DOLE 10% Owner Pale Fire Capital SE Buys $605K of Stock
Key Points
- Pale Fire Capital SE purchased 45,676 shares of Dole plc on October 20, 2026, at an average price of $13.24 per share.
- The transaction was filed via an SEC Form 4, bringing the 10% owner's total stake to 9,679,940 shares valued at roughly $604,585.
- Dole plc shares recently traded around $13.52 on October 22, 2026, sitting up about 2.0% from the stock's $13.25 close on the trade date.
Since the trade, $DOLE is up 2.0% to date (from the $13.25 close on Oct 20, 2026).
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Pale Fire Capital SE, a 10% owner of Dole plc DOLE, bought 45,676 shares of the company on October 20, 2026. The transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Dole plc closed at $13.25 on the day of the trade.
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Inside Pale Fire Capital SE's Dole plc Trade
The major shareholder acquired the shares at an average price of $13.24, pushing the total value of the purchase to $604,585.81. Following this transaction, Pale Fire Capital SE holds 9,679,940 shares of Dole plc, marking a 0.47% increase in its position. This purchase follows an earlier buy on October 12, 2026, when the firm picked up 5,700 shares at $13.28 per share.
Other Institutional Activity in Dole plc
Other large funds adjusted their positions in Dole plc ahead of the third quarter reporting period ending June 30, 2026. Pale Fire Capital SE held 9,427,476 shares worth about $127,459,479 at that time with no change in units. River Road Asset Management, LLC reduced its holdings by 135,216 shares, ending with 4,559,787 shares worth about $61,648,322 for a 2.9% decrease. Victory Capital Management Inc. cut its stake by 589,733 shares, leaving it with 4,395,333 shares valued at about $59,424,904, which is an 11.8% drop. Two Sigma Investments, LP grew its holdings by 425,101 shares, ending with 2,806,620 shares worth about $37,945,503 for a 17.8% increase. Southeastern Asset Management Inc/TN/ trimmed its position by 181,577 shares, finishing with 1,752,155 shares worth about $23,689,136 for a 9.4% reduction.
Dole plc Stock Up 3.1%
Dole plc shares recently traded around $13.52 as of October 22, 2026, sitting up 2.0% from the event close. The stock has traded between a 52-week low of $12.52 and a high of $16.57.
Recent Earnings
Dole plc reported trailing twelve month revenue of $9.49 billion and earnings of $0.74 per share. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for November 9, 2026.
Dividend
Dole plc pays an annual dividend rate of $0.34 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 2.59% with a payout ratio of 46.0%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Dole plc
Insiders have been active in the stock, including an earlier purchase by Pale Fire Capital SE of 5,700 shares on October 12, 2026, for $75,720.51 at an average price of $13.28.
About Dole plc
Dole plc sources, produces, distributes, and markets fresh fruits and vegetables globally. The company operates across multiple international segments, providing everyday produce items like bananas, pineapples, avocados, and berries to retail and food service channels.
Bottom Line
Investors will look toward Dole plc's upcoming earnings release on November 9, 2026, for further updates on the company's financial health. Monitoring future Form 4 filings will show whether major owners continue adding to their positions.
Source: Pale Fire Capital SE's Form 4 filing on $DOLE (Oct 20, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts