Pilgrim's(US:PPC) ZACKS·2026-01-27 00:01Company Performance - Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) closed at $42.49, marking a +1.09% move from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.5% [1] - The stock has increased by 5.55% over the last month, surpassing the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 4.13% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.18% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is scheduled to release its earnings on February 11, 2026, with an expected EPS of $0.78, indicating a 42.22% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.32 per share and revenue of $0 million for the entire fiscal year, reflecting changes of -1.85% and 0% from the prior year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate shifting dynamics in short-term business patterns, with positive alterations signifying analyst optimism regarding business and profitability [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Pilgrim's Pride currently has a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate moving 3.37% lower over the last 30 days [5] - The company has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.77, compared to the industry average of 12.71, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] Industry Context - The Food - Meat Products industry, part of the Consumer Staples sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 98, placing it within the top 40% of over 250 industries [6] - The strength of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]