Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
PPCConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframePilgrim's Pride Corporation produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators in the United. The $6.74B market capitalization puts PPC squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company offers fresh products, including refrigerated whole or cut-up chicken, selected chicken parts that are either marinated or non-marinated, primary pork cuts, added value pork, pork ribs, and lamb products; and prepared products, which include fully cooked, ready-to-cook and individually frozen chicken parts, strips, nuggets and patties, processed sausages, bacon, smoked meat, gammon joints, pre-packed meats, sandwich and deli counter meats, and meat balls and coated foods.
Market Cap
$6.74B
Beta
0.35
P/E (TTM)
7.59
P/E (Fwd)
7.50
EPS (TTM)
$3.73
EPS (Fwd)
$3.78
ROE
25.8%
ROA
9.3%
Cash
$542.4M
Total Debt
$3.35B
Free CF
-$900.1M
52W Change
-42.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $542.4M in cash, though total debt stands at $3.35B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$900.1M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 25.8% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 9.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $17.47B (2022) to $18.50B (2025).
The relatively low beta of 0.35 suggests PPC is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's trajectory.