JBS N.V. (JBS) Reaches an Agreement to Invest $150 Million in Exchange for an 80% Ownership Interest in a Food Business Based in Oman

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JBS N.V. (JBS) Reaches an Agreement to Invest $150 Million in Exchange for an 80% Ownership Interest in a Food Business Based in Oman

On February 8, 2026, JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS) reached an agreement to invest $150 million in exchange for an 80% ownership interest in a food business based in Oman, according to reporting by Dayanne Sousa and Martha Viotti Beck of Bloomberg. The transaction is being carried out in partnership with the Oman Investment Authority. Through this investment, JBS is expected to establish production of fresh meat in Oman, sourcing supplies from local producers within the country.

On February 5, 2026, UBS analyst Matheus Enfeldt initiated coverage of JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS) with a Buy rating and a $19.50 price target, implying 23% upside. Matheus Enfeldt said that the shares could potentially re-rate following the U.S. listing and the eventual inclusion in domestic indices, a process that the firm noted typically takes about two years. UBS also believes returns from JBS’s $1 billion in annual expansion capex are not yet reflected in the current stock price of JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS).

JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS) operates globally as a protein and food company offering beef, poultry, pork, plant-based, and leather products, in addition to related businesses and swift services.

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