SFD
Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock
About: Smithfield is the largest hog producer and pork processor in the world, processing more than 27 million hogs in fiscal 2011, with a slaughter capacity of 110,000 hogs per day. Around 55% of all pork revenue comes from value-added packaged meats, which were the focus of previous acquisitions and central to the company's long-term strategy. The firm continues to expand its European operations.
Employees: 47,900
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Financial journalist opinion
Based on 12 articles about SFD published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 day ago
NATHAN'S FAMOUS PUTS NEW YORK TAP WATER IN A CAN FOR THE ULTIMATE HOT DOG EXPERIENCE
For a limited time, fans can enter for a chance to claim New York's Famous Tap Water by Nathan's for free, ensuring their hot dogs are boiled the 100% authentic New York way SMITHFIELD, Va. , Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nathan's Famous , the iconic American hot dog brand, is bringing the magic of New York tap water to selected states across the country – because if you're going to boil a hot dog, why not try it the 100% New York way.
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24/7 Wall Street
2 weeks ago
Insiders Are Scooping Up These 5 Stocks Now
Since the beginning of the year, the number of notable insider purchases has been lower than usual.
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Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
U.S. IPO Weekly Recap: Active January Closes Out With Several Sizable IPOs
Five IPOs listed this week, all of which raised over $100 million; one direct listing and three SPACs also debuted. Four microcaps submitted initial filings this week - Vistek, Awaysis Capital, QMSK Technology, and TV Channels Network. Two IPOs are currently scheduled for the week ahead, and a few more sizable names are eligible to launch.
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Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Smithfield Foods: A Pig Business
Smithfield Foods' IPO priced below expectations, reflecting volatile earnings and numerous risks, making the stock appear cheap, but caution is warranted. The company is a leader in packaged meats with a 20% market share, but revenue growth has been minimal over the past decade. Despite reasonable valuations and an anticipated 5% dividend yield, risks like volatile margins, health trends, and Chinese ownership impact investor sentiment.
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PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Smithfield Culinary Named Overall Winner in International Foodservice Distributors Association Distributor's Choice Awards
SMITHFIELD, Va. , Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Smithfield Culinary, a division of Smithfield Foods, was named the Overall Winner of the 2025 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor's Choice Awards.
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Investopedia
3 weeks ago
US Pork Giant Smithfield Foods Stock Finishes Lower in Trading Debut
Smithfield Foods (SFD) stock edged lower in its trading debut Tuesday after the U.S. pork giant priced shares below their marketed range.
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Investopedia
3 weeks ago
US Pork Giant Smithfield Foods Stock Slips in Trading Debut
Smithfield Foods (SFD) stock fell in its trading debut Tuesday after the U.S. pork giant priced shares below their marketed range.
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Reuters
3 weeks ago
Smithfield Foods to keep US pork plants open, eyes tariffs amid IPO, CEO says
Smithfield Foods does not plan to close more U.S. pork processing plants, Chief Executive Shane Smith said on Tuesday, as the company returned to a U.S. exchange after more than a decade in a spinoff by Hong Kong-based WH Group.
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Reuters
3 weeks ago
Smithfield Foods valued at $8.4 bln as shares rise in market debut
Shares of Smithfield Foods rose 5.3% in their Nasdaq debut on Tuesday, valuing the largest U.S. pork processor at $8.4 billion.
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Market Watch
3 weeks ago
Pork giant Smithfield Foods cuts IPO price as Wall Street shows reduced appetite
It's the second recent IPO to debut at a discounted price.
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