Fresh Del Monte (NYSE: FDP) Q1 2026 profit falls as debt jumps after Del Monte Foods deal
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported lower profitability for the first quarter ended March 27, 2026 while closing the Del Monte Foods acquisition and reshaping its portfolio. Net sales were $1,044.1 million, down from $1,098.4 million a year earlier, mainly due to the Mann Packing divestiture and softer avocado pricing amid industry oversupply.
GAAP net income attributable to the company fell to $10.0 million, with diluted EPS of $0.21, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.63 after excluding items such as asset impairments and Middle East–related charges. Gross margin edged up to 8.5% and adjusted gross margin to 8.7%, helped by stronger banana and pineapple pricing, but operating income dropped to $20.1 million because of $20.0 million in asset impairment and other charges tied largely to Del Monte Foods–related right‑of‑use assets and transaction costs.
By segment, fresh and value‑added products generated net sales of $549.0 million and gross margin of 10.9%, bananas delivered $357.1 million of net sales with a 4.6% gross margin, prepared foods contributed $82.5 million at a 10.8% gross margin, and other products and services posted $55.5 million with a 6.8% gross margin. The new prepared foods segment now combines Del Monte Foods with legacy prepared operations.
Cash flow from operations was $44.1 million. Long‑term debt rose sharply to $451.5 million (from $176.2 million at fiscal year‑end) driven by the Del Monte Foods asset purchase of $307.7 million net of cash acquired. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share and the company repurchased 100,000 shares for $4.0 million, leaving $116.2 million available under its authorization.
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- Sharp earnings decline: Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte fell to $10.0M and diluted EPS to $0.21 from $31.1M and $0.64, while adjusted EBITDA also decreased, signaling weaker profitability versus the prior-year quarter.
- Higher leverage after acquisition: Long-term debt and finance leases increased to $451.5M from $176.2M, largely to fund the $307.7M Del Monte Foods asset purchase, raising financial risk until integration benefits materialize.
Insights
Profitability declined while leverage increased following the Del Monte Foods acquisition.
Fresh Del Monte delivered weaker first‑quarter earnings despite stable overall gross margin. Net income attributable to the company dropped from $31.1M to $10.0M, and diluted EPS fell from $0.64 to $0.21, even though net sales slipped only modestly.
Results reflect higher costs and sizable non‑recurring items. Asset impairment and other charges of $20.0M, largely tied to right‑of‑use assets and transaction costs from the $307.7M Del Monte Foods asset acquisition, weighed heavily on operating income, which declined from $44.9M to $20.1M. Adjusted EBITDA of $58.4M versus $67.0M a year ago points to softer underlying performance.
Balance sheet risk increased as long‑term debt rose to $451.5M from $176.2M, lifting total assets to $3,402.4M. Management maintained a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share and continued share repurchases, indicating confidence, but the ultimate benefit of the Del Monte Foods acquisition will depend on successful integration and restoring earnings power in subsequent quarters.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net sales: $1,044.1M
Net income attributable to FDP: $10.0M
Diluted EPS: $0.21
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8 metrics
Net sales
$1,044.1M
Quarter ended March 27, 2026
Net income attributable to FDP
$10.0M
Quarter ended March 27, 2026
Diluted EPS
$0.21
Quarter ended March 27, 2026
Adjusted diluted EPS
$0.63
Non-GAAP, quarter ended March 27, 2026
Adjusted EBITDA
$58.4M
Quarter ended March 27, 2026
Long-term debt and finance leases
$451.5M
Balance sheet as of March 27, 2026
Operating cash flow
$44.1M
Net cash provided by operating activities, Q1 2026
Dividend per share
$0.30
Quarterly cash dividend declared April 28, 2026
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, asset impairment and other charges, net, equity method investments, right-of-use assets, +2 more
6 terms
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA with additional adjustments for the divestiture of Mann Packing..."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
asset impairment and other charges, net financial
"Asset impairment and other charges, net for the quarter ended March 27, 2026, primarily consisted of $16.1 million..."
equity method investments financial
"Income from equity method investments for the first quarter of 2026 was $6.6 million."
