Pilgrim's Pride CorporationNASDAQ: PPC

Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Results

GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's leading food companies, reports its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results.

2025 Highlights

  • Net Sales of $18.5 billion.

  • Consolidated GAAP Operating Income margin of 8.7%.

  • GAAP Net Income of $1.1 billion and GAAP EPS of $4.54. Adjusted Net Income of $1.2 billion, and Adjusted EPS of $5.17.

  • Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion, or a 12.3% margin, with Adjusted EBITDA margins of 14.8% in the U.S., 8.4% in Europe, and 8.8% in Mexico.

  • Pilgrim’s U.S. Fresh portfolio benefited from robust demand across retail and foodservice. Volume from Key Customers in both Case Ready and Small Bird grew higher than the industry averages. Big Bird drove improvements through enhanced yields, mix, and cost efficiencies.

  • Growth in U.S. Prepared Foods continues to accelerate across retail and foodservice as net sales rose over 20% compared to prior year. In frozen fully cooked, Just Bare® continues to lead velocity among branded offerings and has grown retail sales by over 50% compared to last year.

  • The company’s diversification efforts through branded offerings achieved a new milestone as Just Bare® achieved one billion dollars in retail sales across fresh and frozen fully cooked. Total market share has grown from 1% to 13% over the past three years.

  • Europe continues its improvement journey, through efficiencies in back-office integration, manufacturing footprint optimization, and product innovation. Volume growth of key brands outpaced the overall grocery channel, led by Fridge Raiders® and Rollover®.

  • Mexico continued to drive growth. Diversification efforts gained traction as branded sales rose in Fresh and Prepared more than 8% in each. With investments to expand and diversify into new regions, Pilgrim’s operations in Fresh and growth in Prepared Foods continue to progress.

  • Sustainability efforts have accelerated as carbon-based direct and indirect emissions intensity in Pilgrim’s processing operations have continued to decline. Investments in team member development have expanded as over 2,300 team members or their dependents have signed up for the Better Futures program, of which 780 have started their chosen academic pathway.

  • Returned $2 billion in cash to shareholders through special dividends. Maintained strong liquidity position to support future growth as net leverage ratio is currently less than 1.1X Adjusted EBITDA.

Fourth Quarter

  • Net Sales of $4.5 billion.

  • Consolidated GAAP Operating Income margin of 4.5%.

  • GAAP Net Income of $88.0 million and GAAP EPS of $0.37. Adjusted Net Income of $161.7 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.68.

  • Adjusted EBITDA of $415.1 million, or a 9.2% margin, with Adjusted EBITDA margins of 10.6% in the U.S., 9.5% in Europe, and 1.8% in Mexico.

  • The U.S. Fresh Portfolio benefited from continued consumer demand as volumes rose compared to last year. Key Customer demand remained solid across retail, QSR, and foodservice. Operational improvements in Big Bird mitigated the impact of challenging commodity pricing.

  • U.S. Prepared Foods increased net sales 18% compared to prior year. Just Bare® continues to increase share in the frozen fully cooked category as retail sales grew significantly higher than category average. Foodservice sales volume increased by over 20% compared to prior year.

  • Europe improved sales and Adjusted EBITDA compared to last year. Diversification through brands continued to progress as volumes of Fridge Raiders® and Rollover® grew faster than category averages.

  • Mexico experienced a challenging quarter given increased imports and unbalanced fundamentals in the live commodity market. In Fresh, volumes from Key Customer demand remained steady, whereas branded offerings rose over 10%. Prepared Foods grew 8% compared to last year.

  • Progress in sustainability continues as scoring from external agencies on environmental and social matters improved compared to last year. Operations reduced their direct and indirect carbon-based emissions used for processing compared to last year.

Unaudited

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

Y/Y Change

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

Y/Y Change

(In millions, except per share and percentages)

Net sales

$

4,517.8

$

4,372.1

+3.3

%

$

18,497.6

$

17,878.3

+3.5

%

U.S. GAAP EPS

$

0.37

$

0.99

(62.6

)

%

$

4.54

$

4.57

(0.7

)

%

Operating income

$

204.1

$

306.7

(33.4

)

%

$

1,613.5

$

1,506.1

+7.1

%

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

415.1

$

525.7

(21.0

)

%

$

2,268.4

$

2,213.9

+2.5

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

9.2

%

12.0

%

(2.8

)

pts

12.3

%

12.4

%

(0.1

)

pts

(1)   Reconciliations for non-U.S. GAAP measures are provided in subsequent sections within this release.


“During 2025, market conditions remained attractive as input costs were relatively stable and the affordability of chicken continued to resonate among consumers,” said Fabio Sandri, Pilgrim’s CEO. “Given our effective strategies, competitive advantages, and consistent execution, we delivered another year of strong results”

The U.S. portfolio continues to evolve. The Fresh business outpaced industry growth, driven by ongoing strength of Case Ready in retail and Small Bird in QSR. Big Bird improved efficiencies in both plant and live operations. Prepared Foods accelerated the momentum of brand offerings as Just Bare® grew market share by nearly 300 basis points year over year.

“Our results in the U.S. are a testament to the strength of our operations and disciplined management approach,” remarked Sandri. “Given our progress over the past year, we’ve developed a more resilient, well-balanced portfolio positioned to capture market upsides while minimizing downside risks.”

Europe also delivered improved sales and adjusted EBITDA, supported through progress in manufacturing optimization, management integration, and enhanced mix. Key Customer demand remained positive with new product launches, whereas Fridge Raiders® and Rollover® again outpaced category growth.

“Over the past three years, Pilgrim’s Europe has undergone a significant transformation,” said Sandri. “As a result, we now have a stronger, more agile foundation to drive innovation, build Key Customer partnerships, and cultivate our branded portfolio.”

Mexico improved sales and volume compared to 2024, while margins were pressured given weakened commodity fundamentals in the second half of the year. Diversification efforts continued to accelerate from ongoing growth in fresh branded offerings, rotisserie, and prepared foods.

“Mexico has great growth opportunities, given its long-term economic potential and our market presence,” said Sandri. “As such, we are investing to create a broader geographical footprint in fresh and expand our presence in prepared foods, further diversifying our portfolio.”

In the fourth quarter, the U.S. had mitigated softened commodity market fundamentals with strong Key Customer demand in Case Ready, Small Bird and Prepared Foods, while enhancing operational efficiencies in Big Bird.

“Our performance reflects both the progress and benefits of our long-term strategies,” Sandri said. “Even with volatility in commodity cut-out values, the U.S. business delivered strong results.”

In Europe, adjusted EBITDA rose nearly 9% compared to the same quarter last year. Demand for higher-attribute poultry offerings rose above category averages within select retailers. Pilgrim’s portfolio of key brands grew and operational excellence continued to generate improvements.

“We continue to realize benefits from our focused efforts in Europe, improving in sales and adjusted EBITDA for Q4,” said Sandri. “Moving forward, we’ll continue to prioritize innovation, branded growth, and mix.”

Mexico’s profitability during the quarter was limited, given increased imports of animal protein and weakened commodity fundamentals. In Fresh, Key Customer partnerships remained steady, whereas branded sales rose nearly 10% compared to last year. Investments to expand the Fresh and Prepared Foods categories remained on track.

In sustainability, external agencies continue to recognize the company’s progress, with improved scores across environmental and social metrics compared to 2024. Operations made progress against their direct and indirect emissions intensity used for processing.

“Our approach to sustainability aligns with our vision, strategy, and methods,” Sandri concluded. “Through continued focus on doing the right thing, we are confident in our ability to become the best and most respected company in our industry while creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.”

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss Pilgrim’s quarterly results will be held tomorrow, February 12, at 7 a.m. MT (9 a.m. ET). Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call using the link below. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

To pre-register, go to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10206002/10323ae026a

You may also reach the pre-registration link by logging in through the investor section of our website at
https://ir.pilgrims.com in the “Events & Presentations” section.

For those who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, access is available by dialing +1 (844) 883-3889 within the US, or +1 (412) 317-9245 internationally, and requesting the “Pilgrim’s Pride Conference.”

Replays of the conference call will be available on Pilgrim’s website approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed through the “Investor” section of www.pilgrims.com.

About Pilgrim’s Pride

Pilgrim’s employs approximately 63,000 people and operates protein processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. The Company’s primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors. For more information, please visit www.pilgrims.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that state the intentions, plans, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or predictions of the future of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation and its management are considered forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” “targets,” “will” and the negative thereof and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements include: matters affecting the poultry industry generally; the ability to execute the Company’s business plan to achieve desired cost savings and profitability; future pricing for feed ingredients and the Company’s products; outbreaks of avian influenza or other diseases, either in Pilgrim’s Pride’s flocks or elsewhere, affecting its ability to conduct its operations and/or demand for its poultry products; contamination of Pilgrim’s Pride’s products, which has previously and can in the future lead to product liability claims and product recalls; exposure to risks related to product liability, product recalls, property damage and injuries to persons, for which insurance coverage is expensive, limited and potentially inadequate; management of cash resources; restrictions imposed by, and as a result of, Pilgrim’s Pride’s leverage; changes in laws or regulations affecting Pilgrim’s Pride’s operations or the application thereof; new immigration legislation or increased enforcement efforts in connection with existing immigration legislation that cause the costs of doing business to increase, cause Pilgrim’s Pride to change the way in which it does business, or otherwise disrupt its operations; competitive factors and pricing pressures or the loss of one or more of Pilgrim’s Pride’s largest customers; currency exchange rate fluctuations, trade barriers, exchange controls, expropriation and other risks associated with foreign operations; disruptions in international markets and distribution channels, including, but not limited to, the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict; the risk of cyber-attacks, natural disasters, power losses, unauthorized access, telecommunication failures, and other problems on our information systems; and the impact of uncertainties of litigation and other legal matters described in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including the In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation, as well as other risks described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

Contact:

Andrew Rojeski

Head of Strategy, Investor Relations, & Sustainability

IRPPC@pilgrims.com

www.pilgrims.com

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In thousands, except share and par value data)

Cash and cash equivalents

$

640,235

$

2,040,834

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

—

2,324

Investment in available-for-sale securities

—

10,220

Trade accounts and other receivables, less allowance for credit losses

1,164,903

1,004,334

Accounts receivable from related parties

13,398

2,608

Inventories

2,031,259

1,783,488

Income taxes receivable

103,702

72,414

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

272,809

200,879

Assets held for sale

11,057

3,062

Total current assets

4,237,363

5,120,163

Deferred tax assets

31,211

29,483

Other long-lived assets

113,195

62,019

Operating lease assets, net

257,784

255,713

Intangible assets, net

832,066

806,234

Goodwill

1,338,884

1,239,073

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,533,027

3,137,891

Total assets

$

10,343,530

$

10,650,576

Accounts payable

$

1,588,569

$

1,411,519

Accounts payable to related parties

43,516

15,257

Revenue contract liabilities

37,622

48,898

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

1,095,858

1,015,504

Income taxes payable

123,769

60,097

Current maturities of long-term debt

924

858

Total current liabilities

2,890,258

2,552,133

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities, less current maturities

199,315

195,944

Long-term debt, less current maturities

3,093,113

3,206,113

Deferred tax liabilities

452,326

422,952

Other long-term liabilities

14,787

20,038

Total liabilities

6,649,799

6,397,180

Common stock, $.01 par value, 800,000,000 shares authorized; 262,263,358 and 261,931,080 shares issued at year-end 2024 and year-end 2023, respectively; 237,122,205 and 236,789,927 shares outstanding at year-end 2024 and year-end 2023, respectively

2,627

2,623

Treasury stock, at cost, 25,141,153 shares at year-end 2024 and year-end 2023.

(544,687

)

(544,687

)

Additional paid-in capital

2,023,609

1,994,259

Retained earnings

2,245,523

3,157,511

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(47,022

)

(370,300

)

Total Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation stockholders’ equity

3,680,050

4,239,406

Noncontrolling interest

13,681

13,990

Total stockholders’ equity

3,693,731

4,253,396

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

10,343,530

$

10,650,576

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

$

4,517,837

$

4,372,064

$

18,497,553

$

17,878,291

Cost of sales

4,089,246

3,818,802

16,139,410

15,565,524

Gross profit

428,591

553,262

2,358,143

2,312,767

Selling, general and administrative expense

215,017

235,293

713,250

713,310

Restructuring activities

9,464

11,318

31,354

93,388

Operating income

204,110

306,651

1,613,539

1,506,069

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

39,018

47,134

161,388

161,175

Interest income

(5,974

)

(24,358

)

(51,118

)

(72,666

)

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)

(1,231

)

(2,785

)

6,777

(10,025

)

Miscellaneous, net

(2,437

)

10,163

(5,646

)

15,316

Income before income taxes

174,734

276,497

1,502,138

1,412,269

Income tax expense

86,803

40,725

418,794

325,046

Net income

87,931

235,772

1,083,344

1,087,223

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests

(62

)

(82

)

985

785

Net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride
Corporation

$

87,993

$

235,854

$

1,082,359

$

1,086,438

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:

Basic

237,547

237,123

237,427

237,008

Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents

1,016

947

1,022

792

Diluted

238,563

238,070

238,449

237,800

Net income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation per share of common stock
outstanding:

Basic

$

0.37

$

0.99

$

4.56

$

4.58

Diluted

$

0.37

$

0.99

$

4.54

$

4.57

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In thousands)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

1,083,344

$

1,087,223

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

456,157

433,622

Asset impairment

493

28,575

Share-based compensation

29,354

14,873

Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense

573

(11,211

)

Loan cost amortization

4,939

5,033

Deferred income tax expense

10,039

4,830

Accretion of bond discount

2,380

2,506

Loss (gain) on property disposals

3,882

1,779

Loss (gain) on equity method investments

—

(7

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Trade accounts and other receivables

(113,133

)

88,340

Inventories

(193,520

)

134,521

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(44,467

)

(33,303

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

155,828

126,672

Income taxes

35,399

109,369

Long-term pension and other postretirement obligations

(1,881

)

26,052

Other operating assets and liabilities

(57,737

)

(28,747

)

Cash provided by operating activities

1,371,650

1,990,127

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment

(711,066

)

(476,153

)

Proceeds from property disposals

5,556

15,356

Proceeds from insurance recoveries

—

—

Cash used in investing activities

(705,510

)

(460,797

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments on revolving line of credit, long-term borrowings, and finance lease obligations

(115,234

)

(152,120

)

Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term borrowings

—

—

Proceeds from contribution (payment of distribution) of capital under Tax Sharing Agreement between JBS
USA Holdings and Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation

—

1,425

Payment on early extinguishment of debt

(2,120

)

(200

)

Payment of capitalized loan costs

—

(16

)

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(2,112,995

)

(150,911

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

43,932

(66,484

)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

(1,402,923

)

1,311,935

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

2,043,158

731,223

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

$

640,235

$

2,043,158

Supplemental Disclosure Information:

Interest paid (net of amount capitalized)

$

155,462

$

182,040

Income taxes paid

361,892

197,557

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
Selected Financial Information
(Unaudited)

“EBITDA” is defined as the sum of net income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” is calculated by adding to EBITDA certain items of expense and deducting from EBITDA certain items of income that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance consisting of: (1) foreign currency transaction losses (gains), (2) costs related to litigation settlements, (3) restructuring activities losses, (4) loss on settlement of pension from plan termination, (5) inventory write-down as a result of hurricane, and (6) net income attributable to noncontrolling interest. EBITDA is presented because it is used by management and we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of results prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”), to compare the performance of companies. We believe investors would be interested in our Adjusted EBITDA because this is how our management analyzes EBITDA applicable to continuing operations. The Company also believes that Adjusted EBITDA, in combination with the Company’s financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides investors with additional perspective regarding the impact of certain significant items on EBITDA and facilitates a more direct comparison of its performance with its competitors. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance under U.S. GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income as indicators of our operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These limitations should be compensated for by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only on a supplemental basis.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In thousands)

Net income

$

87,931

$

235,772

$

1,083,344

$

1,087,223

Add:

Interest expense, net(a)

