Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Fresh and Value-Added Products, Banana, and Other Products and Services. The company offers pineapples, fresh-cut fruit, fresh-cut vegetables, melons, and vegetables; non-tropical fruits, such as grapes, apples, citrus, blueberries, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries, and kiwis; other fruit and vegetables, and avocados; and prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, other beverages, and meals and snacks. It also engages in the sale of poultry and meat products; and third-party freight services business. The company offers its products under the Del Monte brand, as well as under other brands, such as UTC, Rosy, Just Juice, Fruitini, Pinkglow, Del Monte Zero, Honeyglow, Rubyglow, Honey Miniglow, Bananinis, Mann, Mann's Logo, Arcadian Harvest, Nourish Bowls, Broccolini, Caulilini, Better Burger Leaf, Romaleaf, and other regional brands. It markets and distributes its products to retail stores, club stores, convenience stores, wholesalers, distributors, and foodservice operators. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. was founded in 1886 and is based in George Town, Cayman Islands.

Компания Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. демонстрирует смешанную фундаментальную картину. С одной стороны, мультипликатор P/E на уровне 25.59 значительно превышает медиану отрасли на 23%, что указывает на возможную переоцененность компании. С другой стороны, показатели P/S и P/B ниже медианных значений, что может указывать на недооцененность. Однако, отрицательные значения чистой прибыли и операционной прибыли TTM, а также низкие значения рентабельности (ROE, ROA) по сравнению с отраслевыми стандартами свидетельствуют о слабом финансовом положении. Долговая нагрузка компании оставляет желать лучшего, несмотря на низкие значения debt/equity ratio, что является позитивным фактором. Прогнозы по EPS также неутешительные, так как прогнозируемые значения равны нулю. В то же время, рост выручки и наличие значительных активов могут стать основой для будущего роста, однако текущие финансовые показатели явно указывают на необходимость пересмотра целевой цены. В целом, сочетание сильных и слабых сторон компании требует осторожности в оценке ее инвестиционной привлекательности.

Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc.

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) is a small-cap growth stock in the Crops industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Peter Lynch changed from 87% to 91% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables as well as a producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It markets its products under the DEL MONTE brand, MANN brand and other related trademarks. Its segment includes fresh and value-added products, banana, and other products and services. Fresh and value-added products segment includes pineapples; fresh-cut fruit; fresh-cut vegetables, which include fresh-cut salads; melons; vegetables; non-tropical fruit, which includes grapes, apples, citrus, blueberries, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries and kiwis; other fruit and vegetables, avocados, and prepared foods, including prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, other beverages, and meals and snacks. Other products and services segment includes its third-party freight and logistic services business and its Jordanian poultry and meats business.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC
DAILY JOURNAL CORP (DJCO) is a small-cap value stock in the Printing & Publishing industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Peter Lynch changed from 89% to 100% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Daily Journal Corporation publishes newspapers and websites covering California and Arizona news and produces several specialized information publications. The Company also serves as a newspaper representative specializing in public notice advertising. The Companys segment includes Traditional Business and Journal Technologies. The Traditional Business segment includes newspapers and related online publications: Los Angeles Daily Journal, San Francisco Daily Journal, Daily Commerce, The Daily Recorder, The Inter-City Express, San Jose Post-Record, Orange County Reporter, The Daily Transcript, Business Journal and The Record Reporter. The Company operates the Journal Technologies segment through Journal Technologies, Inc., which provides case management software systems and related products to courts, prosecutor and public defender offices, probation departments and other justice agencies, including administrative law organizations, city and county governments and bar associations.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of DAILY JOURNAL CORP
About Peter Lynch: Perhaps the greatest mutual fund manager of all-time, Lynch guided Fidelity Investment's Magellan Fund to a 29.2 percent average annual return from 1977 until his retirement in 1990, almost doubling the S&P 500's 15.8 percent yearly return over that time. Lynch's common sense approach and quick wit made him one of the most quoted investors on Wall Street. ("Go for a business that any idiot can run -- because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it," is one of his many pearls of wisdom.) Lynch's bestseller One Up on Wall Street is something of a "stocks for the everyman/everywoman", breaking his approach down into easy-to-understand concepts.
About Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Validea Peter Lynch Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 12/31/2025

