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PPC's Walkers deal could expand its U.K. premium pork footprint, adding value-added products, customer reach and manufacturing scale.

GREELEY, Colo., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Europe today announced it has agreed to acquire Walkers Deli & Sausage Company from Samworth Brothers, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and employee consultation in the United Kingdom.

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) is the leading US poultry pure-play, recently suffering a 50% share price decline amid cyclical oversupply pressures. PPC's Q2 saw operating income fall nearly 90% YoY, with margins halved due to a 4.5% YoY increase in US poultry production outpacing demand. I initiate coverage with a Buy, citing PPC's sub-10x normalized earnings multiple, sound balance sheet, and strategic investment in less commoditized segments.

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Pilgrim's Pride NASDAQ: PPC reported second-quarter 2026 net revenue of $4.63 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $360 million, as higher chicken supply and lower commodity pricing weighed on results despite continued demand growth in retail and foodservice channels.

Pilgrim's Pride misses Q2 estimates as weaker U.S. commodity pricing hurt profits despite strong Just Bare growth and steady performance across key international markets.

The chicken and pork manufacturer logged a profit of $13.4 million in the second quarter, citing commodity market pricing reductions.

GREELEY, Colo., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC), one of the world's leading food companies, reports its second quarter 2026 financial results.

Pilgrim's Pride's Q2 sales may have risen on strong chicken demand, but supply pressures and higher costs are expected to have weighed on earnings.

Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.