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About Pilgrims Pride
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Pilgrims Pride is based in Greeley, Colorado and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker PPC. The SEC classifies its business as poultry slaughtering and processing. In the fiscal year to 28 December 2025, it reported revenue of $18.50bn and net income of $1.08bn. At that date it held total assets of $10.34bn and shareholders' equity of $3.68bn. By business, Fresh brought in 66.3% of revenue, followed by Prepared at 25.4% and Export at 5.6%. By region, U.S. accounted for 57.0%, followed by Europe at 28.6% and Mexico at 11.6%.
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (referred to herein as “Pilgrim’s,” “PPC,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar terms) is primarily engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh, frozen and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors and foodservice operators. JBS S.A., through its indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries (together, “JBS”), beneficially owns 82.28% of our outstanding common stock.
We market our balanced portfolio of fresh, prepared and value-added meat products to a diverse set of customers across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, Mexico and in over 120 other countries. Our sales efforts are largely targeted towards the foodservice industry, principally chain restaurants and food processors, such as Chick-fil-A® and retail customers, including grocery store chains and wholesale clubs, such as Kroger®, Costco®, Publix® and H-E-B® in the U.S., chain restaurants such as McDonald’s® and grocery store chains such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose in the U.K. and Europe, and grocery store chains such as Wal-Mart® in Mexico.
As a vertically integrated company, we are able to control nearly every phase of the production process, which helps us manage food safety and quality, control margins and improve customer service. Our plants are strategically located to ensure that customers timely receive fresh products.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 12 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Food Products
- Listed since
- 14 Nov 1986
- Employees
- 63,000
- Website
- pilgrims.com ↗
- Head office
- 1770 PROMONTORY CIRCLE, GREELEY, CO, 80634
- Incorporated in
- DE
- Classification
- Poultry Slaughtering and Processing
- Filer status
- Large accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Gilberto TomazoniChairman of the Board$163,333
- Mr. Fabio SandriPresident, Chief Executive Officer$3.9m
- Mr. Matthew GalvanoniChief Financial Officer$2.1m
- Mr. Joesley BatistaDirector$153,333
- Mr. Wesley FilhoDirector, since 2009$153,333
- Mr. Andre Nogueira De SouzaDirector
- Ms. Farha AslamIndependent Director$224,167
- Mr. Arquimedes CelisIndependent Director$220,000
- Ms. Joanita KaroleskiIndependent Director$28,333
- Mr. Ajay MenonIndependent Director$210,000
- Mr. Raul PadillaIndependent Director$200,000
- Mr. Wallim VasconcellosIndependent Director$245,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 46
- Environment
- 45
- Social
- 57
- Governance
- 36
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 995,394 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 626,273 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 19,268,640 t
- Women in the workforce
- 39.6%
- Carbon reduction policy
- No
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Pilgrims Pride Corp has established itself as a leading poultry producer in the industry, granting it a strong market position.
- The company boasts an extensive distribution network, enabling it to efficiently reach customers and capture a larger market share.
- Pilgrims Pride Corp's vertically integrated operations allow for greater control over the supply chain, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- The company has a diverse product portfolio, offering a wide range of poultry products to cater to different consumer preferences.
Weaknesses
- Pilgrims Pride Corp heavily relies on poultry production, which exposes it to potential risks associated with diseases or fluctuations in feed prices.
- The company has a relatively high debt burden, which may limit its financial flexibility and ability to invest in growth opportunities.
- Pilgrims Pride Corp's business may be negatively impacted by any negative consumer perception or concerns regarding poultry safety or animal welfare.
Opportunities
- Growing consumer demand for protein-rich diets provides an opportunity for Pilgrims Pride Corp to expand its market presence and increase sales.
- The company can explore international markets and establish partnerships to tap into new customer segments and enhance its global footprint.
- Rising interest in organic and natural food products presents an opportunity for Pilgrims Pride Corp to develop and market healthier poultry options.
Threats
- Intense competition within the poultry industry poses a threat to Pilgrims Pride Corp's market share and profitability.
- Fluctuating commodity prices, such as feed costs and energy expenses, could have a negative impact on the company's financial performance.
- External factors like government regulations and trade policies may result in increased compliance costs or trade barriers, affecting Pilgrims Pride Corp's operations.
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