In trading on Monday, specialty retail shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 0.8%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Rent the Runway, off about 8% and shares of Envela down about 4.5% on the day.
Also lagging the market Monday are food shares, down on the day by about 0.7% as a group, led down by Mission Produce, trading lower by about 9.8% and Fresh Del Monte Produce, trading lower by about 5%.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Monday Sector Laggards: Specialty Retail, Food Stocks

Mission Produce, Inc. AVO, long synonymous with avocados, is expanding its fruit basket and its ambitions. After years of building a world-class global sourcing and distribution network for avocados, the company is now applying that same disciplined playbook to high-growth adjacent categories such as mangoes and blueberries. This strategic diversification is more than a hedge against market volatility; it is a natural evolution for a company that has mastered perishable logistics and category leadership. As AVO’s avocado segment matures, these new crops are emerging as the next potential growth engines, leveraging the company’s infrastructure, global reach and reputation for quality.
Mangoes mark the first phase of Mission Produce’s diversification strategy. The company is positioning itself as a reliable, year-round mango supplier in North America, a rarity in this fragmented market. Leveraging its integrated supply chain and strong retail ties, Mission Produce is ensuring consistency in pricing, supply and packaging. Rather than heavy capital spending, it is pursuing an asset-light model built on partnerships with established growers, enabling fast and profitable scaling as demand for tropical fruit grows.
Blueberries, meanwhile, present a production-led growth avenue. Mission Produce has expanded to over 700 hectares of acreage, up about 25% year over year, with a goal of reaching 1,000 hectares. Yield gains and innovative pruning strategies are extending the harvest season, driving strong momentum as blueberry sales nearly tripled this year. Though still small compared to avocados, mangoes and blueberries are fast emerging as Mission Produce’s next growth pillars, positioning it to evolve from an avocado specialist into a diversified global produce leader.
AVO Faces Stiff Competition From CTVA & FDP
Corteva, Inc. CTVA and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. FDP remain influential players in the global agriculture and fresh produce sectors, each advancing distinct strategies to strengthen their competitive edge.
Corteva is reinforcing its leadership by blending advanced seed genetics with sustainable crop protection innovations. The company is accelerating growth through its expanding biologicals portfolio and digital farming solutions, helping growers boost productivity amid climate shifts and regulatory headwinds. Its focus on cost discipline and a strong pipeline of next-generation seed traits and eco-friendly protection products is cushioning the impact of softer commodity markets and higher input costs. By combining research-led innovation with operational rigor, Corteva is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable agriculture and global food security.
Fresh Del Monte, meanwhile, is adapting to shifting consumer preferences by expanding its value-added portfolio and driving efficiency through technology and sustainability initiatives. The company is investing in automation, renewable energy and partnerships to enhance profitability across its fresh and prepared foods segments. Robust demand for fresh-cut and convenience products highlights its ability to meet evolving lifestyles, favoring healthy, ready-to-eat options. Despite cost and supply chain pressures, Fresh Del Monte’s integrated model and continuous innovation are supporting resilient margins and sustaining its leadership in the global fresh produce industry.
AVO’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Mission Produce have gained 19.5% in the last six months against the industry’s decline of 5.8%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, AVO trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 26.23X, significantly above the industry’s average of 12.40X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 9.4% and 28.3%, respectively. The estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have been stable in the past 30 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
AVO stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is Here
The AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. Little-known AI firms tackling the world's biggest problems may be more lucrative in the coming months and years.
See "2nd Wave" AI stocks now >>
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

AVO Beyond Avocados: Can Mangoes & Blueberries Drive Future Growth?

