Pilgrim's Pride Corporation has announced its second quarter financial results for 2025, reporting net sales of $4.8 billion, a 4.3% increase from $4.56 billion in the same period last year. The company achieved an operating income of $512.3 million, marking a 16.2% increase compared to $440.8 million in the previous year. Net income for the quarter was $356.0 million, with earnings per share $(EPS)$ at $1.49, reflecting an 8.8% increase from the previous year's $1.37 per share. The adjusted EBITDA was reported at $686.9 million, representing a 4.7% increase from $655.9 million in the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin remaining steady at 14.4%. In addition to its financial performance, Pilgrim's Pride highlighted its ongoing growth strategy, including the announcement of a new state-of-the-art prepared foods plant. This development aims to diversify the company's product portfolio and support growth in higher-margin branded products within the U.S. retail and food service sectors. The new facility is expected to create over 630 jobs and increase U.S. Prepared Foods sales by over 40% from current levels. The Board of Directors has also approved a special dividend of approximately $500 million, or $2.10 per share, reflecting the company's strong liquidity position and balance sheet flexibility.