Pilgrim's Pride Q2 Profit Tops Estimates - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) reported second quarter 2015 net income to company of $241.5 million, an improvement of 27% compared to the $190.4 million reported in the same period in 2014. Earnings per share was $0.93 compared to $0.73. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.94 in the second quarter of 2015.

On average, five analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.89 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net Sales were $2.05 billion compared to $2.19 billion for the same period in 2014. Analysts expected revenue of $2.22 billion for the quarter.