33,044

22,776

110,270

88,509

Income tax expense

86,803

40,725

418,794

325,046

Depreciation and amortization

121,709

111,854

456,157

433,622

EBITDA

329,487

411,127

2,068,565

1,934,400

Add:

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)(b)

(1,231

)

(2,785

)

6,777

(10,025

)

Litigation settlements(c)

77,363

95,038

162,659

167,228

Restructuring activities losses(d)

9,464

11,318

31,354

93,388

Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination(e)

—

10,940

—

21,649

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane(f)

—

—

—

8,075

Minus:

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

(62

)

(82

)

985

785

Adjusted EBITDA

$

415,145

$

525,720

$

2,268,370

$

2,213,930

(a)

Interest expense, net, consists of interest expense less interest income.

(b)

Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company measured the financial statements of its Mexico reportable segment as if the U.S. dollar were the functional currency. Accordingly, we remeasured assets and liabilities, other than nonmonetary assets, of the Mexico reportable segment at current exchange rates. We remeasured nonmonetary assets using the historical exchange rate in effect on the date of each asset’s acquisition. Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from these remeasurements were previously recognized in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico reportable segment from U.S. dollar to Mexican peso, which means all translation gains/losses on outstanding balances are now recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transactional functional currency gains/losses are included in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

(c)

This represents expenses recognized in anticipation of probable settlements in ongoing litigation.

(d)

Restructuring activities losses are related to costs incurred, such as severance, asset impairment, contract termination, and others, as part of multiple ongoing restructuring initiatives throughout our Europe reportable segment.

(e)

This represents a loss recognized on the settlement of pension plan obligations related to a plan termination of our two U.S. defined benefit plans.

(f)

This primarily represents broiler losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Helene in late September 2024.

The summary unaudited consolidated income statement data for the 12 months ended December 28, 2025 (the LTM Period) have been calculated by summing each of the unaudited three month periods within the audited year ended December 28, 2025.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of LTM Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

LTM Ended
December 29,
2024

March 30,
2025

June 29,
2025

September 28,
2025

December 28,
2025

(In thousands)

Net income

$

296,343

$

356,009

$

343,061

$

87,931

$

1,083,344

Add:

Interest expense, net

16,785

31,451

28,990

33,044

110,270

Income tax expense

94,099

119,573

118,319

86,803

418,794

Depreciation and amortization

104,518

113,504

116,426

121,709

456,157

EBITDA

511,745

620,537

606,796

329,487

2,068,565

Add:

Foreign currency transaction gains

(2,053

)

4,892

5,169

(1,231

)

6,777

Litigation settlements

7,250

58,464

19,582

77,363

162,659

Restructuring activities losses

16,612

3,499

1,779

9,464

31,354

Minus:

Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest

310

489

248

(62

)

985

Adjusted EBITDA

$

533,244

$

686,903

$

633,078

$

415,145

$

2,268,370

EBITDA margins have been calculated by taking the relevant unaudited EBITDA figures, then dividing by net sales for the applicable period. EBITDA margins are presented because they are used by management and we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, as a supplement to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to compare the performance of companies.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of EBITDA Margin

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

(In thousands, except percent of net sales)

Net income

$

87,931

$

235,772

$

1,083,344

$

1,087,223

1.95

%

5.39

%

5.86

%

6.08

%

Add:

Interest expense, net

33,044

22,776

110,270

88,509

0.73

%

0.52

%

0.60

%

0.50

%

Income tax expense

86,803

40,725

418,794

325,046

1.92

%

0.93

%

2.26

%

1.82

%

Depreciation and amortization

121,709

111,854

456,157

433,622

2.69

%

2.56

%

2.47

%

2.43

%

EBITDA

329,487

411,127

2,068,565

1,934,400

7.29

%

9.40

%

11.18

%

10.82

%

Add:

Foreign currency transaction
losses (gains)

(1,231

)

(2,785

)

6,777

(10,025

)

(0.02

)%

(0.05

)%

0.04

%

(0.06

)%

Litigation settlements

77,363

95,038

162,659

167,228

1.71

%

2.17

%

0.86

%

0.92

%

Restructuring activities losses

9,464

11,318

31,354

93,388

0.21

%

0.26

%

0.17

%

0.52

%

Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination

—

10,940

—

21,649

—

%

0.25

%

—

%

0.12

%

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane

—

—

—

8,075

—

%

—

%

—

%

0.05

%

Minus:

Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest

(62

)

(82

)

985

785

—

%

...

