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Pilgrim’s Pride Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2025 Results

GREELEY, Colo., Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's leading food companies, reports its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 financial results.

2025 Highlights

  • Net Sales of $18.5 billion.
  • Consolidated GAAP Operating Income margin of 8.7%.
  • GAAP Net Income of $1.1 billion and GAAP EPS of $4.54. Adjusted Net Income of $1.2 billion, and Adjusted EPS of $5.17.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion, or a 12.3% margin, with Adjusted EBITDA margins of 14.8% in the U.S., 8.4% in Europe, and 8.8% in Mexico.
  • Pilgrim’s U.S. Fresh portfolio benefited from robust demand across retail and foodservice. Volume from Key Customers in both Case Ready and Small Bird grew higher than the industry averages. Big Bird drove improvements through enhanced yields, mix, and cost efficiencies.
  • Growth in U.S. Prepared Foods continues to accelerate across retail and foodservice as net sales rose over 20% compared to prior year. In frozen fully cooked, Just Bare® continues to lead velocity among branded offerings and has grown retail sales by over 50% compared to last year.
  • The company’s diversification efforts through branded offerings achieved a new milestone as Just Bare® achieved one billion dollars in retail sales across fresh and frozen fully cooked. Total market share has grown from 1% to 13% over the past three years.
  • Europe continues its improvement journey, through efficiencies in back-office integration, manufacturing footprint optimization, and product innovation. Volume growth of key brands outpaced the overall grocery channel, led by Fridge Raiders® and Rollover®.
  • Mexico continued to drive growth. Diversification efforts gained traction as branded sales rose in Fresh and Prepared more than 8% in each. With investments to expand and diversify into new regions, Pilgrim’s operations in Fresh and growth in Prepared Foods continue to progress.
  • Sustainability efforts have accelerated as carbon-based direct and indirect emissions intensity in Pilgrim’s processing operations have continued to decline. Investments in team member development have expanded as over 2,300 team members or their dependents have signed up for the Better Futures program, of which 780 have started their chosen academic pathway.
  • Returned $2 billion in cash to shareholders through special dividends. Maintained strong liquidity position to support future growth as net leverage ratio is currently less than 1.1X Adjusted EBITDA.

Fourth Quarter

  • Net Sales of $4.5 billion.
  • Consolidated GAAP Operating Income margin of 4.5%.
  • GAAP Net Income of $88.0 million and GAAP EPS of $0.37. Adjusted Net Income of $161.7 million and Adjusted EPS of $0.68.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $415.1 million, or a 9.2% margin, with Adjusted EBITDA margins of 10.6% in the U.S., 9.5% in Europe, and 1.8% in Mexico.
  • The U.S. Fresh Portfolio benefited from continued consumer demand as volumes rose compared to last year. Key Customer demand remained solid across retail, QSR, and foodservice. Operational improvements in Big Bird mitigated the impact of challenging commodity pricing.
  • U.S. Prepared Foods increased net sales 18% compared to prior year. Just Bare® continues to increase share in the frozen fully cooked category as retail sales grew significantly higher than category average. Foodservice sales volume increased by over 20% compared to prior year.
  • Europe improved sales and Adjusted EBITDA compared to last year. Diversification through brands continued to progress as volumes of Fridge Raiders® and Rollover® grew faster than category averages.
  • Mexico experienced a challenging quarter given increased imports and unbalanced fundamentals in the live commodity market. In Fresh, volumes from Key Customer demand remained steady, whereas branded offerings rose over 10%. Prepared Foods grew 8% compared to last year.
  • Progress in sustainability continues as scoring from external agencies on environmental and social matters improved compared to last year. Operations reduced their direct and indirect carbon-based emissions used for processing compared to last year.

Unaudited   Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  Y/Y Change   December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  Y/Y Change
    (In millions, except per share and percentages)        
Net sales   $ 4,517.8     $ 4,372.1     +3.3   %   $ 18,497.6     $ 17,878.3     +3.5   %
U.S. GAAP EPS   $ 0.37     $ 0.99     (62.6 ) %   $ 4.54     $ 4.57     (0.7 ) %
Operating income   $ 204.1     $ 306.7     (33.4 ) %   $ 1,613.5     $ 1,506.1     +7.1   %
Adjusted EBITDA(1)   $ 415.1     $ 525.7     (21.0 ) %   $ 2,268.4     $ 2,213.9     +2.5   %
Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)     9.2 %     12.0 %   (2.8 ) pts     12.3 %     12.4 %   (0.1 ) pts
(1)   Reconciliations for non-U.S. GAAP measures are provided in subsequent sections within this release.


