Dean Foods EBIT

The latest EBIT for DFODQ is $-210M as of December 2019. That compares with $-38M in the prior-year period — down 439.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of $15B. Investors often review this figure alongside Dean Foods's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, DFODQ's EBIT moved from $-38M to $-210M — a 439.2% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Dean Foods's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Consumer Staples companies, DFODQ currently prints $-210M for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $15B. That is roughly 101.3% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Dean Foods's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $-210M for DFODQ is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Consumer Staples average is about $15B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting DFODQ's EBIT ($-210M), review year-over-year change from $-38M, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.