—

%

0.01

%

—

%

Adjusted EBITDA

$

415,145

$

525,720

$

2,268,370

$

2,213,930

9.19

%

12.03

%

12.24

%

12.37

%

Net sales

$

4,517,837

$

4,372,064

$

18,497,553

$

17,878,291

Adjusted EBITDA by segment figures are presented because they are used by management and we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, as a supplement to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to compare the performance of companies.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

U.S.

Europe

Mexico

Total

U.S.

Europe

Mexico

Total

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Net income

$

13,261

$

72,393

$

2,277

$

87,931

$

139,647

$

74,189

$

21,936

$

235,772

Add:

Interest expense, net(a)

34,776

(537

)

(1,195

)

33,044

33,518

(5,262

)

(5,480

)

22,776

Income tax expense (benefit)

70,295

13,042

3,466

86,803

21,895

1,367

17,463

40,725

Depreciation and amortization

78,508

37,139

6,062

121,709

70,612

36,141

5,101

111,854

EBITDA

196,840

122,037

10,610

329,487

265,672

106,435

39,020

411,127

Add:

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)(b)

(2

)

(107

)

(1,122

)

(1,231

)

(1

)

(612

)

(2,172

)

(2,785

)

Litigation settlements(c)

77,363

—

—

77,363

95,038

—

—

95,038

Restructuring activities losses(d)

—

9,464

—

9,464

—

11,318

—

11,318

Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination(e)

—

—

—

—

10,940

—

—

10,940

Minus:

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

—

—

(62

)

(62

)

—

—

(82

)

(82

)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

274,201

$

131,394

$

9,550

$

415,145

$

371,649

$

117,141

$

36,930

$

525,720

(a)

Interest expense, net, consists of interest expense less interest income.

(b)

Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company measured the financial statements of its Mexico reportable segment as if the U.S. dollar were the functional currency. Accordingly, we remeasured assets and liabilities, other than nonmonetary assets, of the Mexico reportable segment at current exchange rates. We remeasured nonmonetary assets using the historical exchange rate in effect on the date of each asset’s acquisition. Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from these remeasurements were previously recognized in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico reportable segment from U.S. dollar to Mexican peso, which means all translation gains/losses on outstanding balances are now recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transactional functional currency gains/losses are included in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

(c)

This represents expenses recognized in anticipation of probable settlements in ongoing litigation.

(d)

Restructuring activities losses are related to costs incurred, such as severance, asset impairment, contract termination, and others, as part of multiple ongoing restructuring initiatives throughout our Europe reportable segment.

(e)

This represents a loss recognized on the settlement of pension plan obligations related to a plan termination of our two U.S. defined benefit plans.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

Year Ended

Year Ended

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

U.S.

Europe

Mexico

Total

U.S.

Europe

Mexico

Total

(In thousands)

(In thousands)

Net income

$

734,597

$

222,215

$

126,532

$

1,083,344

$

719,595

$

176,421

$

191,207

$

1,087,223

Add:

Interest expense, net(a)

128,847

(2,619

)

(15,958

)

110,270

133,784

(13,996

)

(31,279

)

88,509

Income tax expense (benefit)

313,935

53,100

51,759

418,794

237,550

10,750

76,746

325,046

Depreciation and amortization

288,495

145,375

22,287

456,157

270,618

140,993

22,011

433,622

EBITDA

1,465,874

418,071

184,620

2,068,565

1,361,547

314,168

258,685

1,934,400

Add:

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)(b)

—

3,663

3,114

6,777

(1

)

(665

)

(9,359

)

(10,025

)

Litigation settlements(c)

162,659

—

—

162,659

167,228

—

—

167,228

Restructuring activities losses(d)

—

31,354

—

31,354

—

93,388

—

93,388

Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination(e)

—

—

—

—

21,649

—

—

21,649

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane(f)

—

—

—

—

8,075

—

—

8,075

Minus:

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

—

—

985

985

—

—

785

785

Adjusted EBITDA

$

1,628,533

$

453,088

$

186,749

$

2,268,370

$

1,558,498

$

406,891

$

248,541

$

2,213,930

(a)

Interest expense, net, consists of interest expense less interest income.

