05:38 PM EDT, 07/31/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) reported Q2 adjusted diluted earnings late Wednesday of $1.67 per share, up from $0.44 a year earlier.

Four analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $1.30.

Net sales in the quarter ended June 30 rose to $4.56 billion from $4.31 billion a year earlier.

Three analysts surveyed by Capital IQ expected $4.62 billion.

Shares of Pilgrim's Pride rose 6.2% in after-hours activity.

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