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DOLE Stock Forecast: Dole plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$13
−1.77% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Dole plc hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +28.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
77 / 100
Median analyst target
$17
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$2.5B+2.9% y/y
Operating income$46.9M
Net income$35.1M
Free cash flow−$10.8M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.1%
1M
+2.9%
YTD
−10.0%
1Y
−3.5%
From 52W high
−17.6%
From 52W low
+6.4%
$13
$16
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DOLE stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Dole plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 10 Sept 2026
77 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
88
Value
88
Issuance
81
Growth
62
Accruals
60
Revisions
54
Quality
54
Momentum
48
Size
41

Volatility (88): The share price has been relatively steady.

Momentum (48): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (41): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

DOLE stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DOLE, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$12$14$16$18$20$22Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DOLEHigh $22Median $17Low $14

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
2 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $14Median $17High $22

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
30 Mar 2026Deutsche BankDowngradeHold$18$15
15 Aug 2024B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform
15 Aug 2024Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy
15 Aug 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy
20 Nov 2023Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight
18 Oct 2022Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy
24 Aug 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy
25 May 2022BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform
16 Mar 2022Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy
8 Mar 2022Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy
24 Aug 2021B of A SecuritiesInitiatesUnderperform
24 Aug 2021BMO CapitalInitiatesMarket Perform
24 Aug 2021Deutsche BankInitiatesBuy
24 Aug 2021Goldman SachsInitiatesBuy
24 Aug 2021Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight
4 Jan 2013B of A SecuritiesDowngradeUnderperform$15$9.00
2 Jan 2013Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral$12$19
2 Jan 2013Janney Montgomery ScottMaintainsBuy$18$13
23 Aug 2012B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$12$15
25 July 2012B of A SecuritiesUpgradeBuy$9.00$12

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DOLE appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

DOLE vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Dole plc returned −3.5% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DOLE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
9095100105110115120125Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26DOLES&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DOLE analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.0%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Dole plc (DOLE) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.6×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.5×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.9%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
160.7%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Gross margin
7.8%

Higher than 8% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.7%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Net margin
0.6%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
6.9%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.6%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.5%

Higher than 53% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Dole plc (DOLE) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Dole plc has a market value of $1.3B and an enterprise value of $2.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.5B. The latest quarter grew 2.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $92.7M, a 1.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.62.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $83.3M, after $91.8M of capital spending.

  • Dole plc spent $32.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 94.5M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.6×; forward P/E: 9.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.50%, paying out 46% of earnings.

  • Dole plc employs 32,027 people $296K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 11 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DOLE vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFarm Products
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DOLEDole plc$1.3B
77
DMCDel Monte Corp.$1.5B
56
AGROAdecoagro SA$1.7B
27
CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.$3.6B
49
VITLVital Farms, Inc.$438.6M
12
VFFVillage Farms International, Inc.$348.4M
65
ALCOAlico, Inc.$303.9M
81

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Dole plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest DOLE news & analysis

Mission Produce vs. Dole: Which Stock Offers the Better Risk-Reward?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research compares fresh-produce companies Mission Produce and Dole, noting that the two firms offer contrasting strategies around specialization, diversification, valuation, and earnings trends that shape their respective risk-reward profiles.

Why it matters — A DOLE watcher would care because the analysis highlights how Dole's diversified approach positions it against a specialized competitor in the fresh-produce sector.

Natural Food Stocks to Watch as Clean-Label Demand Accelerates

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

As clean-label demand accelerates among shoppers, Dole is expanding its sourcing and distribution operations to capture a larger share of healthier-food spending, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — A DOLE watcher would care because growing consumer demand for natural, clean-label products combined with Dole's supply-chain expansion could support its position in the healthier-food market.

DOLE or CTVA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 31 Aug 2026neutral

A Zacks Investment Research article compares Dole plc (DOLE) with Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) as potential value investments in the Agriculture - Operations sector. The piece evaluates which of the two stocks currently offers better value for investors.

Why it matters — The article directly compares DOLE against a major competitor, offering insight into how the company is positioned within the agriculture sector from a value-investing perspective.

Dole plc to Participate in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference

Business Wire · 19 Aug 2026neutral

Dole plc announced that members of its Executive Management team will participate in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference in Boston, MA, where management will be available for one-on-one investor meetings on September 8, 2026.

Why it matters — The conference gives DOLE's management an opportunity to engage directly with investors, which may raise visibility for the company among the investment community.

DOLE vs. CTVA: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a piece comparing Dole (DOLE) and Corteva, Inc. (CTVA), both in the Agriculture - Operations sector, asking which of the two offers investors a better value option. The article frames the two as potential value-investing candidates without reaching a conclusion in the excerpt.

Why it matters — A DOLE watcher would care because the article benchmarks Dole against a major agricultural sector peer on the basis of value, which is often a factor in investor interest and analyst coverage.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DOLE stock

What is the DOLE stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Dole plc have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $14 to $22. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DOLE stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Dole plc, 2 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Dole plc 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 10 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DOLE?

As at 10 Sept 2026, Dole plc ranks 77 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (88 of 100).

Will DOLE stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +28.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dole plc 77 out of 100 as at 10 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DOLE stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Dole plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DOLE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $14 to $22 over the next 12 months.

How has DOLE stock performed over the past year?

Dole plc returned -3.5% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Dole plc do?

Dole plc is a global fresh produce company that sources, produces, markets, and distributes fruits and vegetables to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and e-commerce customers. Its portfolio includes bananas, pineapples, grapes, avocados, berries, kiwis, apples, salads, and other fresh produce, supported by vertically integrated operations across farming, packing, ripening, shipping, and distribution.

What is the latest news on DOLE?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Sept 2026): "Mission Produce vs. Dole: Which Stock Offers the Better Risk-Reward?". Zacks Investment Research compares fresh-produce companies Mission Produce and Dole, noting that the two firms offer contrasting strategies around specialization, diversification, valuation, and earnings trends that shape their respective risk-reward profiles.

Company

About Dole plc.

Dole plc is a global fresh produce company that sources, produces, markets, and distributes fruits and vegetables to retail, wholesale, foodservice, and e-commerce customers. Its portfolio includes bananas, pineapples, grapes, avocados, berries, kiwis, apples, salads, and other fresh produce, supported by vertically integrated operations across farming, packing, ripening, shipping, and distribution. The company serves major consumer and trade channels in North America, Europe, and other international markets through its Fresh Fruit, Diversified Fresh Produce – EMEA, and Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas and Rest of World segments. Dole plc is a major participant in the global agribusiness and fresh food supply chain, where it helps connect growers with large-scale commercial buyers under the Dole brand.

CEO Mr. Rory Patrick Byrne BComm, FCA · 32,027 employees · Ireland · https://www.doleplc.com