An equity method investment is an accounting approach used when a company owns a significant share of another company and can influence its decisions but does not fully control it; instead of listing the investment at cost, the investor records its share of the other company's profits or losses on its own income statement and adjusts the investment value on the balance sheet. For investors, this matters because it links the investor’s reported earnings and asset values directly to the financial performance of that partly-owned business, similar to how a partner’s gains affect a small business owner’s books.
right-of-use assets financial
"primarily consisted of $16.1 million related to right-of-use assets acquired from Del Monte Foods..."
Right-of-use assets are the rights a company gains to use a physical space or equipment under a lease agreement. They are recorded as assets on the company's balance sheet, reflecting the value of future benefits from the leased item. For investors, these assets provide a clearer picture of a company's obligations and resources related to leasing arrangements, helping to assess its financial health and operational commitments.
non-GAAP financial measure financial
"Certain information presented in this press release reflects adjustments to GAAP measures that are referred to... as “non-GAAP measures.”"
A non-GAAP financial measure is a way companies present their financial results that excludes certain expenses or income to show how they believe their core business is performing. It matters because it can give a clearer picture of how the company is really doing, but it can also be used to make results look better than they actually are.
Adjusted gross margin financial
"Adjusted gross margin was 8.7%."
Adjusted gross margin is a measure of how much profit a company makes from its sales after accounting for certain expenses or one-time costs, but before deducting other operating expenses. It helps investors see the company's core profitability more clearly by removing factors that might distort the usual profit picture, similar to a runner measuring their speed without considering obstacles or weather. This metric provides a clearer view of the company's ongoing financial health.
Earnings Snapshot
Net sales: $1,044.1M
Q1 2026
Net sales
$1,044.1M
Net income attributable to FDP
$10.0M
Diluted EPS
$0.21
Adjusted EBITDA
$58.4M
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 5, 2026
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Please send copies of notices and communications from the Securities and Exchange Commission to:
c/o Del Monte Fresh Produce Company
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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 5, 2026, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 27, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 5, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: | May 5, 2026 | By: | /s/ Monica Vicente | |||||||||||
| Monica Vicente | ||||||||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||
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Historic Brand Reunification Strengthens Multi-Category Growth Platform
Portfolio Discipline and Segment Mix Support Margin Performance
Operating Cash Flow Supports Strategic Investment and Shareholder Returns
CORAL GABLES, FL. - May 5, 2026 - Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) ("Fresh Del Monte" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 27, 2026. For the first quarter of 2026, the Company reported earnings per diluted share of $0.21, or on an Adjusted basis, earnings per diluted share(1) of $0.63.
“Our first-quarter results reflect disciplined execution across a complex operating environment, with the business demonstrating resilience as we continue to strengthen and expand our portfolio,” said Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del Monte’s Chairman and CEO. “Importantly, the quarter included the initial contribution following the closing of the Del Monte Foods acquisition, expanding our portfolio and strengthening our position across both the perimeter and center of the store. We are encouraged by the initial performance of the Del Monte Foods business in its first week of ownership and remain focused on building on this momentum as we continue to scale the business and strengthen our overall platform.”
Following the Del Monte Foods transaction during the first quarter of 2026, the Company realigned its operating segments to align external reporting with the internal management reporting used to allocate resources and assess performance. As part of this realignment, the Company separated the prepared foods category from its fresh and value‑added products segment and established it as a distinct reportable segment. The prepared foods segment combines the recently acquired Del Monte Foods assets with Fresh Del Monte’s existing prepared foods operations.
The prepared foods segment primarily includes packaged food products such as Del Monte® and S&W® packaged vegetables; Del Monte®, Contadina®, and S&W® packaged tomato products; Del Monte® packaged meals and snacks; pineapple concentrate; beverages and juices; and prepared fruit products sold in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The Company’s remaining reportable segments are fresh and value‑added products, bananas, and other products and services. The fresh and value‑added products segment includes the Company’s fresh produce portfolio, primarily pineapples, fresh-cut fruit, fresh-cut vegetables (which includes fresh-cut salads), melons, vegetables, non-tropical fruit (including grapes, apples, citrus, blueberries, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, and kiwis), other fruit and vegetables, avocados, and other fresh food offerings. The other products and services segment primarily includes the Company’s third‑party freight and logistics services business, poultry and meats operations, and specialty ingredients business.
