Smithfield Foods, Inc.
SFDNASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged Foods
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $7.31B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.91
- Forward P/E
- 5.91
- Dividend yield
- 6.43%
- 52-week range
- $18.17$29.81
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.09M
Smithfield Foods (SFD) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $18.54 - $18.82 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $29.81 |
| 52-Week Low | $18.17 |
| Open | $18.60 |
| Volume (last close) | 1.32M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.09M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 15.47B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 1.06B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 807.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.68 |
| Profit Margin | 6.84% |
| Operating Margin | 8.84% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.12% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.29 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.19 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.43% |
| Payout Ratio | 44.26% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 7.31B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 395.77M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.91 |
| Forward P/E | 5.91 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.47 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.04 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
| 50-Day MA | $20.95 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $24.27 |
| 1-Year Change | −16.72% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Smithfield Foods at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Smithfield Foods (SFD) has a market capitalization of $7.31B. The stock trades at 6.9× trailing earnings, 5.9× forward earnings and 0.5× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $1.06B on revenue of $15.47B (a 6.8% profit margin) and generated $807.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.0% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.35B in cash and securities against $2.00B of debt, a net debt position of $654.00M.
Smithfield Foods pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.19 per share a year, a 6.43% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 44% payout ratio.
The share price is down 16.7% over the past year. At $18.64 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $18.17 to $29.80, below its 200-day moving average of $24.27.
Based on 4 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $25.00, 34.1% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Smithfield Foods
What is the current stock price for SFD?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, SFD stock trades at $18.64. The 52-week range is $18.17–$29.81, with a day range of $18.54–$18.82.
What is the P/E ratio for SFD?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Smithfield Foods's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 6.9, meaning investors pay $6.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 5.9, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Smithfield Foods operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does SFD pay dividends?
Yes, Smithfield Foods pays a 6.43% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.19 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 44.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 13, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for SFD?
Based on ratings from 4 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for SFD is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $25.00, a 34.1% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $18.64.
What is the market cap of SFD?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Smithfield Foods's market capitalization is $7.38B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Smithfield Foods operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Packaged Foods industry.