“During 2025, market conditions remained attractive as input costs were relatively stable and the affordability of chicken continued to resonate among consumers,” said Fabio Sandri, Pilgrim’s CEO. “Given our effective strategies, competitive advantages, and consistent execution, we delivered another year of strong results”

The U.S. portfolio continues to evolve. The Fresh business outpaced industry growth, driven by ongoing strength of Case Ready in retail and Small Bird in QSR. Big Bird improved efficiencies in both plant and live operations. Prepared Foods accelerated the momentum of brand offerings as Just Bare® grew market share by nearly 300 basis points year over year.

“Our results in the U.S. are a testament to the strength of our operations and disciplined management approach,” remarked Sandri. “Given our progress over the past year, we’ve developed a more resilient, well-balanced portfolio positioned to capture market upsides while minimizing downside risks.”

Europe also delivered improved sales and adjusted EBITDA, supported through progress in manufacturing optimization, management integration, and enhanced mix. Key Customer demand remained positive with new product launches, whereas Fridge Raiders® and Rollover® again outpaced category growth.

“Over the past three years, Pilgrim’s Europe has undergone a significant transformation,” said Sandri. “As a result, we now have a stronger, more agile foundation to drive innovation, build Key Customer partnerships, and cultivate our branded portfolio.”

Mexico improved sales and volume compared to 2024, while margins were pressured given weakened commodity fundamentals in the second half of the year. Diversification efforts continued to accelerate from ongoing growth in fresh branded offerings, rotisserie, and prepared foods.

“Mexico has great growth opportunities, given its long-term economic potential and our market presence,” said Sandri. “As such, we are investing to create a broader geographical footprint in fresh and expand our presence in prepared foods, further diversifying our portfolio.”

In the fourth quarter, the U.S. had mitigated softened commodity market fundamentals with strong Key Customer demand in Case Ready, Small Bird and Prepared Foods, while enhancing operational efficiencies in Big Bird.

“Our performance reflects both the progress and benefits of our long-term strategies,” Sandri said. “Even with volatility in commodity cut-out values, the U.S. business delivered strong results.”

In Europe, adjusted EBITDA rose nearly 9% compared to the same quarter last year. Demand for higher-attribute poultry offerings rose above category averages within select retailers. Pilgrim’s portfolio of key brands grew and operational excellence continued to generate improvements.

“We continue to realize benefits from our focused efforts in Europe, improving in sales and adjusted EBITDA for Q4,” said Sandri. “Moving forward, we’ll continue to prioritize innovation, branded growth, and mix.”

Mexico’s profitability during the quarter was limited, given increased imports of animal protein and weakened commodity fundamentals. In Fresh, Key Customer partnerships remained steady, whereas branded sales rose nearly 10% compared to last year. Investments to expand the Fresh and Prepared Foods categories remained on track.

In sustainability, external agencies continue to recognize the company’s progress, with improved scores across environmental and social metrics compared to 2024. Operations made progress against their direct and indirect emissions intensity used for processing.

“Our approach to sustainability aligns with our vision, strategy, and methods,” Sandri concluded. “Through continued focus on doing the right thing, we are confident in our ability to become the best and most respected company in our industry while creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.”

Conference Call Information

A conference call to discuss Pilgrim’s quarterly results will be held tomorrow, February 12, at 7 a.m. MT (9 a.m. ET). Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call using the link below. Callers who pre-register will be given a unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.

To pre-register, go to: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10206002/10323ae026a 

You may also reach the pre-registration link by logging in through the investor section of our website at
https://ir.pilgrims.com in the “Events & Presentations” section.

For those who would like to join the call but have not pre-registered, access is available by dialing +1 (844) 883-3889 within the US, or +1 (412) 317-9245 internationally, and requesting the “Pilgrim’s Pride Conference.”

Replays of the conference call will be available on Pilgrim’s website approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed through the “Investor” section of www.pilgrims.com.

