SEABOARD CORP /DE/
Business
Seaboard Corporation operates diversified businesses including pork production and processing, agricultural commodity trading and processing, dry and refrigerated cargo shipping, biodiesel and renewable diesel production, and power generation. The company serves markets across Africa, South America, the Caribbean, and the United States through vertically integrated pork operations, owned shipping vessels, renewable fuel production, and an equity stake in turkey products.
Summary from 10-K filed 2026-02-12
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total net sales | 9,746 | 9,100 | 9,562 | 11,243 | 9,229 | |
| Total cost of sales and operating expenses | 9,053 | 8,524 | 9,246 | 10,213 | 8,411 | |
| Gross income | 693 | 576 | 316 | 1,030 | 818 | |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 454 | 420 | 403 | 373 | 360 | |
| Operating income (loss) | 239 | 156 | −87 | 657 | 458 | |
| Interest expense (includes $1, $1 and $0 from affiliates) | −70 | −72 | −58 | −40 | — | |
| Income from affiliates | 138 | 85 | 105 | 152 | 7 | |
| Other income, net | 103 | 77 | 147 | −78 | 178 | |
| Earnings before income taxes | 410 | 246 | 107 | 579 | 636 | |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 91 | −156 | 120 | 3 | −65 | |
| Net earnings | 501 | 90 | 227 | 582 | 571 | |
| Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests | −5 | −2 | −1 | −2 | −1 | |
| Net earnings attributable to Seaboard | 496 | 88 | 226 | 580 | 570 | |
| Earnings per common share - basic (in dollars per share) | 514.46 | 90.62 | 202.21 | 499.66 | 490.36 | |
| Earnings per common share - diluted (in dollars per share) | 514.46 | 90.62 | 202.21 | 499.66 | — | |
| Average number of shares outstanding - basic (in shares) | 964,113 | 971,055 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Average number of shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) | 964,113 | 971,055 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 28 | 4 | −3 | −33 | 8 | |
| Unrecognized pension benefit | 7 | 30 | 15 | 43 | 31 | |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax | 35 | 34 | 12 | 10 | 39 | |
| Comprehensive income | 536 | 124 | 239 | 592 | 610 | |
| Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests | −5 | −2 | −1 | −2 | −1 | |
| Comprehensive income attributable to Seaboard | 531 | 122 | 238 | 590 | 609 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 178 | 98 | 56 | 199 | 75 | |
| Short-term investments | 1,052 | 1,075 | 973 | 1,086 | 1,416 | |
| Trade | 589 | 569 | 500 | 588 | — | |
| Other (includes $1 and $5 due from affiliates) | 111 | 166 | 152 | 171 | — | |
| Total receivables | 797 | 822 | 779 | 954 | — | |
| Allowance for credit losses | −42 | −31 | −30 | −31 | — | |
| Receivables, net | 756 | 791 | 749 | 923 | — | |
| Inventories | 1,513 | 1,408 | 1,462 | 1,670 | 1,663 | |
| Other current assets | 131 | 146 | 123 | 139 | 131 | |
| Total current assets | 3,630 | 3,518 | 3,363 | 4,017 | 4,047 | |
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,379 and $2,162 | 2,820 | 2,560 | 2,410 | 2,246 | 1,892 | |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 362 | 382 | 394 | 445 | 496 | |
| Investments in and advances to affiliates | 795 | 738 | 731 | — | — | |
| Goodwill | 168 | 164 | 160 | 154 | 163 | |
| Long-term Investments | 208 | 141 | — | — | — | |
| Deferred tax asset | 145 | 69 | 199 | 17 | — | |
| Other non-current assets (includes $6 and $1 due from affiliates) | 118 | 93 | 283 | 239 | 209 | |
| Total assets | 8,246 | 7,665 | 7,566 | 7,902 | 7,503 | |
| Lines of credit | 458 | 314 | 255 | 457 | 516 | |
| Accounts payable (includes $32 and $31 due to affiliates) | 397 | 418 | 400 | 429 | 404 | |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | 122 | 128 | 143 | 158 | 143 | |
| Deferred revenue (includes $18 and $17 due to affiliates) | 77 | 83 | 66 | 70 | 108 | |
| Operating lease liabilities | 113 | 134 | 117 | 156 | 171 | |
| Accrued voyage costs | 78 | 74 | 56 | 61 | 60 | |
| Other current liabilities | 265 | 256 | 298 | 198 | 150 | |
| Total current liabilities | 1,510 | 1,407 | 1,335 | 1,529 | 1,552 | |
| Long-term debt, less current maturities | 977 | 987 | 997 | 702 | 708 | |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 275 | 276 | 304 | 318 | 360 | |
