Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported strong FY 2025 results with net sales of $18.50B, driven by robust demand in its poultry operations. Gross profit reached $2.36B, reflecting effective cost management amid $16.14B in cost of sales. Operating income stood at $1.61B after $713.2M in SG&A and $31.4M in restructuring charges. Net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride was $1.08B, or $5 per diluted share, with income tax expense of $418.8M. Balance sheet shows total assets of $10.34B, stockholders’ equity of $3.69B, and long-term debt of $3.09B. Operating cash flow generated $1.37B, supporting $711.1M in capex, but massive $1.99B dividend payments led to $2.11B financing outflow and a $1.40B decline in cash, ending at $640.2M unrestricted cash. Investors benefit from high profitability and liquidity, though heavy dividend distribution signals capital return focus over growth reinvestment.

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