About Pilgrim’s Pride

Pilgrim’s employs approximately 63,000 people and operates protein processing plants and prepared-foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. The Company’s primary distribution is through retailers and foodservice distributors. For more information, please visit www.pilgrims.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release that state the intentions, plans, hopes, beliefs, anticipations, expectations or predictions of the future of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation and its management are considered forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” “targets,” “will” and the negative thereof and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements include: matters affecting the poultry industry generally; the ability to execute the Company’s business plan to achieve desired cost savings and profitability; future pricing for feed ingredients and the Company’s products; outbreaks of avian influenza or other diseases, either in Pilgrim’s Pride’s flocks or elsewhere, affecting its ability to conduct its operations and/or demand for its poultry products; contamination of Pilgrim’s Pride’s products, which has previously and can in the future lead to product liability claims and product recalls; exposure to risks related to product liability, product recalls, property damage and injuries to persons, for which insurance coverage is expensive, limited and potentially inadequate; management of cash resources; restrictions imposed by, and as a result of, Pilgrim’s Pride’s leverage; changes in laws or regulations affecting Pilgrim’s Pride’s operations or the application thereof; new immigration legislation or increased enforcement efforts in connection with existing immigration legislation that cause the costs of doing business to increase, cause Pilgrim’s Pride to change the way in which it does business, or otherwise disrupt its operations; competitive factors and pricing pressures or the loss of one or more of Pilgrim’s Pride’s largest customers; currency exchange rate fluctuations, trade barriers, exchange controls, expropriation and other risks associated with foreign operations; disruptions in international markets and distribution channels, including, but not limited to, the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict; the risk of cyber-attacks, natural disasters, power losses, unauthorized access, telecommunication failures, and other problems on our information systems; and the impact of uncertainties of litigation and other legal matters described in our most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, including the In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation, as well as other risks described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this release speak only as of the date of this release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.

Contact: Andrew Rojeski
  Head of Strategy, Investor Relations, & Sustainability
  IRPPC@pilgrims.com
  www.pilgrims.com


 
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
    December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
    (In thousands, except share and par value data)
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 640,235     $ 2,040,834  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents           2,324  
Investment in available-for-sale securities           10,220  
Trade accounts and other receivables, less allowance for credit losses     1,164,903       1,004,334  
Accounts receivable from related parties     13,398       2,608  
Inventories     2,031,259       1,783,488  
Income taxes receivable     103,702       72,414  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     272,809       200,879  
Assets held for sale     11,057       3,062  
Total current assets     4,237,363       5,120,163  
Deferred tax assets     31,211       29,483  
Other long-lived assets     113,195       62,019  
Operating lease assets, net     257,784       255,713  
Intangible assets, net     832,066       806,234  
Goodwill     1,338,884       1,239,073  
Property, plant and equipment, net     3,533,027       3,137,891  
Total assets   $ 10,343,530     $ 10,650,576  
         
Accounts payable   $ 1,588,569     $ 1,411,519  
Accounts payable to related parties     43,516       15,257  
Revenue contract liabilities     37,622       48,898  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities     1,095,858       1,015,504  
Income taxes payable     123,769       60,097  
Current maturities of long-term debt     924       858  
Total current liabilities     2,890,258       2,552,133  
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities, less current maturities     199,315       195,944  
Long-term debt, less current maturities     3,093,113       3,206,113  
Deferred tax liabilities     452,326       422,952  
Other long-term liabilities     14,787       20,038  
Total liabilities     6,649,799       6,397,180  
Common stock, $.01 par value, 800,000,000 shares authorized; 262,263,358 and 261,931,080 shares issued at year-end 2024 and year-end 2023, respectively; 237,122,205 and 236,789,927 shares outstanding at year-end 2024 and year-end 2023, respectively     2,627       2,623  
Treasury stock, at cost, 25,141,153 shares at year-end 2024 and year-end 2023.     (544,687 )     (544,687 )
Additional paid-in capital     2,023,609       1,994,259  
Retained earnings     2,245,523       3,157,511  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (47,022 )     (370,300 )
Total Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation stockholders’ equity     3,680,050       4,239,406  
Noncontrolling interest     13,681       13,990  
Total stockholders’ equity     3,693,731       4,253,396  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 10,343,530     $ 10,650,576  


