Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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GREELEY, Colo., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's leading food companies, reports its second quarter 2026 financial results.Second Quarter HighlightsNet Sales of $4.6 billion.Consolidated GAAP Operating Income margin of 1.4%.GAAP Net Income of $13.2 million and GAAP EPS of $0.06. Adjusted Net Income of $153.9 million, and Adjusted EPS of $0.64.Adjusted EBITDA of $360.0 million, or a 7.8% margin, with Adjusted EBITDA margins of 8.7% in the U.S., 7.6% in Europe, and 3.9% in Mexico.U.S. Fresh volumes rose from increased demand across both retail and foodservice. Profitability declined from previous year due to commodity market pricing reductions, while margins increased sequentially from last quarter with improvements in our productivity, completion of plant upgrades and gains in live operations. Pilgrim’s continues to improve its portfolio and support key customer growth with the investment in Ellijay, Ga., to increase deboning in the small bird category. U.S. Prepared Foods drove profitable growth as sales and margins both rose from last year. Just Bare® retail sales increased over 30% versus prior year, making it the second largest brand in the fully cooked category. Construction of the new prepared foods facility in Walker County, Ga., remains on schedule. Europe sales and volumes rose from continued marketplace momentum for poultry and meals offerings.  Sales of Rollover® grew double digits whereas Fridge Raiders® remained steady. Margins in the UK pork segment continue to be impacted by excess imports from European countries.Mexico volumes grew from last year with improved growing conditions and as retail fresh volumes of Pilgrim’s® rose over 30%. Margins in the live commodity markets were impacted by increased domestic production and imports in chicken, greater egg availability, and additional pork imports. Ramp up of live operations in the Southern Peninsula continues to be on track.Pilgrim’s approach to engaging its team members and supporting its communities garnered multiple awards across regions for workplace satisfaction, including “America’s Greatest Workplaces” by Newsweek in the U.S., “Employer of the Year” by The Grocer in Europe, and the “Exceptional Companies Award” by the Institute for the Promotion of Quality in Mexico.Maintained strong liquidity position to sup...

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