
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
NASDAQ•PPC
CEO: Mr. Fabio Sandri
Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods
Listing Date: 1987-12-30
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators. The company offers fresh products, including refrigerated whole or cut-up chicken, selected chicken parts that are either marinated or non-marinated, primary pork cuts, added value pork, and pork ribs; and prepared products, which include fully cooked, ready-to-cook and individually frozen chicken parts, strips, nuggets and patties, processed sausages, bacon, smoked meat, gammon joints, pre-packed meats, sandwich and deli counter meats and meat balls. It also provides plant-based protein offerings, ready-to-eat meals, multi-protein frozen foods, vegetarian foods and desserts. In addition, its exported products include whole chickens and chicken parts sold either refrigerated for distributors in the U.S. or frozen for distribution to export markets and primary pork cuts, hog heads, and trotters frozen for distribution to export markets. The company offers its products under the Pilgrim's, Just BARE, Gold'n Pump, Gold Kist, County Pride, Pierce Chicken, Pilgrim's Mexico, Savoro, To-Ricos, Del Dia, Moy Park, O'Kane, Richmond, Fridge Raiders, and Denny brands. It serves chain restaurants, food processors, broad-line distributors, and other institutions; and retail market, such as grocery store chains, wholesale clubs, and other retail distributors. It operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, the Middle East, Asia, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates as a subsidiary of JBS S.A.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$8.70B
P/E (TTM)
7.1
11.5
Dividend Yield
22.9%
52W High
$57.16
52W Low
$35.73
52W Range
5.2
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 5.2 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2015-2024
Financial Dashboard
Q3 2025 Data
Revenue
$4.76B+3.80%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.44-2.70%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$717.62M+31.09%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Nine Month Sales Growth Net sales reached $14.0B USD for nine months, up 3.5% from prior year, driven by volume and price increases.
Operating Income Strong Operating income grew 17.5% to $1.41B USD for nine months, reflecting improved gross profit margin to 13.8%.
Substantial Special Dividends Paid $2.0B USD total in special cash dividends across two events in 2025, funded entirely by cash on hand.
Cash Flow Decline Noted Cash provided by operating activities decreased significantly to $1.08B USD for nine months, down from $1.64B USD.
Risk Factors
Commodity Input Price Risk Earnings affected by corn, soybean meal, and wheat price volatility; hedging covers only small percentages of anticipated needs.
Foreign Exchange Rate Exposure Mexican net assets face risk from peso fluctuations; 10% peso weakening causes $61.5M USD net asset decrease.
Ongoing Litigation Exposure Facing ongoing Broiler Antitrust Litigation discovery; previously paid $41.5M USD settlement in Hogan case during May 2025.
Restructuring Costs Recognized Recognized $21.9M USD in restructuring expenses during nine months, primarily related to Europe back office consolidation.
Outlook
Operational Efficiency Focus Management focuses on labor efficiencies, better agricultural performance, and improved yields to mitigate ongoing cost challenges.
Capital Spending Planned Expect sufficient liquidity for current needs, including new prepared foods facility completion scheduled for first half 2027.
Monitoring Global Trade Monitoring evolving tariffs and trade policies; current U.S. export sales account for less than 3% of total net sales.
Strong Liquidity Position Expect sufficient liquidity from operations and $1.1B USD available credit capacity to fund obligations for next twelve months.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
PPC$18.35B
CAG$11.45B
TAP$11.21B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
58.1%
TAP39.5%
CPB30.4%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJM | $11.19B | -7.7 | -22.0% | 45.5% |
| CPB | $8.96B | 14.9 | 15.5% | 48.4% |
| TAP | $8.89B | -4.2 | -16.7% | 27.5% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
+2.9%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
+13.3%
Profitability Improving
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Reports
All Years
Form 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Sep 28, 2025|Filed: Oct 30, 2025|Revenue: $4.76B+3.8%|EPS: $1.44-2.7%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Jun 29, 2025|Filed: Jul 31, 2025|Revenue: $4.76B+4.3%|EPS: $1.50+8.7%MissForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Mar 30, 2025|Filed: May 1, 2025|Revenue: $4.46B+2.3%|EPS: $1.25+68.9%MissForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Dec 29, 2024|Filed: Feb 13, 2025|Revenue: $17.88B+3.0%|EPS: $4.58+236.8%MissForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Sep 29, 2024|Filed: Oct 31, 2024|Revenue: $4.58B+5.2%|EPS: $1.48+190.2%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Aug 1, 2024|Revenue: $4.56B+5.8%|EPS: $1.38+430.8%MeetForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: May 2, 2024|Revenue: $4.36B+4.7%|EPS: $0.74+3279.0%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2023
Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 27, 2024|Revenue: $17.36B-0.6%|EPS: $1.36-56.3%Miss