Upside case
Bull case
$39+55.7%
SFD would need investors to value it at roughly 15x earnings — about 5x more generous than today's 9x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
Analysis OverviewBuyUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) Stock Analysis
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Analyst consensus
Buy
Covering
4
analysts
4 bullish · 0 bearish · 4 covering SFD
Strong Buy
0
Buy
4
Hold
0
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Consensus Target
$32
+28.3% vs today
Scenario Range
$19 – $39
Model bear to bull value window
Coverage
4
Published analyst ratings
Valuation Context
9.4x
Forward P/E · Market cap $9.8B
SFD price targets
Three scenarios for where SFD stock could go
Current
~$25
Confidence
49 / 100
Updated
Jun 18, 2026
Where we are now
Current · $25
Bear
$19
Base
$29
Bull
$39
Market caseClosest to today
Base case
$29+18.2%
At 11x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
Stress case
Bear case
$19-25.5%
If investor confidence fades or macro conditions deteriorate, a 2x multiple contraction could push SFD down roughly 26% from where it trades now.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
SFD · NASDAQConsumer DefensiveAgricultural Farm ProductsJune year-end
Smithfield Foods is a vertically integrated pork producer that raises hogs, processes them into fresh pork, and manufactures packaged meat products. It generates revenue primarily from fresh pork sales (about 60% of revenue) and packaged meats (about 40%), with additional income from hog production and international exports. The company's key advantage is its vertical integration—controlling everything from hog farming to processing and distribution—which provides supply chain stability and cost efficiencies.
Market Cap
$9.8B
Revenue TTM
$15.6B
Net Income TTM
$1.0B
Net Margin
6.5%
SFD Revenue and Earnings Performance
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
EPS Beat Rate
67%Exceptional
12 quarters tracked
Revenue Beat Rate
67%Exceptional
vs consensus estimates
Avg EPS Surprise
+7.9%
above Street consensus
Beat / Miss Record
BeatMissLeft = EPS · Right = Revenue
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Last 4 Quarters
EPS beats: 3 of 4Q3 2025
EPS
$0.48/$0.55
Revenue
$3.8B/$3.8B
Q4 2025
EPS
$0.58/$0.53
Revenue
$3.7B/$4.1B
Q1 2026
EPS
$0.83/$0.68
Revenue
$4.2B/$4.1B
Q2 2026
EPS
$0.64/$0.58
Revenue
$3.8B/$3.7B
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $0.48/$0.55 | -13.2% | $3.8B/$3.8B | +0.0% |
| Q4 2025 | $0.58/$0.53 | +9.6% | $3.7B/$4.1B | -8.3% |
| Q1 2026 | $0.83/$0.68 | +22.8% | $4.2B/$4.1B | +1.9% |
| Q2 2026 | $0.64/$0.58 | +10.3% | $3.8B/$3.7B | +2.6% |
FY1–FY2 Estimates
Revenue Outlook
FY1
$17.0B
+9.0% YoY
FY2
$17.9B
+5.6% YoY
EPS Outlook
FY1
$2.69
+5.2% YoY
FY2
$2.76
+2.9% YoY
Trailing FCF (TTM)$813M
FCF Margin: 5.2%
Next Earnings
August 11, 2026
Expected EPS
$0.65
Expected Revenue
$3.7B
SFD beat EPS estimates in 3 of 4 tracked quarters. A strong delivery record supports forward estimate credibility.
SFD Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest disclosure
FY 2025
Total disclosed revenue $15.5B
Product Mix
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
Packaged Meats Segment
56.4%
+5.3% YoY
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Geographic Mix
Latest annual revenue by reported region
MEXICO
100.0%
YoY unavailable
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Packaged Meats Segment is the largest disclosed segment at 56.4% of FY 2025 revenue, up 5.3% YoY.
MEXICO is the largest reported region at 100.0%, with no year-over-year comparison yet.
SFD Valuation Snapshot
Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Relative Value Signal
Cheap versus peers
Fair value est. $55 — implies +119.3% from today's price.
