Last updated: 26 July 2022 at 10:39am EST

Joe Sanderson Net Worth




The estimated Net Worth of Joe F Jr Sanderson is at least $167 Million dollars as of 22 December 2021. Mr. Sanderson owns over 76,500 units of Sanderson Farms stock worth over $146,591,748 and over the last 21 years he sold SAFM stock worth over $16,624,806. In addition, he makes $4,147,890 as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Sanderson Farms.

Mr. Sanderson SAFM stock SEC Form 4 insiders trading

Joe has made over 35 trades of the Sanderson Farms stock since 2003, according to the Form 4 filled with the SEC. Most recently he exercised 76,500 units of SAFM stock worth $15,606,000 on 22 December 2021.

The largest trade he's ever made was selling 150,000 units of Sanderson Farms stock on 2 October 2003 worth over $4,821,000. On average, Joe trades about 11,746 units every 66 days since 2003. As of 22 December 2021 he still owns at least 718,587 units of Sanderson Farms stock.

You can see the complete history of Mr. Sanderson stock trades at the bottom of the page.





Joe Sanderson biography

Joe F. Sanderson Jr. serves as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Sanderson is the grandson of one of our Company’s founders. Under his outstanding leadership of our Company since 1989, the Company has grown exponentially, including growth in annual revenues from $184 million in 1989 to over $3.4 billion in 2019. Also during his tenure, the Company has opened seven new plants in three states. Mr. Sanderson is primarily responsible for the overall operation and strategic vision of our business. His role as Chairman of the Board has been key to our long-term success and growth in stockholder value. Adhering to the values of our founders – integrity and ethical business practices, excellence in operations, and conservative financial management – Mr. Sanderson is directly responsible for setting the “tone at the top” of our Company that has been a significant driver of our success.

What is the salary of Joe Sanderson?

As the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sanderson Farms, the total compensation of Joe Sanderson at Sanderson Farms is $4,147,890. There are no executives at Sanderson Farms getting paid more.



How old is Joe Sanderson?

Joe Sanderson is 72, he's been the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sanderson Farms since 2004. There are 4 older and 15 younger executives at Sanderson Farms. The oldest executive at Sanderson Farms, Inc. is John Baker, 78, who is the Independent Director.

What's Joe Sanderson's mailing address?

Joe's mailing address filed with the SEC is 127 FLYNT ROAD, P.O. BOX 988, LAUREL, MS, 39443.

Insiders trading at Sanderson Farms

Over the last 21 years, insiders at Sanderson Farms have traded over $163,105,297 worth of Sanderson Farms stock and bought 45,300 units worth $1,397,739 . The most active insiders traders include Joe F Jr Sanderson, Robert Buck Sanderson, and Hugh V Sanderson. On average, Sanderson Farms executives and independent directors trade stock every 29 days with the average trade being worth of $4,421,088. The most recent stock trade was executed by Tim Rigney on 22 July 2022, trading 3,122 units of SAFM stock currently worth $636,888.



What does Sanderson Farms do?

Sanderson Farms, Inc., founded in 1947, is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items. Employing more than 15,000 employees in operations spanning five states and 17 different cities, Sanderson Farms is the third largest poultry producer in the United States. As a company, Sanderson Farms is committed to adopting a fresh approach in everything that we do, not only where products are concerned, but companywide, as well. Though the company has grown in size, it still adheres to the same hometown values of honesty, integrity and innovation that were established when the Sanderson family founded the company back in 1947.



What does Sanderson Farms's logo look like?

Sanderson Farms, Inc. logo

Complete history of Mr. Sanderson stock trades at Sanderson Farms

Date
#
Company
Insider
Trans.
Transaction
Shares Price per share Total value Shares after Source
22 Dec 2021 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 76,500 $187.50 $14,343,750
22 Dec 2021
718,587
31 Oct 2020 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 4,231 $127.97 $541,441
31 Oct 2020
736,344
31 Oct 2019 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 33,533 $154.81 $5,191,244
31 Oct 2019
762,879
31 Oct 2018 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 54,306 $98.39 $5,343,167
31 Oct 2018
803,884
31 Oct 2017 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 44,067 $149.57 $6,591,102
31 Oct 2017
782,624
31 Oct 2016 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 65,000 $89.98 $5,848,700
31 Oct 2016
777,569
31 Oct 2016 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 65,000 $89.98 $5,848,700
31 Oct 2016
777,569
31 Oct 2015 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 86,500 $69.51 $6,012,615
31 Oct 2015
873,690
31 Oct 2014 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 46,955 $83.98 $3,943,281
31 Oct 2014
823,825
23 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 800 $53.85 $43,080
23 Mar 2012
830,319
23 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 18,262 $53.64 $979,574
23 Mar 2012
831,119
22 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 22,100 $53.56 $1,183,676
22 Mar 2012
849,381
21 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 200 $53.86 $10,772
21 Mar 2012
871,481
21 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 24,900 $53.58 $1,334,142
21 Mar 2012
871,681
20 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 21,164 $53.66 $1,135,660
20 Mar 2012
903,017
20 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 6,436 $53.85 $346,579
20 Mar 2012
896,581
19 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 4,757 $53.83 $256,069
19 Mar 2012
949,024
19 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 13,350 $54.07 $721,835
19 Mar 2012
935,674
19 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 10,293 $54.23 $558,189
19 Mar 2012
925,381
16 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 4,916 $53.91 $265,022
16 Mar 2012
998,903
16 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 23,316 $54.22 $1,264,194
16 Mar 2012
953,781
16 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 21,806 $54.09 $1,179,487
16 Mar 2012
977,097
15 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 4,800 $54.42 $261,216
15 Mar 2012
1,003,819
15 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 15,100 $54.19 $818,269
15 Mar 2012
1,008,619
15 Mar 2012 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 6,600 $53.84 $355,344
15 Mar 2012
1,023,719
31 Aug 2007 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 79,040 $11.39 $900,266
31 Aug 2007
1,161,759
8 Mar 2005 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 39,520 $11.39 $450,133
8 Mar 2005
1,134,374
10 Jan 2005 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 26,000 $41.95 $1,090,700
10 Jan 2005
188,225
7 Jun 2004 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 28,125 $4.98 $140,063
7 Jun 2004
985,351
25 Mar 2004 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 58,769 $10.50 $617,075
25 Mar 2004
975,995
18 Mar 2004 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 53,000 $8.67 $459,510
18 Mar 2004
972,226
11 Mar 2004 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 5,000 $8.67 $43,350
11 Mar 2004
962,226
9 Mar 2004 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 10,500 $8.67 $91,035
9 Mar 2004
967,726
22 Dec 2003 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Option 61,500 $14.95 $919,425
22 Dec 2003
299,651
2 Oct 2003 Joe F Jr Sanderson
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Sale 150,000 $32.14 $4,821,000
2 Oct 2003
2,142,817


Sanderson Farms executives and stock owners

Sanderson Farms executives and other stock owners filed with the SEC include: