Pilgrim's Pride Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

Poultry producer reports $0.68 EPS, falling short of $0.78 consensus

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Pilgrim's Pride (NASDAQ:PPC), a leading poultry producer in the U.S. and Mexico, reported its Q4 2025 earnings results on Wednesday. The company posted earnings per share of $0.68, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.78 by $0.10. Pilgrim's Pride had a net margin of 6.70% and a return on equity of 38.17% for the quarter.

Why it matters

Pilgrim's Pride's earnings miss highlights the challenges facing the poultry industry, including rising input costs and supply chain disruptions. As a major player, the company's performance is closely watched as an indicator of broader trends in the sector.

The details

Pilgrim's Pride reported Q4 2025 earnings of $0.68 per share, falling short of the $0.78 per share that analysts had expected. The company cited higher feed and other input costs as factors weighing on its profitability during the quarter. Despite the earnings miss, Pilgrim's Pride maintained a net margin of 6.70% and a strong return on equity of 38.17%.

  • Pilgrim's Pride reported its Q4 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Pilgrim's Pride

A leading poultry producer in the United States and Mexico, and a wholly owned subsidiary of JBS SA. The company specializes in the production, processing and distribution of fresh, frozen and value-added chicken products.

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The takeaway

Pilgrim's Pride's earnings miss underscores the ongoing pressures facing the poultry industry, including rising costs and supply chain disruptions. As a major player, the company's performance will be closely watched as an indicator of broader trends in the sector.