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DOLE

Dole plc

DOLE

Consumer Defensive · Farm Products · Stock · quarterly payer

$13.30

Undervalued · +40% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

2.56%

Annual Dividend

$0.34

Payout Ratio

46%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Sep 16, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about DOLE's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Dole plc (DOLE) has a forward dividend yield of 2.56%, based on an annual dividend of $0.34 per share and a share price of $13.30.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (69 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • DOLE has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • DOLE's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 16, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0850 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE pays out 46% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE's 2.56% yield is 32% above its five-year average yield of 1.94%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for DOLE is $18.63 per share, 40% above the $13.30 share price, so DOLE screens as undervalued.
  • Dole plc (DOLE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Dole plc (DOLE) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 18 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 6.3% increase to $0.0850 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 9, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "DOLE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/DOLE

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Dole plc (DOLE) yields 2.56% ($0.34 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (69/100).

Is DOLE a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Dole plc (DOLE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.56% ($0.34/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (46%)

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.56%
Payout Ratio
46%
Annual Dividend
$0.34
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 16, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.68
Market Cap
$1.3B
P/E Ratio
18.0
5-Yr Total Return
3%
52-Week Range
$12.52 – $16.57
Dividend Safety
B · 69/100
Ever Cut?
No

DOLE dividend raises and cuts

Dole plc (DOLE) has raised its regular dividend 1 time and cut it 0 times across the 18 payments on record since 2021. Its most recent change was a 6.3% increase to $0.0850 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 9, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 9, 2025Raise$0.0800 → $0.0850+6.3%
Every DOLE payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
DOLE ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 16, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →DOLE dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DOLE a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Dole plc (DOLE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.56% ($0.34/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is DOLE undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, DOLE's fair value is about $18.63 versus a $13.30 share price — so it looks undervalued (+40% vs. fair value).

Is DOLE's dividend safe?

DOLE has a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is DOLE's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for DOLE is about $18.63 per share, roughly 40% above the current $13.30 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is DOLE a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data DOLE screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Dole plc (DOLE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.56% ($0.34/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will DOLE cut its dividend?

DOLE earns a dividend-safety grade of B (69/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does DOLE pay a dividend?

Yes. Dole plc pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.34 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.56%.

What is DOLE's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE's forward dividend yield is 2.56%, based on a $0.34 annual dividend and a $13.30 share price.

What is DOLE's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE pays $0.34 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is DOLE's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE's payout ratio is 46% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has DOLE grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next DOLE ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, DOLE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 16, 2026, for $0.0850 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.34 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$8.50
Annual$34.00
Monthly avg$2.83

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