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Jun 27, 2021

Pilgrim's Pride Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Pilgrim's Pride's Q2 2021 results reflected strong growth in sales and adjusted EBITDA margins.

Key Takeaways

Pilgrim's Pride reported a 29% increase in net sales to $3.64 billion compared to the prior year. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 231.2% to $371.6 million, representing a 10.2% margin. While the U.S. business saw improved foodservice demand and retail strength, Mexico maintained strong momentum, and the European business showed operational improvements.

Net Sales increased by 29% year-over-year, reaching $3.64 billion.

Adjusted EBITDA surged by 231.2% year-over-year to $371.6 million, with a margin of 10.2%.

U.S. foodservice business improved year-over-year and sequentially, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, while retail volumes remained strong.

Mexico sustained its strong performance, driven by solid execution and improved economic conditions.

Total Revenue
$3.64B
Previous year: $2.82B
+28.8%
EPS
$0.63
Previous year: -$0.0245
-2674.6%
Adjusted EBITDA
$372M
Previous year: $112M
+231.2%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
10.2%
Previous year: 4%
+155.0%
Gross Profit
$380M
Previous year: $120M
+217.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$392M
Previous year: $507M
-22.8%
Free Cash Flow
$177M
Previous year: $48.7M
+263.6%
Total Assets
$7.75B
Previous year: $7.16B
+8.3%

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Pilgrim's Pride Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company is optimistic about dining out and gathering with friends and family for meals as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also focused on managing input costs and labor challenges.

Positive Outlook

  • Optimistic about dining out and gathering with friends and family for meals as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Foodservice business was stronger than anticipated as restrictions continued to ease, boosting demand back above 2019 levels
  • Expanded retail branded presence
  • Grew our branded consumer packaged foods business in the second quarter by 215% by investing in our Just Bare® and Pilgrim’s® brands at retail and in e-commerce
  • Mexico business had another strong quarter, driven by a balanced supply/demand equation and continuous improvements in operational performance

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher and more volatile input costs
  • Product mix issues resulting from continued, albeit improving, labor challenges
  • Increasing grain costs
  • Pilgrim’s UK has been affected by low hog prices
  • Rising grain costs affecting Pilgrim's UK

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income