JBS S.A. reported a 50.5% increase in net profit for the first quarter in 2025, reaching 2.92 billion reais ($521 million), with revenue up 8.5% to $19.5 billion, Foodmarket reported.
The company said strong pork and poultry performance offset weakness in North American beef, where record U.S. cattle prices squeezed margins. Its Brazil-based unit, Seara, posted 19.8% earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization margin, while North American beef had a -1.6% margin. Pork profits rose due to strong demand and price-conscious consumers. Beef operations in Brazil and Australia saw gains from better cattle supply and export demand.
Pilgrim’s Pride, JBS’s poultry subsidiary, saw revenue grow to $4.46 billion, supported by solid chicken demand and stable grain costs in the U.S., Mexico and Europe.