Upside to Fair Value
119.3%
potential upside
Deep DiscountFair ValueVery Expensive
vs S&P 500 Trailing P/E
SFD
9.9x
vs
S&P 500
24.4x
59% discount
vs Consumer Defensive Trailing P/E
SFD
9.9x
vs
Consumer Defensive
18.9x
47% discount
vs SFD 5Y Avg P/E
Today
9.9x
vs
5Y Average
—
Benchmark unavailable
Forward PE
9.4x
S&P 500
18.8x
-50%
Consumer Defensive
14.2x
-34%
5Y Avg
—
—
Trailing PE
9.9x
S&P 500
24.4x
-59%
Consumer Defensive
18.9x
-47%
5Y Avg
—
—
PEG Ratio
—
S&P 500
1.66x
—
Consumer Defensive
1.92x
—
5Y Avg
—
—
EV/EBITDA
6.6x
S&P 500
15.2x
-57%
Consumer Defensive
11.1x
-41%
5Y Avg
—
—
Price/FCF
13.7x
S&P 500
20.7x
-34%
Consumer Defensive
15.3x
-11%
5Y Avg
—
—
Price/Sales
0.6x
S&P 500
3.1x
-80%
Consumer Defensive
0.9x
-28%
5Y Avg
—
—
Dividend Yield
4.04%
S&P 500
1.91%
+111%
Consumer Defensive
3.06%
+32%
5Y Avg
4.36%
-7%
| Metric | SFD | S&P 500 | Consumer Defensive | 5Y Avg SFD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | 9.4x | 18.8x-50% | 14.2x-34% | — |
| Trailing PE | 9.9x | 24.4x-59% | 18.9x-47% | — |
| PEG Ratio | — | 1.66x | 1.92x | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6x | 15.2x-57% | 11.1x-41% | — |
| Price/FCF | 13.7x | 20.7x-34% | 15.3x-11% | — |
| Price/Sales | 0.6x | 3.1x-80% | 0.9x-28% | — |
| Dividend Yield | 4.04% | 1.91% | 3.06% | 4.36% |
SFD trades above S&P 500 benchmarks on 0 of 5 measured multiples — appears modestly priced relative to the S&P 500 on most measures.
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolSFD Financial Health
Verdict
Strong
SFD 12.2% ROIC signals a durable competitive advantage — returns 4.0% of market cap to shareholders annually.
Cash Engine
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
Revenue (TTM)
Trailing-twelve-month sales base
$15.6B
Revenue Growth
TTM vs prior year
+7.3%
Gross Margin
Gross profit as a share of revenue
13.4%
Operating Margin
Operating income divided by revenue
8.6%
Net Margin
Net income divided by revenue
6.5%
EPS (TTM)
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months
$2.55
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
Cash generation after capex
$813M
FCF Margin
FCF as share of revenue — the primary cash quality signal
5.2%
Capital Quality
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
ROIC
Return on invested capital — primary competitive quality signal
12.2%
ROA
Return on assets, trailing twelve months
8.6%
Cash & Equivalents
Liquid assets on the balance sheet
$1.5B
Net Debt
Total debt minus cash
$857M
Debt Serviceability
Net debt as a multiple of annual free cash flow
1.1× FCF
~1.1 years to full repayment at current FCF run-rate
ROE
Return on equity, trailing twelve months
14.7%
Shareholder Returns
How capital is returned to owners
Total shareholder yield
4.0%
Dividend
4.0%
Buyback
0.0%
Share Repurchases
Trailing buyback outflow — dollar magnitude of capital returned
$0
Dividend / Share
Annualized trailing dividend per share
$1.01
Payout Ratio
Share of earnings distributed as dividends
40.1%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count
393M
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt).
Open full ratios pageSFD Stock Risk Factors
Key factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Medium
Earnings uncertainty
Upcoming Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings could reveal challenges in meeting low single-digit sales growth and adjusted operating profit targets.
High Risk
Investment risks
Investing in Smithfield Foods involves significant risks, as highlighted in the 'Risk Factors' section of their filings.
Lower
Limited analyst coverage
No Bull Case vs Bear Case data is available for SFD, indicating limited analyst consensus or visibility.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Why SFD Stock Could Outperform
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Attractive valuation upside
Valued at 13-14x 2026 EPS of $2.50, SFD offers 40% upside to $32-$35, with recent share weakness providing an attractive entry point.
Streamlined operations focus
The company aims to streamline operations to improve efficiency and profitability.
Branded products growth
Smithfield Foods is focusing on growing its branded products portfolio to enhance margins and market positioning.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
SFD Stock Price Performance
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Current Price
$24.94
52W Range Position
44%
52-Week Range
Current price plotted between the 52-week low and high.
