Welcome to our dedicated page for JBS N.V. news (Ticker: JBS), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on JBS N.V. stock.
JBS N.V. reports developments as a global protein food company with operations spanning beef, pork, poultry, lamb, fish and prepared-food categories. Its products are sold to retail and foodservice customers under brands that include Swift, Just Bare, Pilgrim's Pride, Sunnyvalley, Reserva Friboi and Great Southern, with reportable activity across Beef North America, Brazil, Seara, Pork USA, Pilgrim's Pride, Australia and other operations.
News about JBS includes capital-markets events following its NYSE listing, investor presentations, global growth strategy, segment activity and updates tied to its international production and branded food portfolio.
JBS (NYSE:JBS; B3:JBSS32) proposed a non-binding all-stock transaction to acquire all Pilgrim’s Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) shares it does not already own. JBS, which currently holds about 82% of PPC, is offering a fixed exchange ratio of 2.086 JBS Class A shares per PPC share, based on August 18, 2026 closing prices of $13.66 for JBS and $28.49 for PPC.
The proposal is subject to approval by an independent and disinterested special committee of PPC’s board and by a majority of votes cast by unaffiliated PPC shareholders, plus customary conditions. No JBS shareholder approval is required. If completed, PPC shares would be delisted from Nasdaq and deregistered. Citi, White & Case and Collected Strategies are advising JBS.
JBS (NYSE: JBS) reported 2Q26 net sales of $23.9 billion, up 14% year over year and a new quarterly record. IFRS adjusted EBITDA declined 18% to $1.43 billion, while net income attributable to JBS swung to a loss of $102 million versus a $528 million profit in 2Q25, reflecting non-recurring items including bond tender costs and antitrust settlements. Adjusted net income reached $218 million, with adjusted EPS of $0.20 versus $0.52.
Leverage (net debt/adjusted EBITDA LTM) rose to 3.1x, with interest coverage at 5.0x. Free cash flow improved by $185 million year over year to a positive $130 million. JBS paid $1 billion in dividends, joined the Russell 1000 and 3000 indices, and increased its revolving credit facility to $4.2 billion, taking total liquidity to $7.7 billion. Segment highlights included record second-quarter sales at JBS Beef North America and JBS Brazil, and 18% sales growth at Seara despite margin pressure.
JBS (JBS) announced a planned leadership transition in which Wesley Batista Filho will become Global CEO effective January 2027. Batista Filho has 15 years at the company, including roles as CEO of JBS Brazil, President of Seara and, since 2023, CEO of JBS USA.
Current Global CEO Gilberto Tomazoni will oversee the transition over five months before becoming Vice Chairman of the Board and Senior Advisor. According to JBS, during Tomazoni’s tenure revenue grew 73%, from US$49.7 billion to US$86.2 billion, and the company gained investment-grade status and a New York Stock Exchange listing.
JBS (NYSE: JBS), a leading global food company, celebrated its recent NYSE listing with a ceremonial bell-ringing event and strategic business update presentation. Company founder José Batista Sobrinho (Zé Mineiro) personally rang the opening bell, marking a significant milestone for the company he started as a small butcher shop in 1953.
During the NYSE Investor Day, company leadership including CEO Gilberto Tomazoni, Wesley Batista, and other executives presented to over 100 analysts and investors, outlining JBS's global growth strategy and value creation plans. The presentation focused on the company's commitment to meeting growing protein demand while maintaining operational excellence across its global operations.