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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) is one of the world's largest poultry producers, based in Tuscumbia, Alabama. The company operates numerous protein processing plants and prepared-foods facilities across 14 states in the U.S., as well as Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K., the Republic of Ireland, and continental Europe.
As the second-largest poultry producer in the U.S., the U.K., and Mexico, Pilgrim's Pride commands a significant market share. In 2023, U.S. operations accounted for 58% of sales, the U.K. and other European markets contributed 30%, and Mexico comprised 12%. The company's acquisition of Tulip in 2019 expanded its footprint to include pork operations in the U.K. and Europe.
Pilgrim's Pride's product portfolio includes fresh chicken, prepared chicken, and pork products, catering to chain restaurants, food processors, food distributors, and retail chains. In the U.S. and Mexico, fresh chicken dominates sales, while the U.K. and Europe see a higher sale of prepared chicken and pork products.
JBS owns over 80% of Pilgrim's Pride shares, although an attempt to acquire the remaining stake was deemed undervaluing by a special board committee in 2021.
Latest financial results indicate continued growth and operational excellence despite challenging market conditions. Under the leadership of CEO Fabio Sandri, the company has focused on portfolio diversification, key customer relationships, and operational efficiency. This has resulted in improved profitability across all regions, even amid volatile market conditions and consumer inflation. Significant investments are being made in automation, facility expansion, and sustainability efforts to reduce the company's GHG emissions footprint.
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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) reported its first quarter 2023 financial results, showing net sales of $4.2 billion. The company posted a GAAP net income of $5.6 million, translating to a GAAP EPS of $0.02, considerably lower than $1.15 per share from the previous year. Adjusted net income was $19.0 million, or $0.08 per share. Consolidated GAAP operating income margin stood at 0.8%, with Adjusted EBITDA at $151.9 million (3.6% margin). The U.S. operations improved despite elevated grain costs and inflation. The company's Prepared Foods segment, including brands Just Bare® and Pilgrim’s®, grew over 68% year over year. A successful $1 billion bond offering was executed, significantly oversubscribed. Business conditions remained challenging, though improvements in various markets were noted.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) will announce its first quarter 2023 financial results on April 26, 2023, after U.S. market closure. A conference call and webcast for analysis of these results will follow on April 27, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. MT (9:00 a.m. ET). Investors can pre-register for the webcast via the company’s investor website to bypass live operator access. For those who haven't registered, they can join the call using provided phone numbers on the event day. The replay of the webcast will be available on the website two hours post-call and can be accessed until July 26, 2023, with a telephone replay available until May 27, 2023.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) announced the pricing of its offering of $1.0 billion in senior unsecured notes due 2033, with a 6.250% interest rate. This offering is made under PPC's shelf registration statement and will be guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries. The proceeds will primarily be used to repay outstanding term loans under its U.S. credit facility, with remaining funds allocated for general corporate purposes. Leading investment banks, including Barclays, BofA Securities, and others, are serving as joint-bookrunning managers for the offering.
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