Financial highlights for the first quarter of 2026:
The Company announced its intent to divest its Mann Packing Inc. business operations ("Mann Packing") in the third quarter of 2025 and completed the transaction during the fourth quarter of 2025. Accordingly, the following financial highlights also include adjusted basis results to reflect the impact of the divestiture.
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Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $1,044.1 million. The decrease of 4.9% was primarily driven by lower net sales in the Company's fresh and value-added products segment, reflecting the strategic divestiture of its Mann Packing business in the fourth quarter of 2025, as well as lower net sales in its avocado product line due to industry-wide oversupply, which resulted in lower per-unit selling prices. The decrease was partially offset by net sales from the Company's acquisition of Del Monte Foods in March 2026, as well as the favorable impact of fluctuations in exchange rates primarily related to the Euro. On an Adjusted basis, net sales(1) were in line with reported net sales for the first quarter of 2026.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $89.0 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily driven by lower gross profit in the Company's other products and services business segment, reflecting lower per-unit selling prices in its poultry and meats business due to slower demand and the impact of the Middle East conflict. Gross profit was also negatively impacted in the Company's prepared foods business segment, driven by higher per-unit production and procurement costs. Across the portfolio, results were affected by supply chain disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz associated with geopolitical developments and the unfavorable impact of fluctuations in exchange rates due to a stronger Costa Rican colon. The decrease was partially offset by higher per-unit selling prices in the Company's banana and pineapple product lines, as well as the acquisition of Del Monte Foods. Gross margin increased to 8.5%. Adjusted gross margin was 8.7%.
Operating income for the first quarter of 2026 was $20.1 million. The decrease was primarily driven by higher asset impairment and other charges, net, when compared to the prior-year period. Adjusted operating income(1) for the first quarter of 2026 was $40.2 million.
Income from equity method investments for the first quarter of 2026 was $6.6 million. The increase was due to higher equity earnings of unconsolidated companies within the food and nutrition sector compared to the prior-year period. The higher equity earnings were due to distributions received in excess of the carrying value at the time of liquidation of a fund in which we previously held an interest.
FDP net income(2) for the first quarter of 2026 was $10.0 million. Adjusted FDP net income(1) was $29.9 million.
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First Quarter 2026 Business Segment Performance and Selected Financial Data
(As reported in business segment data)
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| Segment Data: | Net Sales | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Net Sales | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh and value-added products | $ | 549.0 | 53 | % | $ | 59.8 | 67 | % | 10.9 | % | $ | 612.3 | 56 | % | $ | 59.0 | 64 | % | 9.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Banana | 357.1 | 34 | % | 16.5 | 19 | % | 4.6 | % | 363.8 | 33 | % | 16.8 | 18 | % | 4.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepared foods | 82.5 | 8 | % | 8.9 | 10 | % | 10.8 | % | 70.9 | 6 | % | 10.3 | 11 | % | 14.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other products and services | 55.5 | 5 | % | 3.8 | 4 | % | 6.8 | % | 51.4 | 5 | % | 6.1 | 7 | % | 11.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,044.1 | 100 | % | $ | 89.0 | 100 | % | 8.5 | % | $ | 1,098.4 | 100 | % | $ | 92.2 | 100 | % | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations and other information required by Regulation G can be found below under "Non-GAAP Measures."
(2) "FDP net income" as referenced throughout this release is defined as Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
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First Quarter of 2026 Business Segment Performance
Following the Del Monte Foods transaction during the first quarter of 2026, the Company realigned its operating segments to reflect the internal management reporting used by the management team to allocate resources and assess performance. As part of this realignment, the Company separated the prepared foods category from its fresh and value‑added products segment and established it as a distinct reportable segment. The prepared foods segment combines the recently acquired Del Monte® Foods assets with Fresh Del Monte’s existing prepared foods operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The prepared foods segment primarily includes packaged food products, such as Del Monte® and S&W® packaged vegetables; Del Monte®, Contadina®, and S&W® packaged tomato products; Del Monte® packaged meals and snacks; pineapple concentrate; beverages and juices; and prepared fruit products sold in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The Company's financial results are presented to reflect these reorganized reportable segments. Prior periods were retrospectively adjusted to conform to the new segment composition and will be reflected in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 27, 2026.
