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JBS N.V. (JBS)

Q3 2026
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JBS expands with Indonesia cash, Pilgrim's buyout, and US beef opening

  • Indonesia sovereign fund invests $2.5B in JBS joint venture JBS formed a joint venture with an arm of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, which will invest $2.5 billion and house JBS's Australia and New Zealand businesses. This brings in fresh capital and expands JBS into Southeast Asian protein markets, supporting the stock.

    This is a major new capital and expansion event that directly boosts JBS's growth prospects.

  • Q2 earnings miss as profit falls JBS reported second-quarter earnings that missed expectations, with adjusted EBITDA down 8% and operating income down 16% from a year earlier. Even though revenue rose, weaker profitability pressures the stock because investors worry about margins.

    This is a new earnings report that directly affects how investors value JBS.

  • JBS bids for full control of Pilgrim's Pride in all-stock deal JBS proposed to buy the remaining 18% of Pilgrim's Pride it doesn't own, using JBS stock instead of cash. This would simplify the company, keep more cash flow, and remove Pilgrim's Pride from the Nasdaq. BofA called the deal attractive, lifting both stocks.

    This is a new strategic move that could streamline JBS and improve its financial flexibility.

  • US opens beef imports for 90 days to cool record prices President Trump lifted import quotas on ground beef for 90 days, allowing 300,000 metric tons without tariffs. As a major beef exporter, JBS can sell more into the US at a time of high prices, boosting demand for its products. Tyson Foods, a US competitor, is under pressure.

    This new policy directly increases demand for JBS's beef exports and improves its competitive position.

August 2026
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JBS expands with Indonesia cash, Pilgrim's buyout, and US beef opening

  • Indonesia sovereign fund invests $2.5B in JBS joint venture JBS formed a joint venture with an arm of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, which will invest $2.5 billion and house JBS's Australia and New Zealand businesses. This brings in fresh capital and expands JBS into Southeast Asian protein markets, supporting the stock.

    This is a major new capital and expansion event that directly boosts JBS's growth prospects.

  • Q2 earnings miss as profit falls JBS reported second-quarter earnings that missed expectations, with adjusted EBITDA down 8% and operating income down 16% from a year earlier. Even though revenue rose, weaker profitability pressures the stock because investors worry about margins.

    This is a new earnings report that directly affects how investors value JBS.

  • JBS bids for full control of Pilgrim's Pride in all-stock deal JBS proposed to buy the remaining 18% of Pilgrim's Pride it doesn't own, using JBS stock instead of cash. This would simplify the company, keep more cash flow, and remove Pilgrim's Pride from the Nasdaq. BofA called the deal attractive, lifting both stocks.

    This is a new strategic move that could streamline JBS and improve its financial flexibility.

  • US opens beef imports for 90 days to cool record prices President Trump lifted import quotas on ground beef for 90 days, allowing 300,000 metric tons without tariffs. As a major beef exporter, JBS can sell more into the US at a time of high prices, boosting demand for its products. Tyson Foods, a US competitor, is under pressure.

    This new policy directly increases demand for JBS's beef exports and improves its competitive position.

Latest
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JBS expands with Indonesia cash, Pilgrim's buyout, and US beef opening

  • Indonesia sovereign fund invests $2.5B in JBS joint venture JBS formed a joint venture with an arm of Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, which will invest $2.5 billion and house JBS's Australia and New Zealand businesses. This brings in fresh capital and expands JBS into Southeast Asian protein markets, supporting the stock.

    This is a major new capital and expansion event that directly boosts JBS's growth prospects.

  • Q2 earnings miss as profit falls JBS reported second-quarter earnings that missed expectations, with adjusted EBITDA down 8% and operating income down 16% from a year earlier. Even though revenue rose, weaker profitability pressures the stock because investors worry about margins.

    This is a new earnings report that directly affects how investors value JBS.

  • JBS bids for full control of Pilgrim's Pride in all-stock deal JBS proposed to buy the remaining 18% of Pilgrim's Pride it doesn't own, using JBS stock instead of cash. This would simplify the company, keep more cash flow, and remove Pilgrim's Pride from the Nasdaq. BofA called the deal attractive, lifting both stocks.

    This is a new strategic move that could streamline JBS and improve its financial flexibility.

  • US opens beef imports for 90 days to cool record prices President Trump lifted import quotas on ground beef for 90 days, allowing 300,000 metric tons without tariffs. As a major beef exporter, JBS can sell more into the US at a time of high prices, boosting demand for its products. Tyson Foods, a US competitor, is under pressure.

    This new policy directly increases demand for JBS's beef exports and improves its competitive position.

Live Cattle Futures (LIVECATTLE.COMM)

Q3 2026
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Tight US Supply and Trade Moves Drive Cattle Futures

  • Record-Low US Herd Supports Prices The US cattle herd is near a 70-year low, keeping beef prices at record highs and supporting live cattle futures. This tight supply is the main reason prices remain elevated.

    It explains the core supply shortage that lifted prices.

  • DOJ Probe May Raise Packer Bids Trump's DOJ investigation into meat packers lifted futures as traders bet packers will pay more for cattle. This could mean higher prices for producers and futures.

    It highlights a regulatory event that boosted prices.

  • Imports and Plant Closure Pressure Prices Brazil's tariff exemption, the Omaha plant closure cutting processing demand, Mexico's border reopening adding cattle supply, and 300,000 tonnes of duty-free ground beef imports all pressured futures lower.

    It lists the main bearish factors that weighed on prices.

  • Strong Global Demand and Quota Limits Argentina's beef exports to the US jumped 158%, showing strong global demand. Brazil nearly exhausting its US quota (80% filled) supports domestic prices once extra tariffs kick in.

