Pilgrim's Pride Corporation engages in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Mexico. The company offers fresh chicken products, including pre-marinated or non-marinated refrigerated (nonfrozen) whole or cut-up chicken; and prepackaged case-ready chicken, such as whole chickens and chicken parts. It also provides prepared chicken products comprising portion-controlled breast fillets, tenderloins and strips, delicatessen products, salads, formed nuggets and patties, and bone-in chicken parts. The company sells its products to the foodservice market that includes chain restaurants, food processors, broad-line distributors, and other institutions; and retail market, which comprises primarily grocery store chains, wholesale clubs, and other retail distributors. It also exports its products the Middle East, Asia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and other countries, as well as France, Puerto Rico, and the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is a subsidiary of JBS S.A.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Poultry slaughtering & processing
Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNASDAQ:PPC
CUSIP72147K10
Phone970-506-8000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.29
Current Ratio1.80
Quick Ratio0.94
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio6.33
Forward P/E Ratio7.14
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.77 billion
Price / Sales0.42
Cash Flow$4.0022 per share
Price / Cash4.57
Book Value$7.46 per share
Price / Book2.45
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.89
Net Income$694.57 million
Net Margins6.84%
Return on Equity44.25%
Return on Assets13.35%
Miscellaneous
Employees51,300
Outstanding Shares248,980,000
Market Cap$4,558.84
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilgrim's Pride's stock symbol?
Pilgrim's Pride trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PPC."
How were Pilgrim's Pride's earnings last quarter?
Pilgrim's Pride Co. (NASDAQ:PPC) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 10th. The company reported $0.53 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.53. The company earned $2.75 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.65 billion. Pilgrim's Pride had a return on equity of 44.25% and a net margin of 6.84%. Pilgrim's Pride's quarterly revenue was up 10.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.38 earnings per share. View Pilgrim's Pride's Earnings History.
When is Pilgrim's Pride's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PPC?
8 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Pilgrim's Pride's stock. Their forecasts range from $25.00 to $32.00. On average, they expect Pilgrim's Pride's stock price to reach $28.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 56.4% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Pilgrim's Pride.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Pilgrim's Pride?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pilgrim's Pride in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of Pilgrim's Pride's key competitors?
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Who are Pilgrim's Pride's key executives?
Pilgrim's Pride's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. William W. Lovette, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 58)
- Mr. Fabio Sandri, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 46)
- James J. Miner Ph.D., Sr. VP of Technical Services (Age 88)
- Mr. Dunham Winoto, Director of Investor Relations
- Mr. Laston Charriez, Head of Marketing
Has Pilgrim's Pride been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about PPC stock have trended somewhat positive on Saturday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Pilgrim's Pride earned a coverage optimism score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also gave headlines about the company an impact score of 47.58 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Pilgrim's Pride's major shareholders?
Pilgrim's Pride's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Denali Advisors LLC (0.16%), James Investment Research Inc. (0.05%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.04%), Polianta Ltd (0.02%), KAMES CAPITAL plc (0.02%) and Hudson Capital Management LLC (0.02%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Pilgrim's Pride.
Which institutional investors are selling Pilgrim's Pride stock?
Which institutional investors are buying Pilgrim's Pride stock?
PPC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including KAMES CAPITAL plc, James Investment Research Inc., Polianta Ltd, Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC, Cerebellum GP LLC, Hudson Capital Management LLC and Clarus Wealth Advisors. View Insider Buying and Selling for Pilgrim's Pride.
How do I buy shares of Pilgrim's Pride?
Shares of PPC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Pilgrim's Pride's stock price today?
One share of PPC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.29.
How big of a company is Pilgrim's Pride?
Pilgrim's Pride has a market capitalization of $4.56 billion and generates $10.77 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $694.57 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.89 on an earnings per share basis. Pilgrim's Pride employs 51,300 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Pilgrim's Pride?
Pilgrim's Pride's mailing address is 1770 PROMONTORY CIRCLE, GREELEY CO, 80634. The company can be reached via phone at 970-506-8000 or via email at [email protected]
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