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Is Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Cheap As Earnings And Net Income Slide?

Simply Wall St · 1d ago

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) recently reported second quarter 2026 results that showed lower sales and a sharp drop in net income compared with the same period last year. That shift in profitability is now a central focus for investors.

See our latest analysis for Pilgrim's Pride.

The earnings announcement appears to have been a key driver of recent sentiment, with Pilgrim's Pride recording a 1-day share price return of down 1.41% and a year to date share price return of down 33.33%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is down 43.63% and still ahead over 3 and 5 years.

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Pilgrim's Pride now trades well below analyst targets, yet the drop in earnings has also pushed some valuation gauges higher. So where does a reasonable fair value range sit between those two signals?

Most Popular Narrative: 36.6% Undervalued

The most followed narrative on Pilgrim's Pride places fair value at $41.92, comfortably above the last close of $26.58. This represents a wide valuation gap for investors to assess.

Strategic international expansion in Mexico and Europe, with investments in Fresh and Prepared capacity, branded growth and key customer partnerships, is deepening exposure to faster-growing and higher-return markets to support longer-term revenue compounding and a more balanced EBITDA contribution by region.

Read the complete narrative.

Want to see what drives that $41.92 fair value on Pilgrim's Pride? The narrative leans heavily on gradual revenue increases, resilient margins and a richer earnings mix. You may be curious which detailed assumptions on profitability and future earnings multiple hold this valuation together.

Result: Fair Value of $41.92 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, the Pilgrim's Pride narrative also faces pressure from potential oversupply in US chicken production, as well as the risk that heavier discounting erodes margins and earnings resilience.

Find out about the key risks to this Pilgrim's Pride narrative.

Another View on Pilgrim's Pride Valuation

The first narrative leans on analyst assumptions and a future P/E of 13.6x to suggest Pilgrim's Pride could be worth $41.92. Our SWS DCF model points in a different direction, with an estimated future cash flow value of $20.13 per share, which sits below the current $26.58. Which signal do you put more weight on?

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

PPC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026
PPC Discounted Cash Flow as at Aug 2026

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Next Steps

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.