| Accrued pension liability | 71 | 67 | 74 | 71 | 131 | |
| Deferred tax liability | 31 | 32 | 32 | — | 99 | |
| Other non-current liabilities | 147 | 147 | 190 | 268 | 219 | |
| Total liabilities | 3,011 | 2,916 | 2,932 | 2,888 | 3,069 | |
| Commitments and contingent liabilities | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Common stock of $1 par value. 1,250,000 shares authorized; 957,794 and 971,055 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | −341 | −376 | −410 | −422 | −432 | |
| Retained earnings | 5,552 | 5,104 | 5,025 | 5,417 | 4,847 | |
| Total Seaboard stockholders' equity | 5,212 | 4,729 | 4,616 | 4,996 | 4,416 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | |
| Total equity | 5,235 | 4,749 | 4,634 | 5,014 | 4,434 | |
| Total liabilities and equity | 8,246 | 7,665 | 7,566 | 7,902 | 7,503 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortization | 318 | 311 | 283 | 235 | 178 | |
| Deferred income taxes | −76 | 130 | −154 | −112 | −12 | |
| Investment gains, net | −39 | −19 | −85 | — | — | |
| Dividends received from affiliates | 91 | 64 | 117 | 40 | 44 | |
| Other, net | 11 | 40 | 7 | 39 | 43 | |
| Receivables, net of allowance | 26 | −46 | 176 | −188 | −228 | |
| Inventories | −93 | 61 | 200 | −20 | −462 | |
| Other assets | 13 | −12 | 3 | −7 | −20 | |
| Accounts payable | −42 | −5 | −32 | 26 | 117 | |
| Other liabilities, exclusive of debt | −4 | −10 | 73 | −6 | 1 | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 568 | 519 | 710 | 676 | 92 | |
| Purchase of short-term investments | −2,851 | −1,366 | −2,519 | −567 | −2,031 | |
| Proceeds from sale and maturity of short-term investments | 2,912 | 1,368 | 2,746 | — | — | |
| Capital expenditures | −562 | −511 | −506 | −474 | −460 | |
| Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 35 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 39 | |
| Purchase of long-term investments | −80 | −13 | −16 | −117 | −98 | |
| Other, net | 3 | 4 | −12 | 9 | 28 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | −543 | −484 | −273 | −437 | −302 | |
| Uncommitted lines of credit, net | 133 | −10 | −172 | −27 | 135 | |
| Draws under committed line of credit | 818 | 1,440 | 1,173 | 1,215 | 672 | |
| Repayments of committed line of credit | −809 | −1,370 | −1,199 | −1,241 | −515 | |
| Proceeds from long-term debt | — | — | 310 | 1 | — | |
| Principal payments of long-term debt | −11 | −10 | −8 | −8 | −55 | |
| Finance lease payments | −38 | −49 | −57 | −44 | −14 | |
| Repurchase of common stock (includes $600 from affiliates) | −39 | −8 | −600 | — | — | |
| Dividends paid | −9 | −9 | −10 | −10 | −10 | |
| Other, net | −1 | −1 | −18 | −2 | −14 | |
| Net cash from (used in) financing activities | 44 | 12 | −581 | −116 | 213 | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 11 | −5 | 1 | 1 | −4 | |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 80 | 42 | −143 | 124 | −1 | |
| Interest, net of interest capitalized | 75 | 57 | 56 | — | — | |
| Income taxes, net of tax credit sales proceeds of $82, $28, $0 and refunds | −6 | 40 | 47 | — | — | |
| Non-cash additions to property, plant and equipment | 18 | 25 | 4 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What is SEABOARD CORP /DE/'s CIK number?
SEABOARD CORP /DE/'s SEC CIK number is 0000088121 (88121). The CIK (Central Index Key) is the permanent identifier the SEC assigns to every EDGAR filer — unlike a ticker symbol, it never changes.
Where can I find SEABOARD CORP /DE/'s SEC filings?
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When did SEABOARD CORP /DE/ last report earnings?
SEABOARD CORP /DE/ (SEB) most recently filed an earnings 8-K with the SEC on May 5, 2026, furnishing its results under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). The earnings press release is attached to that filing (accession 0000088121-26-000042). This is SEABOARD CORP /DE/'s most recent earnings filing of record — not a forecast of its next earnings date.
What is SEABOARD CORP /DE/'s most recent earnings 8-K?
SEABOARD CORP /DE/'s latest earnings 8-K (Item 2.02) was filed May 5, 2026 under accession 0000088121-26-000042. It carries the quarterly or annual earnings press release — the earliest official, SEC-filed version of the results.
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