Record Quarterly Net Sales
Company reported record first-quarter net sales of roughly $21–22 billion, representing net sales growth of 11% year-over-year.
Positive Adjusted EBITDA and Profitability Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA (IFRS) was approximately $1.1 billion with a 5.2% margin; Adjusted EBITDA (U.S. GAAP) was $960 million with a 4.2% margin. Reported net income was ~$221–222 million (EPS $0.21) and adjusted net income excluding nonrecurring items was $241 million (EPS $0.23). Return on equity was 22% and return on invested capital 15%.
Strong Performance in Key Segments (Seara, Brazil, Australia)
Seara delivered an EBITDA margin of 15.5% supported by strong export demand and value-added growth. JBS Brazil reported an EBITDA margin of 4.5% (second-highest first-quarter margin in company history). Australia delivered a 7.1% margin with positive operational conditions (notably strong Queensland cattle conditions).
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Strengthening
Company issued $2.5 billion in bonds and executed a $1.45 billion tender offer, extending average debt maturity to ~15.6 years and achieving an average debt cost of ~5.7%. Net leverage ended at ~2.77x (within long-term 2x–3x target). Available liquidity included ~$3.4 billion in revolving credit lines and ~$3.5 billion in cash.
Strategic Investments in Automation, AI and Value-Added Capabilities
Management is scaling AI initiatives globally (piloted >1 year) to improve commercial and operational decision-making; Seara and other units are advancing automation and process improvements to increase productivity and expand higher value-added categories.
Proactive Commercial Responses to Trade Disruptions
In response to the China safeguard adjustments, JBS managed volumes within quota structures and developed alternative market channels (United States, Mexico, Indonesia) to preserve value and expand commercial footprint.
SEC Filings and Index Eligibility Initiative
Company announced voluntary 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings with the SEC prepared under IFRS (supplemented by U.S. GAAP indicators) to broaden eligibility for key U.S. indices (e.g., Russell, S&P family) and attract passive index flows.