Fresh and Value-Added Products
Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $549.0 million. The decrease in net sales was primarily a result of strategic reductions in the Company's fresh and fresh-cut vegetables business, including the divestiture of its Mann Packing business, and lower per-unit selling prices in its avocado product line due to industry-wide oversupply. The decrease was partially offset by higher net sales in the Company's pineapple product line due to higher per-unit selling prices and the favorable impact of fluctuations in exchange rates primarily related to the euro. On an Adjusted basis, net sales(1) were in line with reported net sales for the first quarter of 2026.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $59.8 million. The increase in gross profit was primarily driven by the divestiture of the Company's Mann Packing business, which generated negative gross profit in the prior-year period, and higher per-unit selling prices in the Company's pineapple product line. The increase was partially offset by lower net sales, higher per-unit production costs in its melon product line, as well as weather-related events in North America that negatively impacted sales volume in the Company's fresh-cut fruit product line and contributed to lower per-unit selling prices in its melon product line. Gross margin increased to 10.9%. Adjusted gross profit(1) for the first quarter of 2026 was $60.6 million. Adjusted gross margin decreased to 11.0%.
Banana
Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $357.1 million. The decrease in net sales was primarily a result of lower sales volume in Asia due to lower supply, including the impact of supplier changes in the quarter, and in North America due to weak market demand and the impact of adverse weather. The decrease was partially offset by higher per-unit selling prices across all of the Company's regions, and the favorable impact of fluctuations in exchange rates, primarily related to the euro. On an Adjusted basis, net sales(1) were in line with the first quarter of 2026.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $16.5 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily driven by higher per-unit production and procurement costs, partially offset by higher per-unit selling prices. Gross margin was in line with the prior year at 4.6%. Adjusted gross profit(1) for the first quarter of 2026 was $18.0 million. Adjusted gross margin increased to 5.0%.
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Prepared Foods
Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $82.5 million. The increase in net sales was primarily driven by the Company's acquisition of Del Monte Foods, which closed late in March 2026, partially offset by lower net sales in Europe due to a lower availability of fruit inputs, including pineapple, used in the Company's canned pineapple product line.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $8.9 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily driven by lower net sales in Europe and higher per-unit production and distribution costs, partially offset by the Company's acquisition of Del Monte Foods. Gross margin decreased to 10.8%.
Other Products and Services
Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 were $55.5 million. The increase in net sales was the result of higher net sales of the Company's third-party freight services business, partially offset by lower net sales in its poultry and meats business due to lower per-unit selling prices.
Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was $3.8 million. The decrease in gross profit was primarily a result of lower per-unit selling prices in its poultry and meats business. Gross margin decreased to 6.8%.
Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2026 was $44.1 million. The decrease compared to the prior-year period was primarily driven by lower net income, partially offset by changes in non-cash items, including higher asset impairments, and working capital fluctuations, primarily related to lower inventory levels and higher trade receivables due to the timing of period-end collections.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt increased to $438.0 million at the end of the first quarter of 2026, compared with $173.0 million at the end of fiscal year 2025, primarily reflecting debt incurred in connection with the acquisition of select assets of Del Monte Foods, which closed on March 19, 2026.
Quarterly Cash Dividend
On April 28, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on June 11, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 19, 2026.
Share Repurchase Program
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 100,000 shares of common stock for $4.0 million at an average price of $40.24 per share. As of March 27, 2026, $116.2 million remained available under the current plan.
