NYSE$FDP
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Fresh Del Monte reported higher revenue and profitability in Q4 2024, driven by strong performance in fresh and value-added products.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. saw a modest increase in net sales for Q4 2024, reaching $1.01 billion. The company's operating income rebounded significantly from a loss in the previous year, driven by improved margins in fresh and value-added products. Net income was $20.4 million, while adjusted net income stood at $12.3 million.
- Net sales increased slightly to $1.01 billion, up from $1.008 billion in Q4 2023.
- Operating income rose sharply to $30.3 million from a loss of $113.4 million last year.
- Fresh and value-added products drove growth, offsetting declines in banana sales.
- The company continued debt reduction efforts, lowering long-term debt by $156 million in 2024.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Fresh Del Monte · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.01B
Revenue by segment
Fresh Del Monte · $1B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Fresh & Value-Added$574M-4.3%57.2%
- Banana$385M-1.0%38.4%
- Other Products & Services$44.4M-32.0%4.4%
Forward guidance
Fresh Del Monte remains focused on growth in high-margin products and cost efficiency while continuing to manage risks related to market competition and global economic factors.
Tailwinds
- Expansion of fresh and value-added products with strong margins.
- Continued focus on cost optimization and operational efficiencies.
- Reduction of long-term debt improves financial flexibility.
- Expected stability in ocean freight costs benefiting profitability.
- Increased dividend, signaling confidence in cash flow generation.
Headwinds
- Competitive pricing pressures in the banana segment persist.
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates impacting revenue.
- Higher input costs for production and procurement remain a concern.
- Potential impact of extreme weather events on supply chain.
- Uncertainty in global economic conditions could affect demand.
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 Q4 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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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