(PPC) Pilgrims Pride - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US72147K1088

PPC: Chicken, Pork, Frozen, Fresh, Value-Added, Plant-Based, Ready-To-Eat

Pilgrims Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) is a leading global producer and distributor of poultry and pork products, operating across the United States, Europe, and Mexico. The company specializes in a diverse range of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products, catering to retailers, foodservice operators, and distributors. Its product portfolio includes fresh offerings such as whole or cut-up chicken, marinated or non-marinated chicken parts, pork cuts, and lamb products. The company also provides prepared products like fully cooked chicken, ready-to-cook items, sausages, bacon, and pre-packed meats. Additionally, it offers plant-based proteins, ready-to-eat meals, and frozen multi-protein foods. Pilgrims Pride markets its products under multiple brands, including Pilgrims, Just BARE, Goldn Pump, and Moy Park, among others. The company serves a broad customer base, including chain restaurants, food processors, and retail grocery chains. Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, Pilgrims Pride was founded in 1946 and operates as a subsidiary of JBS S.A., a major global food processor.

From a technical perspective, PPC has shown upward momentum, with its SMA 20 and SMA 50 indicating a bullish trend. The stock is trading above its SMA 200, signaling long-term strength. The ATR of 2.18 suggests moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the companys P/E ratio of 11.56 indicates reasonable valuation, with a forward P/E of 10.05 suggesting expectations of stable earnings growth. The RoE of 25.63 highlights strong profitability. With a market cap of $12.54 billion and a P/S ratio of 0.70, PPC is well-positioned in the packaged foods and meats sector.

3-Month Forecast: Based on and , PPC is expected to maintain its upward trajectory. The stock is likely to test resistance near $58, supported by its SMA 20 and SMA 50. The ATR suggests price fluctuations within a $4 range. Fundamentally, stable demand for protein products and improving margins could drive modest upside. Target range: $52-$58.

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PPC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 12,810m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
GiC Sub-Industry Packaged Foods & Meats
IPO / Inception 1987-01-01

PPC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 82.3
Fundamental 72.2
Dividend Rating 52.9
Rel. Strength 53.8
Analysts 3.13/5
Fair Price Momentum 64.72 USD
Fair Price DCF 140.19 USD

PPC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 13.24%
Yield on Cost 5y 35.27%
Annual Growth 5y %
Payout Consistency 47.5%

PPC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 78.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 90.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 76%
CAGR 5y 25.03%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.61
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.96
Alpha 66.99
Beta -0.024
Volatility 24.83%
Current Volume 1266.8k
Average Volume 20d 1180.2k
What is the price of PPC stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 54.58 with a total of 1,266,779 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.00%, over one month by +13.00%, over three months by +32.35% and over the past year by +71.01%.
Is Pilgrims Pride a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Pilgrims Pride (NASDAQ:PPC) is currently (May 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 72.19 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of PPC as of May 2025 is 64.72. This means that PPC is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +18.58% (Margin of Safety).
Is PPC a buy, sell or hold?
Pilgrims Pride has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.13. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PPC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for PPC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, PPC Pilgrims Pride will be worth about 69.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 54.58. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +28.07%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 49.6 -9.2%
Analysts Target Price 49.6 -9.2%
ValueRay Target Price 69.9 28.1%