(b)

Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company measured the financial statements of its Mexico reportable segment as if the U.S. dollar were the functional currency. Accordingly, we remeasured assets and liabilities, other than nonmonetary assets, of the Mexico reportable segment at current exchange rates. We remeasured nonmonetary assets using the historical exchange rate in effect on the date of each asset’s acquisition. Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from these remeasurements were previously recognized in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico reportable segment from U.S. dollar to Mexican peso, which means all translation gains/losses on outstanding balances are now recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transactional functional currency gains/losses are included in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

(c)

This represents expenses recognized in anticipation of probable settlements in ongoing litigation.

(d)

Restructuring activities losses are related to costs incurred, such as severance, asset impairment, contract termination, and others, as part of multiple ongoing restructuring initiatives throughout our Europe reportable segment.

(e)

This represents a loss recognized on the settlement of pension plan obligations related to a plan termination of our two U.S. defined benefit plans.

(f)

This primarily represents broiler losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Helene in late September 2024.

Adjusted Operating Income is calculated by adding to Operating Income certain items of expense and deducting from Operating Income certain items of income. Management believes that presentation of Adjusted Operating Income provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income to adjusted operating income as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In thousands)

GAAP operating income, U.S. operations

$

115,488

$

205,752

$

1,173,404

$

1,113,001

Litigation settlements

77,363

95,038

162,659

167,228

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane

—

—

—

8,075

Adjusted operating income, U.S. operations

$

192,851

$

300,790

$

1,336,063

$

1,288,304

Adjusted operating income margin, U.S. operations

7.4

%

11.5

%

12.1

%

12.1

%

GAAP operating income, Europe operations

$

83,423

$

68,983

$

272,397

$

169,693

Restructuring activities losses

9,464

11,318

31,354

93,388

Adjusted operating income, Europe operations

$

92,887

$

80,301

$

303,751

$

263,081

Adjusted operating income margin, Europe operations

6.7

%

6.4

%

5.6

%

5.1

%

GAAP operating income, Mexico operations

$

5,199

$

31,916

$

167,738

$

223,375

No adjustments

—

—

—

—

Adjusted operating income, Mexico operations

$

5,199

$

31,916

$

167,738

$

223,375

Adjusted operating income margin, Mexico operations

1.0

%

6.4

%

7.9

%

10.6

%

Adjusted Operating Income Margin for each of our reportable segments is calculated by dividing Adjusted operating income by Net Sales. Management believes that presentation of Adjusted Operating Income Margin provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income margin for each of our reportable segments to adjusted operating income margin for each of our reportable segments is as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income Margin to Adjusted Operating Income Margin

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In percent)

GAAP operating income margin, U.S. operations

4.4

%

7.9

%

10.7

%

10.5

%

Litigation settlements

3.0

%

3.6

%

1.5

%

1.5

%

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane

—

%

—

%

—

%

0.1

%

Adjusted operating income margin, U.S. operations

7.4

%

11.5

%

12.1

%

12.1

%

GAAP operating income margin, Europe operations

6.0

%

5.5

%

5.1

%

3.3

%

Restructuring activities losses

0.7

%

0.9

%

0.5

%

1.8

%

Adjusted operating income margin, Europe operations

6.7

%

6.4

%

5.6

%

5.1

%

GAAP operating income margin, Mexico operations

1.0

%

6.4

%

7.9

%

10.6

%

No adjustments

—

%

—

%

—

%

—

%

Adjusted operating income margin, Mexico operations

1.0

%

6.4

%

7.9

%

10.6

%

Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ("Pilgrim's") is calculated by adding to net income attributable to Pilgrim's certain items of expense and deducting from net income attributable to Pilgrim's certain items of income, as shown below in the table. Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share is presented because it is used by management, and we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of results prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, to compare the performance of companies. Management also believe that this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, in combination with our financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides investors with additional perspective regarding the impact of such charges on net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share. Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share is not a measurement of financial performance under U.S. GAAP, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Management believes that presentation of adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share to adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share is as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

