Pilgrim's Pride Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Pilgrim's Pride reported a strong second quarter in 2022, with net sales reaching $4.63 billion, a 27.3% increase from the prior year. The company's consolidated GAAP operating income margin was 11.1%, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 67.7% year-over-year.
Net sales increased by 27.3% to $4.63 billion compared to the prior year.
Consolidated GAAP operating income margin was 11.1%, with strong performance in the U.S. and Mexico.
Adjusted EBITDA grew by 67.7% year-over-year, reaching $623.3 million with a 13.5% margin.
The company is investing in operational improvements and capacity expansion to support future growth.
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Forward Guidance
Pilgrim's Pride is making new investments in the US, including expansions, a new conversion plant, and a prepared foods facility, to drive profitable growth and enhance operating margins.
Positive Outlook
- Expansion of Athens, Georgia facility to enhance service levels and support growth for a Key Customer.
- Funding for operational excellence improvements via automation throughout our US footprint.
- Construction of a protein conversion plant for pet food ingredients in Georgia.
- Development of a Prepared Foods facility in the Southeast USA to cultivate our branded growth and further diversify our portfolio.
- These investments will enable sufficient capacity for top line growth with Key Customers, enhance operating margins, create value for shareholders, and provide opportunities for team members.
Challenges Ahead
- Continual cost escalation in the UK and European business requires consistent innovation to drive profitable growth.
- Seasonal diseases impacted Mexican operations, reducing efficiency in live production.
- The team will continue to identify ways to leverage our diverse portfolio of offerings and further optimize our production capabilities to alleviate continual cost escalation
- Volatile environment
- Mitigate inflationary headwinds
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