Pilgrim's Pride Q2 net sales rise 5.8% to $4.6 billion; diluted EPS $1.37 vs $0.25
Pilgrim's Pride reported second quarter 2024 results with net sales of $4.6 billion, up 5.8% from a year earlier, and operating income of $440.8 million, up from $100.3 million. Diluted GAAP earnings per share were $1.37, compared with $0.25 in the prior-year quarter, and the company said Europe and Mexico both improved. The results show a sharp rise in profit for shareholders, though the filing gives no outlook for future periods.
Key points
- Net sales were $4,559.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, up 5.8% from $4,308.1 million.
- Operating income was $440.8 million, compared with $100.3 million a year earlier.
- GAAP net income was $326.5 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, versus $0.25 per diluted share in the prior-year quarter; the company also reported adjusted EPS of $1.67.
The filing
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