Del Monte Corporation (DMC)
NYSEConsumer StaplesAgricultural Farm ProductsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$32.12+1.77%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer StaplesAgricultural Farm ProductsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · DMC
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | -10.9% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| 12.1% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 23.0 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 9 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
DMC — credit agreement
Dated 2026-07-21
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement . On July 15, 2026, Del Monte Corporation (f/k/a Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.) (the “Company”) and certain of its subsidiaries entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Third Amendment”) with the financial institutions and other lenders named therein, including Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The Third Amendment amended the Company’s Second Amended and Restated C…
Why it matters: If operating income keeps falling, it shows cost problems. It also shows issues with integration.
Worry ifOperating income falls below $30 million in Q3 2026.
Less concerning ifOperating income goes above $35 million in Q3 2026.
Why it matters: Changes in long-term debt can indicate financial health and risk. It reflects the company's ability to manage its capital structure.
Worry ifLong-term debt decreases below $400 million by Q3.
Less concerning ifLong-term debt increases above $430 million by Q3.
Why it matters: Better margins in bananas show the company is managing costs well. It also means demand is going up. This shows the company is working efficiently.
Supportive ifBanana segment gross margin improves to above 5% in Q3.
Worry ifBanana segment gross margin remains below 2% in Q3.
Why it matters: Good cash flow trends show better efficiency and financial health.
Watch forNet cash from operating activities is more than $94 million.
Also watch forNet cash from operating activities is less than $94 million.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$129 on $10,000 · ±1.3% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $265 loss on $10,000 · 2.6% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,648 loss on $10,000 · 36.5% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Keeping the dividend shows the company is stable. It also shows they care about shareholders.
Supportive ifThe company pays the $0.30 dividend on September 4, 2026.
Worry ifThe company stops or lowers the dividend payment.
Why it matters: Growth in prepared foods shows the success of the Del Monte Foods acquisition. It indicates the integration is working.
Supportive ifQ3 prepared foods net sales increase year over year by more than 20%.
Worry ifPrepared foods net sales decline or grow less than 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Operating income shows how well Del Monte controls costs after the acquisition. A drop means problems.
Worry ifOperating income for Q3 is above $40 million.
Less concerning ifOperating income for Q3 is below $30 million.
Why it matters: The $0.30 dividend shows the company is stable. It also shows they care about shareholders.
Supportive ifThe company declares a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share in Q3.
Worry ifThe company cuts the quarterly cash dividend below $0.30 per share.
Why it matters: Ongoing share buybacks show trust in the company's value and financial strength.
Supportive ifThe company repurchases more than $10 million worth of shares in Q3.
Worry ifNo share repurchases occur in Q3.