52-Week Low
$21.08
+18.3% from the low
52-Week High
$29.80
-16.3% from the high
1 Month
-2.88%
3 Month
+5.90%
YTD
+12.6%
1 Year
+6.7%
3Y CAGR
+6.8%
5Y CAGR
+4.0%
10Y CAGR
+2.0%
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
SFD vs Peers
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
Peer Set
Accurate peer set
Forward PE
9.4x
vs 13.7x median
-31% below peer median
Revenue Growth
+9.0%
vs +2.1% median
+335% above peer median
Net Margin
6.5%
vs 3.8% median
+70% above peer median
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SFD SFD Smithfield Foods, Inc. | $9.8B | 9.4x | +9.0% | 6.5% | Buy | +28.3% |
TSN TSN Tyson Foods, Inc. | $19.7B | 13.7x | +4.0% | 0.8% | Buy | +34.3% |
HRL HRL Hormel Foods Corporation | $13.3B | 16.3x | +2.1% | 3.8% | Hold | -2.7% |
WH WH Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | $6.3B | 17.6x | +1.6% | 13.4% | Buy | +15.8% |
PPC PPC Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | $6.5B | 8.1x | +5.4% | 4.8% | Hold | +36.6% |
CAG CAG Conagra Brands, Inc. | $6.3B | 7.8x | +0.4% | 0.1% | Hold | +15.2% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
SFD Dividend and Capital Return
SFD returns 4.0% total yield, led by a 4.04% dividend.
Dividend SustainableFCF Well Covered
Total Shareholder Yield
4.0%
Dividend + buyback return per year
Buyback Yield
0.0%
Dividend Yield
4.04%
Payout Ratio
40.1%
How SFD Splits Its Return
Div 4.04%
Dividend 4.04%Buybacks 0.0%
Dividend Profile
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
Dividend / Share
Trailing annualized cash dividend
$1.01
Growth Streak
Consecutive years of dividend increases
1Y
3Y Div CAGR
—
5Y Div CAGR
—
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Payment Cadence
Quarterly
4 payments over the last 12 months
Buyback Engine
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
Repurchases (TTM)
Cash used for buybacks in the latest trailing period
$0
Estimated Shares Retired
0
Approx. Share Reduction
0.0%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count from the screening snapshot
393M
| Year | Div / Share | YoY Grw |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.63 | — |
| 2025 | $1.00 | — |
FAQ
7 questionsSFD Investor Questions
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
01Is Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) stock a buy or sell in 2026?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) is rated Buy by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 4 analysts covering the stock, 4 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 0 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $32, implying +28.3% from the current price of $25. The bear case scenario is $19 and the bull case is $39.
02What is the SFD stock price target for 2026?
The Wall Street consensus price target for SFD is $32 based on 4 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $32 (+28.3% from today), and the low-end target is $32 (+28.3%). The base case model target is $29.
03Is Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) stock overvalued in 2026?
SFD trades at 9.4x times forward earnings. The stock currently trades at a discount to the broader market. Based on current multiples versus the peer group, the relative model signals cheap versus peers. Whether the stock is over or undervalued ultimately depends on whether consensus earnings estimates are achievable.
04What are the main risks for Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) stock in 2026?
The primary risks for SFD in 2026 are: (1) Investment risks — Investing in Smithfield Foods involves significant risks, as highlighted in the 'Risk Factors' section of their filings. (2) Earnings uncertainty — Upcoming Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings could reveal challenges in meeting low single-digit sales growth and adjusted operating profit targets. (3) Limited analyst coverage — No Bull Case vs Bear Case data is available for SFD, indicating limited analyst consensus or visibility. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
05What is Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s revenue and earnings forecast?
Analyst consensus estimates SFD will report consensus revenue of $17.0B (+9.0% year-over-year) and EPS of $2.69 (+5.2% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $17.9B in revenue.
06When does Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) report its next earnings?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. is expected to report its next earnings on approximately 2026-08-11. Consensus expects EPS of $0.65 and revenue of $3.7B. Over recent quarters, SFD has beaten EPS estimates 67% of the time.
07How much free cash flow does Smithfield Foods, Inc. generate?
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) generated $813M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 5.2%. SFD returns capital to shareholders through dividends (4.0% yield) and share repurchases ($0 TTM).