Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is a multinational food company specializing in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken and pork products. Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, the company is one of the largest poultry producers globally, with significant operations across the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Its mission centers on being a leading global food company dedicated to providing high-quality, safe, and sustainable poultry products, while creating value for stakeholders through operational excellence and customer partnerships.

The company offers a diverse portfolio of products, including refrigerated whole or cut-up chicken, selected chicken parts, primary pork cuts, added value pork, pork ribs, and lamb products, as well as fully cooked, ready-to-cook, and individually frozen chicken items. Pilgrim's Pride serves a broad customer base, including retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators, counting major entities like Walmart, Costco (where it is an exclusive rotisserie chicken supplier), Kentucky Fried Chicken, Wendy's, and McDonald's among its clients. Key brands include Pilgrim's, Just Bare, Gold'n Plump, Pierce Chicken, and Moy Park.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker PPC and is majority-owned by JBS S.A., a global leader in meat processing. Recent financial reports indicate net sales of $4.5 billion for the first quarter of 2026, with the company continuing strategic investments, such as a new value-added facility in Walker County, Georgia, to enhance its prepared foods capabilities. Despite recent earnings missing analyst expectations, the company's stock received an upgrade from Barclays due to solid free cash flow generation.