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In March 2026, Smithfield Foods beat analysts' estimates for fourth-quarter sales and profit, driven by resilient demand for packaged meats and cost-saving efforts, leading to a nearly 4% rise in shares. In April 2026, the company again surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter sales and profit, maintaining annual forecasts due to steady demand for packaged meat products and efforts in managing input costs. However, in August 2026, Smithfield Foods cut its annual total sales and adjusted operating profit forecasts, citing cautious consumer spending and higher input costs, which led to a 3% drop in shares. Despite the lowered outlook, it beat second-quarter sales and profit estimates. More recently, around October 9, 2026, Smithfield Foods' stock hit a 52-week low, and Bank of America downgraded the stock to neutral due to worsening pork market conditions.