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 $6.70B 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
$6.70B
Beta
0.33
P/E (TTM)
12.28
P/E (Fwd)
10.56
EPS (TTM)
$2.29
EPS (Fwd)
$2.66
ROE
14.5%
ROA
8.0%
Cash
$388.8M
Total Debt
$3.11B
Free CF
$508.5M
52W Change
-25.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PPC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 13, 2026 close, PPC finished 5.58% below its 150-day moving average ($30.48) and 13.42% below its 200-day moving average ($33.24). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PPC overbought or oversold?
At the October 13, 2026 close, PPC's RSI(14) was 48.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, PPC has $388.8M in cash with $3.11B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $508.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 14.5%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $17.47B (2022) to $18.50B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Pilgrim's Pride Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PPC's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.