Seaboard reports Q3 earnings drop and keeps $2.25 dividend

Seaboard Corporation posted third‑quarter 2026 net sales of $2.77 billion, while net earnings fell 74% to $28 million. Diluted GAAP earnings per share were $29.23, down from $113.71 a year earlier. The board announced a quarterly dividend of $2.25 per share, to be paid on November 23, 2026, unchanged from the prior year.

The unchanged dividend signals the company’s intent to maintain cash returns despite a sharp earnings decline, which may support the stock price in the short term. However, the steep drop in profit could pressure the share price and affect analysts’ outlooks.

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