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Smithfield Foods, Inc.(SFD)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SFD•NASDAQ
$25.03
10.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutSmithfield Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets packaged meats and fresh pork in the United States and internationally. Its 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, such as pre-cooked entrees, bacon, and sausage to retail and foodservice customers in the United States. This segment markets its packaged meats products under the Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, Farmland, Armour, Farmer John, Kretschmar, Krakus, John Morrell, Cook's, Gwaltney, Carando, Margherita, Curly's, and Smithfield Culinary brands, as well as under private labels. The company's Fresh Pork segment process live hogs into a variety of primal, sub-primal, and offal products, such as bellies, butts, hams, loins, picnics, and ribs. This segment sells its fresh pork products to retail, foodservice and industrial customers, as well as to export markets, including China, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, and Canada. Its Hog Production segment produces and raises its hogs on various company-owned farms and farms that are owned and operated by third-party contract farmers in the United States and Mexico. The Hog Production segment also sells grains to external customers. The company's bioscience operations use raw materials from hogs that process to manufacture heparin products, including an active pharmaceutical ingredient that mitigates the risk of blood clots. The company was founded in 1936 and is based in Smithfield, Virginia. Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a subsidiary of SFDS UK Holdings Limited.Show more
- Revenue$0-100.0%
- EBITDA$1.18B-18.9%
- Net Income$0-100.0%
- EPS (Diluted)0.00-100.0%
SFD Price & Volume
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Commodity Exposure Limits Margin Expansion Potential
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Commodity Input Cost Volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Smithfield Foods maintains a resilient, vertically integrated agricultural infrastructure, yet its financial performance remains tethered to volatile commodity cycles and inconsistent top-line growth.
- While the company exhibits a conservative capital structure with a 0.33 debt-to-equity ratio, investors should monitor the persistent sensitivity of operating margins to throughput fluctuations.
- Future value creation depends on the firm's ability to stabilize free cash flow, which has oscillated between a negative 7.8% margin and a positive 19.9% margin in recent periods.
Verdict Logic
while the 4.0% dividend yield and low 10.01 P/E ratio offer value, the extreme volatility in free cash flow margins and reliance on commodity-sensitive operations warrant a cautious, wait-and-see approach.
SFD Growth Metrics
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM7.3%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM15.07%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM17.97%
Return on Capital
10 Years9.04%
5 Years7.96%
3 Years6.35%
Last Year8.5%
SFD Recent Earnings
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 4/12 qtrs (67%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.64+10.3%
$0.58
Rev
$3.8B+2.6%
$3.7B
Q2 2026
Mar 24, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.83+22.8%
$0.68
Rev
$4.2B+1.9%
$4.1B
Q4 2025
Oct 28, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.58+9.6%
$0.53
Rev
$3.7B-8.3%
$4.1B
Q3 2025
Aug 12, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.48-13.2%
$0.55
Rev
$3.8B+0.0%
$3.8B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 28, 2026 | $0.64vs $0.58+10.3% | $3.8Bvs $3.7B+2.6% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.83vs $0.68+22.8% | $4.2Bvs $4.1B+1.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | $0.58vs $0.53+9.6% | $3.7Bvs $4.1B-8.3% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | $0.48vs $0.55-13.2% | $3.8Bvs $3.8B+0.0% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest SFD News
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.03 | $9.84B | 9.97 | — | 6.35% | 13.97% | 4.03% | |
| $58.82 | $20.94B | 43.25 | 2.12% | 0.81% | 2.48% | — | |
| $24.70 | $13.59B | 28.39 | 1.55% | 3.82% | 5.85% | — | |
| $81.60 | $6.13B | 33.04 | 1.49% | 13.4% | 37.33% | — | |
| $28.77 | $6.85B | 6.34 | 3.46% | 4.78% | 24.09% | — | |
| $14.04 | $6.71B | 5.82 | -3.64% | -0.39% | -0.51% | — |
Compare SFD vs Peers
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SFD SEC Filings & Documents
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 28, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Mar 24, 2026·SEC
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Jan 21, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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SFD Frequently Asked Questions
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s revenue?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) reported $15.56B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1723% increase from $853.4M in 1989.
Is SFD profitable?
Yes, Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) is profitable, generating $1.01B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.4% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does SFD pay dividends?
Yes, Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) pays a dividend with a yield of 4.03%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is SFD's return on equity?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.0%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) generated $813.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.