SFD
Smithfield Foods, Inc. · Consumer Staples · Packaged Foods
Last
$29.02
+$0.38 (+1.31%) 2:44 PM ET
Prev close $28.64
Open $28.70
Day high $29.08
Day low $28.45
Volume 661,648
Avg vol 1,988,227
Mkt cap
$11.03B
P/E ratio
11.56
FY Revenue
$15.53B
EPS
2.51
Gross Margin
13.44%
Sector
Consumer Staples
AI report sections
SFD
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Smithfield Foods shows a pronounced upward price trend with the stock near its 52-week high and above key moving averages, while momentum indicators signal an overbought and extended near-term condition. Fundamentals highlight steady revenue growth, faster net income expansion, and solid profitability and cash generation supported by a strong balance sheet. Valuation appears moderate relative to earnings, cash flow, and enterprise value metrics, with elevated short-term technical momentum and breakout behavior introducing the risk of pullbacks from stretched levels.
AI summarized at 12:17 AM ET, 2026-04-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 79
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−26% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.74×
RSI
63.87 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.00 (Strong)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 1.15 Signal: 1.14
Long-Term
+0.17 (Strong)
MACD: 1.54 Signal: 1.37
Intraday trend score 69.12

Latest news

SFD 12 articles Positive: 10 Neutral: 2 Negative: 0
Positive Investing.com • Thomas Hughes
Smithfield Foods Valuation Gap With Hormel Leaves Room for Upside

Smithfield Foods (SFD) is positioned for significant upside as it trades at 9x earnings compared to competitor Hormel at 15x earnings. Strong pork demand, a 4.8% dividend yield, recent acquisition of Nathan's Famous, and institutional accumulation support continued stock appreciation toward $30 levels.

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Sentiment note

Trading at attractive 9x earnings with strong tailwinds including increased pork demand, pricing power, dividend increase to $1.25 (4.8% yield), margin improvements across segments (20% year-over-year), Nathan's Famous acquisition boosting profitability, institutional accumulation at 4-to-1 pace, and analyst price targets suggesting 20-25% upside potential.

Positive Benzinga • Lekha Gupta
Smithfield Foods Shares Rise After Strong Q4 Results

Smithfield Foods reported better-than-expected Q4 results with adjusted EPS of 83 cents (vs. 68 cents consensus) and sales of $4.227 billion (up 7.0% YoY). The company announced a $450 million acquisition of Nathan's Famous at $102 per share, targeting close in H1 2026. For FY26, Smithfield projects total adjusted operating profit of $1.325-$1.475 billion with low-single-digit sales growth. Shares rose 4.13% to $24.45.

SFD NATH Q4 earnings earnings beat acquisition dividend operating profit sales growth
Sentiment note

Company beat earnings expectations on both EPS and revenue, demonstrated strong margin expansion (operating margin up 150 bps YoY), increased dividend, and provided positive FY26 guidance with expected profitability growth. Stock price rose 4.13% on the results.

Neutral Benzinga • Business Wire
NATH Investors Have the Opportunity to Join Investigation of Nathan's Famous, Inc. With the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Nathan's Famous directors and management following the company's announcement of acquisition by Smithfield Foods for $102 per share on January 21, 2026. Investors are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights.

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Sentiment note

Smithfield Foods is mentioned only as the acquirer at $102 per share. There is no information provided about the company's involvement in any wrongdoing or concerns, making it a neutral mention in this context.

Positive Benzinga • Akanksha Bakshi
Smithfield Buys Nathan's Famous In $450 Million Cash Deal

Smithfield Foods announced an all-cash acquisition of Nathan's Famous for $450 million ($102 per share), eliminating expiration risk from their 2014 licensing agreement set to expire in 2032. The deal is expected to close in H1 2026 and deliver approximately $9 million in annual cost savings by year two, while being immediately accretive to adjusted diluted EPS.

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Sentiment note

Acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted diluted EPS with $9 million in annual cost savings by year two. The deal strengthens their packaged meats portfolio and provides perpetual control of a top brand, though stock was slightly down 0.26% at publication.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Smithfield Foods to Acquire Iconic Hot Dog Brand Nathan's Famous

Smithfield Foods announced it will acquire Nathan's Famous for $102.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $450 million. The acquisition secures Smithfield's rights to the iconic Nathan's Famous brand into perpetuity and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings. Smithfield anticipates achieving approximately $9 million in annual cost synergies by the second anniversary of closing.

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Sentiment note

Acquisition is immediately accretive to earnings, secures long-term rights to iconic brand, expected to generate $9 million in annual cost synergies, and strengthens ability to grow across retail and foodservice channels with established infrastructure and scale.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Ray Atkinson
Smithfield Foods Donates 32,000 Pounds of Protein to Hampton Roads Foodbanks at the Mayflower Marathon

Smithfield Foods donated 32,000 pounds of protein to the Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive, supporting the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. The donation will provide 128,000 food servings to neighbors experiencing hunger in Southeastern Virginia.

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Sentiment note

Company demonstrated corporate social responsibility by donating significant protein quantities to local foodbanks and supporting community hunger relief efforts

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Smithfield Foods Declares Quarterly Dividend

Smithfield Foods announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, to be paid on November 26, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Company is proactively returning value to shareholders through a consistent dividend payment, indicating financial stability and commitment to investor returns

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Not Specified
Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC Announces Total Donations from Smithfield Foods Hunger Relief Day

Smithfield Foods partnered with the N.C. State Fair to help fight hunger, with fairgoers donating six cans of food for free admission. The event raised the equivalent of 150,000 meals, supporting local food pantries during a significant hunger crisis in North Carolina.

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Sentiment note

Company demonstrated social responsibility by supporting hunger relief efforts, donating protein servings, and partnering with local food banks to address food insecurity

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Brings the Sweet Heat with Mike’s Hot Honey Collaboration

Smithfield Foods collaborates with Mike's Hot Honey to introduce a new bacon product that combines hickory-smoked bacon with hot honey, launching a nationwide marketing campaign including a Times Square event.

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Sentiment note

Launching innovative new product, expanding flavor portfolio, executing comprehensive marketing strategy to drive consumer engagement

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Smithfield Foods Announces Pricing of Upsized Secondary Offering of Common Stock

Smithfield Foods announced a secondary public offering of 19,531,698 shares of common stock at $23.25 per share, with an additional option for underwriters to purchase up to 2,929,754 more shares. The offering is being conducted by SFDS UK Holdings Limited, and Smithfield will not receive proceeds from the sale.

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Sentiment note

The stock offering is a standard financial transaction that does not inherently suggest positive or negative performance, representing a neutral corporate action for raising capital or allowing shareholder liquidity

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Smithfield Foods Declares Quarterly Dividend

Smithfield Foods announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on August 28, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2025.

SFD dividend quarterly payment shareholders food company
Sentiment note

Company is proactively returning value to shareholders through a consistent dividend payment, indicating financial stability and commitment to investor returns

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
Smithfield Foods Declares Quarterly Dividend

Smithfield Foods, an American food company, announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend payment of $0.25 per share of common stock to be paid on May 29, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2025.

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Sentiment note

The company is declaring a quarterly dividend, which is a positive sign for shareholders.

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