

Investors with an interest in Food - Miscellaneous stocks have likely encountered both JBS N.V. (JBS) and US Foods (USFD).

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields 4.1%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

JBS (JBS) is rated Buy with a reiterated $18.2/share price target, despite a recent 20% stock decline driven by US beef segment weakness. US cattle cycle downturn has been more severe and prolonged than expected, significantly impacting near-term earnings and market sentiment. JBS remains fundamentally strong, with $6B+ cash, diversified protein portfolio, and the ability to sustain its $1/share dividend even in a downcycle.

High-yield stocks are attractive for easy-to-understand reasons. When they outpace the S&P 500's average yield and inflation, they can provide substantial income.

The world's largest meatpacker, is preparing to close a beef-processing plant in Pennsylvania, the latest facility to close as a cattle shortage in the U.S. squeezes meatpacking companies.

GREELEY, Colo., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS USA today announced the planned closure of two facilities in Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The company emphasized its commitment to supporting those affected as it makes targeted changes to strengthen operations for the future.

Large-cap housing, nuclear, crypto and commodity-linked stocks led last week's declines as earnings volatility, rising yields, weaker Bitcoin prices and geopolitical concerns pressured sentiment.

On May 15, 2026, JBS NV (JBS) shares fell 3.6%, closing at $13.48. The stock has experienced significant volatility recently, with a 1-week decline of 16.3% and
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