What one share of Seaboard holds
Seaboard Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Seaboard”) together comprise a diversified group of companies that operate worldwide in agricultural, energy and ocean transport businesses.
Seaboard’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-07-04; the balance sheet is as of 2026-07-04.
| Sales | $10,724 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $661.92 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $522.02 |
| Free cash flow | −$24.01 |
| Dividends | $9.40 |
| Cash and investments | $151.39 |
| Debt | $1,015 |
| Book value | $5,728 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $2,910 | $74.74 | $43.86 | $155.22 | $3.00 | $1,249 |
| 2010 | $3,583 | $231.69 | $84.42 | $193.18 | $9.00 | $1,460 |
| 2011 | $4,730 | $284.66 | $151.24 | $29.84 | — | $1,717 |
| 2012 | $5,142 | $234.54 | $131.89 | $85.53 | $12.00 | $1,924 |
| 2013 | $5,587 | $177.58 | $125.65 | −$20.94 | — | $2,082 |
| 2014 | $5,493 | $311.43 | $102.68 | $214.69 | — | $2,332 |
| 2015 | $4,779 | $146.09 | $118.75 | $236.64 | — | $2,457 |
| 2016 | $4,595 | $266.54 | $134.98 | $229.81 | — | $2,701 |
| 2017 | $4,963 | $211.01 | $147.79 | $61.51 | $6.00 | $2,902 |
| 2018 | $5,624 | $2.56 | $138.40 | $64.93 | $6.00 | $2,838 |
| 2019 | $5,867 | $246.19 | $299.38 | −$152.69 | $9.00 | $3,083 |
| 2020 | $6,135 | $243.65 | $222.98 | $27.55 | $9.00 | $3,288 |
| 2021 | $7,951 | $491.05 | $396.29 | −$317.03 | $9.00 | $3,804 |
| 2022 | $9,686 | $499.66 | $408.35 | $174.02 | $9.00 | $4,304 |
| 2023 | $8,556 | $202.21 | $452.74 | $182.53 | $9.00 | $4,754 |
| 2024 | $9,371 | $90.62 | $526.23 | $8.24 | $9.00 | $4,870 |
| 2025 | $10,109 | $514.46 | $582.92 | $6.22 | $9.00 | $5,442 |
Common questions about Seaboard
How much does one share of Seaboard earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Seaboard earned $661.92 of profit on $10,724 of sales, keeping about 6¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Seaboard pay a dividend?
Yes. Seaboard paid $9.40 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 1¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Seaboard’s book value per share?
Seaboard’s book value is $5,728 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of July 4, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Seaboard have?
Each share of Seaboard has $151.39 of cash and investments and $1,015 of debt, as of July 4, 2026.
What is Seaboard’s free cash flow per share?
−$24.01 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Seaboard’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $74.74 in 2009 to $514.46 in 2025, growing about 12.8% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Seaboard bought back shares?
Seaboard’s share count fell about 22% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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