Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

NasdaqGS:PPC Stock Report

Market Cap: US$7.2b

Pilgrim's Pride Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Pilgrim's Pride is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 1.1% and 1.3% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 1.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 19.2% in 3 years.

Key information

1.1%

Earnings growth rate

1.62%

EPS growth rate

Food earnings growth20.3%
Revenue growth rate1.3%
Future return on equity19.23%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated19 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • Nov 02

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$44.29 Price Target

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ( NASDAQ:PPC ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 05

PPC: Future Returns Will Reward Resilient Sales Despite Margin Pressures

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Pilgrim's Pride from $40.57 to $39.25. This reflects updated views on fair value, revenue growth assumptions and profit margins, alongside a slightly adjusted future P/E outlook.
Narrative Update • May 11

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Modest Margins And Lower P E Multiple

Analysts have reduced their Pilgrim's Pride price target from about $42.86 to $40.57, reflecting a slightly higher discount rate, modest adjustments to long-term revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: trimmed from $42.86 to $40.57, a modest reduction in the modelled valuation.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 25

Pilgrim's Pride: Cheap On Multiples, But The Cycle Is Rolling Over

Summary Pilgrim's Pride Corporation trades at a deep discount to sector multiples, but forward estimates and margins are deteriorating. PPC's returns appear moat-like at cycle peaks, but average ROIC barely exceeds its cost of capital and is highly cyclical. Q4 2025 results confirm the start of a cyclical downturn, with EBITDA margin compressing 280bps and EPS down 63% year-over-year. I rate PPC a hold: valuation is attractive, but falling earnings, negative momentum, and margin pressure signal a value trap, not a deep-value entry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 21

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Steady Margins And Lower P E Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Pilgrim's Pride to about $42.86 from roughly $44.71. This reflects updated views on fair value, slightly lower projected revenue growth, a modestly lower profit margin outlook, and a small adjustment to the future P/E assumption.
Narrative Update • Apr 07

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Higher Margins And Lower P E Assumptions

Analysts have slightly increased their price target on Pilgrim's Pride to about $44.71 from $44.38, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Updated estimate has moved slightly to about $44.71 from $44.38.
Narrative Update • Mar 23

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Higher Margins And Steady Risk Profile

Analysts now set Pilgrim's Pride price target at about $44.38, slightly below the prior $45.00. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Mar 08

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Steady Assumptions And Unchanged Risk Profile

Analysts are maintaining their price target for Pilgrim's Pride at $45.00, reflecting unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These factors keep their valuation view steady for now.
Narrative Update • Feb 22

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Modest Assumption Shifts And Steady Risk Profile

Analysts have raised their price target on Pilgrim's Pride from $43.57 to $45.00. They cite updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that adjust their outlook on the stock's risk and return profile.
Narrative Update • Feb 07

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Steady Assumptions And Fairly Valued Prospects

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on Pilgrim's Pride to about $43.57, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate and forward P/E, while keeping fair value and key operating inputs broadly unchanged. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The fair value estimate remains unchanged at about $43.57 per share.
Narrative Update • Jan 24

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Steady Assumptions And Fairly Valued Prospects

Analysts have kept their price target for Pilgrim's Pride effectively unchanged at about US$43.57, reflecting stable views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains steady at about US$43.57, with no material change between the prior and updated estimates.
Narrative Update • Jan 09

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Steady Assumptions And Undervalued Upside Potential

Analysts have kept their price target for Pilgrim's Pride steady, reflecting only small technical adjustments to inputs such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, rather than any new fundamental change in their view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The model fair value estimate is unchanged at 43.57143, indicating no adjustment to the core valuation outcome.
Analysis Article • Jan 07

Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) Is Investing Its Capital With Increasing Efficiency

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...
Narrative Update • Dec 24

