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Pilgrim's Pride Corp (PPC)
NASDAQ:PPC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 29, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.84Last Year’s EPS
1.31Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Mixed but resilient: the company delivered full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth, strengthened European results, accelerated branded prepared foods (notably Just BARE), and maintains a strong balance sheet and liquidity position. However, Q4 margin compression, severe short-term weakness in Mexico, sizable litigation charges, and commodity/capacity headwinds create notable near-term earnings pressure and increased investment needs. Management emphasizes operational improvements and growth investments to mitigate volatility.Company Guidance
Fiscal 2025 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Net revenues increased to $18.5B in fiscal 2025 (up 3.5% vs FY2024) and adjusted EBITDA rose to ~$2.27B (management cited a ~2.5% YoY increase), with adjusted EBITDA margin remaining above 12% for a second consecutive year.
U.S. Full-Year Strength
U.S. net revenues grew to $11.0B from $10.6B (≈+3.8% YoY) and U.S. adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.63B (≈+4.5% YoY) with a strong full-year margin of 14.8%, driven by fresh retail, QSR key customers, and operational efficiency gains.
European Profitability Gains
Europe Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $131.4M (up 12.2% YoY) and full-year European adjusted EBITDA improved 11.4% to $453.1M from $406.9M, driven by productivity improvements, mix optimization and brand/portfolio diversification.
Prepared Foods and Brand Momentum (Just BARE)
Prepared foods sales grew 18% YoY in the quarter; Just BARE combined retail sales reached $1.0B and the brand gained ~300 basis points of retail market share YoY in prepared/frozen where it also had the highest velocity in the category.
Operational Improvements and Projects on Track
Operational excellence initiatives improved processing/live efficiencies (Big Bird) and several CAPEX projects—Big Bird plant conversion, Mexico expansions, and a new prepared foods facility in Georgia—are on schedule, supporting capacity and margin improvements.
Improved Restructuring and Cost Discipline
Recognized ~$31M of restructuring charges in 2025 versus $93M in 2024 (a reduction of ~66.7%), reflecting progress on efficiency programs and an expectation that the majority of restructuring charges are behind the company.
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Net debt approximately $2.45B with leverage <1.1x LTM adjusted EBITDA, and liquidity exceeding $1.8B (cash + available credit); no immediate short-term cash maturities (bonds mature 2031-2034; credit facilities to 2028).
Sustainability and Team Member Programs
Reduced carbon-based processing emission intensity year-over-year and expanded team development: over 2,300 team members or dependents enrolled in the Better Futures program with 780 already started on academic pathways.
PPC Earnings History
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PPC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 11, 2026 | $43.19 | $41.65 | -3.57% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $38.12 | $38.08 | -0.10% |
Jul 30, 2025 | $45.60 | $45.31 | -0.64% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $52.18 | $44.70 | -14.33% |
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FAQ
When does Pilgrim's Pride Corp (PPC) report earnings?
Pilgrim's Pride Corp (PPC) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Pilgrim's Pride Corp (PPC) earnings time?
Pilgrim's Pride Corp (PPC) earnings time is at Apr 29, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is PPC EPS forecast?
PPC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.84.