 
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
    (In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales   $ 4,517,837     $ 4,372,064     $ 18,497,553     $ 17,878,291  
Cost of sales     4,089,246       3,818,802       16,139,410       15,565,524  
Gross profit     428,591       553,262       2,358,143       2,312,767  
Selling, general and administrative expense     215,017       235,293       713,250       713,310  
Restructuring activities     9,464       11,318       31,354       93,388  
Operating income     204,110       306,651       1,613,539       1,506,069  
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest     39,018       47,134       161,388       161,175  
Interest income     (5,974 )     (24,358 )     (51,118 )     (72,666 )
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)     (1,231 )     (2,785 )     6,777       (10,025 )
Miscellaneous, net     (2,437 )     10,163       (5,646 )     15,316  
Income before income taxes     174,734       276,497       1,502,138       1,412,269  
Income tax expense     86,803       40,725       418,794       325,046  
Net income     87,931       235,772       1,083,344       1,087,223  
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests
    (62 )     (82 )     985       785  
Net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride
Corporation
  $ 87,993     $ 235,854     $ 1,082,359     $ 1,086,438  
                 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:                
Basic     237,547       237,123       237,427       237,008  
Effect of dilutive common stock equivalents     1,016       947       1,022       792  
Diluted     238,563       238,070       238,449       237,800  
                 
Net income (loss) attributable to Pilgrim's Pride
Corporation per share of common stock
outstanding:
               
Basic   $ 0.37     $ 0.99     $ 4.56     $ 4.58  
Diluted   $ 0.37     $ 0.99     $ 4.54     $ 4.57  


 
PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
    Year Ended
    December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
    (In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net income   $ 1,083,344     $ 1,087,223  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization     456,157       433,622  
Asset impairment     493       28,575  
Share-based compensation     29,354       14,873  
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense     573       (11,211 )
Loan cost amortization     4,939       5,033  
Deferred income tax expense     10,039       4,830  
Accretion of bond discount     2,380       2,506  
Loss (gain) on property disposals     3,882       1,779  
Loss (gain) on equity method investments           (7 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Trade accounts and other receivables     (113,133 )     88,340  
Inventories     (193,520 )     134,521  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (44,467 )     (33,303 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     155,828       126,672  
Income taxes     35,399       109,369  
Long-term pension and other postretirement obligations     (1,881 )     26,052  
Other operating assets and liabilities     (57,737 )     (28,747 )
Cash provided by operating activities     1,371,650       1,990,127  
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment     (711,066 )     (476,153 )
Proceeds from property disposals     5,556       15,356  
Proceeds from insurance recoveries            
Cash used in investing activities     (705,510 )     (460,797 )
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Payments on revolving line of credit, long-term borrowings, and finance lease obligations     (115,234 )     (152,120 )
Proceeds from revolving line of credit and long-term borrowings            
Proceeds from contribution (payment of distribution) of capital under Tax Sharing Agreement between JBS
USA Holdings and Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
          1,425  
Payment on early extinguishment of debt     (2,120 )     (200 )
Payment of capitalized loan costs           (16 )
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities     (2,112,995 )     (150,911 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     43,932       (66,484 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents     (1,402,923 )     1,311,935  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year     2,043,158       731,223  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year   $ 640,235     $ 2,043,158  
Supplemental Disclosure Information:        
Interest paid (net of amount capitalized)   $ 155,462     $ 182,040  
Income taxes paid     361,892       197,557  


PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION
Selected Financial Information
(Unaudited)

“EBITDA” is defined as the sum of net income (loss) plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” is calculated by adding to EBITDA certain items of expense and deducting from EBITDA certain items of income that we believe are not indicative of our ongoing operating performance consisting of: (1) foreign currency transaction losses (gains), (2) costs related to litigation settlements, (3) restructuring activities losses, (4) loss on settlement of pension from plan termination, (5) inventory write-down as a result of hurricane, and (6) net income attributable to noncontrolling interest. EBITDA is presented because it is used by management and we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of results prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”), to compare the performance of companies. We believe investors would be interested in our Adjusted EBITDA because this is how our management analyzes EBITDA applicable to continuing operations. The Company also believes that Adjusted EBITDA, in combination with the Company’s financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides investors with additional perspective regarding the impact of certain significant items on EBITDA and facilitates a more direct comparison of its performance with its competitors. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance under U.S. GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate these measures differently limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income as indicators of our operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These limitations should be compensated for by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA only on a supplemental basis.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION  
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA  
(Unaudited)  
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended  
    December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  December 28,
2025
    December 29,
2024
    (In thousands)  
Net income   $ 87,931     $ 235,772     $ 1,083,344     $ 1,087,223  
Add:                  
Interest expense, net(a)     33,044       22,776       110,270       88,509  
Income tax expense     86,803       40,725       418,794       325,046  
Depreciation and amortization     121,709       111,854       456,157       433,622  
EBITDA     329,487       411,127       2,068,565       1,934,400  
Add:                  
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)(b)     (1,231 )     (2,785 )     6,777       (10,025 )
Litigation settlements(c)     77,363       95,038       162,659       167,228  
Restructuring activities losses(d)     9,464       11,318       31,354       93,388  
Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination(e)           10,940             21,649  
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane(f)                       8,075  
Minus:                  
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest     (62 )     (82 )     985       785  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 415,145     $ 525,720     $ 2,268,370     $ 2,213,930  


