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Pilgrim's Pride

55.96 USD
+1.45
2.66%
Updated Apr 1, 2:45 PM EDT
1 day
2.66%
5 days
9.25%
1 month
2.19%
3 months
18.48%
6 months
16.29%
Year to date
18.48%
1 year
62.16%
5 years
215.27%
10 years
135.52%
 

About: Pilgrim's Pride is the second-largest poultry producer in the US (58% of 2023 sales), the UK (30% 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 7,398 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

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

27% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 75 | Existing positions closed: 59

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 342 [Q3] → 350 (+8) [Q4]

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.19B [Q3] → $2.23B (+$36.1M) [Q4]

0.56% more ownership

Funds ownership: 20.13% [Q3] → 20.69% (+0.56%) [Q4]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 112 | Existing positions reduced: 114

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
14%
downside
Avg. target
$48
14%
downside
High target
$48
14%
downside

1 analyst rating

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
BMO Capital
Andrew Strelzik
46% 1-year accuracy
12 / 26 met price target
14%downside
$48
Market Perform
Maintained
17 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

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

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
PPC Leverages Efficiency and Brand Growth for Sustained Success
Pilgrim's Pride drives growth through innovation, efficiency and expansion, leveraging strong consumer demand to sustain profitability and market leadership.
PPC Leverages Efficiency and Brand Growth for Sustained Success
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
In the latest trading session, Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $53.39, marking a +0.28% move from the previous day.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Right Now?
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.
Are Investors Undervaluing Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Right Now?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) reachead $53.24 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.24% change compared to its last close.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
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5 Natural Foods Stocks to Buy for a Stable Portfolio in 2025
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Markets Dip Despite Rate Cut Hopes
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5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Markets Dip Despite Rate Cut Hopes
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
3 Highly Ranked Consumer Food & Beverage Stocks to Consider: PPC, PRMB, PRRFY
These consumer food and beverage stocks have made their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list and have hovered near 52-week peaks amid recent market volatility.
3 Highly Ranked Consumer Food & Beverage Stocks to Consider: PPC, PRMB, PRRFY
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $50.47 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.61% move from the prior day.
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Is PPC Stock Still a Buy After Surging 47% Over the Past Year?
Pilgrim's Pride's focus on efficiency, innovation and foodservice expansion strengthens its market position, driving sustained growth in the protein industry.
Is PPC Stock Still a Buy After Surging 47% Over the Past Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
PPC Cheers Investors With Special Dividend, Chalks Out Growth Plan
Pilgrim's Pride announces a $1.5 billion special dividend, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder value and long-term growth.
PPC Cheers Investors With Special Dividend, Chalks Out Growth Plan
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