Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
PPC price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedPPC is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $29.43
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $25.20–$43.76
- Market cap
- $7.01B
- From 52-week high
- -32.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 238M
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #60 of 61
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is a poultry producer that raises, processes, and sells chicken and turkey products for both retail and foodservice customers. The company operates production facilities and distribution networks across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil.
PPC currently ranks #60 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $7.01B
- P/E (trailing)
- 9x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $18.4B
- Net margin
- 3.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.35
- Gross margin
- 7.3%
- Debt / equity
- 0.81
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 2.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 238M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 52 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $29.20
- 200-day average
- $33.02
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Dividend
- None in the last 12 months (last ex-date 2025-08-20)
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-28 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 4 beat, 4 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▼ miss (-14.7%)
2026-03 ▼ miss (-21.5%)
2025-12 ▼ miss (-10.5%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+10.1%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+7.6%)
2025-03 ▼ miss (-2.2%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+26.2%)
2024-09 ▲ beat (+18.1%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 2 buy · 6 hold · 0 sell (8 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $33
- Target vs last price
- +12.1%
What our data shows for PPC
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for PPC, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $25.20–$43.76.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 52.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for PPC
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent PPC news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for PPC is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Investors Heavily Search Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC): Here is What You Need to Know (zacks.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, where TickrTrends currently derives an Overvalued verdict for PPC. The surge in investor search interest warrants attention to whether increased attention translates to fundamental improvements that might justify current valuation levels, particularly given the sector's typical defensive characteristics. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether this heightened interest reflects genuine operational developments or represents market enthusiasm that may not align with PPC's intrinsic value metrics. - Here is What to Know Beyond Why Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is a Trending Stock (zacks.com, 2026-10-01)
TickrTrends take: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation is currently generating market interest as a trending stock within the Consumer Defensive sector, though TickrTrends' valuation analysis indicates the stock trades at overvalued levels relative to its fundamentals. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the gap between current market pricing and intrinsic value represents a key risk factor to monitor, particularly as the company operates in a defensive sector where stable valuations are typically expected. The combination of trending status and overvaluation suggests watching for potential price corrections or fundamental improvements that might justify the current market premium. - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know (zacks.com, 2026-09-16)
TickrTrends take: Pilgrim's Pride Corporation currently trades at a valuation that TickrTrends classifies as overvalued within the Consumer Defensive sector, suggesting the stock price may not align with fundamental metrics. Given this overvaluation assessment, investors focused on valuation should monitor whether increased investor attention translates into earnings growth sufficient to justify current price levels, or whether mean reversion risk exists. For a Consumer Defensive company typically characterized by stable demand, valuation discipline becomes particularly important when sentiment-driven interest outpaces fundamental improvements.
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for PPC showed a shift in the 50/200-day trend state this week, moving from a downtrend to a mixed state. The stock maintains an overvalued current valuation verdict according to the service's assessment.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for PPC in the Consumer Defensive sector shifted this week as the Relative Strength Index moved from an oversold zone to a neutral zone. The stock maintains an overvalued current valuation verdict according to TickrTrends' assessment.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for PPC show a shift toward weaker momentum this week. The 50/200-day trend state moved from mixed to downtrend, while the RSI zone declined from neutral to oversold territory. The current valuation verdict remains overvalued.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is PPC stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), PPC is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is PPC's TickrTrends verdict?
PPC's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does PPC compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
PPC ranks #60 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is PPC overbought or oversold?
PPC's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does PPC pay a dividend?
PPC has paid no dividend in the last twelve months; its last ex-dividend date on file was 2025-08-20.
When does PPC report earnings next?
PPC's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-28 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does PPC usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters PPC beat the consensus estimate 4 times and missed 4 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about PPC?
Of 8 analysts covering PPC, 2 rate it a buy, 6 a hold and 0 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $33 (+12.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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