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Pilgrim's Pride - PPC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $36.50
  • Forecasted Upside: 22.24%
  • Number of Analysts: 8
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$29.86 As of 09/15/2026 05:00 PM ET
▼ -0.39 (-1.29%)

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Analyst Price Target for PPC

Analyst Price Target is $36.50
▲ +22.24% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 8 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Pilgrim's Pride in the last 3 months. The average price target is $36.50, with a high forecast of $42.00 and a low forecast of $28.00. The average price target represents a 22.24% upside from the last price of $29.86.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 8 investment analysts is to hold stock in Pilgrim's Pride. This rating has held steady since October 2025, when it changed from a Reduce consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/24/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/22/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/20/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/19/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/19/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/17/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/16/2026
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/15/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
8/7/2026UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $28.00
7/2/2026Bank of AmericaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$37.00 ➝ $30.00
6/26/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
6/12/2026Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
5/19/2026UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$30.00
5/18/2026UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$30.00
5/18/2026UBS GroupUpgradeHold
5/1/2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $42.00
4/15/2026StephensSet Target$40.00
4/9/2026The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $39.00
3/25/2026BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$42.00 ➝ $40.00
2/13/2026BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$40.00 ➝ $42.00
2/11/2026Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
12/29/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
12/11/2025SantanderUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform
12/9/2025BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$49.00 ➝ $45.00
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/13/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
11/7/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C)
11/7/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
10/25/2025Weiss RatingsUpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
10/13/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$54.00 ➝ $46.00
10/9/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
6/23/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$50.00
3/17/2025BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$47.00 ➝ $48.00
3/5/2025SantanderInitiated CoverageNeutral
11/1/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $49.00
11/1/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$42.00 ➝ $43.00
10/3/2024StephensInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$43.00
9/9/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$43.00 ➝ $45.00
8/28/2024ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $55.00
8/15/2024Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $47.00
8/12/2024BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Market Perform$46.00 ➝ $46.00
8/2/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$43.00 ➝ $46.00
8/2/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $43.00
7/25/2024BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $40.00
7/23/2024ArgusBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$41.00 ➝ $50.00
7/10/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $42.00
6/18/2024ArgusInitiated CoverageBuy$41.00
4/17/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $36.00
4/16/2024BarclaysReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$35.00 ➝ $38.00
4/15/2024Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$36.00 ➝ $40.00
2/27/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$29.00 ➝ $32.00
2/27/2024BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$29.00 ➝ $35.00
2/27/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$32.00 ➝ $35.00
7/13/2023BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$26.00 ➝ $28.00
6/1/2023BarclaysLower Target$28.00 ➝ $27.00
4/28/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$26.00
4/28/2023BarclaysLower Target$29.00 ➝ $28.00
4/13/2023BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$26.00
2/9/2023StephensReiterated RatingEqual Weight$23.00
10/25/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$36.00 ➝ $29.00
10/18/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral$32.00 ➝ $28.00
8/9/2022StephensDowngradeEqual Weight
7/29/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost Target$30.00 ➝ $36.00
3/14/2022BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Overweight$28.00
3/10/2022BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$28.00 ➝ $30.00
2/28/2022Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral
2/18/2022StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$30.00 ➝ $35.00
(Data available from 9/16/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.24 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
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2/17/2026
  • 4 very positive mentions
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3/19/2026
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  • 1 negative mentions
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4/18/2026
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5/18/2026
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6/17/2026
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7/17/2026
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8/16/2026
  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/15/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Pilgrim's Pride logo
Pilgrim's Pride Corp. engages in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh, frozen and value-added chicken and pork products to retailers, distributors, and foodservice operators. It operates through the following segments: U.S., U.K. and Europe, and Mexico. The company was founded by Lonnie A. Pilgrim and Aubrey Pilgrim on October 2, 1946, and is headquartered in Greeley, CO.
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Today's Range

Now: $29.86
Low: $29.65
High: $30.21

50 Day Range

MA: $29.26
Low: $26.51
High: $32.43

52 Week Range

Now: $29.86
Low: $25.90
High: $44.84

Volume

1,294,299 shs

Average Volume

1,411,916 shs

Market Capitalization

$7.11 billion

P/E Ratio

12.98

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.27

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Pilgrim's Pride?

The following Wall Street research analysts have issued reports on Pilgrim's Pride in the last twelve months: Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, Santander, Stephens, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Pilgrim's Pride?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Pilgrim's Pride in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $36.50, suggesting a possible upside of 22.2%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting PPC will reach $42.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $28.00 for Pilgrim's Pride in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Pilgrim's Pride?

Pilgrim's Pride currently has 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in PPC, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Pilgrim's Pride?

Other companies that are similar to Pilgrim's Pride include Medifast, General Mills, Tyson Foods, McCormick & Company, Incorporated and J. M. Smucker. Learn More about companies similar to Pilgrim‘s Pride.

How do I contact Pilgrim's Pride's investor relations team?

Pilgrim's Pride's physical mailing address is 1770 PROMONTORY CIRCLE, GREELEY CO, 80634. The company's listed phone number is (970) 506-8000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Pilgrim's Pride is www.pilgrims.com. Learn More about contacing Pilgrim‘s Pride investor relations.