Core Insights - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation reported a net sales increase of 3.8% year-over-year for Q3 2025, reaching $4.76 billion, while net income decreased slightly by 2.0% to $343.1 million [3][6][18] - The company maintained strong performance in the U.S. market, driven by robust chicken demand and strategic investments in key customer relationships [4][5][6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $633.1 million, reflecting a 4.1% decrease from the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.3% [3][6][23] Financial Performance - Net sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2025, were $13.98 billion, up 3.5% from $13.51 billion in the prior year [3] - U.S. GAAP EPS for Q3 2025 was $1.44, down from $1.47 in Q3 2024, while adjusted EPS increased to $1.52 from $1.47 [3][6] - Operating income for Q3 2025 was $492.6 million, a decrease of 3.1% compared to $508.4 million in Q3 2024 [3][6] Market Dynamics - Chicken demand remained strong across retail and foodservice sectors, attributed to its value proposition compared to other proteins [4][5] - The company reported significant growth in its Prepared Foods segment, with net sales increasing over 25% compared to the previous year [6] - Pilgrim's Pride is focusing on diversifying its portfolio and enhancing customer relationships through innovation and quality [5][6] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to invest over $500 million in the U.S. over the next two years to support growth and diversify its product offerings [6][10] - In Europe, Pilgrim's Pride is reinforcing key customer relationships and driving innovation, with notable growth in brands like Fridge Raiders® and Rollover® [8][9] - Sustainability efforts are a critical component of the company's strategy, with a reported 23% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity since 2019 [10][11] Operational Highlights - The U.S. Fresh segment performed strongly due to a diversified portfolio and operational excellence, while the Prepared Foods segment continues to expand [6][10] - The company reported a consolidated GAAP operating income margin of 10.4% for Q3 2025 [6] - Pilgrim's Pride's liquidity position remains strong, with net leverage approximately 1.0 times adjusted EBITDA [6][10]