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 11/12/25, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (Symbol: ST), Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP), and Pool Corp (Symbol: POOL) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Sensata Technologies Holding PLC will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.12 on 11/26/25, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.30 on 12/5/25, and Pool Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $1.25 on 11/26/25. As a percentage of ST's recent stock price of $31.02, this dividend works out to approximately 0.39%, so look for shares of Sensata Technologies Holding PLC to trade 0.39% lower — all else being equal — when ST shares open for trading on 11/12/25. Similarly, investors should look for FDP to open 0.80% lower in price and for POOL to open 0.50% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for ST, FDP, and POOL, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (Symbol: ST):
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP):
Pool Corp (Symbol: POOL):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.55% for Sensata Technologies Holding PLC, 3.22% for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., and 1.98% for Pool Corp.
In Monday trading, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC shares are currently up about 1%, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. shares are up about 2.1%, and Pool Corp shares are up about 1.5% on the day.
Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen »
Also see:
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Sensata Technologies Holding, Fresh Del Monte Produce and Pool

Mission Produce, Inc. AVO is navigating a shifting market landscape where global demand for avocados continues to rise even as prices soften. In third-quarter fiscal 2025, the company delivered record revenues of $357.7 million, up 10% year over year, largely fueled by a 10% increase in avocado volumes sold. Yet average per-unit prices declined about 5%, reflecting broader market trends of abundant supply from Peru and Mexico. Despite these pricing pressures, Mission Produce’s performance underscores its strategic agility, leveraging its vertically integrated operations, international reach and deep customer relationships to maintain steady profitability amid industry volatility.
Rather than chasing short-term gains, Mission Produce is focused on long-term resilience through scale, efficiency and diversification. By investing in global sourcing and logistics, the company ensures a reliable year-round supply, a key advantage in a volatile market. Its growing presence in Europe and Asia, along with expansion into mangoes and blueberries, strengthens its position and supports a more balanced, sustainable growth strategy.
Looking ahead, Mission Produce’s strategy hinges on consistency and disciplined execution rather than immediate margin expansion. While global avocado prices may remain under pressure amid rising supply, the company’s investments in productivity, infrastructure and category management position it to thrive in the long term. As global consumers increasingly embrace avocados and other fresh produce as everyday staples, Mission Produce’s vertically integrated platform could enable it to convert market fluctuations into opportunity, solidifying its role as a global leader in premium produce.
AVO Faces Stiff Competition From CTVA & FDP
Corteva, Inc. CTVA and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. FDP stand out as notable players in the fresh produce and agricultural industry, each leveraging unique strategies to strengthen their market positions.
Corteva continues to solidify its global leadership by integrating cutting-edge seed technologies with sustainable crop protection solutions. In recent quarters, the company has accelerated growth in its biologicals portfolio and digital agriculture tools, empowering farmers to enhance productivity despite climate variability and regulatory challenges. Its disciplined cost management and robust innovation pipeline, featuring advanced seed traits and environmentally friendly crop protection products, are helping to counter input cost pressures and soft commodity markets. Through a blend of research-driven innovation and operational efficiency, Corteva is aligning its strategy with the growing global demand for sustainable and resilient food systems.
Fresh Del Monte is navigating the evolving produce landscape by emphasizing value-added offerings, operational excellence and sustainability-led growth. The company is harnessing automation, renewable energy projects and strategic alliances to improve profitability across its fresh and prepared product lines. Strong momentum in its fresh-cut and convenience segments reflects increasing consumer demand for nutritious, ready-to-eat foods. Despite persistent cost and logistics challenges, Fresh Del Monte’s vertically integrated operations and focus on innovation continue to underpin its margin stability and reinforce its long-term competitiveness within the global fresh food market.
AVO’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Mission Produce have gained 13.9% in the last six months compared with the industry’s growth of 0.1%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, AVO trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 17.70X, significantly above the industry’s average of 12.37X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 9.4% and 28.3%, respectively. The estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have been stable in the past 30 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
AVO stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock
This under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.
With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.
See This Stock Now for Free >>
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) : Free Stock Analysis Report
Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Global Demand Grows as Prices Fall: Is AVO Playing the Long Game?

