Shares of the Texas-based company rose 9 percent to $4.96 in extended trading.
The owner of milk brands TruMoo and Barber’s has been rocked by shifting consumer preference for non-dairy and private-label alternatives, forcing it to close plants and sever contracts with independent dairy suppliers.
The company has missed earnings estimates in six of the last eight quarters, according to Refinitiv data.
Dean Foods is also looking at options such as the sale of certain assets or the formation of a joint venture.
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