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| Statement of Operations: | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 1,098.4 | |||||||
| Cost of products sold | 953.4 | 1,006.2 | |||||||||
| Other product-related charges | 1.7 | — | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 89.0 | 92.2 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 51.1 | 48.1 | |||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net | 2.2 | 0.8 | |||||||||
| Asset impairment and other charges, net | 20.0 | — | |||||||||
| Operating income | 20.1 | 44.9 | |||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 1.9 | 3.3 | |||||||||
| Income from equity method investments | 6.6 | — | |||||||||
| Other expense, net | 6.3 | 2.8 | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 18.5 | 38.8 | |||||||||
| Income tax provision | 7.8 | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Net income | 10.7 | 31.9 | |||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0.7 | 0.8 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | $ | 10.0 | $ | 31.1 | |||||||
Earnings per share(1): | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.65 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.64 | |||||||
| Dividends declared per ordinary share | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.30 | |||||||
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 47,449,871 | 47,956,338 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 47,869,455 | 48,268,620 | |||||||||
(1) Earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated based on Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
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| Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||||||
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| March 27, 2026 | December 26, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 66.3 | $ | 35.7 | |||||||
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 434.3 | 376.1 | |||||||||
| Other accounts receivable, net | 96.7 | 85.9 | |||||||||
| Inventories, net | 728.4 | 581.9 | |||||||||
| Assets held for sale | 14.9 | 9.6 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 36.5 | 51.6 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,377.1 | 1,140.8 | |||||||||
| Investments in and advances to unconsolidated companies | 42.7 | 63.2 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,216.8 | 1,119.5 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 191.4 | 192.8 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 389.8 | 390.0 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 61.2 | 33.1 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 47.9 | 45.5 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent assets | 75.5 | 74.1 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,402.4 | $ | 3,059.0 | |||||||
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 518.8 | $ | 467.3 | |||||||
| Current maturities of debt and finance leases | 7.0 | 1.5 | |||||||||
| Current maturities of operating leases | 46.5 | 45.4 | |||||||||
| Income taxes and other taxes payable | 15.8 | 15.1 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 588.1 | 529.3 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and finance leases | 451.5 | 176.2 | |||||||||
| Retirement benefits | 102.9 | 92.4 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 80.3 | 79.1 | |||||||||
| Operating leases, less current maturities | 123.9 | 125.9 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 26.2 | 25.9 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,372.9 | 1,028.8 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Shareholders' equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred shares | — | — | |||||||||
| Ordinary shares | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||||||
| Paid-in capital | 608.5 | 606.6 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,439.7 | 1,447.3 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (33.9) | (38.2) | |||||||||
| Total Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. shareholders' equity | 2,014.8 | 2,016.2 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 14.7 | 14.0 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 2,029.5 | 2,030.2 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 3,402.4 | $ | 3,059.0 | |||||||
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| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | |||||||||||
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| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 10.7 | $ | 31.9 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 16.1 | 18.5 | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||
| Asset impairments | 16.1 | — | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2.5 | 2.3 | |||||||||
| Change in uncertain tax positions | 0.7 | (0.9) | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (1.2) | (4.4) | |||||||||
| Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net | (2.2) | (0.8) | |||||||||
| Income from equity method investments | (6.6) | — | |||||||||
| Other, net | (0.2) | (0.4) | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||||||||||
| Receivables | (62.9) | (38.7) | |||||||||
| Inventories | 21.0 | (5.4) | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1.6) | (0.8) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 50.8 | 46.1 | |||||||||
| Other assets and liabilities | 0.8 | (1.4) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 44.1 | 46.1 | |||||||||
| Investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (14.4) | (10.0) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | 12.8 | 1.9 | |||||||||
| Acquisition of select assets of Del Monte Foods, net of cash acquired | (307.7) | — | |||||||||
| Investments in and advances to unconsolidated companies | (2.5) | (1.2) | |||||||||
| Other investing activities | — | — | |||||||||
| Distributions received from unconsolidated companies | 29.6 | — | |||||||||
| Other investing activities | — | 0.5 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (282.2) | (8.8) | |||||||||
| Financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from debt | 266.9 | 148.4 | |||||||||
| Payments on debt | (1.9) | (159.5) | |||||||||
| Distributions to noncontrolling interests | — | (0.1) | |||||||||
| Share-based awards settled in cash for taxes | (1.7) | (0.9) | |||||||||
| Dividends paid | (14.2) | (14.4) | |||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of ordinary shares | (4.0) | (7.6) | |||||||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | — | — | |||||||||
| Other financing activities | (0.4) | (0.4) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 244.7 | (34.5) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (1.0) | (1.0) | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 5.6 | 1.8 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning | 64.2 | 32.6 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending | $ | 69.8 | $ | 34.4 | |||||||
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Non-GAAP Measures
The Company's results are determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Certain information presented in this press release reflects adjustments to GAAP measures that are referred to in this press release as “non-GAAP measures.” Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide a more comparable analysis of the underlying operating performance of the business.
