earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Fresh Del Monte Q4 net loss $106.4M ($2.22/share) on $1.01B revenue; exploring Mann Packing sale; dividend up 25%
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC
2023-FY EPS reported
-$0.24
revenue$4,320,700,000
- Q4 GAAP net loss $106.4M ($2.22 basic EPS) vs prior-year net income $18.3M; adjusted net income $11.8M.
- Full-year 2023 adjusted net income $101.7M, up from $94.3M; GAAP net loss $11.4M due to $143.4M impairments.
- Banana segment full-year gross margin improved 250 bps to 10.0%; overall gross margin 8.1% vs 7.7%.
- Long-term debt reduced $140M (26%) to $400M; quarterly dividend raised 25% to $0.25/share.
- Exploring strategic alternatives for Mann Packing after $133.8M non-cash impairment charge in Q4.