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Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results with $4.6 Billion in Net Sales and Operating Income of $508.4 Million
GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's largest poultry producers, reports its third
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[{"type":"text","content":"GREELEY, Colo., Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's largest poultry producers, reports its third quarter 2024 financial results. Third Quarter Highlights Net Sales of $4.6 billion.Consolidated GAAP operating income margin of 11.1%.GAAP Net Income of $350.0 million and GAAP EPS of $1.47. Adjusted Net Income of $387.0 million or Adjusted EPS of $1.63.Adjusted EBITDA of $660.4 million, or a 14.4% margin.Our U.S. Fresh portfolio continued to improve through progress in operational excellence, strong demand, and enhanced mix. Overall chicken demand was strong given competitive pricing and value delivered to the consumer, with our Key Customers expanding faster than category averages in the Case Ready and Small Bird segments. The Commodity segment improved given continued progress in production efficiencies and positive market fundamentals.Diversification through value-added offerings continues to accelerate. Our branded prepared foods portfolio expanded across retail and foodservice through increased distribution and promotional activity. Europe improved Adjusted EBITDA nearly 40% versus prior year given recent network and back office optimization efforts, enhanced mix with Key Customers, and further diversification through branded offerings and innovation. Richmond® and Fridge Raiders® continued to grow faster than category averages and our innovation efforts continue to be recognized by the market with multiple industry awards.Mexico results followed normal seasonality, while continuing to cultivate partnerships with Key Customers as sales grew ahead of the market. Diversification efforts continued to progress as branded sales rose over 20%. Operational excellence efforts to expand production and mitigate risk remained on track. Stronger liquidity position given healthy cash generation throughout the quarter. Net leverage ratio of 0.65x Adjusted EBITDA, providing the foundation to execute the company’s growth strategy and create value for our shareholders.Pilgrim’s continued to demonstrate progress against its ESG aspirations as detailed in the publication of the 2023 Sustainability Report. Since 2019, performance against the Global Safety Index has improved by 69%, and Scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions have been reduced by 17%. Also, since 2021, over 1,500 team members...