Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) Stock Forecast
PPC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.38 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $33.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +12.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $0.64
- 52-week range
- $25.20 – $43.76
PPC analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PPC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PPC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.59 | $0.48 | $0.68 | $1.52 | −61.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.31 | $1.96 | $2.50 | $5.17 | −55.2% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.70 | $1.78 | $3.14 | $2.31 | +16.6% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PPC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.71B | $4.65B | $4.74B | −1.1% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $18.55B | $18.26B | $19.01B | +0.3% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $18.98B | $18.42B | $20.14B | +2.3% | 7 |
PPC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PPC revenue: reported and forecast
PPC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.92 | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.64 | $0.59 | −36.1% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.82 | $2.48 | $2.49 | $2.35 | $2.31 | −18.0% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.22 | $3.03 | $2.89 | $2.75 | $2.70 | −16.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PPC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PPC beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from PPC
8 analysts cover Pilgrim's Pride; their consensus rating is hold (3.38 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $33.00, 12.1% above the latest close of $29.43. Analysts expect earnings of $2.31 per share for 2026, −55.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.70 per share on revenue of $19.0 billion. Pilgrim's Pride beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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PPC forecast FAQ
What is Pilgrim's Pride's price target?
The average analyst price target for Pilgrim's Pride is $33.00, 12.1% above the latest close of $29.43.
Is Pilgrim's Pride a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Pilgrim's Pride, 1 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Pilgrim's Pride's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.31 per share for 2026 (range $1.96 to $2.50); for 2027 the estimate is $2.70.
What is Pilgrim's Pride's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $18.6 billion, growth of 0.3%; for 2027 it is $19.0 billion.
When does Pilgrim's Pride report earnings?
Pilgrim's Pride is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.64.
Does Pilgrim's Pride usually beat earnings estimates?
Pilgrim's Pride reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.