The chart below shows how PPC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PPC sees a -2.87% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +5.54% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.51%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Increase Q3 2024: 1. Significant Revenue Growth: Pilgrim's Pride reported net revenues of $4.6 billion for Q3 2024, marking a 5.2% increase compared to the same quarter last year.
Adjusted EBITDA Surge: 2. Strong Adjusted EBITDA Performance: The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $660 million, a substantial increase from $324 million in Q3 2023, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.4% compared to 7.4% last year.
US Sales Growth: 3. Improved US Market Performance: The US segment experienced a year-over-year sales growth of approximately 12%, driven by higher commodity chicken pricing and growth with key customers in Case Ready and Small Bird categories.
Brand Sales Increase: 4. Robust Brand Growth: Sales of Pilgrim's branded offerings increased by 7% year-over-year, with notable growth in the Just Bare brand, which saw sales rise nearly 30% from the previous quarter.
Cash and Liquidity Strength: 5. Strong Cash Position: As of the end of Q3, Pilgrim's Pride had nearly $3 billion in total cash and available credit, providing significant liquidity and flexibility for future growth initiatives.
Negative
Mexico Revenue Decline: 1. Decline in Mexico Revenues: Mexico's revenues decreased year-over-year due to a drop in market pricing for chicken, reflecting typical seasonal trends and hurricane disruptions.
Hurricane-Related Financial Impact: 2. Increased Charges Due to Hurricane: The company incurred $8 million in charges related to inventory lost during Hurricane Helene, alongside an anticipated additional $14 million charge in Q4 for pension plan settlements.
European Restructuring Charges: 3. Restructuring Costs in Europe: Pilgrim's Pride recorded approximately $30.8 million in restructuring charges in Europe during Q3, indicating ongoing costs associated with network optimization and administrative reorganization efforts.
Declining EBITDA Margins: 4. Lower Adjusted EBITDA Margins in Mexico: Adjusted EBITDA margins in Mexico fell to 9.7% in Q3 from 12.4% a year ago, primarily due to normal seasonal trends affecting demand.
Production Challenges and Mortality: 5. Production Challenges and Mortality Rates: Despite improvements in hatchability, the industry continues to face challenges with higher mortality rates, which have hindered production growth and contributed to a gap between chicks placed and actual slaughter numbers.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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