PPC
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Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) closed at $35.23 as of 2026-03-20, trading 12.7% above its 200-week moving average of $31.26. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 16.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.69 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 1946 weeks of data, PPC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PPC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +30.6%.
With a market cap of $8.4 billion, PPC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.5%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 27.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.3x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PPC would have grown to $1114, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. PPC has returned 7.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PPC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PPC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying PPC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +38.7% after 12 months (median +35.0%), compared to +15.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 83% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +72.5% vs +33.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PPC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PPC has crossed below its 200-week MA 27 times with an average 1-year return of +30.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Jan 1990 | 1 | 9.2% | +21.9% | +1421.3% |
| Jul 1990 | Jan 1991 | 25 | 26.0% | +6.7% | +1299.2% |
| Aug 1991 | Oct 1991 | 8 | 7.5% | +10.4% | +1260.7% |
| Nov 1991 | Jun 1992 | 31 | 26.4% | +7.0% | +1339.1% |
| Aug 1992 | Jan 1993 | 19 | 23.7% | +7.8% | +1223.3% |
| Nov 1993 | Nov 1993 | 1 | 0.7% | +43.9% | +1168.6% |
| Dec 1993 | Jan 1994 | 6 | 2.3% | +36.7% | +1168.6% |
| Jun 1994 | Jul 1994 | 2 | 4.7% | +13.3% | +1161.1% |
| Oct 1995 | Jun 1996 | 34 | 14.0% | +5.8% | +1049.7% |
| Jul 1996 | Aug 1996 | 1 | 0.7% | +49.3% | +1023.9% |
| Oct 1996 | Oct 1996 | 1 | 0.6% | +86.0% | +1004.1% |
| Sep 1999 | Jan 2001 | 71 | 35.9% | -20.2% | +535.7% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 3 | 6.4% | +42.8% | +474.2% |
| Jul 2002 | Jun 2003 | 48 | 43.7% | +35.3% | +502.2% |
| Apr 2006 | Apr 2006 | 2 | 3.1% | +60.5% | +162.1% |
| Oct 2007 | Mar 2012 | 230 | 99.1% | -91.2% | +96.4% |
| Jul 2012 | Nov 2012 | 18 | 26.6% | +184.5% | +882.5% |
| Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 | 4 | 3.4% | +94.9% | +128.8% |
| Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 | 3 | 1.0% | +59.9% | +123.9% |
| Apr 2018 | Apr 2019 | 51 | 30.2% | +13.5% | +82.8% |
| Feb 2020 | Mar 2021 | 53 | 37.2% | +5.8% | +96.5% |
| May 2021 | Aug 2021 | 10 | 9.0% | +47.9% | +79.6% |
| Feb 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 1.5% | +7.1% | +83.9% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 6 | 12.3% | -5.2% | +72.8% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 4 | 5.2% | +7.1% | +69.5% |
| Jan 2023 | Jul 2023 | 23 | 14.7% | +12.1% | +72.4% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 3 | 5.1% | +83.1% | +82.3% |
| Average | 24 | — | +30.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is currently 12.7% above its 200-week moving average of $31.26. It would need to fall to $31.26 to cross below the line.
What is PPC's 200-week moving average price?
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation's 200-week moving average is $31.26 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PPC drops below its 200-week moving average?
PPC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 27 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +30.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is PPC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PPC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 7.5%. Return on equity is 27.3%. Price-to-book is 2.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PPC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in PPC would have grown to $1114, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 7.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. PPC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20