JBS S.A. (JBSAY) is a multinational food company operating in the global protein industry, with activities focused on the production and processing of animal protein products. Founded in Brazil, the company has become one of the largest meat-processing groups in the world.

JBS operates across several segments of the food supply chain and supplies products to retail, food service and industrial customers in multiple international markets.

Its main areas of activity include:

• Processing and distribution of beef products.
• Production of poultry and pork products.
• Processed and prepared foods.
• Leather processing and other by-products of the meat industry.
• Food solutions for retail chains and food service operators.

The company operates a global network of production facilities and distribution centers, with operations in countries including Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and several European markets.

JBS serves customers in more than one hundred countries and maintains a diversified portfolio of food brands and protein products.

Market performance in the global protein industry is influenced by factors such as livestock supply, grain prices used in animal feed, sanitary regulations, international trade policies and fluctuations in global food demand.

Shares of JBS S.A. trade in the United States through American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) under the ticker JBSAY.

History and Development

JBS was founded in 1953 in the city of Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil, by José Batista Sobrinho. The company began as a small slaughterhouse supplying beef to regional markets.

Over the following decades, JBS expanded its operations within Brazil through acquisitions and increased production capacity.

Beginning in the 2000s, the company initiated an international expansion strategy, acquiring meat-processing companies in the United States, Australia and Europe, significantly increasing its global presence.

These acquisitions transformed JBS into one of the largest food companies in the world and diversified its operations across multiple protein segments.

In recent years, the company has focused on operational efficiency, global supply-chain integration and investments in sustainability initiatives within the food production industry.

Additional Information

JBS SA (United States) is listed on the Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of $17.36 billion, with shareholders equity totaling $8.23 billion.

The company employs approximately 280.000 people and operates in the Others sector, within the Others industry.

Over the past 12 months, JBS SA reported $87.43 billion in revenue, generating net income of $2.13 billion.

Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 8.15, a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 2.11, and a trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 11.34%.

The company trades under the ticker JBSAY.