Mission Produce, Inc. AVO is entering a pivotal phase of evolution, moving beyond its avocado legacy into a more diversified crop portfolio that now includes mangoes and blueberries. The company’s third-quarter fiscal 2025 results underscored the strength of this transformation, with record revenues of $357.7 million — up 10% year over year — driven by strong avocado volumes and the growing contribution of its new product lines. AVO’s vertically integrated model and global sourcing network are allowing it to weather market volatility while positioning the company for steady long-term growth. This strategic diversification signals the company’s ambition to become a broader leader in fresh produce, not just in avocados.
The expansion into mangoes and blueberries represents more than just category diversification — it’s a strategic hedge against the natural cyclicality of the avocado market. By leveraging its well-established global logistics and farming infrastructure, AVO is replicating its avocado “playbook” to accelerate growth in these adjacent categories. The blueberry segment, for instance, saw sales rise nearly threefold year over year to $4.5 million, supported by expanded acreage now surpassing 700 hectares. Meanwhile, the mango business continues to scale through strong partnerships with quality growers worldwide, allowing the company to offer a consistent supply and innovative packaging formats that appeal to retail customers. This approach enhances both stability and market penetration, setting the stage for new growth opportunities across North America, Europe and Asia.
Still, challenges remain. With avocado volumes expected to rise 15% in the fourth quarter, increased supply could pressure prices and margins. However, AVO’s investments in its U.K. facility and upgraded Mexican packhouses position it to compete through scale and consistency rather than price. As its diversification gains traction, the company appears poised for steady growth — provided it maintains disciplined execution.
AVO Faces Stiff Competition From CTVA & FDP
Corteva, Inc. CTVA and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. FDP are two key competitors in the fresh produce industry, each leveraging distinct strategic advantages.
Corteva continues to strengthen its position as a global agricultural leader by combining advanced seed technology with sustainable crop protection solutions. In recent quarters, the company has focused on expanding its biologicals portfolio and digital agriculture tools to help farmers boost productivity amid volatile weather and regulatory pressures. Corteva’s strategic cost discipline and innovation pipeline, including next-generation seed traits and eco-friendly crop protection products, are helping offset input inflation and softer commodity prices. With a balanced mix of R&D investment and operational efficiency, Corteva is aligning its growth trajectory with the rising global demand for sustainable and resilient food systems.
Fresh Del Monte is navigating a complex produce market by focusing on value-added products, operational efficiency and sustainability-driven growth. The company has been leveraging automation, renewable energy investments and strategic partnerships to enhance profitability across its fresh and prepared segments. Strong performance in its fresh-cut fruit and convenience categories reflects growing consumer demand for healthy, ready-to-eat options. Despite ongoing cost and logistics challenges, Fresh Del Monte’s vertically integrated model and emphasis on innovation are supporting margin resilience and long-term competitiveness in the global fresh food supply chain.
AVO’s Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates
Shares of Mission Produce have gained 11.5% in the last six months compared with the industry’s growth of 3.1%.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
From a valuation standpoint, AVO trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 24.27X, significantly above the industry’s average of 13.2X.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 9.4% and 28.3%, respectively. The estimates for fiscal 2025 and 2026 have been stable in the past 30 days.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
AVO stock currently sports a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor Stock
This under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.
With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.
See This Stock Now for Free >>
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
Mission Produce, Inc. (AVO) : Free Stock Analysis Report
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Mission Produce's Crop Portfolio Expands: Is the Market Ripe for it?

