DEL MONTE CORP reported results for 2026 with revenue of $1.22B, up from $1.18B a year earlier, while net income and diluted EPS declined to $21.2M and $0.44, respectively, reflecting acquisition-related costs, impairments and operational disruptions.

Financial Highlights

MetricCurrent quarterPrior year quarterYoY changeRevenue¹$1.22B$1.18B3.1%Net income²$21.2M$56.8M(62.7%)Diluted EPS³$0.44$1.18(62.7%)

¹ Reported as “Net sales”. ² Reported as “Net income attributable to Del Monte Corporation”. ³ Reported as “Diluted earnings per share”.

Business Highlights

  • Acquisition & brand consolidation: Completed March 2026 acquisition of Del Monte Foods assets, reuniting the Del Monte® brand and expanding prepared foods operations.
  • Revenue mix shift: Prepared foods sales rose materially after the acquisition, which offset declines in fresh and banana segments driven by a divestiture and lower volumes.
  • Operational disruptions: Geopolitical shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz caused product damage, claims and inventory write-offs that impacted operations and supply chains.
  • Production actions & impairments: The company closed four Costa Rica banana farms, recorded asset impairments and incurred acquisition-related integration costs.
  • Supply & input pressures: Higher production costs, ocean freight and commodity volatility (including fuel and fertilizer) and input shortages constrained margins and availability.

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