(a) Interest expense, net, consists of interest expense less interest income.
(b) Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company measured the financial statements of its Mexico reportable segment as if the U.S. dollar were the functional currency. Accordingly, we remeasured assets and liabilities, other than nonmonetary assets, of the Mexico reportable segment at current exchange rates. We remeasured nonmonetary assets using the historical exchange rate in effect on the date of each asset’s acquisition. Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from these remeasurements were previously recognized in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico reportable segment from U.S. dollar to Mexican peso, which means all translation gains/losses on outstanding balances are now recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transactional functional currency gains/losses are included in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(c) This represents expenses recognized in anticipation of probable settlements in ongoing litigation.
(d) Restructuring activities losses are related to costs incurred, such as severance, asset impairment, contract termination, and others, as part of multiple ongoing restructuring initiatives throughout our Europe reportable segment.
(e) This represents a loss recognized on the settlement of pension plan obligations related to a plan termination of our two U.S. defined benefit plans.
(f) This primarily represents broiler losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Helene in late September 2024.


The summary unaudited consolidated income statement data for the 12 months ended December 28, 2025 (the LTM Period) have been calculated by summing each of the unaudited three month periods within the audited year ended December 28, 2025.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of LTM Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended
  LTM Ended
December 29,
2024

    March 30,
2025
  June 29,
2025
    September 28,
2025
    December 28,
2025
 
    (In thousands)
       
Net income   $ 296,343     $ 356,009     $ 343,061     $ 87,931     $ 1,083,344  
Add:                          
Interest expense, net     16,785       31,451       28,990       33,044       110,270  
Income tax expense     94,099       119,573       118,319       86,803       418,794  
Depreciation and amortization     104,518       113,504       116,426       121,709       456,157  
EBITDA     511,745       620,537       606,796       329,487       2,068,565  
Add:                          
Foreign currency transaction gains     (2,053 )     4,892       5,169       (1,231 )     6,777  
Litigation settlements     7,250       58,464       19,582       77,363       162,659  
Restructuring activities losses     16,612       3,499       1,779       9,464       31,354  
Minus:                          
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest
    310       489       248       (62 )     985  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 533,244     $ 686,903     $ 633,078     $ 415,145     $ 2,268,370  


EBITDA margins have been calculated by taking the relevant unaudited EBITDA figures, then dividing by net sales for the applicable period. EBITDA margins are presented because they are used by management and we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, as a supplement to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to compare the performance of companies.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of EBITDA Margin
(Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended     Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024   December 28, 2025     December 29, 2024   December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024   December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024
    (In thousands, except percent of net sales)
Net income   $ 87,931     $ 235,772     $ 1,083,344     $ 1,087,223     1.95 %   5.39 %   5.86 %   6.08 %
Add:                                    
Interest expense, net     33,044       22,776       110,270       88,509     0.73 %   0.52 %   0.60 %   0.50 %
Income tax expense     86,803       40,725       418,794       325,046     1.92 %   0.93 %   2.26 %   1.82 %
Depreciation and amortization     121,709       111,854       456,157       433,622     2.69 %   2.56 %   2.47 %   2.43 %
EBITDA     329,487       411,127       2,068,565       1,934,400     7.29 %   9.40 %   11.18 %   10.82 %
Add:                                    
Foreign currency transaction
losses (gains)
    (1,231 )     (2,785 )     6,777       (10,025 )   (0.02 )%   (0.05 )%   0.04 %   (0.06 )%
Litigation settlements     77,363       95,038       162,659       167,228     1.71 %   2.17 %   0.86 %   0.92 %
Restructuring activities losses     9,464       11,318       31,354       93,388     0.21 %   0.26 %   0.17 %   0.52 %
Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination           10,940             21,649     %   0.25 %   %   0.12 %
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane                       8,075     %   %   %   0.05 %
Minus:                                    
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interest
    (62 )     (82 )     985       785     %   %   0.01 %   %
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 415,145     $ 525,720     $ 2,268,370     $ 2,213,930     9.19 %   12.03 %   12.24 %   12.37 %
                                     
Net sales   $ 4,517,837     $ 4,372,064     $ 18,497,553     $ 17,878,291                  


Adjusted EBITDA by segment figures are presented because they are used by management and we believe they are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, as a supplement to our results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to compare the performance of companies.

