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Dole (DOLE) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 9, 2026
Dole (DOLE) reported revenue of $2.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.8%, net earnings $38.5M (1.6% of revenue).
Dole, Q3 2026: revenue $2.4B (+4% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $38.5M, operating cash flow $132M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.4B | -5% | +4% |
| Gross profit | $169M | -14% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $88.9M | +87% | +268% |
| Net earnings | $38.5M | +48% | +654% |
| Operating cash flow | $132M | +847% | +51% |
| Free cash flow | $110M | — | +66% |
What changed
Revenue was $2.4B in Q3 2026, up 4% year over year and down 5% from the previous quarter. Diversified produce was the largest line at 65% of revenue. Diversified produce added $0.16B year over year (up 11%), 179% of the total change. Tropical fruit declined 9%.
Gross margin was 7.1%, up 0.3 points from a year earlier. Operating profit was $0.09B, a 3.8% margin (up 2.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 74% reached operating profit, above the 1% margin then. Operating expenses fell 39% while revenue rose 4%. Net earnings were $0.04B, up 654% year over year. The effective tax rate was 41.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.13B (up 51% year over year), 274% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.03B of depreciation and amortization and $1.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.06B. Capital expenditures of $0.02B left free cash flow of $0.11B.
Questions
What was Dole's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Dole (DOLE) reported revenue of $2.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +4% from a year earlier and -5% from the quarter before.
Was Dole profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $88.9M (3.8% of revenue) and net earnings $38.5M.
Source: Dole 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.