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Historical analyst accuracy
For Pilgrim's Pride, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 56% were profitable, average return +21% (36 calls). At 3 months: +10% average return (73% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 8 | 75% | +40% |
| BMO Capital | 6 | 50% | +17% |
| Stephens & Co. | 5 | 60% | +39% |
Valuation
Is Pilgrim's Pride overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Pilgrim's Pride right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Pilgrim's Pride's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Pilgrim's Pride | Sector median (Consumer Staples) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 13.6 | 24.4 |
| Forward P/E | 10.8 | 15.6 |
| Net margin | 3% | 7% |
👉 Pilgrim's Pride trades below its sector median (13.6 vs 24.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Pilgrim's Pride pays about $2.10/share/yr → 7.36% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Pilgrim's Pride a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) is "Hold" (1 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 56% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Pilgrim's Pride's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $39.00 (+25% vs $31.11), ranging from $28.00 to $42.00 (5 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Pilgrim's Pride?
Over 1 year, 56% of analyst targets on Pilgrim's Pride were profitable, for an average return of +21% (across 36 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Pilgrim's Pride stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $39.00 within 12 months, i.e. +25% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $42.00, the most cautious $28.00.
What is the Pilgrim's Pride stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $39.00, +25%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (56%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Pilgrim's Pride overvalued?
Its P/E is 13.6, forward P/E 10.8. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.