Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD)
NASDAQ: SFDConsumer DefensivePackaged FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 18.50 0.00%
SFD stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $7.28B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.93
- Forward P/E
- 8.43
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.67
- Dividend yield
- 6.08% ($1.13)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 13, 2026
- 52-week range
- 18.43 – 29.81
- Day range
- 18.43 – 18.97
- Volume / Avg
- 2.18M / 1.68M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 393.77M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
SFD stock today
Shares of Smithfield Foods (SFD) finished lower on Oct 7 at $18.50, a drop of 1.49% or $0.28 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 37.9% below their 52-week high of $29.81, set on Apr 10, 2026 and 0.4% above the 52-week low of $18.43, near the bottom of the past year's range. SFD is down 16.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 16.8%.
At 6.9x trailing earnings, Smithfield Foods trades below the peer-group median of 16.2x. Its forward P/E of 8.4x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27; analysts expect EPS of $0.25. Smithfield Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.13 per share, a 6.08% yield at the current price.
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About Smithfield Foods
Company profileSmithfield 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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Charles Shane Smith
- Headquarters
- Smithfield, VA
- Employees
- 34,000
- IPO year
- 2025
- Website
- smithfieldfoods.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Smithfield Foods generated $15.53 billion in revenue, up 9.8% from fiscal 2024. Net income was $987.0 million (+3.6% year over year), for a net margin of 6.4% versus a median of 3.7% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 13.5% (flat year over year) and operating margin 8.3%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2023 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.53B | $14.14B | $14.64B | $16.20B | $14.44B |
| Growth | +9.82% | -3.40% | -9.62% | +12.19% | -3.94% |
| Net income | $987.00M | $953.00M | $17.00M | $870.00M | $452.30M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.51 | $2.51 | $0.05 | $2.29 | — |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (7 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$26.07+40.92%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 4
- Hold 2
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.25
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 11, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.60 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.13
- Dividend yield
- 6.08%
- Last payment
- $0.313
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 13, 2026
SFD news
All SFD newsSmithfield Foods peers
Consumer Defensive sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPCPilgrim's Pride Corporation | 28.12 | +0.82% | $6.70B | vs SFD |
| LWLamb Weston Holdings Inc. | 48.06 | +0.31% | $6.61B | vs SFD |
| CAGConAgra Brands Inc. | 13.25 | -1.49% | $6.33B | vs SFD |
| INGRIngredion Incorporated | 94.18 | -2.66% | $5.94B | vs SFD |
| CPBThe Campbell's Company | 18.90 | -0.53% | $5.64B | vs SFD |
| DARDarling Ingredients Inc. | 60.03 | -1.86% | $9.47B | vs SFD |
| MICCThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. | 16.97 | -1.22% | $10.25B | vs SFD |
| HRLHormel Foods Corporation | 19.56 | -1.63% | $10.76B | vs SFD |
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Smithfield Foods stock FAQ
What is Smithfield Foods's stock price today?
SFD last traded at $18.50 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 1.49% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Smithfield Foods pay a dividend?
Yes. Smithfield Foods pays $1.13 per share annually, a 6.08% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.313 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 13, 2026.
When is Smithfield Foods's next earnings date?
Smithfield Foods is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.25.
What is SFD's P/E ratio?
SFD trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.93 and a forward P/E of 8.43, compared with a median of 16.2 for its closest peers.
Who is Smithfield Foods's CEO?
Mr. Charles Shane Smith is the chief executive officer of Smithfield Foods Inc., which has about 34,000 employees.
What is the SFD 52-week high?
The 52-week high for SFD is $29.81 and the 52-week low is $18.43. The stock is currently 37.9% below its high.