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 8/13/25, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP), Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (Symbol: ST), and Clorox Co (Symbol: CLX) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.30 on 9/5/25, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.12 on 8/27/25, and Clorox Co will pay its quarterly dividend of $1.24 on 8/29/25. As a percentage of FDP's recent stock price of $36.50, this dividend works out to approximately 0.82%, so look for shares of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. to trade 0.82% lower — all else being equal — when FDP shares open for trading on 8/13/25. Similarly, investors should look for ST to open 0.41% lower in price and for CLX to open 0.99% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for FDP, ST, and CLX, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP):
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC (Symbol: ST):
Clorox Co (Symbol: CLX):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 3.29% for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., 1.63% for Sensata Technologies Holding PLC, and 3.97% for Clorox Co.
In Monday trading, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. shares are currently up about 1.2%, Sensata Technologies Holding PLC shares are up about 0.3%, and Clorox Co shares are down about 1% on the day.
Also see:
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Fresh Del Monte Produce, Sensata Technologies Holding and Clorox

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 5/14/25, Schneider Electric (Symbol: SBGSF), PACCAR Inc. (Symbol: PCAR), and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Schneider Electric will pay its annual dividend of $3.90 on 5/15/25, PACCAR Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.33 on 6/4/25, and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.30 on 6/6/25. As a percentage of SBGSF's recent stock price of $242.40, this dividend works out to approximately 1.61%, so look for shares of Schneider Electric to trade 1.61% lower — all else being equal — when SBGSF shares open for trading on 5/14/25. Similarly, investors should look for PCAR to open 0.36% lower in price and for FDP to open 0.91% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for SBGSF, PCAR, and FDP, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Schneider Electric (Symbol: SBGSF):
PACCAR Inc. (Symbol: PCAR):
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.61% for Schneider Electric, 1.46% for PACCAR Inc., and 3.65% for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc..
Free Report: Top 8%+ Dividends (paid monthly)
In Monday trading, Schneider Electric shares are currently off about 0.1%, PACCAR Inc. shares are down about 1%, and Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. shares are down about 0.5% on the day.
Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen »
Also see:
TCRD Videos
Ross Stores market cap history
RNR Insider Buying
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Schneider Electric, PACCAR and Fresh Del Monte Produce

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 3/10/25, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP), VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC), and Steven Madden Ltd. (Symbol: SHOO) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.30 on 3/28/25, VF Corp. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.09 on 3/20/25, and Steven Madden Ltd. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.21 on 3/21/25. As a percentage of FDP's recent stock price of $29.99, this dividend works out to approximately 1.00%, so look for shares of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. to trade 1.00% lower — all else being equal — when FDP shares open for trading on 3/10/25. Similarly, investors should look for VFC to open 0.38% lower in price and for SHOO to open 0.72% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for FDP, VFC, and SHOO, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (Symbol: FDP):
VF Corp. (Symbol: VFC):
Steven Madden Ltd. (Symbol: SHOO):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 4.00% for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., 1.54% for VF Corp., and 2.90% for Steven Madden Ltd..
Free Report: Top 8%+ Dividends (paid monthly)
In Thursday trading, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. shares are currently up about 0.1%, VF Corp. shares are up about 4%, and Steven Madden Ltd. shares are down about 1.5% on the day.
Click here to learn which 25 S.A.F.E. dividend stocks should be on your radar screen »
Also see:
PERI Stock Predictions
DLO Options Chain
Institutional Holders of ANPC
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Ex-Dividend Reminder: Fresh Del Monte Produce, VFC and Steven Madden

