Pilgrim`s Pride Profit Margin

Pilgrim`s Pride's profit margin stands at 1.75% as of September 2026. That compares with 6.7% in the prior-year period — down 73.9% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 22.57%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Pilgrim`s Pride reported 1.75% in profit margin versus 6.7% a year earlier — a 73.9% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Pilgrim`s Pride sits lower the Consumer Staples benchmark (22.57%) with a profit margin of 1.75%. That is roughly 92.3% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 1.75% for Pilgrim`s Pride means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Pilgrim`s Pride's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places PPC next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.