Don Jackson had an impressive record of stock performance during his tenure as CEO of Pilgrim's Pride. His holdings peaked at about $85.45 million at the end of 2019, reflecting the highs and lows typical of a CEO's equity stake...

Don Jackson had an impressive record of stock performance during his tenure as CEO of Pilgrim's Pride. His holdings peaked at about $85.45 million at the end of 2019, reflecting the highs and lows typical of a CEO's equity stake in a recovering company. Over the years, Jackson's stock value saw fluctuations — starting high as he was granted 3,085,656 shares of restricted stock upon joining in 2008, the value of which soared to nearly $24 million when it vested. After that, his holdings experienced several ups and downs, hitting lows of around $41.88 million in late 2020 before stabilizing around the $60 million mark. Jackson's involvement was significant both in terms of company performance and his personal wealth from the company's stock, illustrating the volatile connection between corporate leadership and market performance.