Sanderson Farms, Inc., an integrated poultry processing company, produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and prepared chicken products in the United States. The company sells ice pack, chill pack, bulk pack, and frozen chicken in whole, cut-up, and boneless form primarily under the Sanderson Farms brand name to retailers, distributors, and casual dining operators in the southeastern, southwestern, northeastern, and western United States, as well as to customers who resell frozen chicken in the export markets. Its prepared chicken product line includes institutional and consumer packaged partially cooked or marinated chicken items for distributors and food service establishments. Sanderson Farms, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Poultry slaughtering & processing
Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNASDAQ:SAFM
CUSIP80001310
Phone601-649-4030
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.64
Quick Ratio3.10
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio8.17
Forward P/E Ratio13.31
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.34 billion
Price / Sales0.69
Cash Flow$16.4770 per share
Price / Cash6.10
Book Value$66.47 per share
Price / Book1.51
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$12.30
Net Income$279.74 million
Net Margins8.20%
Return on Equity16.79%
Return on Assets14.09%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,669
Outstanding Shares22,840,000
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanderson Farms' stock symbol?
Sanderson Farms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SAFM."
How often does Sanderson Farms pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 1st will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share on Tuesday, May 15th. This represents a $1.28 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 30th. View Sanderson Farms' Dividend History.
How will Sanderson Farms' stock buyback program work?
Sanderson Farms declared that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, May 31st 2018, which allows the company to buyback 2,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Sanderson Farms' earnings last quarter?
Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 24th. The company reported $1.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.51 by $0.67. The firm earned $813.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $839.64 million. Sanderson Farms had a return on equity of 16.79% and a net margin of 8.20%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.94 earnings per share. View Sanderson Farms' Earnings History.
When is Sanderson Farms' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SAFM?
9 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Sanderson Farms' stock. Their forecasts range from $89.00 to $170.00. On average, they expect Sanderson Farms' stock price to reach $111.75 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Sanderson Farms.
Who are some of Sanderson Farms' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sanderson Farms include Aramark (ARMK), DAVIDE CAMPARI-/S (DVDCY), Ingredion (INGR), US Foods (USFD), Blue Buffalo Pet Products (BUFF), PINNACLE FOODS INC Common Stock (PF), REMY COINTREAU/ADR (REMYY), Service Co. International (SCI), 51job (JOBS), JBS S A/S (JBSAY), San Miguel (SMGBY), Square Enix (SQNXF), Post (POST), Glanbia (GLAPY) and National Beverage (FIZZ).
Who are Sanderson Farms' key executives?
Sanderson Farms' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Joe F. Sanderson Jr., Chairman & CEO (Age 70)
- Mr. Lampkin Butts, Pres, COO & Director (Age 67)
- Mr. D. Michael Cockrell, CFO, Treasurer & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Timothy F. Rigney, Corp. Sec., Chief Accounting Officer & Controller (Age 54)
- Mr. Brian Romano, Director of Admin.
Has Sanderson Farms been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about SAFM stock has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Sanderson Farms earned a news impact score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company an impact score of 46.62 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
Who are Sanderson Farms' major shareholders?
Sanderson Farms' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.82%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.08%), LSV Asset Management (5.05%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.83%), Allianz Asset Management GmbH (1.83%) and Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.49%). Company insiders that own Sanderson Farms stock include D Michael Cockrell, Dianne Mooney, Fred L Banks Jr, John Bierbusse, Jones Gail Pittman, Phil K Livingston and Robert C Khayat. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Sanderson Farms.
Which institutional investors are selling Sanderson Farms stock?
SAFM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Prudential Financial Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., UBS Group AG, Origin Asset Management LLP, Federated Investors Inc. PA, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Hsbc Holdings PLC. Company insiders that have sold Sanderson Farms company stock in the last year include Fred L Banks Jr, John Bierbusse, Jones Gail Pittman and Robert C Khayat. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sanderson Farms.
Which institutional investors are buying Sanderson Farms stock?
SAFM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scopia Capital Management LP, Millennium Management LLC, WS Management Lllp, Matarin Capital Management LLC, Schroder Investment Management Group, Point72 Asset Management L.P., BlackRock Inc. and Guggenheim Capital LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sanderson Farms.
How do I buy shares of Sanderson Farms?
Shares of SAFM 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 Sanderson Farms' stock price today?
One share of SAFM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $100.51.
How big of a company is Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms has a market capitalization of $2.43 billion and generates $3.34 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $279.74 million in net income (profit) each year or $12.30 on an earnings per share basis. Sanderson Farms employs 14,669 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms' mailing address is 127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL MS, 39443. The company can be reached via phone at 601-649-4030.
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