PPC: Future Returns Will Reflect Stable Margins And Modest Multiple Compression

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Pilgrim's Pride from 44.29 dollars to 43.57 dollars, citing slightly lower fair value and profit margin assumptions, despite a marginally stronger revenue growth outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: fallen slightly from 44.29 dollars to 43.57 dollars per share, reflecting a modestly more conservative outlook.
Narrative Update • Dec 09

PPC: Stable Margins And Multiples Will Drive Future Share Price Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target on Pilgrim's Pride marginally higher to approximately $44.29 per share, reflecting steady expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples despite only negligible model adjustments. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate remains effectively unchanged at approximately $44.29 per share, indicating stable intrinsic value assumptions.
Analysis Article • Dec 01

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NASDAQ:PPC) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
Narrative Update • Nov 25

PPC: Future Profit Margins Will Support Continued Share Price Strength

Analysts have maintained their price target for Pilgrim's Pride at $44.29 per share, citing negligible changes in key forecast assumptions and reaffirmed expectations for steady company performance. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate is unchanged at $44.29 per share, indicating stability in core assumptions.
Narrative Update • Nov 11

PPC: Future Profit Margins Will Support Continued Share Price Strength

Pilgrim's Pride's analyst price target has been modestly lowered from $44.86 to $44.29 per share. Analysts now anticipate slightly softer revenue growth and profit margin forecasts for the company.
Analysis Article • Nov 02

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$44.29 Price Target

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ( NASDAQ:PPC ) came out with its quarterly results last week, and we wanted to see how the...
Narrative Update • Oct 28

Special Dividend Outlook and Margin Shifts Will Drive Upcoming Share Performance

Analysts have revised their price target for Pilgrim's Pride downward from $47.00 to $44.86. This decision is based on updated fair value assessments and slight adjustments to future earnings expectations.
Narrative Update • Oct 13

Rising Input Costs Will Undermine Inflated Chicken Market Valuations

Analysts have lowered their price target for Pilgrim's Pride from $49.13 to $47.00. They cited updated fair value assessments based on recent financial metrics.
Analysis Article • Aug 25

Is Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) Trading At A 41% Discount?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Pilgrim's Pride is US$78.06 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
Analysis Article • Jul 22

These 4 Measures Indicate That Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article • Jul 09

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's (NASDAQ:PPC) Low P/E

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9x Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ( NASDAQ:PPC ) may be sending very bullish...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 19

Pilgrim's Pride: Prepares Its Wings To Take Flight This Year

Summary Pilgrim's Pride, a U.S. leading poultry producer, is expanding its footprint in Mexico and Europe through M&A. Lower soybean prices and increased corn production are improving PPC's margins, with resilient chicken demand boosting profitability and free cash flow. PPC's diversified portfolio and strong balance sheet, with record operating cash flow and sustainable debt levels, position it well for future growth. Despite recent stock gains, PPC remains undervalued compared to industry averages, offering potential upside as defensive stocks gain favor amid recession fears. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 07

Pilgrim's Pride Path: Cash, Chicken And Resilience

Summary Pilgrim's Pride saw a significant turnaround in 2024 with net profit soaring to $1.09 billion, driven by stabilized demand and reduced costs. The company's integrated business model, controlling the entire chicken production process, enhances cost control and reduces dependency on external suppliers. Despite strong stock growth in 2024, Pilgrim's shares remain undervalued compared to peers, with a potential 14% upside, leading to a "Buy" rating. Key growth drivers include global demand for chicken, expansion into branded products, and strong customer relationships, supported by automation and JBS backing. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Oct 15

Pilgrim's Pride: Windfall Profits From Soybean Slump Will Not Likely Last

Summary Pilgrim's Pride has seen an 86% year-over-year rise, driven by low feed costs and favorable market conditions, with a forward P/E of ~9.7X. Despite ongoing bird flu outbreaks impacting supply, the company's business model benefits from declining soybean prices and low chicken inventories. PPC's profitability is expected to remain high in the short term, with the potential for reduced debt and improved balance sheet health. Long-term growth is limited, with a forward P/E likely around 15X, assuming normalization in feed and chicken inventories. Thus, PPC is stable but not a high-growth or value investment. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 15

