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Sep 27, 2020
Pilgrim's Pride Q3 2020 Earnings Report
Pilgrim's Pride's Q3 2020 performance was marked by net sales of $3.08 billion and GAAP EPS of $0.14.
Key Takeaways
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported Q3 2020 financial results, including net sales of $3.08 billion. The company faced challenging market conditions due to Covid-19, but its diversified strategy helped mitigate the tough environment. The U.S. and Mexico rebounded from a difficult first half, with Mexico recording one of its strongest Q3s in history. Europe also continued to improve despite increased operating costs related to Covid-19.
Net Sales reached $3.08 billion.
Net GAAP Income was $33.4 million.
Adjusted EPS was $0.66, excluding a $110.5 million DOJ agreement.
Consolidated Operating Income margin was 3%, with adjusted margins of 6.7% in the U.S. (excluding the DOJ agreement), 18.4% in Mexico, and 3.5% in Europe.
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Forward Guidance
The markets have remained volatile and challenging in Q3 as a result of Covid-19. However, the company's diversified strategy has continued to mitigate the tough environment and produce the expected results in relative performance to industry competition, and deliver more resilient performance regardless of changes in specific market conditions.
Positive Outlook
- Demand in the U.S. is recovering, with Retail and QSR businesses stronger than a year ago.
- Relative performance versus the industry is continuing to improve, supported by agility in adapting mix and Key Customer approach.
- Mexico experienced a significant rebound to record one of the strongest Q3s in its history.
- The legacy European chicken business continued to improve its results despite Covid-19 impact, with better operational efficiencies and a commitment to innovation.
- The momentum of newly acquired European pork assets in generating positive EBITDA is continuing, while margins are also increasing on a consistent basis.
Challenges Ahead
- Commodity large bird deboning was once again the most challenged this quarter.
- Markets have remained volatile and challenging in Q3 as a result of Covid-19.
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