melons, grapes, berries, avocados and ready-to-eat salads, as well as a growing range of value-added fresh-cut offerings, juices and beverages designed to meet evolving consumer preferences for healthy, convenient options.

With operations spanning more than 70 countries, Fresh Del Monte Produce maintains ownership or long-term leases of agricultural lands in key growing regions across Central America, South America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The company complements its farming activities with a network of processing facilities, packaging plants and ripening houses strategically located near major production zones. This integrated model allows it to manage quality and supply chain efficiency while adapting to seasonal variations and market demand.

Fresh Del Monte’s distribution reach extends through retail chains, wholesale markets, club stores, fast casual restaurants and foodservice operators worldwide. The company leverages a fleet of refrigerated vessels, trucks and intermodal transport to deliver fresh and packaged products to more than 100 countries. Its strong presence in North America and Europe is balanced by growing exports to Asia and the Middle East, where rising consumer incomes and shifting dietary trends drive demand for fresh produce.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Mohsen Sohi, Fresh Del Monte Produce places significant emphasis on sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing. The company invests in research and development initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact, enhancing food safety and extending shelf life through improved packaging technologies. A commitment to social responsibility guides its labor practices and community engagement efforts in the regions where it operates.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.90 to $33.29
• 50-Day Range: $31.79 to $35.34
• 52-Week Range: $21.23 to $35.69
• Volume: 142,850 shs
• Average Volume: 337,038 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.59 billion
• P/E Ratio: 10.83
• Dividend Yield: 3.62%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Fresh Del Monte Produce Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Fresh Del Monte Produce scored higher than 82% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 48th out of 143 stocks in the consumer staples sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Fresh Del Monte Produce.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Fresh Del Monte Produce is 10.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.65.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Fresh Del Monte Produce is 10.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 20.33.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Fresh Del Monte Produce has a P/B Ratio of 0.79. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.82% of the float of Fresh Del Monte Produce has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fresh Del Monte Produce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently increased by 24.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Fresh Del Monte Produce is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.62%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Fresh Del Monte Produce has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Fresh Del Monte Produce is 39.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 4.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.27

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.82% of the float of Fresh Del Monte Produce has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fresh Del Monte Produce has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently increased by 24.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.49

News Sentiment

Fresh Del Monte Produce has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Fresh Del Monte Produce this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for FDP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

5 people have added Fresh Del Monte Produce to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Fresh Del Monte Produce insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

31.60% of the stock of Fresh Del Monte Produce is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

64.83% of the stock of Fresh Del Monte Produce is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FDP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FDP shares performed this year?

Fresh Del Monte Produce's stock was trading at $33.21 at the start of the year. Since then, FDP stock has decreased by 0.2% and is now trading at $33.13.

How were Fresh Del Monte Produce's earnings last quarter?

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. (NYSE:FDP) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 30th. The company reported $0.63 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.01. The firm's quarterly revenue was down .9% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Fresh Del Monte Produce's stock buyback program work?

Fresh Del Monte Produce's Board of Directors initiated a stock buyback program on Monday, February 24th 2025, which permits the company to buy back $150,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 10.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

How do I buy shares of Fresh Del Monte Produce?

Shares of FDP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Fresh Del Monte Produce own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Fresh Del Monte Produce investors own include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Tesla (TSLA) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/6 Dividend: 5/14/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/6 Dividend: 5/14/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/06/2025
• Today: 7/05/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Staples
• Industry: AGRI OPERATIONS
• Sub-Industry: Agricultural Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FDP
• CIK: 1047340
• Web: www.freshdelmonte.com
• Phone: (305) 520-8400
• Fax: 305-567-0320
• Employees: 39,886
• Year Founded: 1886

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.06
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 10.83
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $142.20 million
• Net Margins: 3.45%
• Pretax Margin: 4.17%
• Return on Equity: 6.52%
• Return on Assets: 4.17%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.12
• Current Ratio: 2.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.01

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.28 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.37
• Cash Flow: $4.07 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.14
• Book Value: $41.86 per share
• Price / Book: 0.79

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 47,930,000
• Free Float: 32,783,000
• Market Cap: $1.59 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.38