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Pilgrim's Pride reported lower third-quarter profit as chicken supply continued to exceed demand. Net income fell to $117.6 million, or 49 cents a share, from $342.8 million, or $1.44 a share, a year earlier.
CEO Fabio Sandri cited a significant increase in market supply.
Excess chicken supply pressures processor margins and wholesale chicken prices, which can weaken demand for feed ingredients tied to broiler production.
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