For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), Pilgrim’s Pride Corp (NASDAQ: PPC) has reported a 74% increase in E.P.S. from $0.57 a year ago to $0.99 in the current quarter. However, this performance was $-0.17 short of the consensus estimate of $1.15. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $4.58 compared to $1.36 a year ago — an increase of 237%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/12/25, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp (NASDAQ: PPC) stock declined by -4.2%, closing at $50.33. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 158% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has risen 6.5% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Pilgrim’s Pride has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). This rating combines complementary signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Pilgrim’s Pride has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 66 and a very high Power Rating of 93, triggering the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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