Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Q1 FY2026 earnings call
May 5, 2026 · fiscal period ended 2026-03
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Summary
Generated 2026-05-05
Management highlights
• Closed Del Monte food transaction, bringing brand back under single owner after nearly four decades, with initial contribution from acquired business. • Highlighted impact of Middle East conflict on inputs, energy, fertilizers, packaging, transportation, affecting different business segments differently. • Updated segment reporting to align with internal management reporting, combining Del Monte Foods business with existing prepared foods operations. • Completed divestiture of man packing in December 2025.
Segment performance
Fresh and value-added products segment: Net sales $549 million, gross profit $60 million, gross margin 10.9%; Banana segment: Net sales $357 million, gross profit $16 million, gross margin 4.6%; Preferred food segment: Net sales $83 million, including $22 million from acquisition, gross profit $9 million, gross margin 10.8%; Other products and services segment: Net sales $56 million, gross profit $4 million, gross margin 6.8%
Guidance
• Expect net sales on continuing operation basis to increase 13 - 15% year over year, with Del Monte Foods contributing $600 million in net sales in 2026. • Estimate cost pressures from Middle East developments to be ~$40 - 45 million starting in Q2. • Gross margin expectations: Fresh and value-added product segment 11 - 12%, Banana segment 3 - 4%, Prepared food segment 13 - 14%, Other products and services segment 12 - 13%. • SG&A expected 270 - 280 million, CapEx 85 - 95 million, Net cash provided by operating activities 40 - 50 million.
Risks
• Middle East conflict introducing shock across inputs, energy, fertilizers, packaging, transportation, with impact cascading through the system, affecting different business segments differently based on supply chain structures.
Key numbers
Reported versus consensus
Earnings calendar feed
| Metric | Reported | Consensus | Delta | Prior year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.63 | $0.63 | +0.8% | $0.63 |
| Revenue | $1.04B | $1.03B | +0.9% | $1.10B |
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