4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Grab on Declining Consumer Sentiment
Declining consumer sentiment and inflation fears put ADM, DOLE, DEO and HSY in focus as low-beta defensive stocks with earnings growth potential and dividend yields.
DOLE - Dole plc
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$14.00
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HIGH:
$14.00
LOW:
$14.00
MEDIAN:
$14.00
CONSENSUS:
$14.00
UPSIDE:
4.40%
Stock News
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Dole plc to Participate in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference
Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that members of its Executive Management team will participate in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference to b
Dole plc to Participate in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) today announced that members of its Executive Management team will participate in the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference to be held in Boston, MA. Management will be available for one-on-one investor meetings on September 8, 2026. To schedule a meeting with Dole plc, please contact your Barclays representative. About Dole plc: A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc grows, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh fruit.
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Dole: A Real Food Leader Still Trading At A Discount
Dole (DOLE) remains a Strong Buy, trading at a significant discount to intrinsic value with a clear path to long-term re-rating. DOLE's strategic shift toward higher-margin, value-added products and divestment of low-margin assets is progressing, supported by recent acquisitions and portfolio rebalancing. Q2 results showed resilience: manageable net leverage at 2.0x, continued dividend and buybacks, and guidance for ~$400M Adj. EBITDA in 2026.
Dole plc (DOLE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Dole plc (DOLE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Dole Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Dole NYSE: DOLE reported second-quarter revenue growth but lower profitability as elevated fuel, shipping and fruit-sourcing costs weighed on its Fresh Fruit segment. Management said consumer demand for fresh produce remained resilient, while Diversified Americas continued to provide an offset to pressure in bananas and pineapples.
Dole (DOLE) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Dole (DOLE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.46 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.5 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.55 per share a year ago.
Dole plc Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) ("Dole" or the "Group" or the "Company") today released its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter Highlights: Revenue increased 2.9%, reflecting positive momentum across the Group Profitability impacted by anticipated Fresh Fruit cost pressures Strong performance in Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW partially offset lower result in Fresh Fruit, demonstrating resilience of our business model.
Price Targets
Dole price target lowered to $14 from $15 at Deutsche Bank
$14.00
(was $12.99)
Deutsche Bank
Dole price target raised to $12 from $10 at BofA
$12.00
(was $14.79)
Bryan Spillane
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Bank of America Securities
Dole (DOLE) PT Raised to $18 at Deutsche Bank
$18.00
(was $14.79)
Christopher Barnes
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Deutsche Bank
Dole (DOLE) PT Raised to $20 at Goldman Sachs
$20.00
(was $14.79)
Adam Samuelson
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Goldman Sachs