These non-GAAP measures include the following: Adjusted net sales, Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted operating income, Adjusted FDP net income, Adjusted diluted EPS, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA margin, and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted net sales, Adjusted gross profit, Adjusted gross margin, Adjusted operating income, Adjusted FDP net income and Adjusted diluted EPS each reflect adjustments relating to the divestiture of Mann Packing, asset impairment and other charges, net, gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net and other product-related charges. EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. excluding interest expense, net, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and share-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA with additional adjustments for the divestiture of Mann Packing (excluding the impact of depreciation, amortization, asset impairment and other charges, net, gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net and income taxes already included within the EBITDA calculation), sales claims arising from delays and disruptions to shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asset impairment and other charges, net, gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net, and other product-related charges. EBITDA margin represents EBITDA as a percentage of net sales, and Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Adjusted net sales.
These non-GAAP measures provide the Company with an understanding of the results from the primary operations of its business. The Company uses these metrics because management believes they provide more comparable measures to evaluate period-over-period operating performance since they exclude special items that are not indicative of the Company's core business or operations. These measures may be useful to an investor in evaluating the underlying operating performance of the Company's business because these measures:
1.Are used by investors to measure a company's comparable operating performance;
2.Are financial measurements that are used by lenders and other parties to evaluate creditworthiness; and
3.Are used by the Company's management for various purposes, including as measures of performance of its operating entities, as a basis of strategic planning and forecasting, and in certain cases as a basis for incentive compensation.
Because all companies do not use identical calculations, the Company's presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.
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| Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. dollars in millions, except per-share amounts) - (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | Diluted EPS | Net Sales | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | Diluted EPS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As reported | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 89.0 | $ | 20.1 | $ | 10.0 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 1,098.4 | $ | 92.2 | $ | 44.9 | $ | 31.1 | $ | 0.64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales claims due to shipping delays in the Middle East (1) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.01 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other product-related (credits) charges (2) | — | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.04 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Asset impairment and other charges, net (3) | — | — | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0.42 | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net (4) | — | — | (2.2) | (2.2) | (0.05) | — | — | (0.8) | (0.8) | (0.01) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestiture of Mann Packing (5) | — | — | — | — | (50.8) | 5.7 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effects of all adjustments (6) | — | — | — | (0.2) | — | — | — | — | (0.1) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As adjusted | $ | 1,044.7 | $ | 91.3 | $ | 40.2 | $ | 29.9 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 1,047.6 | $ | 97.9 | $ | 52.7 | $ | 38.8 | $ | 0.81 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Gross Profit Non-GAAP Reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. dollars in millions) - (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh and value-added products | Banana | Prepared foods | Other products and services | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (as reported) | $ | 59.8 | $ | 16.5 | $ | 8.9 | $ | 3.8 | $ | 89.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales claims due to shipping delays in the Middle East (1) | 0.1 | 0.5 | — | — | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other product-related charges (2) | 0.7 | 1.0 | — | — | 1.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross profit | $ | 60.6 | $ | 18.0 | $ | 8.9 | $ | 3.8 | $ | 91.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 549.0 | $ | 357.1 | $ | 82.5 | $ | 55.5 | $ | 1,044.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales claims due to shipping delays in the Middle East (1) | 0.1 | 0.5 | — | — | 0.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net sales | $ | 549.1 | $ | 357.6 | $ | 82.5 | $ | 55.5 | $ | 1,044.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin (a) | 10.9 | % | 4.6 | % | 10.8 | % | 6.8 | % | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Gross margin (b) | 11.0 | % | 5.0 | % | 10.8 | % | 6.8 | % | 8.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Quarter ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh and value-added products | Banana | Prepared foods | Other products and services | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (as reported) | $ | 59.0 | $ | 16.8 | $ | 10.3 | $ | 6.1 | $ | 92.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestiture of Mann Packing (5) | 5.7 | — | — | — | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Gross profit | $ | 64.7 | $ | 16.8 | $ | 10.3 | $ | 6.1 | $ | 97.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 612.3 | $ | 363.8 | $ | 70.9 | $ | 51.4 | $ | 1,098.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Divestiture of Mann Packing (5) | (50.8) | — | — | — | (50.8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net sales | $ | 561.5 | $ | 363.8 | $ | 70.9 | $ | 51.4 | $ | 1,047.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin (a) | 9.6 | % | 4.6 | % | 14.5 | % | 11.9 | % | 8.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Gross margin (b) | 11.5 | % | 4.6 | % | 14.5 | % | 11.9 | % | 9.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(a) Calculated as Gross profit as a percentage of net sales.
