Pilgrim's Pride Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Brokerages give the poultry producer an average recommendation of 'Hold'

Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:58am

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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ:PPC) has received a consensus 'Hold' rating from the six brokerages currently covering the stock, according to MarketBeat Ratings. One analyst has rated the stock a 'Sell', four have assigned a 'Hold' recommendation, and one has issued a 'Buy' rating. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $44.33.

Why it matters

Pilgrim's Pride is a major player in the poultry industry, so the consensus rating from analysts provides insight into the company's current performance and future outlook from an investment perspective. A 'Hold' rating suggests the stock is trading at a fair value and analysts see limited upside or downside in the near term.

The details

The analysts' ratings on Pilgrim's Pride stock include a 'Sell' from one firm, 'Hold' ratings from four firms, and a 'Buy' recommendation from one firm. The average 12-month price target of $44.33 represents a modest upside from the stock's current trading price around $35.

  • Pilgrim's Pride reported its latest quarterly earnings on February 11, 2026.

The players

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

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

The 'Hold' rating on Pilgrim's Pride stock suggests analysts see the company performing at a steady, if unspectacular, pace in the near term. While the stock may not offer significant upside, it also does not appear to be significantly overvalued based on the consensus price target.