Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)

Smithfield Foods Inc. stock price was $33.97 on October 28, 2025. In January 2026, Smithfield Foods announced a $450 million deal to acquire Nathan's Famous. The company reported record fiscal 2025 results on March 24, 2026. On March 24, 2026, Smithfield Foods beat analysts' estimates for its fourth-quarter sales and profit, with sales increasing 7% year-over-year to $4.23 billion and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.83. On March 26, 2026, Smithfield Foods reached a new 1-year high after Morgan Stanley upgraded its price target from $29 to $31 with an "overweight" rating. The company also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.3125, implying an annualized yield of approximately 4.8%. Smithfield Foods Inc. stock reached an all-time high of $26.07 on March 26, 2026, delivering a total return of 32.65% over the past year.

Smithfield Foods' operations exhibit seasonality, with higher sales for products like hams during holiday seasons and hot dogs during the summer months. The company is strategically shifting its focus from lower-margin seasonal items towards more value-added premium products and lunch meats.

Smithfield Foods is a global leader in hog production and pork processing, operating in the Consumer Staples sector, specifically within the Packaged Foods and Meats industry. The company produces a wide variety of packaged meats and fresh pork products, marketed under brands including Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan's Famous. Smithfield generates over $15.5 billion in annual sales and employs approximately 34,500 people in the United States and Mexico.

Smithfield Foods is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, and has an extensive operational presence across the United States, with facilities in Mexico, Poland, Romania, Germany, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom. Through its operations and its parent company, WH Group, Smithfield's products reach global markets, including Asia, North America, and Europe.

Smithfield Foods maintains a strong brand reputation, emphasizing its commitment to providing wholesome, safe, and affordable food. The company focuses on sustainability across its operations, including animal care, environmental stewardship, food safety, and community support. In a 2022 consumer survey, Smithfield was recognized as the most trusted pork brand in America.

Smithfield Foods is a subsidiary of WH Group, a Hong Kong-listed meat processing conglomerate. WH Group acquired Smithfield Foods in 2013 and holds 88% of Smithfield Foods' shares following a secondary offering in September 2025. The Chao family is the largest shareholder in WH Group, holding approximately 45% of its stock as of October 2023.