Smithfield Foods, Inc.

SFDNASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged Foods

$18.64- (-)1Y −16.72%

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, Inc. (SFD) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Smithfield Foods, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 4 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 4 unique analysts

(5 total ratings in last 90 days)

Low Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$25.00

+34.12% upside

Loading chart...

Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest SFD Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 9, 2026	Peter Galbo	BofA Securities	Downgrades	Hold	$25.00 → $21.00 −4.00 (−16.0%)
Sep 29, 2026	Pooran Sharma	Stephens	Initiates	Hold	$22.00
Sep 9, 2026	Leah Jordan	Goldman Sachs	Reiterates	Buy	$32.00 → $28.00 −4.00 (−12.5%)
Sep 9, 2026	Benjamin Theurer	Barclays	Maintains	Buy	$31.00 → $29.00 −2.00 (−6.5%)
Sep 9, 2026	Peter Galbo	BofA Securities	Maintains	Buy	$29.00 → $25.00 −4.00 (−13.8%)

Peter Galbo

BofA Securities

HoldDowngrades

$25.00 → $21.00

Oct 9

Pooran Sharma

Stephens

HoldInitiates

$22.00

Sep 29

Leah Jordan

Goldman Sachs

BuyReiterates

$32.00 → $28.00

Sep 9

Benjamin Theurer

Barclays

BuyMaintains

$31.00 → $29.00

Sep 9

Peter Galbo

BofA Securities

BuyMaintains

$29.00 → $25.00

Sep 9

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 9, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for SFD?

The analyst consensus rating for SFD is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 4 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for SFD?

The average 12-month price target for SFD is $25.00, representing an upside of 34.1% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $18.64.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.