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
                               
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended
  December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024
  U.S.   Europe   Mexico   Total   U.S.   Europe   Mexico   Total
  (In thousands)   (In thousands)
Net income $ 13,261     $ 72,393     $ 2,277     $ 87,931     $ 139,647     $ 74,189     $ 21,936     $ 235,772  
Add:                              
Interest expense, net(a)   34,776       (537 )     (1,195 )     33,044       33,518       (5,262 )     (5,480 )     22,776  
Income tax expense (benefit)   70,295       13,042       3,466       86,803       21,895       1,367       17,463       40,725  
Depreciation and amortization   78,508       37,139       6,062       121,709       70,612       36,141       5,101       111,854  
EBITDA   196,840       122,037       10,610       329,487       265,672       106,435       39,020       411,127  
Add:                              
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)(b)   (2 )     (107 )     (1,122 )     (1,231 )     (1 )     (612 )     (2,172 )     (2,785 )
Litigation settlements(c)   77,363                   77,363       95,038                   95,038  
Restructuring activities losses(d)         9,464             9,464             11,318             11,318  
Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination(e)                           10,940                   10,940  
Minus:                              
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest               (62 )     (62 )                 (82 )     (82 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 274,201     $ 131,394     $ 9,550     $ 415,145     $ 371,649     $ 117,141     $ 36,930     $ 525,720  


(a) Interest expense, net, consists of interest expense less interest income.
(b) Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company measured the financial statements of its Mexico reportable segment as if the U.S. dollar were the functional currency. Accordingly, we remeasured assets and liabilities, other than nonmonetary assets, of the Mexico reportable segment at current exchange rates. We remeasured nonmonetary assets using the historical exchange rate in effect on the date of each asset’s acquisition. Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from these remeasurements were previously recognized in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico reportable segment from U.S. dollar to Mexican peso, which means all translation gains/losses on outstanding balances are now recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transactional functional currency gains/losses are included in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(c) This represents expenses recognized in anticipation of probable settlements in ongoing litigation.
(d) Restructuring activities losses are related to costs incurred, such as severance, asset impairment, contract termination, and others, as part of multiple ongoing restructuring initiatives throughout our Europe reportable segment.
(e) This represents a loss recognized on the settlement of pension plan obligations related to a plan termination of our two U.S. defined benefit plans.


                                                               
PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
                                   
  Year Ended   Year Ended
  December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024
  U.S.     Europe   Mexico   Total     U.S.   Europe   Mexico   Total
  (In thousands)       (In thousands)
Net income $ 734,597     $ 222,215     $ 126,532     $ 1,083,344     $ 719,595     $ 176,421     $ 191,207     $ 1,087,223  
Add:                                  
Interest expense, net(a)   128,847       (2,619 )     (15,958 )     110,270       133,784       (13,996 )     (31,279 )     88,509  
Income tax expense (benefit)   313,935       53,100       51,759       418,794       237,550       10,750       76,746       325,046  
Depreciation and amortization   288,495       145,375       22,287       456,157       270,618       140,993       22,011       433,622  
EBITDA   1,465,874       418,071       184,620       2,068,565       1,361,547       314,168       258,685       1,934,400  
Add:                                  
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)(b)         3,663       3,114       6,777       (1 )     (665 )     (9,359 )     (10,025 )
Litigation settlements(c)   162,659                   162,659       167,228                   167,228  
Restructuring activities losses(d)         31,354             31,354             93,388             93,388  
Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination(e)                           21,649                   21,649  
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane(f)                           8,075                   8,075  
Minus:                                  
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest               985       985                   785       785  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,628,533     $ 453,088     $ 186,749     $ 2,268,370     $ 1,558,498     $ 406,891     $ 248,541     $ 2,213,930  