    It shows demand strength and a supply constraint that supported prices.

August 2026
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Trump's duty-free beef imports and Mexico reopening pressure cattle prices

  • Mexico border reopening adds cattle supply The USDA said it will resume imports of Mexican cattle through the Douglas, Arizona port by August 23 and two New Mexico ports later. More cattle coming into the U.S. means more animals available for slaughter, which pushes live cattle futures prices down.

    This is a new supply increase that directly lowers cattle prices.

  • Trump asks DOJ to investigate meat packers President Trump asked the Justice Department to investigate meat packers for collusion and price manipulation. The market read this as helpful to cattle producers, and futures jumped their expanded limit on Tuesday, a sign traders expect packers to pay more for cattle.

    This is a new regulatory force pushing cattle prices up.

  • Trump allows 300,000 tonnes of duty-free ground beef Trump announced the U.S. will import 300,000 metric tonnes of ground beef duty-free outside quota, sold up to 25% below market prices, with tariffs suspended for 90 days. More cheap imported beef adds supply and pressures live cattle futures lower.

    This is the biggest new supply shock in the period and directly weighs on cattle prices.

  • Brazilian beef quota nearly used up Brazil has filled 80% of its U.S. beef import quota, and once it runs out an extra 55% tariff kicks in. That makes Brazilian beef more expensive and less available, so buyers turn to domestic beef, which supports live cattle futures prices.

    This is a new supply tightening from imports that supports cattle prices.

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Trump's duty-free beef imports and Mexico reopening pressure cattle prices

  • Mexico border reopening adds cattle supply The USDA said it will resume imports of Mexican cattle through the Douglas, Arizona port by August 23 and two New Mexico ports later. More cattle coming into the U.S. means more animals available for slaughter, which pushes live cattle futures prices down.

    This is a new supply increase that directly lowers cattle prices.

  • Trump asks DOJ to investigate meat packers President Trump asked the Justice Department to investigate meat packers for collusion and price manipulation. The market read this as helpful to cattle producers, and futures jumped their expanded limit on Tuesday, a sign traders expect packers to pay more for cattle.

    This is a new regulatory force pushing cattle prices up.

  • Trump allows 300,000 tonnes of duty-free ground beef Trump announced the U.S. will import 300,000 metric tonnes of ground beef duty-free outside quota, sold up to 25% below market prices, with tariffs suspended for 90 days. More cheap imported beef adds supply and pressures live cattle futures lower.

    This is the biggest new supply shock in the period and directly weighs on cattle prices.

  • Brazilian beef quota nearly used up Brazil has filled 80% of its U.S. beef import quota, and once it runs out an extra 55% tariff kicks in. That makes Brazilian beef more expensive and less available, so buyers turn to domestic beef, which supports live cattle futures prices.

    This is a new supply tightening from imports that supports cattle prices.

July 2026
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Tight US herd supports cattle, but Brazil tariff break and plant closure weigh

  • US cattle herd near 70-year low keeps beef prices at record highs The US cattle herd is trending toward a 70-year low, pushing ground beef to a record $14.06 for two pounds and raising cookout costs. Fewer cattle mean tighter beef supply, which supports higher live cattle futures prices.

    This is the core bullish force: a shrinking US herd limits future beef supply and keeps prices elevated.

  • Brazilian beef exempted from 25% tariff, boosting competition The US exempted Brazilian beef from a proposed 25% tariff, so more foreign beef can enter the US. That adds competition for US cattle and pulled live cattle futures down sharply on July 16.

    This is a new, direct negative for US cattle prices because it increases foreign beef supply into the US market.

  • Omaha beef plant closure cuts processing demand for cattle Skylark Meats will permanently close its Omaha beef plant, cutting 218 jobs, citing tight cattle supplies and rising beef prices. A plant closure reduces demand for cattle from producers, which can weigh on live cattle futures.

    It shows a real reduction in meatpacking capacity, a negative for cattle demand.

  • Argentina ramps up beef exports to the US Argentine ranchers are raising heavier cattle and shipping more beef to the US, with exports up 158% in the first five months of 2026. While this adds global supply, it also signals strong worldwide beef demand that supports prices.

    It reflects strong global demand for beef, a supportive force for live cattle prices, even as it adds supply.

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Tight US herd supports cattle, but Brazil tariff break and plant closure weigh

  • US cattle herd near 70-year low keeps beef prices at record highs The US cattle herd is trending toward a 70-year low, pushing ground beef to a record $14.06 for two pounds and raising cookout costs. Fewer cattle mean tighter beef supply, which supports higher live cattle futures prices.

    This is the core bullish force: a shrinking US herd limits future beef supply and keeps prices elevated.

  • Brazilian beef exempted from 25% tariff, boosting competition The US exempted Brazilian beef from a proposed 25% tariff, so more foreign beef can enter the US. That adds competition for US cattle and pulled live cattle futures down sharply on July 16.

    This is a new, direct negative for US cattle prices because it increases foreign beef supply into the US market.

  • Omaha beef plant closure cuts processing demand for cattle Skylark Meats will permanently close its Omaha beef plant, cutting 218 jobs, citing tight cattle supplies and rising beef prices. A plant closure reduces demand for cattle from producers, which can weigh on live cattle futures.

    It shows a real reduction in meatpacking capacity, a negative for cattle demand.

  • Argentina ramps up beef exports to the US Argentine ranchers are raising heavier cattle and shipping more beef to the US, with exports up 158% in the first five months of 2026. While this adds global supply, it also signals strong worldwide beef demand that supports prices.

    It reflects strong global demand for beef, a supportive force for live cattle prices, even as it adds supply.

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