Sanderson Farm…
ProfileJobs (110)

Sanderson Farms

Suggest Edit
    • AgricultureFood & BeverageManufacturing & Industrialagritechfarmingpackaging

    Sanderson Farms is a poultry processing company, which is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken, and also preparation, processing, marketing and distribution of processed and minimally prepared chicken. The Company sells ice pack, chill pack, bulk pack and frozen chicken, in whole, cut-up and boneless form, under the Sanderson Farms brand name to retailers, distributors, casual dining operators, customers reselling frozen chicken into export markets.

    Revenue(FY, 2018)
    $3.2 B
    Market capitalization(2019-01-11)
    $2.5 B

    Employee Rating

    2.8More
    TypePublic
    HQLaurel, US
    Founded1947
    Size (employees)1,815 (est)+9%
    Websitesandersonfarms.com
    Sanderson Farms was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Laurel, US
    Report incorrect company information

    Viewing summary data as a guest

    Sign up for free to see all data

    Sanderson Farms Office Locations

    Sanderson Farms has an office in Laurel
    Laurel, US (HQ)
    127 Flynt Rd
    Show all (1)
    Report incorrect company information

    Sanderson Farms Financials and Metrics

    Sanderson Farms Revenue

    Sanderson Farms's revenue was reported to be $3.24 b in FY, 2018
    USD

    Revenue (FY, 2018)

    		3.2b

    Gross profit (FY, 2018)

    		261.3m

    Gross profit margin (FY, 2018), %

    		8.1%

    Net income (FY, 2018)

    		61.4m

    EBIT (FY, 2018)

    		29.7m

    Market capitalization (11-Jan-2019)

    		2.5b

    Closing stock price (11-Jan-2019)

    		112.2

    Cash (31-Oct-2018)

    		121.2m
    Sanderson Farms's current market capitalization is $2.5 b.
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

    Revenue

    		2.7b2.8b2.8b2.8b3.3b3.2b

    Revenue growth, %

    		3%1%0%

    Cost of goods sold

    		2.4b2.3b2.3b2.4b2.7b3.0b

    Gross profit

    		305.9m520.9m491.1m454.0m641.5m261.3m
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Revenue

    		584.9m660.7m768.4m667.4m716.6m739.9m605.2m692.1m728.0m688.3m802.0m931.9m771.9m813.5m852.4m

    Cost of goods sold

    		516.1m552.3m607.0m526.2m577.6m612.8m555.1m578.3m598.6m606.4m655.3m692.6m702.1m703.4m781.6m

    Gross profit

    		68.8m108.4m161.4m141.2m139.0m127.2m50.1m113.8m129.4m82.0m146.8m239.3m69.8m110.1m70.9m

    Gross profit Margin, %

    		12%16%21%21%19%17%8%16%18%12%18%26%9%14%8%
    show all
    Annual
    usdY, 2009Y, 2010Y, 2011Y, 2012FY, 2013Y, 2013Y, 2014FY, 2015Y, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

    Cash

    		8.2m73.4m11.1m27.8m85.6m85.6m165.6m196.7m196.7m234.1m419.3m121.2m

    Accounts Receivable

    		96.1m(15.1m)

    Inventories

    		205.9m205.9m190.8m198.8m198.8m220.3m252.8m240.1m

    Current Assets

    		430.7m430.7m510.7m562.8m562.8m613.3m849.5m566.5m
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Cash

    		58.8m84.4m139.3m173.1m153.6m180.8m155.1m223.1m243.0m225.8m246.3m398.3m388.9m327.3m288.3m

    Accounts Receivable

    		94.1m108.6m115.2m117.0m118.9m111.5m119.9m124.1m118.6m115.6m138.5m151.0m134.0m145.6m130.9m

    Inventories

    		209.2m219.0m217.8m213.2m212.3m203.2m209.8m210.9m227.7m236.4m234.8m256.1m253.1m267.7m282.1m

    Current Assets

    		396.7m443.7m508.3m543.6m526.8m545.5m566.2m598.0m630.5m619.8m661.7m846.7m819.5m805.4m771.8m
    show all
    Annual
    USDFY, 2013FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016FY, 2017FY, 2018

    Net Income

    		130.6m249.0m216.0m189.0m279.7m61.4m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		62.2m64.3m74.7m84.6m100.3m110.9m

    Inventories

    		30.1m15.0m(7.9m)(21.6m)(32.5m)3.1m

    Accounts Payable

    		(1.3m)(32.7m)11.6m5.1m12.0m24.1m
    Quarterly
    USDQ1, 2014Q2, 2014Q3, 2014Q1, 2015Q2, 2015Q3, 2015Q1, 2016Q2, 2016Q3, 2016Q1, 2017Q2, 2017Q3, 2017Q1, 2018Q2, 2018Q3, 2018

