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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC)
$28.95+0.34 (+1.19%)
After Hours$28.95+0.00 (+0.00%)· Last close Jun 29
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United States, Europe, and Mexico.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $28.95 with a market capitalization of $6.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $38.50 (8 analysts), implying a +33.0% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $26.50, remaining 21.6% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 80/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +33.0% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.53B↑ | $4.52B↓ | $4.76B | $4.76B↑ | $4.46B |
| Gross Profit | $345.49M↓ | $428.59M↓ | $659.38M↓ | $715.29M↑ | $554.87M |
| Operating Income | $165.32M↓ | $213.57M↓ | $494.39M↓ | $515.84M↑ | $421.09M |
| Net Income | $101.42M↑ | $87.99M↓ | $342.81M↓ | $355.52M↑ | $296.03M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. The company offers fres...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$6.56B
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
7.39
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.35
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
23.85%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.66M
Recent News
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1 Cash-Producing Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 We Turn Down
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3 Reasons PPC is Risky
What a brutal six months it’s been for Pilgrim's Pride. The stock has dropped 30.4% and now trades at $27.77, rattling many shareholders. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Why Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Dipped More Than Broader Market Today
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) reached $26.63 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.53% change compared to its last close.
PPC (JSE:PPC) Stock Gets Fair Value Boost As Analysts Reassess Margin Pressure
PPC’s updated fair value estimate has shifted from ZAR7.10 to ZAR8.20. This puts a fresh price target at the center of the current debate around the stock. Recent analyst research links this new level to a mix of views on earnings momentum, cost pressures and how resilient margins may prove over time. In the sections that follow, you will see how this evolving price target narrative fits with the latest forecasts, dividend news and what to watch next. Stay updated as the Fair Value for PPC...