# Dole plc Q3 2026 Earnings Report

> Dole plc reports $2.4 billion revenue growth with reduced net leverage after Ecuador port sale.
- Title: Dole plc Q3 2026 Earnings Report · The Motley Fool | Shortify
- Summary: Dole plc reports $2.4 billion revenue growth with reduced net leverage after Ecuador port sale.
- Keywords: dole plc, q3 2026, revenue, net leverage, ecuador port sale, adjusted ebitda, share repurchases, capital expenditure, fresh fruit revenue, diversified emea revenue, diversified americas revenue, full-year adjusted ebitda guidance
- Source: The Motley Fool — https://fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/11/09/dole-plc-dole-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript
- Author: Motley Fool Transcribing
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:08:57+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: dole plc, q3 2026, revenue, net leverage, ecuador port sale, adjusted ebitda, share repurchases, capital expenditure, fresh fruit revenue, diversified emea revenue, diversified americas revenue, full-year adjusted ebitda guidance
## Q3 2026 Results
Dole plc reported revenue growth of 3.8% to $2.4 billion for Q3 2026.
## Ecuador Port Sale
Dole sold Ecuador port facility for $126.7 million net cash, reducing net debt to $491.3 million.
## Net Leverage
Net leverage decreased to 1.3x from 1.5x at end of fiscal 2025.
## Fresh Fruit Revenue
Fresh fruit revenue decreased 8% to $818.7 million due to lower banana volumes and reduced pineapple supply.
## Diversified EMEA Revenue
Diversified EMEA revenue increased 9.3% following acquisition of Greenfood Fresh Produce in Scandinavia.
## Diversified Americas Revenue
Diversified Americas revenue grew 14.1% driven by strong volumes in kiwis, avocados, grapes, and tomatoes.
## Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance
Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance reduced to $380 million to $390 million from $400 million due to fuel cost volatility.
## European Fuel Headwind
European fuel costs create $16 million headwind for full year due to lack of contractual surcharge mechanisms.
## Share Repurchases
Executed $10 million in share repurchases during Q3, bringing total for first nine months to $24.6 million.
## Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditure guidance reduced to $90 million for full year after prioritizing core distribution projects.
## Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow increased to $110.4 million for Q3, up from $66.5 million in Q3 2025.
## El Nino Impact
El Nino weather patterns impact fruit availability and production costs, particularly in pineapple and banana regions.
## Geopolitical Headwinds
South Africa operations impacted by Middle East conflict, expected to continue into fourth quarter.
## Strategic Investments
Investing in warehouse automation and robotics technology in Scandinavia to improve efficiency.
## Flood Protection
Enhanced flood protection and drainage systems in Ecuador to mitigate El Nino weather risks.
## Earnings Impact
Realized $48.6 million gain on Ecuador port sale, contributing to reduced net debt.
## Key takeaway

Dole plc reported $2.4 billion Q3 2026 revenue, 3.8% YoY growth, and reduced net leverage to 1.3x after selling Ecuador port for $126.7 million.