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Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) is frequently featured in corporate news for its financial results, capital allocation decisions and operational projects across its global footprint. Company releases describe Pilgrim’s Pride as one of the world’s leading food companies, operating protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. This news page aggregates coverage related to PPC, with a focus on the company’s own disclosures.
Readers can expect regular earnings announcements, where Pilgrim’s Pride reports quarterly and annual net sales, operating income, net income and adjusted EBITDA, along with commentary on performance in its U.S. Fresh, U.S. Prepared Foods, Europe and Mexico businesses. These updates often include management’s discussion of demand from key customers in retail, QSR and foodservice channels, as well as trends in value-added and branded offerings such as Just Bare, Pilgrim’s, Gold Kist, Fridge Raiders, Rollover and Richmond.
News items also cover capital allocation and strategic projects, including special dividends, investments in new prepared foods plants, capacity expansions in fresh and prepared categories, and initiatives to optimize manufacturing and product mix. In addition, Pilgrim’s Pride issues releases on sustainability and ESG efforts, highlighting reductions in Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity, energy efficiency improvements and projects like methane capture for renewable natural gas.
Investors and observers who follow PPC news will also find announcements about upcoming and completed earnings conference calls and Investor Day events, where the company discusses its strategy, competitive positioning and long-term capital allocation approach. This page serves as a central location to review Pilgrim’s Pride’s public communications over time.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) has announced a significant capital deployment strategy, including a special cash dividend of $6.30 per share, totaling approximately $1.5 billion. The dividend will be payable on April 17, 2025, to stockholders of record on April 3, 2025.
The company outlined its portfolio enhancement plans, including expansion in prepared foods, adding small bird capacity, converting a big bird plant to a case ready facility, and expanding protein conversion capacity. Over the past five years, Pilgrim's has invested $950 million in acquisitions, $1.8 billion in share repurchases and dividends, and $2.2 billion in capital expenditures.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. The company achieved net sales of $17.9 billion with a consolidated GAAP Operating Income margin of 8.4%. Full-year highlights include GAAP Net Income of $1.1 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $2.2 billion (12.4% margin), and Adjusted EPS of $5.42.
The U.S. Fresh portfolio benefited from strong chicken demand, while U.S. Prepared Foods saw branded offerings grow nearly 25%. The European business showed positive momentum with manufacturing optimization and brand growth. Mexico operations improved margins through strong commodity markets and increased distribution.
Q4 results include net sales of $4.4 billion, GAAP Net Income of $235.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $525.7 million. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with a net leverage ratio of 0.52.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) has announced an upcoming Investor Day event scheduled for March 14 at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York. The event will feature presentations from senior management, including CEO and President Fabio Sandri, who will commence the proceedings at 10 a.m. EST.
The company's leadership team will discuss their strategic vision, competitive advantages, and capital allocation approach with investors and analysts. The event will conclude with a Q&A session.
Due to venue capacity limitations, interested participants must RSVP by February 28 through the company's Investor Relations department at IRPPC@pilgrims.com. On-site registration will not be available, and attendance is strictly to those who receive advance confirmation.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 financial results on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the results on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. MT (9:00 a.m. ET).
The earnings call will include prepared remarks on financial and operational results, followed by a Q&A session with executive management. A press release and supplemental materials will be released before market opening. Investors can pre-register for the webcast through the company's investor website or directly via the registration link to receive immediate access.
The conference call can be accessed by dialing +1 (844) 883-3889 (US) or +1 (412) 317-9245 (International). The webcast replay will be available on Pilgrim's website until April 30, while the telephone replay will be accessible until March 13, 2025.
Pilgrim's Pride reported strong Q3 2024 results with net sales of $4.6 billion, up 5.2% year-over-year. The company achieved a GAAP operating income of $508.4 million with an 11.1% margin. Notable highlights include GAAP Net Income of $350.0 million and EPS of $1.47. The U.S. Fresh portfolio showed improvement through operational excellence and strong demand, while Europe improved Adjusted EBITDA by nearly 40% versus prior year. The company maintained a strong liquidity position with a net leverage ratio of 0.65x Adjusted EBITDA. Branded prepared foods portfolio expanded across retail and foodservice, with branded sales in Mexico rising over 20%.
Pilgrim's (NASDAQ: PPC) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements across global operations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The report showcases significant progress in sustainability initiatives, including a 17% reduction in absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019 and 14.2% renewable electricity usage in global operations.
Key achievements include the approval of 130+ GHG emissions reduction projects, 100% third-party certification for food safety and quality in U.S. and European facilities, and a 24% improvement in Global Safety Index performance since 2022. The company focuses on sustainable food production, community engagement, and continuous improvement across its poultry, pork, and prepared foods operations.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) has announced the release of its third quarter 2024 financial results after the U.S. market closes on October 30, 2024. The company will host a conference call and webcast on October 31, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. MT (9:00 a.m. ET) to review the results. The call will include prepared remarks on financial and operational results, followed by a Q&A session with executive management.
Investors and analysts can pre-register for the webcast to receive immediate access. Registration is available on the company's investor website or through a provided link. Those who haven't pre-registered can join by dialing specific numbers on the day of the event. The webcast replay will be available on Pilgrim's website until January 31, 2025, while a telephone replay can be accessed until November 30, 2024.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) reported strong second quarter 2024 results, with net sales of $4.6 billion and a consolidated GAAP operating income margin of 9.7%. The company achieved a GAAP Net Income of $326.5 million and GAAP EPS of $1.37. Adjusted EBITDA reached $655.9 million, representing a 14.4% margin. Pilgrim's Pride saw improvements across its U.S., European, and Mexican operations, with notable growth in branded offerings and partnerships with key customers. The company's strong liquidity position, with a net leverage ratio of 1.1x Adjusted EBITDA, provides a solid foundation for executing its growth strategy.
Pilgrim’s Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) announced it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results after the U.S. market closes on July 31, 2024. A conference call and webcast will follow on August 1, 2024, at 7 a.m. MT (9 a.m. ET) to review the results. The call will include prepared remarks from the company's executives, followed by a Q&A session. Investors and analysts can pre-register for the call via the company's investor website or join on the day of the event by dialing specific phone numbers. The webcast will be available for replay on the company’s website two hours after the call and will remain accessible through November 1, 2024. A telephone replay will also be available until September 1, 2024.
Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ: PPC) reported strong first quarter 2024 financial results with $4.4 billion in net sales and operating income of $250.3 million. The company's diversified U.S. fresh portfolio, Prepared Foods segment, European operations, and Mexican market showed positive growth and improved results. Pilgrim's also highlighted its sustainability efforts, including a significant decrease in GHG emissions intensity. The company's leadership is focused on driving profitable growth and operational excellence.