Pilgrim's Pride: A Free Cash Flow Machine Breaking Out

Summary Pilgrim's Pride has broken out of a decade-long sideways price range, showing potential for higher returns, but industry risks warrant a cautious investment approach. The company's vertically integrated model and strong position in the growing global protein market support strong growth characteristics. Pilgrim's Pride boasts impressive free cash flow, improved cost management, and a low beta, enhancing its attractiveness and portfolio diversification. Despite strong fundamentals, past volatility and industry risks lead me to take a minor position and pyramid up as price action confirms my thesis. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 09

At High Prices, Pilgrim's Pride Offers Little To New Investors

Summary Pilgrim’s Pride is near its 52-week-high, raising questions about its current value for new investors despite past performance. The company has a significant amount of debt, limiting its flexibility, and does not pay dividends, which is a drawback for value investors. Risks include livestock diseases, competition, reliance on contract growers, and potential shifts in consumer preferences away from chicken and pork. Given the high share price, debt levels, and lack of dividends, I rate PPC stock a hold, with cautious monitoring of gross margins. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Aug 23

Calculated Partnerships And Innovations Poised To Transform Retail And Food Service Revenue Growth

Strategic growth in customer partnerships and diversification in Prepared Foods aim to drive revenue growth through innovation and branding.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:PPC - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202819,2138938691,4373
12/31/202719,0648823371,0587
12/31/202618,776795218787
3/29/202618,5678885381,386N/A
12/28/202518,4981,0826611,372N/A
9/28/202518,3521,2308291,430N/A
6/29/202518,1771,2371,1001,623N/A
3/30/202517,9791,2081,3801,846N/A
12/29/202417,8781,0861,5141,990N/A
9/29/202418,0359851,4911,919N/A
6/30/202417,8107571,1081,578N/A
3/31/202417,5594915901,111N/A
12/31/202317,362322134678N/A
9/24/202316,96132-298279N/A
6/25/202317,070169-240338N/A
3/26/202317,394471-256281N/A
12/25/202217,468746183670N/A
9/25/202217,380938346790N/A
6/26/202216,738740239633N/A
3/27/202215,744211336697N/A
12/26/202114,77731-55326N/A
9/26/202113,857-6150543N/A
6/27/202113,104-33308698N/A
3/28/202112,290128180560N/A
12/27/202012,09295369724N/A
9/27/202012,038187307639N/A
6/28/202011,74026385404N/A
3/29/202011,759439230567N/A
12/29/201911,409456N/A667N/A
9/29/201911,003357N/A602N/A
6/30/201910,922276N/A591N/A
3/31/201910,916213N/A611N/A
12/30/201810,938248N/A492N/A
9/30/201811,023390N/A608N/A
7/1/201811,120593N/A772N/A
4/1/201811,035720N/A736N/A
12/31/201710,768695N/A801N/A
9/24/201710,396631N/A862N/A
6/25/201710,098497N/A840N/A
3/26/201710,395416N/A676N/A
12/25/20169,879441N/A795N/A
9/25/20169,468433N/A672N/A
6/26/20169,086471N/A678N/A
3/27/20168,090560N/A866N/A
12/27/20158,753646N/A1,020N/A
9/27/20158,330750N/A1,121N/A
6/28/20158,485869N/A1,239N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: PPC's forecast earnings growth (1.1% per year) is below the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: PPC's earnings (1.1% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (18.5% per year).

High Growth Earnings: PPC's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: PPC's revenue (1.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (12.7% per year).

High Growth Revenue: PPC's revenue (1.3% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: PPC's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (19.2%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/15 08:10
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/29
Annual Earnings2025/12/28

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is covered by 16 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Benjamin TheurerBarclays
Andrew StrelzikBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Peter GalboBofA Global Research