(b) Calculated as Adjusted Gross profit as a percentage of Adjusted Net sales.
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| Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||
| Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||
| (U.S. dollars in millions) - (Unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Quarter ended | |||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | $ | 10.0 | $ | 31.1 | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | 1.9 | 3.3 | |||||||||
| Income tax provision | 7.8 | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Depreciation & amortization | 16.1 | 18.5 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 2.5 | 2.3 | |||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 38.3 | $ | 62.1 | |||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||
Sales claims due to shipping delays in the Middle East (1) | 0.6 | — | |||||||||
Other product-related charges (2) | 1.7 | — | |||||||||
Asset impairment and other charges, net (3) | 20.0 | — | |||||||||
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net (4) | (2.2) | (0.8) | |||||||||
Divestiture of Mann Packing (5) | — | 5.7 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 58.4 | $ | 67.0 | |||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 1,098.4 | |||||||
| Adjusted Net sales | $ | 1,044.7 | $ | 1,047.6 | |||||||
Net income margin (a) | 1.0 | % | 2.8 | % | |||||||
| (a) Calculated as Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. as a percentage of net sales. | |||||||||||
Adjusted Net income margin (b) | 2.9 | % | 3.7 | % | |||||||
| (b) Calculated as Adjusted Net income attributable to Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. as a percentage of Adjusted Net sales. | |||||||||||
EBITDA margin (c) | 3.7 | % | 5.7 | % | |||||||
| (c) Calculated as EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (d) | 5.6 | % | 6.4 | % | |||||||
| (d) Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of Adjusted Net sales. | |||||||||||
(1)Sales claims due to shipping delays in the Middle East for the quarter ended March 27, 2026, primarily consisted of customer quality claims arising from delays and disruptions to shipments passing through or indirectly impacted by delays in the Strait of Hormuz and the congestion at other ports.
(2)Other product-related charges for the quarter ended March 27, 2026, primarily consisted of product damages and non-recoverable inventory related to geopolitical developments in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz and the congestion at other ports.
(3)Asset impairment and other charges, net for the quarter ended March 27, 2026, primarily consisted of $16.1 million related to right-of-use assets acquired from Del Monte Foods for product lines we do not intend to operate and $3.5 million of business transaction costs, including transaction advisory fees, legal, consulting, and accounting expenses associated with our acquisition of Del Monte Foods.
(4)Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net for the quarter ended March 27, 2026, primarily consisted of a $2.2 million gain on the idle land in Chile. Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net for the quarter ended March 28, 2025, primarily consisted of a $0.8 million gain from the sale of idle land in Guatemala.
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(5)Divestiture of Mann Packing includes the operating results of Mann Packing Inc. ("Mann Packing") and its wholly owned subsidiaries as a result of the sale of the Mann Packing business, including substantially all of its operational assets, which occurred during the fourth quarter of 2025 (refer to Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2025, for further information regarding the divestiture). For the quarter ended March 28, 2025, the adjustments exclude tax effects of $0.1 million. The tax effects associated with the operating results of Mann Packing are included in the amounts referenced in Tickmark (6) below. Total diluted EPS for the planned divestiture of Mann Packing when including the impacts of tax effects for the quarter ended March 28, 2025, was $(0.18).
(6)Tax effects are calculated in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, using the same methodology as the GAAP provision of income taxes.
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Conference Call and Webcast Data
Fresh Del Monte will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss the first quarter 2026 financial results and to review the Company’s progress and outlook. The webcast can be accessed on the Company’s Investor Relations home page at https://investorrelations.freshdelmonte.com. The call will be available for re-broadcast on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call for a period of one year.
About Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a leading global producer, marketer, and distributor of high-quality fresh, fresh-cut, and prepared fruit and vegetables, with products sold in more than 90 countries worldwide. The company also operates a growing global platform across fresh, refrigerated, and shelf-stable food categories. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the DEL MONTE® brand and other recognized brands, a symbol of quality, innovation, freshness, and reliability for more than 140 years. The company owns global rights to the Del Monte® brand, subject to certain existing licensing arrangements. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. Fresh Del Monte is the first global marketer of fruits and vegetables to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative. The company has been recognized as one of America’s Most Trusted Companies by Newsweek and named a Humankind 100 Company by Humankind Investments. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDP.
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Forward-looking Information
This press release and the related earnings call contain certain forward-looking statements regarding the intent, beliefs or current expectations of the Company. These statements include statements that are preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “may” or similar expressions with respect to various matters. Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s plans and expectations for future performance, including: the expected benefits of the Del Monte Foods acquisition; the Company’s ability to strengthen brand consistency, expand customer reach, enhance efficiency and build a stronger, more flexible platform focused on innovation and long-term value creation. It is important to note that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and assumptions that may cause the Company’s actual plans and performance to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances under which the anticipated benefits of the Transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, our inability to successfully execute on our integration strategy, the diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, operating costs and business disruption following the Transaction, exposure to potential litigation related to Del Monte Foods which may have not been discovered during the diligence process or over which the Company had no control, our ability to service the additional indebtedness incurred as a result of the acquisition of Del Monte Foods, and challenges associated with the integration of Del Monte Foods’ products, technologies, and manufacturing processes with those of ours, ongoing elevated commodity and supply chain costs given the uncertainty associated with the conflict in the Middle East and the Company’s ability to successfully manage the risks associated with international operations in light of the ongoing conflict. In addition, these forward-looking statements and the information in this presentation and the earnings call are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements in this presentation are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update such statements.
| For information, contact: | ||
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| Christine Cannella | ||
| Vice President, Investor Relations | ||
| Investors@freshdelmonte.com | ||
Media: | ||
| Claudia Pou | ||
| Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Communications | ||
| Communications@freshdelmonte.com | ||
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FAQ
How did Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (FDP) perform in Q1 2026?
Fresh Del Monte reported net sales of $1,044.1 million and net income attributable to the company of $10.0 million for Q1 2026. Diluted EPS was $0.21, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.63, reflecting adjustments for impairments and transaction-related items.
What impact did the Del Monte Foods acquisition have on FDP’s Q1 2026 results?
The Del Monte Foods acquisition, closed on March 19, 2026, began contributing to net sales in the prepared foods segment. It also drove $307.7 million of cash outflow for acquired assets and contributed to $20.0 million of asset impairment and other charges and higher long-term debt.
How did Fresh Del Monte’s segment performance look in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, fresh and value-added products generated net sales of $549.0 million with 10.9% gross margin, bananas delivered $357.1 million at 4.6%, prepared foods had $82.5 million at 10.8%, and other products and services produced $55.5 million at 6.8% gross margin.
What happened to Fresh Del Monte’s profitability and margins year over year?
Gross profit declined from $92.2 million to $89.0 million, but gross margin ticked up to 8.5% from 8.4%. Operating income fell more sharply, from $44.9 million to $20.1 million, mainly due to $20.0 million of asset impairment and other charges recorded in Q1 2026.
How did the Mann Packing divestiture affect FDP’s Q1 2026 results?
The Mann Packing divestiture, completed in Q4 2025, reduced fresh and value-added net sales but helped gross profit. Prior-year results included Mann Packing’s negative gross profit, so adjusted comparisons remove its impact, with reconciliations showing adjusted net sales and gross profit excluding this divested business.
What is Fresh Del Monte’s debt and cash flow position after Q1 2026?
Long-term debt and finance leases rose to $451.5 million from $176.2 million, mainly from funding the Del Monte Foods asset acquisition. Net cash provided by operating activities was $44.1 million, while investing cash outflows were dominated by the $307.7 million acquisition payment.