Dole’s (DOLE) Revenue Climbs While Fruit Costs Squeeze Profits

Dole plc reported mixed second-quarter 2026 results on August 10, with revenue advancing 2.9% to $2.499 billion for the three-month period ending June 30, while profitability metrics diverged. Net income more than doubled to $35.1 million, but Adjusted EBITDA declined 14.8% to $116.8 million, reflecting pressures the company had previously disclosed regarding fruit acquisition expenses.
The Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas & ROW segment provided the strongest performance, with rev