    Net Income

    		28.9m79.9m155.9m66.5m71.2m188.6m10.7m58.3m113.0m23.2m90.1m206.9m51.2m93.2m104.6m

    Depreciation and Amortization

    		14.7m29.9m46.6m54.5m19.9m40.8m62.3m22.6m46.9m73.1m26.6m53.9m81.5m

    Inventories

    		(3.3m)(13.2m)(12.0m)213.2m212.3m(12.3m)(11.0m)(12.2m)(28.9m)(16.0m)(14.5m)(35.8m)(316.0k)(15.0m)(29.3m)

    Accounts Payable

    		(25.0m)(588.0k)(2.8m)74.5m89.6m11.2m6.3m1.4m10.7m13.9m6.7m7.7m20.0m7.0m17.2m
    show all
    USDY, 2018

    Revenue/Employee

    		1.8m

    Financial Leverage

    		1.2 x
    Show all financial metrics

    Sanderson Farms Operating Metrics

    FY, 2014FY, 2015FY, 2016

    Chickens Processed

    		452 m476 m507 m

    Chickens Processed, dressed pounds

    		3 b3.40 b3.80 b

    Product Lines

    		130 70 70

    Plants

    		9 10 10
    Show all operating metrics
    Report incorrect company information

    Competitors

    Beretta Farms
    Agriculture - Private
    Foster Farms
    Agriculture - Private
    Verde Beef Processing
    Agriculture - Private
    Modern Meadow
    Agriculture - Private
    Compare competitors

    Sanderson Farms Online and Social Media Presence

    Embed Graph
    Report incorrect company information

    Sanderson Farms News and Updates

    November 30, 2018

    Sanderson Farms to curb human antibiotic use in chicken supply

    Sanderson Farms Inc by March will stop using antibiotics vital to fighting human infections to prevent diseases in chickens, the company said on Friday, becoming the last major chicken producer to step away from the drugs.
    November 13, 2018

    Then vs. Now: Sanderson Farms Shines Light on How Technology is Advancing Agriculture

    LAUREL, Miss., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The way we farm in America is constantly changing and advancing. America's population has increased by almost 882% from 1860 to 2010. Interestingly enough, the number of farms in the United States has only increased by 7% during the same time....
    October 24, 2018

    Sanderson Farms Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross Hurricane Recovery Efforts

    LAUREL, Miss., Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, Sanderson Farms, Inc. is pledging a total of $1 million in aid to the American Red Cross for ongoing relief efforts. The company's donations will benefit impacted communities, including those ...
    October 17, 2018

    Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! How Companies Like Sanderson Farms Are Winning Through Sports Sponsorships

    LAUREL, Miss., Oct. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi has hosted the PGA TOUR since 1968, but when the tournament was left without a title sponsor in 2013, the state was at risk of losing its only major-league professional sporting event. Then, Sanderson Farms stepped in. The move left ...
    September 07, 2018

    Poultry (Broiler) Global Market 2018: Key Players – Tyson Foods, Inc., BRF S.A., Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. and Sanderson Farms, Inc.

    Poultry (Broiler) -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    September 07, 2018

    Poultry (Broiler) Global Market 2018: Key Players – Tyson Foods, Inc., BRF S.A., Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. and Sanderson Farms, Inc.

    Poultry (Broiler) -Market Demand, Growth, Opportunities and Analysis Of Top Key Player Forecast To 2023 Posted via Industry Today. Follow us on Twitter @IndustryToday
    Show more
    Report incorrect company information

    Sanderson Farms Company Life and Culture

    Report incorrect company information
    Download PDF

     Sanderson Farms Frequently Asked Questions

    • When was Sanderson Farms founded?

      Sanderson Farms was founded in 1947.

    • How many employees does Sanderson Farms have?

      Sanderson Farms has 1,815 employees.

    • What is Sanderson Farms revenue?

      Latest Sanderson Farms annual revenue is $3.2 b.

    • What is Sanderson Farms revenue per employee?

      Latest Sanderson Farms revenue per employee is $1.8 m.

    • Who are Sanderson Farms competitors?

      Competitors of Sanderson Farms include Beretta Farms, Foster Farms and Verde Beef Processing.

    • Where is Sanderson Farms headquarters?

      Sanderson Farms headquarters is located at 127 Flynt Rd, Laurel.

    • Where are Sanderson Farms offices?

      Sanderson Farms has an office in Laurel.

    • How many offices does Sanderson Farms have?

      Sanderson Farms has 1 office.