Zacks Investment Research
21 Oct 2026, 22:51 UTC · 2h ago
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Pilgrim's Pride faces significant headwinds as analysts project a 68.42% year-over-year earnings decline for the upcoming quarter. The combination of flat annual revenue growth and severe margin compression suggests a deteriorating fundamental outlook.
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Analysts expect Pilgrim's Pride to report earnings of $0.48 per share on October 28, 2026, a year-over-year decline of 68.42%.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatA miss against the $0.48 estimate on Oct 28 could trigger a sharp multiple contraction given the current Forward P/E of 14.4.
More negative than 94% of claims this week
The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for Pilgrim's Pride has shifted 16.6% downward over the past month.
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The company is expected to report a massive 68.42% year-over-year earnings decline of $0.48 per share on October 28, coupled with a projected full-year earnings drop of 62.09% despite flat revenue growth.
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So whatThis downward trend suggests a risk that the full-year EPS guide of $1.96 may be revised lower before the next print.
More negative than 84% of claims this week
Full-year consensus estimates call for revenue of $18.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 0.01%.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatFlat revenue growth paired with a 62.09% projected earnings drop indicates severe margin compression for FY2026.
More negative than 61% of claims this week
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The company has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell), faces a projected 68.42% year-over-year earnings decline, and its stock is underperforming the S&P 500.
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