Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC)

NASDAQ: PPC · Real-Time Price · USD
30.40
-0.90 (-2.88%)
May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap7.23B -44.1%
Revenue (ttm)18.57B +3.3%
Net Income887.75M -26.5%
EPS3.73 -26.6%
Shares Out 237.92M
PE Ratio8.15
Forward PE9.10
Dividend$2.10 (6.91%)
Ex-Dividend DateAug 20, 2025
Volume1,503,033
Open31.13
Previous Close31.30
Day's Range30.39 - 31.29
52-Week Range30.21 - 51.45
Beta0.35
AnalystsHold
Price Target40.33 (+32.66%)
Earnings DateApr 29, 2026

About PPC

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. 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, pork ribs, and lamb products; and prepared products, which include fully cooked, ready-to-cook and individually frozen chicken parts, st... [Read more]

IPO Date Jan 1, 1987
Employees 63,000
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PPC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Pilgrim's Pride's revenue was $18.50 billion, an increase of 3.46% compared to the previous year's $17.88 billion. Earnings were $1.08 billion, a decrease of -0.38%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for PPC stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $40.33, which is an increase of 32.66% from the latest price.

Price Target
$40.33
(32.66% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Pilgrim’s Pride upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays

Barclays upgraded Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $42, down from $45. The company’s Q1 results were softer than expected due to one-time

7 days ago - TheFly

Pilgrim's Pride Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw modest revenue growth but a sharp EBITDA margin decline due to commodity volatility, operational disruptions, and weather impacts. Growth investments and plant upgrades progressed, with strong prepared foods performance offsetting weaker U.S. and Mexico margins.

7 days ago - Transcripts

Pilgrim's Pride Logs Lower Profit, Higher Revenue

The chicken and pork manufacturer reported a lower profit but higher revenue in the first quarter, citing resilient chicken demand.

8 days ago - WSJ

Pilgrim's Pride Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

GREELEY, Colo., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's leading food companies, reports its first quarter 2026 financial results.

8 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

TSN, HRL, PPC: Meatpackers Are Facing Criminal Probe over Soaring Beef Prices — Report

The spotlight is back on leading U.S. beef producers such as Tyson Foods ($TSN), Hormel Foods ($HRL), and Pilgrim’s Pride ($PPC). The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly initiated a

Other symbols: HRLJBSTSN
17 days ago - TipRanks

DOJ criminally investigating beef companies, WSJ reports

Publicly traded companies in the meat production space include Hormel Foods (HRL), JBS (JBS), Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) and Tyson Foods (TSN).

Other symbols: HRLJBSTSN
17 days ago - TheFly

Pilgrim’s Pride price target lowered to $40 from $45 at Stephens

Stephens analyst Pooran Sharma lowered the firm’s price target on Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) to $40 from $45 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm moderated estimates

23 days ago - TheFly

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Early Tender Results for up to $250 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Its Outstanding 6.250% Senior Notes Due 2033

GREELEY, Colorado, April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) (the “Company”) announced today the early tender results for its cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) ...

27 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pilgrim’s Pride price target lowered to $40 from $43 at BofA

BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) to $40 from $43 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted estimates ahead of earnings from

27 days ago - TheFly

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Host First Quarter Earnings Call on April 30, 2026

GREELEY, Colo., April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after the U.S. market closes ...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pilgrim's Pride: Best-In-Class Protein Producer Hidden In Plain Sight

I first made Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) a Long Idea in April 2025. Since then, the market has failed to recognize the strength of this business and its strong cash flows.

5 weeks ago - Forbes

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Announces Cash Tender Offer for Up to $250 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of its Outstanding 6.250% Senior Notes Due 2033

GREELEY, Colorado, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) (the “Company”) announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for up to $...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pilgrim’s Pride price target lowered to $40 from $42 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik lowered the firm’s price target on Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) to $40 from $42 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares as part of

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Pilgrim’s Pride initiated with a Neutral at BTG Pactual

BTG Pactual initiated coverage of Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) with a Neutral rating and $40 price target

2 months ago - TheFly

Democrats to propose breakup of meat industry, WSJ says

Publicly traded companies in the space include Hormel Foods (HRL), JBS (JBS), Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) and Tyson Foods (TSN).

Other symbols: HRLJBSSFDTSN
2 months ago - TheFly

Pilgrim’s Pride’s Just Bare brand surpassed $1B in retail sales in 2025

Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) said itst Just Bare chicken brand has surpassed $1B in annual retail sales in 2025. “Crossing the $1 billion threshold is a testament not only to the

Other symbols: JBS
2 months ago - TheFly

Just Bare® Delivers $1 Billion in Annual Retail Sales as Pilgrim's Accelerates Momentum in Prepared Foods

GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just Bare®, the fast-growing chicken brand within the Pilgrim's (NASDAQ: PPC) prepared foods portfolio, has surpassed $1 billion in annual retail sale...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pilgrim’s Pride price target raised to $42 from $40 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital raised the firm’s price target on Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) to $42 from $40 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The company’s Q4 EBITDA of $415M

2 months ago - TheFly

Pilgrim's Pride Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Record fiscal 2025 net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA were achieved, with strong U.S. and European performance offsetting volatility in Mexico. Strategic investments in prepared foods and geographic expansion continue, while chicken demand remains robust due to protein affordability and market trends.

3 months ago - Transcripts

Pilgrim's Pride Fourth-Quarter Profit Slides, Hurt by Challenging Commodity Trends

The chicken and pork producer posted a profit of $88 million as it faced some pressure from weaker commodity trends.

3 months ago - WSJ

Pilgrim's Pride Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Results

GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's leading food companies, reports its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results.

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Host Year End 2025 Earnings Call on February 12

GREELEY, Colo., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results after the U.S...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Pilgrim’s Pride upgraded to Outperform from Neutral at Grupo Santander

Grupo Santander analyst Guilherme Palhares upgraded Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC) to Outperform from Neutral with a $56 price target

5 months ago - TheFly

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Rising revenues in 2026 should help out the middle consumer and boost stocks catering to them, says Goldman Sachs.

5 months ago - Market Watch

Pilgrim's Pride Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Q3 2025 saw $4.8B in revenue and $633M adjusted EBITDA, with strong demand and operational gains across U.S., Europe, and Mexico. Strategic investments, portfolio diversification, and stable input costs support a positive outlook, despite ongoing market volatility and export challenges.

6 months ago - Transcripts