(a) Interest expense, net, consists of interest expense less interest income.
(b) Prior to April 1, 2024, the Company measured the financial statements of its Mexico reportable segment as if the U.S. dollar were the functional currency. Accordingly, we remeasured assets and liabilities, other than nonmonetary assets, of the Mexico reportable segment at current exchange rates. We remeasured nonmonetary assets using the historical exchange rate in effect on the date of each asset’s acquisition. Currency exchange gains or losses resulting from these remeasurements were previously recognized in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Effective April 1, 2024, the Company changed the functional currency of its Mexico reportable segment from U.S. dollar to Mexican peso, which means all translation gains/losses on outstanding balances are now recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Transactional functional currency gains/losses are included in the line item Foreign currency transaction losses (gains) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
(c) This represents expenses recognized in anticipation of probable settlements in ongoing litigation.
(d) Restructuring activities losses are related to costs incurred, such as severance, asset impairment, contract termination, and others, as part of multiple ongoing restructuring initiatives throughout our Europe reportable segment.
(e) This represents a loss recognized on the settlement of pension plan obligations related to a plan termination of our two U.S. defined benefit plans.
(f) This primarily represents broiler losses incurred as a result of Hurricane Helene in late September 2024.


Adjusted Operating Income is calculated by adding to Operating Income certain items of expense and deducting from Operating Income certain items of income. Management believes that presentation of Adjusted Operating Income provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income to adjusted operating income as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income
(Unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended   Year Ended
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  (In thousands)
GAAP operating income, U.S. operations $ 115,488     $ 205,752     $ 1,173,404     $ 1,113,001  
Litigation settlements   77,363       95,038       162,659       167,228  
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane                     8,075  
Adjusted operating income, U.S. operations $ 192,851     $ 300,790     $ 1,336,063     $ 1,288,304  
               
Adjusted operating income margin, U.S. operations   7.4 %     11.5 %     12.1 %     12.1 %
               
GAAP operating income, Europe operations $ 83,423     $ 68,983     $ 272,397     $ 169,693  
Restructuring activities losses   9,464       11,318       31,354       93,388  
Adjusted operating income, Europe operations $ 92,887     $ 80,301     $ 303,751     $ 263,081  
               
Adjusted operating income margin, Europe operations   6.7 %     6.4 %     5.6 %     5.1 %
               
GAAP operating income, Mexico operations $ 5,199     $ 31,916     $ 167,738     $ 223,375  
No adjustments                      
Adjusted operating income, Mexico operations $ 5,199     $ 31,916     $ 167,738     $ 223,375  
               
Adjusted operating income margin, Mexico operations   1.0 %     6.4 %     7.9 %     10.6 %


Adjusted Operating Income Margin for each of our reportable segments is calculated by dividing Adjusted operating income by Net Sales. Management believes that presentation of Adjusted Operating Income Margin provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income margin for each of our reportable segments to adjusted operating income margin for each of our reportable segments is as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income Margin to Adjusted Operating Income Margin
(Unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended   Year Ended
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  (In percent)
GAAP operating income margin, U.S. operations 4.4 %   7.9 %   10.7 %   10.5 %
Litigation settlements 3.0 %   3.6 %   1.5 %   1.5 %
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane %   %   %   0.1 %
Adjusted operating income margin, U.S. operations 7.4 %   11.5 %   12.1 %   12.1 %
               
GAAP operating income margin, Europe operations 6.0 %   5.5 %   5.1 %   3.3 %
Restructuring activities losses 0.7 %   0.9 %   0.5 %   1.8 %
Adjusted operating income margin, Europe operations 6.7 %   6.4 %   5.6 %   5.1 %
               
GAAP operating income margin, Mexico operations 1.0 %   6.4 %   7.9 %   10.6 %
No adjustments %   %   %   %
Adjusted operating income margin, Mexico operations 1.0 %   6.4 %   7.9 %   10.6 %


Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation ("Pilgrim's") is calculated by adding to net income attributable to Pilgrim's certain items of expense and deducting from net income attributable to Pilgrim's certain items of income, as shown below in the table. Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share is presented because it is used by management, and we believe it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties, in addition to and not in lieu of results prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, to compare the performance of companies. Management also believe that this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, in combination with our financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides investors with additional perspective regarding the impact of such charges on net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share. Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share is not a measurement of financial performance under U.S. GAAP, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Management believes that presentation of adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share to adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation per common diluted share is as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended   Year Ended
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  December 28,
2025
  December 29,
2024
  (In thousands, except per share data)
Net income attributable to Pilgrim's $ 87,993     $ 235,854     $ 1,082,359     $ 1,086,438  
Add:              
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   (1,231 )     (2,785 )     6,777       (10,025 )
Litigation settlements   77,363       95,038       162,659       167,228  
Restructuring activities losses   9,464       11,318       31,354       93,388  
Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination         10,940             21,649  
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane                     8,075  
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt recognized
as a component of interest expense(a)
                    (11,211 )
Minus:              
Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's before tax impact   173,589       350,365       1,283,149       1,355,542  
Net tax impact of adjustments(b)   (11,851 )     (28,109 )     (49,288 )     (66,057 )
Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's $ 161,738     $ 322,256     $ 1,233,861     $ 1,289,485  
Weighted average diluted shares of common stock outstanding   238,563       238,070       238,449       237,800  
Adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's per common diluted share $ 0.68     $ 1.35     $ 5.17     $ 5.42  


(a) The gain on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense in 2024 was due to the bond repurchases. The loss on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense in 2023 was due to the repurchase of the Senior Notes due 2027.
(b) Net tax impact of adjustments represents the tax impact of all adjustments shown above.


Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing the adjusted net income attributable to Pilgrim's stockholders by the weighted average number of diluted shares. Management believes that Adjusted EPS provides useful supplemental information about our operating performance and enables comparison of our performance between periods because certain costs shown below are not indicative of our current operating performance. A reconciliation of U.S. GAAP to non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is as follows:

PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Reconciliation of GAAP EPS to Adjusted EPS
(Unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended   Year Ended
  December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024   December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024
  (In thousands, except per share data)
U.S. GAAP EPS $ 0.37     $ 0.99     $ 4.54     $ 4.57  
Add:              
Foreign currency transaction losses (gains)   (0.01 )     (0.01 )     0.03       (0.04 )
Litigation settlements   0.32       0.40       0.68       0.69  
Restructuring activities losses   0.04       0.05       0.13       0.39  
Loss on settlement of pension from plan termination         0.05             0.09  
Inventory write-down as a result of hurricane                     0.03  
Loss (gain) on early extinguishment of debt recognized as a component of interest expense                     (0.06 )
Minus:              
Adjusted EPS attributable to Pilgrim's before tax impact   0.72       1.48       5.38       5.67  
Net tax impact of adjustments(a)   (0.10 )     (0.12 )     (0.21 )     (0.26 )
Adjusted EPS $ 0.62     $ 1.36     $ 5.17     $ 5.41  
               
Weighted average diluted shares of common stock outstanding   238,563       238,070       238,449       237,800  


(a) Net tax impact of adjustments represents the tax impact of all adjustments shown above.
   


PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORPORATION
Supplementary Geographic Data
(Unaudited)
                         
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024   December 28, 2025   December 29, 2024
    (In thousands)
Sources of net sales by country of origin:                        
U.S.   $ 2,598,545     $ 2,613,241     $ 10,998,732     $ 10,629,929  
Europe     1,383,571       1,259,176       5,378,865       5,136,747  
Mexico     535,721       499,647       2,119,956       2,111,615  
Total net sales   $ 4,517,837     $ 4,372,064     $ 18,497,553     $ 17,878,291  
                         
Sources of cost of sales by country of origin:                        
U.S.   $ 2,324,627     $ 2,231,746     $ 9,364,633     $ 9,065,837  
Europe     1,252,595       1,135,385       4,886,105       4,675,080  
Mexico     512,024       451,671       1,888,672       1,824,607  
Elimination                        
Total cost of sales   $ 4,089,246     $ 3,818,802     $ 16,139,410     $ 15,565,524  
                         
Sources of gross profit by country of origin:                        
U.S.   $ 273,918     $ 381,495     $ 1,634,099     $ 1,564,092  
Europe     130,976       123,791       492,760       461,667  
Mexico     23,697       47,976       231,284       287,008  
Elimination                        
Total gross profit   $ 428,591     $ 553,262     $ 2,358,143     $ 2,312,767  
                         
Sources of operating income (loss) by country of origin:                        
U.S.   $ 115,488     $ 205,752     $ 1,173,404     $ 1,113,001  
Europe     83,423       68,983       272,397       169,693  
Mexico     5,199       31,916       167,738       223,375  
Elimination                        
Total operating income   $ 204,110     $ 306,651     $ 1,613,539     $ 1,506,069  

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