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Marfrig Global Foods S.A. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Diversified multiprotein processor with strong Q1 2026 earnings, meaningful BRF integration synergies, and strategic Sadia expansion, but elevated leverage requires monitoring. Q1 2026 results showed net income of $111 million with EBITDA of $3.1 billion and a 7.8% margin. The company captured $126 million in synergies in Q1.

What is Marfrig Global Foods S.A.'s industry? Marfrig Global Foods S.A. (marfrig.com.br) operates in Meat and Poultry Products. AskCyborg classifies Marfrig Global Foods S.A. under Meat and Poultry Products in its company registry.

Marfrig Global Foods produces, processes, distributes, and sells animal-based proteins such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry; pasta, margarine, vegetable, pet food, and plant-based proteins; processed hamburgers...

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Diversified multiprotein processor with strong Q1 2026 earnings, meaningful BRF integration synergies, and strategic Sadia...

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Industry Meat and Poultry Products
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Marfrig Global Foods S.A. Overview

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Marfrig Global Foods produces, processes, distributes, and sells animal-based proteins such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry; pasta, margarine, vegetable, pet food, and plant-based proteins; processed hamburgers; and various ready-to-eat products. The company operates as a vertically integrated multiprotein platform with global scale, particularly strong in Brazil and North America.

Strategic Profile

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In May 2025, Marfrig agreed to acquire the remaining 49.10% stake in BRF S.A. for BRL 14 billion, with plans to own 100% of BRF upon completion. CEO Miguel Goulart highlighted Marfrig's transformation into a 100% integrated multiprotein platform and expects 600M BRL in merger synergies by 2026, with plans to list the Sadia Halal brand in an IPO scheduled for 2026-2027.

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Marfrig operates in the Consumer Staples sector and Food Products industry. The company competes with global protein producers including JBS, Tyson Foods, and regional Brazilian processors. Marfrig's competitive advantage lies in its integrated multiprotein platform spanning beef, poultry, and plant-based proteins with strong presence in Brazil and North America supply chains.

Industry Context

Marfrig Global Foods S.A. operates in Meat and Poultry Products.

Key facts

Founded: 1986 · Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil · Employees: 130,000 · Revenue: $39.8B (TTM estimate) · Market cap: $5.04B USD (OTC)

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  • Strong demand in both domestic and export poultry markets, with significant growth in exports to China and favorable market conditions with rising prices and volumes.
  • Marfrig submitted a proposal to change its corporate name from Marfrig Global Foods S.A. to MBRF Global Foods Company S.A., subject to completion of the BRF acquisition.
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Recent developments

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  • May 2025Announced acquisition of remaining 49.10% stake in BRF S.A. for BRL 14 billion
  • Q1 2026Reported net income of $111 million with EBITDA of $3.1 billion; captured $126 million in BRF integration synergies
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JBSGlobal beef, pork, and poultry processor→Tyson FoodsLarge-scale U.S. meat processing company→BRFBrazilian protein company; being acquired by Marfrig→

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Marfrig Global Foods S.A. operates in Meat and Poultry Products. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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What does Marfrig Global Foods S.A. do?+
Marfrig Global Foods produces, processes, distributes, and sells animal-based proteins such as beef, pork, lamb, fish, and poultry; pasta, margarine, vegetable, pet food, and plant-based proteins; processed hamburgers...
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Marfrig Global Foods S.A. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Marfrig Global Foods S.A.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include JBS, Tyson Foods, BRF. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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