Pilgrim's Pride Corporation
PPCConsumer Defensive · Stock · annual payer
$28.97
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
7.25%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
Payout Ratio
0%
5-Yr Growth
—
Ex-Date
Aug 20, 2025
Frequency
Annual
PPC Dividend Safety Score
85/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak20 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverageNegative earnings
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.90
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Is PPC a good dividend stock?
YesPilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) pays a annual dividend yielding 7.25% ($2.10/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Single-stock concentration risk — diversify
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 7.25%
- Payout Ratio
- 0%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.10
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- —
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 20, 2025
- Years of Growth
- 1
- Frequency
- annual
- Beta
- 0.30
- Market Cap
- $6.9B
- P/E Ratio
- 7.8
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 31%
- 52-Week Range
- $27.13 – $50.56
- Dividend Safety
- A · 85/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | — | $2.1000 | regular |
| Apr 3, 2025 | — | $6.3000 | regular |
| May 6, 2016 | — | $2.7500 | regular |
| Jan 28, 2015 | — | $5.7700 | regular |
| Sep 10, 2008 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Jun 11, 2008 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Mar 12, 2008 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Dec 12, 2007 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Sep 12, 2007 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Jun 13, 2007 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Mar 14, 2007 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Dec 13, 2006 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Sep 13, 2006 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
| Jun 14, 2006 | — | $0.0230 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $2.10 / yr per share
Per payment (annual)$210.00
Annual$210.00
Monthly avg$17.50