The following are today's upgrades for Validea's P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.
FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC (FDP) is a small-cap value stock in the Crops industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Peter Lynch changed from 0% to 91% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables as well as producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. It markets its products under the Del Monte brand, Mann brand and other related trademarks. Its segment includes fresh and value-added products, banana, and other products and services. Fresh and value-added products segment includes pineapples; fresh-cut fruit fresh-cut vegetables, which include fresh-cut salads; melons; vegetables; non-tropical fruit, which includes grapes, apples, citrus, blueberries, strawberries, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, cherries and kiwis; other fruit and vegetables, avocados, and prepared foods, which includes prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, other beverages, and meals and snacks. Other products and services segment includes its third-party freight and logistic services business and its Jordanian poultry and meats business.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
P/E/GROWTH RATIO:
PASS
SALES AND P/E RATIO:
PASS
INVENTORY TO SALES:
PASS
EPS GROWTH RATE:
PASS
TOTAL DEBT/EQUITY RATIO:
PASS
FREE CASH FLOW:
NEUTRAL
NET CASH POSITION:
NEUTRAL
Detailed Analysis of FRESH DEL MONTE PRODUCE INC
FDP Guru Analysis
FDP Fundamental Analysis
PROASSURANCE CORP (PRA) is a small-cap growth stock in the Insurance (Prop. & Casualty) industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Peter Lynch changed from 0% to 83% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: ProAssurance Corporation is a specialty insurer with expertise in healthcare professional liability, products liability for medical technology and life sciences, legal professional liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The Company's segments include Specialty P&C, Workers' Compensation Insurance, Segregated Portfolio Cell Reinsurance and Corporate. The Specialty Property and Casualty (Specialty P&C) segment is focused on professional liability insurance and medical technology liability insurance. Professional liability insurance is offered to healthcare providers and institutions and, to a lesser extent, to attorneys and their firms. The Workers' Compensation Insurance segment offers workers' compensation products in approximately 19 states in the East, South and Midwest regions of the continental United States. The Segregated Portfolio Cell Reinsurance segment includes the results of SPCs at Inova Re and Eastern Re, the Company's Cayman Islands SPC operations.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
P/E/GROWTH RATIO:
PASS
SALES AND P/E RATIO:
PASS
EPS GROWTH RATE:
PASS
TOTAL DEBT/EQUITY RATIO:
NEUTRAL
EQUITY/ASSETS RATIO:
PASS
RETURN ON ASSETS:
FAIL
FREE CASH FLOW:
NEUTRAL
NET CASH POSITION:
NEUTRAL
Detailed Analysis of PROASSURANCE CORP
PRA Guru Analysis
PRA Fundamental Analysis
APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC (APLE) is a mid-cap growth stock in the Real Estate Operations industry. The rating according to our strategy based on Peter Lynch changed from 0% to 74% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
Company Description: Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns a diverse portfolio of upscale, room-focused hotels in the United States. The Company's portfolio consists of about 224 hotels with more than 30,066 guest rooms located in 87 markets throughout 37 states as well as one property leased to third parties. Its hotel portfolio consists of 100 Marriott-branded hotels, 119 Hilton-branded hotels and five Hyatt-branded hotels. Its hotels operate under Marriott or Hilton brands. The hotels are operated and managed under separate management agreements with 16 hotel management companies, consisting of Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield, Home2 Suites, TownePlace Suites, AC Hotels, Hyatt Place, Marriott, Embassy Suites, Aloft, and Hyatt House. Its hotels are located in various states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, and others.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
P/E/GROWTH RATIO:
PASS
SALES AND P/E RATIO:
PASS
EPS GROWTH RATE:
FAIL
TOTAL DEBT/EQUITY RATIO:
PASS
FREE CASH FLOW:
NEUTRAL
NET CASH POSITION:
NEUTRAL
Detailed Analysis of APPLE HOSPITALITY REIT INC
APLE Guru Analysis
APLE Fundamental Analysis
Peter Lynch Portfolio
Top Peter Lynch Stocks
About Peter Lynch: Perhaps the greatest mutual fund manager of all-time, Lynch guided Fidelity Investment's Magellan Fund to a 29.2 percent average annual return from 1977 until his retirement in 1990, almost doubling the S&P 500's 15.8 percent yearly return over that time. Lynch's common sense approach and quick wit made him one of the most quoted investors on Wall Street. ("Go for a business that any idiot can run -- because sooner or later, any idiot probably is going to run it," is one of his many pearls of wisdom.) Lynch's bestseller One Up on Wall Street is something of a "stocks for the everyman/everywoman", breaking his approach down into easy-to-understand concepts.
About Validea: Validea is aninvestment researchservice that follows the published strategies of investment legends. Validea offers both stock analysis and model portfolios based on gurus who have outperformed the market over the long-term, including Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Peter Lynch and Martin Zweig. For more information about Validea, click here
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.