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Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Special Dividend Amid Strong Q2 Results

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Pilgrim’s Pride Announces Special Dividend Amid Strong Q2 Results

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Pilgrim’s Pride ( (PPC) ) has issued an update.

On July 30, 2025, Pilgrim’s Pride announced a special dividend of $2.10 per share, totaling approximately $500 million, to be paid to shareholders on August 20, 2025. The company reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, with net sales of $4.8 billion and an operating income of $512.3 million. The U.S. business saw growth in sales and profitability, driven by demand for fresh and prepared foods, while European and Mexican operations also showed positive performance. The company plans to build a new prepared foods plant in Georgia to support growth in higher-margin branded products, creating over 630 jobs and boosting U.S. Prepared Foods sales by over 40%.

The most recent analyst rating on (PPC) stock is a Hold with a $56.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Pilgrim’s Pride stock, see the PPC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on PPC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PPC is a Outperform.

The stock’s overall score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call outcomes. While the stock appears undervalued, technical analysis suggests neutral market sentiment. Strategic growth and operational efficiencies enhance the outlook, despite challenges in export markets and cost management.

To see Spark’s full report on PPC stock, click here.

More about Pilgrim’s Pride

Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is one of the world’s leading food companies, primarily operating in the poultry industry. The company focuses on producing fresh and prepared chicken products, catering to both retail and food service sectors across the U.S., Europe, and Mexico.

Average Trading Volume: 1,281,230

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $11.13B

See more insights into PPC stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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