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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$13
+0.87% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Dole plc hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +34.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$1.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
78 / 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
−1.8%
1M
−8.7%
YTD
−13.4%
1Y
−2.1%
From 52W high
−20.7%
From 52W low
+2.4%
$12
$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 3 Oct 2026
78 / 100

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

Value
92
Issuance
81
Volatility
74
Growth
63
Quality
62
Accruals
61
Revisions
52
Momentum
48
Size
42

Value (92): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

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

Size (42): 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$22Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 +34.3% 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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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 2 Oct 2026, Dole plc returned −2.1% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DOLE vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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
3
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
17.0×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Price / book
0.9×

Cheaper than 75% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.3×

Cheaper than 44% 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
2.7%

Higher than 56% 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 $1.2B and an enterprise value of $2.5B.

  • 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: 17.0×; forward P/E: 8.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.67%, 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 3 Oct 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$1.2B
78
DMCDel Monte Corp.$1.4B
59
AGROAdecoagro SA$1.4B
30
CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.$3.2B
24
VITLVital Farms, Inc.$405.9M
14
VFFVillage Farms International, Inc.$345.9M
65
AFRIForafric Global Plc$302.4M
46

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News

Latest DOLE news & analysis

4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Hits 4-Month Low

Zacks Investment Research · 29 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Research highlighted DOLE among a group of low-beta defensive stocks—including KO, PM, and MDLZ—as suitable options for investors seeking defensive exposure as consumer sentiment hit a four-month low amid inflation concerns.

Why it matters — A DOLE watcher would care because the report positions DOLE as a defensive holding that could hold up well when consumer sentiment weakens due to inflation fears.

Zacks Industry Outlook Corteva, Archer Daniels Midland, The Scotts Miracle-Gro, Mission Produce and Dole

Zacks Investment Research · 18 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article in which Dole was highlighted alongside Corteva, Archer Daniels Midland, The Scotts Miracle-Gro and Mission Produce. The article notes that these companies have been featured in this outlook piece.

Why it matters — A DOLE watcher would care because the company was singled out for coverage in a Zacks industry outlook report, drawing attention to it along with its sector peers.

5 Agriculture Operations Stock Picks to Tap Long-Term Growth Trends

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted five agriculture operations stocks poised to benefit from innovation, automation and shifting food demand despite ongoing cost and commodity pressures. The list includes CTVA, ADM, SMG, AVO and DOLE, which the article describes as showing promise.

Why it matters — DOLE watchers would note that the company was singled out in this research as one of a select group of agriculture operations stocks positioned for long-term growth trends.

Fed Hikes Interest Rates, Signals Another: 4 Low-Beta Defensive Picks

Zacks Investment Research · 17 Sept 2026positive

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled another hike, prompting Zacks Investment Research to highlight DOLE among four low-beta defensive picks for investors. The article focuses on defensive names considered well-suited to a rising-rate environment.

Why it matters — DOLE was named as a defensive low-beta pick amid Federal Reserve rate hikes, signalling that analysts view it as a relatively stable option for investors during market uncertainty.

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

Zacks Investment Research · 16 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Dole (DOLE) and Corteva (CTVA) for value investors, examining which of the two Agriculture - Operations stocks offers better value at present.

Why it matters — A DOLE watcher would care because the piece evaluates Dole's relative value against a major sector peer, potentially influencing how investors assess the stock.

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 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DOLE?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Dole plc ranks 78 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 Value (92 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 +34.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Dole plc 78 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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 -2.1% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 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, 29 Sept 2026): "4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Hits 4-Month Low". Zacks Research highlighted DOLE among a group of low-beta defensive stocks—including KO, PM, and MDLZ—as suitable options for investors seeking defensive exposure as consumer sentiment hit a four-month low amid inflation concerns.

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