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Pilgrim's Pride

54.58 USD
+0.06
0.11%
At close Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
54.65
+0.07
0.13%
1 day
0.11%
5 days
2.02%
1 month
7.48%
3 months
16.90%
6 months
19.07%
Year to date
15.56%
1 year
52.80%
5 years
173.72%
10 years
132.26%
 

About: Pilgrim's Pride is the second-largest poultry producer in the US (59% of 2024 sales), the UK (29% including other European sales), and Mexico (12%). Its UK and European arm also includes pork operations from the 2019 acquisition of Tulip. Pilgrim's sells to chain restaurants, food processors, food distributors, and retail chains. most of its US and Mexican sales come from fresh chicken, while prepared chicken and pork constitute most of its UK and European sales. JBS owns more than 80% of Pilgrim's Pride's outstanding shares, though it failed to acquire the remaining stake in 2021 after a special board committee deemed JBS' offer undervalued Pilgrim's Pride.

Employees: 61,600

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

24% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 73 | Existing positions closed: 59

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 342 [Q3] → 348 (+6) [Q4]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.18B [Q3] → $2.23B (+$44.5M) [Q4]

0.64% more ownership

Funds ownership: 20.05% [Q3] → 20.68% (+0.64%) [Q4]

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 113 | Existing positions reduced: 113

38% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $29.5M | Put options by funds: $47.9M

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 0 (-1) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$48
12%
downside
Avg. target
$48
12%
downside
High target
$48
12%
downside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
BMO Capital
Andrew Strelzik
58% 1-year accuracy
15 / 26 met price target
12%downside
$48
Market Perform
Maintained
17 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 17 articles about PPC published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
Pilgrim's Pride: Prepares Its Wings To Take Flight This Year
Pilgrim's Pride, a U.S. leading poultry producer, is expanding its footprint in Mexico and Europe through M&A. Lower soybean prices and increased corn production are improving PPC's margins, with resilient chicken demand boosting profitability and free cash flow. PPC's diversified portfolio and strong balance sheet, with record operating cash flow and sustainable debt levels, position it well for future growth.
Pilgrim's Pride: Prepares Its Wings To Take Flight This Year
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Growth Without The Premium: 6 Value Stocks For April
In this period of extreme market turbulence, large-cap value stocks are outperforming large-cap growth stocks by nearly 8% YTD. This is a seismic shift in the style regime, as mega-cap growth has typically dominated performance. The Magnificent Seven are underperforming the S&P 500 on average -17.77% vs. -7.64% YTD. Value stocks have come into favor due to their defensive characteristics, hailing from sectors that are more resilient in economic downturns due to their essential nature.
Growth Without The Premium: 6 Value Stocks For April
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
In the latest trading session, Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $53.29, marking a +1.35% move from the previous day.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should Value Investors Buy Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Should Value Investors Buy Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Stock?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Weaponizing Tariffs: Best Stocks To Buy For A Recession
Markets continue to be volatile in both directions. According to JPMorgan data, the stock market's 10 best days typically occur within two weeks of the 10 worst days. April 9th's record equity surge was trumped by Wall Street cratering on April 10th, despite a 90-day postponement of punitive tariffs, with persisting volatility. Recent JPMorgan reports indicate that recession odds have increased by nearly 80% while rising prices and market volatility are narrowing investors' options for protecting capital.
Weaponizing Tariffs: Best Stocks To Buy For A Recession
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog Pilgrim's Pride, Beyond Meat, Post Holdings and United Natural Foods
Pilgrim's Pride, Beyond Meat, Post Holdings and United Natural Foods are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Pilgrim's Pride, Beyond Meat, Post Holdings and United Natural Foods
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
PPC Stock Rises 13.2% in Three Months: What is Next for Investors?
Pilgrim's Pride is executing its growth by expanding foodservice, enhancing operational efficiency and meeting evolving demand.
PPC Stock Rises 13.2% in Three Months: What is Next for Investors?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Pilgrim's Pride & 3 Top Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy on Tariff Fears
PPC leads with strong fundamentals and strategic investments. BYND, POST and UNFI also present compelling opportunities within the Consumer Staples space.
Pilgrim's Pride & 3 Top Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy on Tariff Fears
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Host First Quarter Earnings Call on May 1, 2025
GREELEY, Colo., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- April 10 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results after the U.S. market closes on Wednesday, April 30. The company's executives will review the results on a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 a.m. MT (9:00 a.m. ET). Prepared remarks regarding the company's financial and operational results will be followed by a question and answer period with the Pilgrim's executive management team.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation to Host First Quarter Earnings Call on May 1, 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Markets Face Tariff Bloodbath
ANET, GLW, JAZZ, AES and PPC are some of the stocks with high ROE to profit from as markets recoiled on tariff war.
5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Markets Face Tariff Bloodbath
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