December 28,
2025

December 29,
2024

(In thousands, except per share data)

Net income attributable to Pilgrim's

$

87,993

$

235,854

$

1,082,359

$

1,086,438

Add:

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)

(1,231

)

(2,785

)

6,777

(10,025

)

Litigation settlements

77,363

95,038

162,659

167,228

Restructuring activities losses

9,464

11,318

31,354

93,388

Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination

—

10,940

—

21,649

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane

—

—

—

8,075

Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt recognized
as a component of interest expense(a)

—

—

—

(11,211

)

Minus:

Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's before tax impact

173,589

350,365

1,283,149

1,355,542

Net tax impact of adjustments(b)

(11,851

)

(28,109

)

(49,288

)

(66,057

)

Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's

$

161,738

$

322,256

$

1,233,861

$

1,289,485

Weighted average diluted shares of common stock outstanding

238,563

238,070

238,449

237,800

Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's per common diluted share

$

0.68

$

1.35

$

5.17

$

5.42

(a)

The gain on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense in 2024 was due to the bond repurchases. The loss on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense in 2023 was due to the repurchase of the Senior Notes due 2027.

(b)

Net tax impact of adjustments represents the tax impact of all adjustments shown above.

Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing the adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's stockholders by the weighted average number of diluted shares. Management believes that Adjusted EPS provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Reconciliation of GAAP EPS to Adjusted EPS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

(In thousands, except per share data)

U.S. GAAP EPS

$

0.37

$

0.99

$

4.54

$

4.57

Add:

Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)

(0.01

)

(0.01

)

0.03

(0.04

)

Litigation settlements

0.32

0.40

0.68

0.69

Restructuring activities losses

0.04

0.05

0.13

0.39

Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination

—

0.05

—

0.09

Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane

—

—

—

0.03

Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense

—

—

—

(0.06

)

Minus:

Adjusted EPS attributable to Pilgrim's before tax impact

0.72

1.48

5.38

5.67

Net tax impact of adjustments(a)

(0.10

)

(0.12

)

(0.21

)

(0.26

)

Adjusted EPS

$

0.62

$

1.36

$

5.17

$

5.41

Weighted average diluted shares of common stock outstanding

238,563

238,070

238,449

237,800

(a)

Net tax impact of adjustments represents the tax impact of all adjustments shown above.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION

Supplementary Geographic Data

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Year Ended

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

December 28, 2025

December 29, 2024

(In thousands)

Sources of net sales by country of origin:

U.S.

$

2,598,545

$

2,613,241

$

10,998,732

$

10,629,929

Europe

1,383,571

1,259,176

5,378,865

5,136,747

Mexico

535,721

499,647

2,119,956

2,111,615

Total net sales

$

4,517,837

$

4,372,064

$

18,497,553

$

17,878,291

Sources of cost of sales by country of origin:

U.S.

$

2,324,627

$

2,231,746

$

9,364,633

$

9,065,837

Europe

1,252,595

1,135,385

4,886,105

4,675,080

Mexico

512,024

451,671

1,888,672

1,824,607

Elimination

—

—

—

—

Total cost of sales

$

4,089,246

$

3,818,802

$

16,139,410

$

15,565,524

Sources of gross profit by country of origin:

U.S.

$

273,918

$

381,495

$

1,634,099

$

1,564,092

Europe

130,976

123,791

492,760

461,667

Mexico

23,697

47,976

231,284

287,008

Elimination

—

—

—

—

Total gross profit

$

428,591

$

553,262

$

2,358,143

$

2,312,767

Sources of operating income (loss) by country of origin:

U.S.

$

115,488

$

205,752

$

1,173,404

$

1,113,001

Europe

83,423

68,983

272,397

169,693

Mexico

5,199

31,916

167,738

223,375

Elimination

—

—

—

—

Total operating income

$

204,110

$

306,651

$

1,613,539

$

1,506,069