NYSE$FDP

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc · Q1 2024 earnings

Q1 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Fresh Del Monte reported mixed results with revenue decline offset by growth in fresh and value-added segment.

Fresh Del Monte reported a decrease in net sales for Q1 2024, with $1,107.9 million compared to $1,128.5 million in the prior-year period. The decline was attributed to lower banana net sales and reduced sales in the other products and services segment, although the fresh and value-added products segment saw an increase. Operating income decreased to $44.1 million from $74.5 million year-over-year, and net income was $26.1 million compared to $39.0 million in the prior year.

  • Net sales decreased to $1,107.9 million from $1,128.5 million year-over-year.
  • Fresh and value-added products segment revenue increased by 5%.
  • Banana net sales decreased due to lower volume and pricing.
  • Operating income declined to $44.1 million compared to $74.5 million in the prior-year period.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.11B

Previous: $1.13B-1.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.34

Previous: $0.55-38.2%
Capital Expenditures

-$12.7M

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$26.1M

Previous: $39M-33.1%
Net Income

$26.1M

Previous: $39M-33.1%
Operating Income

$44.1M

Previous: $74.5M-40.8%
Gross Profit

$82.3M

Previous: $97M-15.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$42.2M

Previous: $35.7M+18.2%
Total Assets

$3.2B

Previous: $3.44B-7.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$600K

Previous: $2.3M-73.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Fresh Del Monte · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.11B

Q1 2024-1.8%vs Q1 2023
Beat estimate in 3 of 14 quarters(21%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Fresh Del Monte · $1B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023

  • Fresh & Value-Added
    $574M-4.3%
  • Banana
    $385M-1.0%
  • Other Products & Services
    $44.4M-32.0%

Forward guidance

The press release contains 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.

Tailwinds

  • Company’s focus on operational excellence, cost discipline and strategic capital allocation to improve profitability
  • Its ability to generate value for its shareholders, including through focusing on its strengths in pineapple, fresh-cut and sustainability-related projects and growing market share
  • Expected segment results in 2024
  • Expected capital expenditures in 2024
  • Expected progress on its strategic alternatives with respect to Mann Packing

Headwinds

  • Ongoing elevated commodity and supply chain costs, including costs of raw materials, packaging materials, labor, energy, fuel and transportation
  • The Company’s ability to successfully execute on its strategic growth plans, including the use of AI and other technology to effectively manage costs and pricing
  • The outcome of strategic alternatives with respect to the Mann Packing operation
  • The impact of foreign currency fluctuations, including the effectiveness of our hedging activities
  • The impact of asset impairment or other charges, including those associated with exit activities, crop or facility damage or otherwise

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2024

Historical avgQ1 2024

-1.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.6%

Avg return

5 days after

-2.8%

Avg return

30 days after

34%

23 / 67 earnings

Positive

+19.8%

Q1 2021

Best reaction

-21.3%

Q4 2018

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-1.4%-8.5%-27.0%
Q4 2025+4.5%+3.4%-1.2%
Q3 2025-0.2%+4.6%+5.2%
Q1 2025-0.9%-1.8%-2.7%
Q4 2024-3.0%-1.3%-4.2%
Q3 2024+8.8%+14.5%+16.0%
Q2 2024+8.9%+7.2%+16.7%
Q1 2024-5.4%-6.1%-9.9%
Q4 2023-2.7%+1.9%+8.8%
Q3 2023-9.0%-6.0%-7.1%
Q2 2023+4.6%+7.7%+0.1%
Q1 2023-7.2%-3.8%-6.1%
Q4 2022+7.7%+8.5%+4.1%
Q3 2022+2.5%+7.1%+4.7%
Q2 2022-4.0%-5.8%-10.3%
Q1 2022-5.5%-3.6%-2.2%
Q4 2021-9.9%-8.1%-5.8%
Q3 2021-14.6%-13.7%-27.5%
Q2 2021-1.5%+1.3%+3.6%
Q1 2021+19.8%+17.7%+21.4%
Q4 2020-7.7%-5.1%+5.4%
Q3 2020-8.8%-9.9%+4.0%
Q2 2020-1.3%-1.9%+0.3%
Q1 2020-18.8%-28.0%-29.1%
Q4 2019-10.7%-14.7%+0.9%
Q3 2019+10.8%+12.6%+14.6%
Q2 2019+11.3%+7.6%-6.0%
Q1 2019+3.5%-0.1%-11.5%
Q4 2018-21.3%-20.9%-22.9%
Q3 2018+3.0%+2.5%+3.4%
Q2 2018-8.4%-7.4%-7.8%
Q1 2018+0.5%-1.2%-8.6%
Q4 2017-0.5%+2.2%-3.5%
Q3 2017-9.8%-4.7%-0.2%
Q2 2017-3.3%-2.9%-8.7%
Q1 2017-14.0%-11.5%-16.1%
Q4 2016-3.3%-1.2%-0.4%
Q3 2016+7.0%+0.7%-3.9%
Q2 2016+6.2%+7.1%+3.6%
Q1 2016+8.5%
Q4 2015-3.7%
Q3 2015+6.6%
Q2 2015+8.6%
Q1 2015-7.6%
Q4 2014-1.9%
Q3 2014+5.4%
Q2 2014+1.7%
Q1 2014+8.8%
Q4 2013-4.6%
Q3 2013-3.1%
Q2 2013+0.1%
Q1 2013-9.7%
Q4 2012-2.9%
Q3 2012-1.6%
Q2 2012-0.2%
Q1 2012+1.5%
Q4 2011-10.1%
Q4 2008-10.1%
Q3 2011-3.1%
Q2 2011-3.9%
Q1 2011+1.5%
Q4 2010-5.0%
Q3 2009+0.0%
Q3 2010+0.0%
Q2 2010-0.1%
Q1 2010-0.1%
Q2 2009-0.1%

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