Seaboard (NYSE: SEB) Q2 2026 earnings climb alongside $2.25 dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Seaboard Corporation reported higher results for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026. For the quarter, net sales were $2,922 million, operating income $100 million, and net earnings attributable to Seaboard $153 million, with earnings per common share of $159.74 on 957,794 average shares outstanding.

For the first six months of 2026, net sales were $5,322 million and net earnings attributable to Seaboard were $272 million, or $283.99 per common share. The Board of Directors authorized and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share, payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 14, 2026. Seaboard also filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and made it available on its investor website.

Filing Explained

This Form 8-K reports Seaboard’s earnings release and dividend declaration as a specified material event; the release is furnished under Item 2.02, not deemed filed for Section 18 liability or incorporated by reference unless expressly referenced in another filing.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Net sales Q2 2026: $2,922 million Net sales six months 2026: $5,322 million Net earnings Q2 2026: $153 million +5 more

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Net sales Q2 2026 $2,922 million Three months ended July 4, 2026

Net sales six months 2026 $5,322 million Six months ended July 4, 2026

Net earnings Q2 2026 $153 million Net earnings attributable to Seaboard, three months ended July 4, 2026

Net earnings six months 2026 $272 million Net earnings attributable to Seaboard, six months ended July 4, 2026

Earnings per common share Q2 2026 $159.74 Three months ended July 4, 2026

Earnings per common share six months 2026 $283.99 Six months ended July 4, 2026

Average shares outstanding Q2 2026 957,794 Three months ended July 4, 2026

Quarterly cash dividend $2.25 per share Dividend payable August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record August 14, 2026

Key Terms

Operating income, Net earnings attributable to Seaboard, Earnings per common share, Quarterly cash dividend

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Operating income financial

"Operating income | $ | 100 | $ | 52 | $ | 196 | $ | 90"

Operating income is the profit a company earns from its regular business activities after subtracting the costs directly related to running the business, such as wages, rent, and supplies. It shows how well the core operations are performing, ignoring income or expenses from non-regular activities like investments or one-time events. Investors use it to assess the company's efficiency and profitability from its main work.

Net earnings attributable to Seaboard financial

"Net earnings attributable to Seaboard | $ | 153 | $ | 102"

Earnings per common share financial

"Earnings per common share | $ | 159.74 | $ | 105.22"

Quarterly cash dividend financial

"authorized and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

Earnings Snapshot

Net sales Q2 2026: $2,922 million

three and six months ended July 4, 2026

Net sales Q2 2026 $2,922 million up from $2,480 million for Q2 2025

Net sales six months 2026 $5,322 million up from $4,796 million for six months 2025

Net earnings Q2 2026 $153 million up from $102 million for Q2 2025

Net earnings six months 2026 $272 million up from $134 million for six months 2025

EPS Q2 2026 $159.74 up from $105.22 for Q2 2025

EPS six months 2026 $283.99 up from $138.11 for six months 2025

Quarterly dividend $2.25 per share unchanged from $2.25 per share in 2025 periods shown

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FAQ

What were Seaboard (SEB)'s net sales for Q2 2026?

Seaboard (SEB) reported net sales of $2,922 million for the quarter ended July 4, 2026. This compares with $2,480 million for the quarter ended June 28, 2025, based on consolidated results stated in millions of dollars.

What net earnings did Seaboard (SEB) report for Q2 2026?

For Q2 2026, Seaboard reported net earnings attributable to Seaboard of $153 million. In the comparable quarter ended June 28, 2025, net earnings attributable to Seaboard were $102 million, reflecting an increase year over year.

What were Seaboard (SEB)'s earnings per common share in 2026?

Earnings per common share were $159.74 for Q2 2026 and $283.99 for the six months ended July 4, 2026. In 2025, EPS was $105.22 for Q2 and $138.11 for the first six months.

What dividend did Seaboard (SEB) declare and when is it payable?

Seaboard’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026.

How did Seaboard (SEB)'s six-month 2026 results compare to 2025?

For the six months ended July 4, 2026, Seaboard reported net sales of $5,322 million and net earnings of $272 million, compared with $4,796 million in net sales and $134 million in net earnings for the six months ended June 28, 2025.

Did Seaboard (SEB) file its Form 10-Q for this period?

Yes. Seaboard stated that it filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and has provided access to that report on its investor website at https://www.seaboardcorp.com/investors.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)	August 4, 2026

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Seaboard Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	​	1-3390	​	04-2260388
(State or other jurisdiction of	​	(Commission	​	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)	​	File Number)	​	Identification No.)

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9000 West 67th Street, Merriam, Kansas	66202
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number including area code	(913) 676-8928

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $1.00 Par Value	SEB	NYSE American

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 4, 2026, Seaboard Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing earnings for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026, and the Board of Directors’ declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share of common stock, payable on August 24, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026. The full text of this press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, and the related press release included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

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99.1 Press release of Seaboard Corporation dated August 4, 2026 announcing earnings for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026 and a declaration of a dividend.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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​	​	​	By:	/s/ David H. Rankin
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PRESS RELEASE

REPORT OF EARNINGS AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION

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August 4, 2026

Merriam, Kansas

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The following is a report of earnings for Seaboard Corporation (NYSE American symbol: SEB), with offices at 9000 West 67^th Street, Merriam, Kansas, for the three and six months ended July 4, 2026 and June 28, 2025, in millions of dollars except share and per share amounts.

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Net sales

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2,922

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2,480

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5,322

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4,796

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Operating income

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100

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52

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196

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90

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Net earnings attributable to Seaboard

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153

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102

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272

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134

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Earnings per common share

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159.74

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105.22

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283.99

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138.11

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957,794

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969,427

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Dividends declared per common share

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2.25

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4.50

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Seaboard Corporation today filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Seaboard Corporation has provided access to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on its website at https://www.seaboardcorp.com/investors.

Also, Seaboard Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on August 24, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 14, 2026.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 PRESS RELEASE 56.3 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 2.8 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 15.0 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 10.1 KB