Smithfield Foods (SFD) Stock Overview
Produces various packaged meats and fresh pork products in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$22.47 |
| 52 Week High | US$29.81 |
| 52 Week Low | US$21.08 |
| Beta | 0 |
| 1 Month Change | -8.99% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.16% |
| 1 Year Change | -12.84% |
| 3 Year Change | n/a |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | 13.77% |
Recent News & Updates
SFD: Antitrust Case Will Be Outweighed By Branded Pork Expansion
Analysts now see Smithfield Foods as slightly less attractively priced, trimming their fair value estimate from about $31.36 to around $30.25 as they factor in a modestly higher discount rate, a slightly lower profit margin outlook, and a somewhat higher future P/E assumption. What’s in the News for Smithfield Foods Smithfield Foods issued updated guidance for fiscal 2026.Smithfield Foods Is Too Tasty For A Downgrade
Summary Smithfield Foods remains a 'buy' as operational execution, accelerating revenue, and a clear long-term strategy drive outperformance versus the S&P 500. SFD’s pending $450M cash acquisition of Nathan’s Famous (NATH) is expected to boost long-term revenue, with anticipated cost synergies reducing the EV/EBITDA multiple to ~10x. The Packaged Meats segment is the primary value driver, with 6.2% revenue growth driven by higher volumes and pricing, while the Fresh Pork and Hog Production segments underperformed. Shares trade at attractive valuation multiples versus peers; upcoming Q2 FY2026 results are a key catalyst, with analysts expecting higher EPS despite a revenue dip. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
SFD: Antitrust Case Will Be Outweighed By Branded Pork Expansion
Analysts now see Smithfield Foods as slightly less attractively priced, trimming their fair value estimate from about $31.36 to around $30.25 as they factor in a modestly higher discount rate, a slightly lower profit margin outlook, and a somewhat higher future P/E assumption. What’s in the News for Smithfield Foods Smithfield Foods issued updated guidance for fiscal 2026.Smithfield Foods Is Too Tasty For A Downgrade
Summary Smithfield Foods remains a 'buy' as operational execution, accelerating revenue, and a clear long-term strategy drive outperformance versus the S&P 500. SFD’s pending $450M cash acquisition of Nathan’s Famous (NATH) is expected to boost long-term revenue, with anticipated cost synergies reducing the EV/EBITDA multiple to ~10x. The Packaged Meats segment is the primary value driver, with 6.2% revenue growth driven by higher volumes and pricing, while the Fresh Pork and Hog Production segments underperformed. Shares trade at attractive valuation multiples versus peers; upcoming Q2 FY2026 results are a key catalyst, with analysts expecting higher EPS despite a revenue dip. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSFD: Antitrust Overhang Will Be Outweighed By Branded Pork Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for Smithfield Foods to $31.36 from $29.36, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in their models. What’s in the News for Smithfield Foods Smithfield Foods is identified as one of several defendants in an ongoing federal antitrust class action involving alleged pork price fixing affecting commercial and institutional indirect purchasers in the United States, with Tyson Foods agreeing to a US$48,000,000 settlement while litigation continues against remaining defendants, including Smithfield Foods.Smithfield Foods (SFD) Stock Could Be 29% Below Fair Value After Recent Pullback
Recent Performance Snapshot for Smithfield Foods Stock With no single headline event driving attention today, Smithfield Foods (SFD) is drawing interest as investors review its recent price moves, profitability, and revenue trends across packaged meats, fresh pork, and hog production. The stock last closed at $24.96, with returns down 0.3% over the past day, down 6.1% over the past week, and down 4.3% over the past month, while showing a 7.9% gain over the past 3 months. See our latest...Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) After Its Third-Quarter Results
It's been a good week for Smithfield Foods, Inc. ( NASDAQ:SFD ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Smithfield Foods: Not Tasty In This Environment
Summary Smithfield Foods, recently public again, shows disappointing financial performance despite an attractive valuation; revenue has been inconsistent, leading me to rate it a 'hold'. The company has streamlined its product offerings, focusing on high-growth categories, and improved its segment profit margin from 6% to 13%. Revenue has declined across core segments due to soft consumer demand and operational changes, despite a rebound in net income and operating cash flow. Trade tensions with China pose additional risks, but long-term growth in the US value-added packaged meat market could benefit Smithfield Foods. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSmithfield Foods: A Pig Business
Summary Smithfield Foods' IPO priced below expectations, reflecting volatile earnings and numerous risks, making the stock appear cheap, but caution is warranted. The company is a leader in packaged meats with a 20% market share, but revenue growth has been minimal over the past decade. Despite reasonable valuations and an anticipated 5% dividend yield, risks like volatile margins, health trends, and Chinese ownership impact investor sentiment. Given the historical performance and industry challenges, the outlook for sustainable growth is uncertain, making me cautious about investing in Smithfield Foods. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| SFD | US Food | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -10.4% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| 1Y | -12.8% | -2.9% | 20.0% |
Return vs Industry: SFD underperformed the US Food industry which returned -4.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: SFD underperformed the US Market which returned 18.4% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| SFD volatility | |
|---|---|
| SFD Average Weekly Movement | 3.9% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: SFD has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: SFD's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 34,000 | Charles Smith | www.smithfieldfoods.com |
Smithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces various packaged meats and fresh pork products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, Hog Production, and Other segments. The Packaged Meats segment processes fresh meat into various packaged meats products, including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and lunch meats, dry sausage products, ham products, ready-to-eat products, and prepared foods to retail and foodservice customers.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| SFD fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$8.95b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.06b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$15.47b |
Is SFD overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| SFD income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$15.47b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$13.39b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.08b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.02b |
| Earnings | US$1.06b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.69 |
| Gross Margin | 13.46% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.84% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 27.2% |
How did SFD perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Does SFD pay a reliable dividends?
See SFD dividend history and benchmarks| Smithfield Foods dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Aug 13 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Aug 27 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 2 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 12 days |
Does SFD pay a reliable dividends?
See SFD dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/13 20:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Smithfield Foods, Inc. is covered by 17 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin Theurer | Barclays |
| Max Andrew Gumport | BNP Paribas |
| Peter Galbo | BofA Global Research |