PPC
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
Last
$43.16
+$1.69 (+4.06%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $43.16 +$0.00 (+0.01%) 8:12 PM ET
Prev close $41.47
Open $41.56
Day high $43.57
Day low $41.52
Volume 971,817
Avg vol 890,746
Mkt cap
$10.25B
P/E ratio
9.51
FY Revenue
$18.50B
EPS
4.54
Gross Margin
12.75%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
PPC
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
Pilgrim’s Pride shows constructive near-term technical momentum, with price above key moving averages and multiple bullish breakout signals. Fundamentally, the company combines solid profitability and free cash flow generation with muted top-line growth and softer operating cash flow trends. Short interest is modest in percentage terms but the elevated short volume ratio points to active positioning around recent price moves.
AI summarized at 10:44 AM ET, 2026-01-14
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 64 LONG: 59
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+29% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.29×
RSI
46.20 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.02 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.34 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: 0.33
Long-Term
-0.28 (Weak)
MACD: 0.69 Signal: 0.97
Intraday trend score 71.82

Latest news

PPC 12 articles Positive: 6 Neutral: 3 Negative: 1
Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Jbs Usa/Pilgrim'S Communications
Just Bare® Delivers $1 Billion in Annual Retail Sales as Pilgrim’s Accelerates Momentum in Prepared Foods

Just Bare, a chicken brand within Pilgrim's prepared foods portfolio, has surpassed $1 billion in annual retail sales in 2025 with a 45% annual growth rate. The brand has grown its market share from 1% to 13% in three years and now holds the #1 position in sales pace within the fully cooked chicken category. JBS is investing in a new prepared chicken facility in Georgia to meet rising demand.

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Sentiment note

Just Bare brand achieved $1 billion in annual retail sales with 45% growth rate, expanded market share from 1% to 13% in three years, holds #1 position in fully cooked chicken category, and demonstrates strong momentum across major retailers. New facility investment indicates confidence in continued growth.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Wesley Batista Filho
JBS USA Enters Agreement to Acquire and Expand Production Facility in Ankeny, Iowa

JBS USA has purchased a 186,000 square-foot production facility in Ankeny, Iowa, previously owned by Hy-Vee, with plans to transform it into the largest ready-to-eat bacon and sausage plant in its U.S. portfolio. The facility is expected to be operational by mid-2026 and create approximately 400 jobs.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a majority-owned subsidiary with no specific actions in this article

Negative Benzinga • Lekha Gupta
Block, Becton Dickinson And Pilgrim's Pride Are Among Top 10 Large-Cap Losers Last Week (Apr 28-May 2): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

Several large-cap companies, including Block, Becton Dickinson, and Pilgrim's Pride, experienced significant losses last week due to factors such as worse-than-expected financial results and guidance cuts.

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Sentiment note

Stock dived after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Pilgrim’s Announces $1.5 Billion Special Dividend and Long-term Capital Allocation Strategy

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced a special cash dividend of $6.30 per share, totaling approximately $1.5 billion. The company is also outlining plans to strengthen its portfolio, align with key customers, and grow organically in the U.S. market.

PPC Pilgrim's Pride Corporation special cash dividend capital allocation strategy portfolio diversification organic growth
Sentiment note

The company is announcing a special cash dividend, indicating strong financial performance and confidence in the future of the business. Additionally, the company is outlining plans to strengthen its portfolio and grow organically, which suggests a positive outlook.

Positive Benzinga • Zacks Benzinga Contributor
Best Growth Stocks To Buy For February 10th

The article highlights three stocks with strong growth characteristics and buy rankings: Greenbrier Companies, Pilgrim's Pride, and Pitney Bowes. These companies have seen positive revisions to their earnings estimates and possess attractive valuation metrics.

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Sentiment note

The company carries a Zacks Rank #1 and has seen a nearly 2% increase in its current year earnings estimate over the last 60 days. It also has a favorable PEG ratio and a Growth Score of A.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation to Host Year End 2024 Earnings Call on February 13, 2025

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on February 12, 2025. The company's executives will review the results on a conference call and webcast on February 13, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The article provides factual information about Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's upcoming financial results release and conference call, without any indication of positive or negative sentiment.

Positive Benzinga • Zacks
Post Holdings Drives Growth With Strategic Moves and Strong Brands

Post Holdings is driving growth through strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and pricing actions, to offset inflationary pressures. The company's strong brands and market position in the consumer staples sector have been key factors in its performance.

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Sentiment note

The article mentions Pilgrim's Pride as a better-ranked food stock, indicating a positive sentiment towards the company.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Investment Research
3 Stocks to Play the Bull & Bear Tug O' War: PPC, NEM, NOW

Stocks faced higher volatility on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 ending in the red. The market is struggling to find direction, with bulls arguing for an interest rate cut and bears warning of a potential recession. Investors should focus on low-beta stocks with positive earnings estimate revisions to generate risk-adjusted returns.

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Sentiment note

The company is increasing its profitability by focusing on key customers and optimizing operations. It has a low beta of 0.78 and its earnings estimates have increased significantly over the past 60 days.

Positive Zacks Investment Research • Zacks.Com
Zacks.com featured highlights include Pilgrim's Pride, Carriage Services and Velocity Financial

The article highlights three momentum stocks - Pilgrim's Pride, Carriage Services, and Velocity Financial - that have shown strong earnings growth and positive price trends, making them attractive investment options for investors looking to capitalize on the current market uptrend.

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Sentiment note

The article notes that Pilgrim's Pride is focusing on strengthening its Prepared Foods category and has a Momentum Score of A, with an average earnings surprise of 27.3% over the past four quarters.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation to Host Second Quarter Earnings Call on August 1, 2024 - GlobeNewswire

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on July 31, 2024, and hold a conference call and webcast on August 1, 2024 to discuss the results.

PPC Pilgrim's Pride Corporation financial results conference call webcast
Sentiment note

The article provides factual information about Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's upcoming financial results release and conference call, without any indication of positive or negative sentiment.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts

The latest trading day saw Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) settling at $38.29, representing a +0.74% change from its previous close.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) concluded the recent trading session at $36.84, signifying a +1.94% move from its prior day's close.

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