Seaboard Q3 sales rise to $2.77 billion, but quarterly profit falls to $28 million
Seaboard reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $2,771 million, up from $2,540 million a year earlier, but net earnings attributable to Seaboard fell to $28 million from $109 million as operating income dropped to $13 million from $84 million. For the nine months, net earnings rose to $300 million from $243 million, and the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share.
Key points
- Three months ended October 3, 2026: net sales $2,771 million vs. $2,540 million; earnings per share $29.23 vs. $113.71
- Nine months ended October 3, 2026: net sales $8,093 million vs. $7,336 million; earnings per share $313.22 vs. $251.47
- Quarterly cash dividend of $2.25 per share, payable November 23, 2026, to holders of record on November 13, 2026
The filing
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