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Smithfield Foods (SFD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SFD Stock Forecast

Smithfield Foods (SFD) stock forecast, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $29.50, with a high of $30.00 and a low of $29.00. This represents a 37.02% increase from the last price of $21.53.

SFD Stock Rating

Smithfield Foods stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 4 Buy (100.00%), 0 Hold (0.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 4 0 4 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SFD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSmithfield Foods37.02%
SectorConsumer Defensive Stocks 14.66%
IndustryFarm Stocks 84.75%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-15
Avg Price Target-$29.00$29.20
Last Closing Price$21.53$21.53$21.53
Upside/Downside-34.70%35.62%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Nov, 25241--7
Oct, 25241--7
Sep, 25241--7
Aug, 25241--7
Jul, 25331--7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 16, 2025Megan Alexander ClappMorgan Stanley$29.00$21.6733.83%34.70%
Aug 13, 2025Benjamin TheurerBarclays$30.00$24.5222.35%39.34%
Aug 13, 2025Megan Alexander ClappMorgan Stanley$30.00$24.5222.35%39.34%
Mar 26, 2025Megan Alexander ClappMorgan Stanley$28.00$19.7142.06%30.05%
Mar 18, 2025HSBC$29.00$19.7746.69%34.70%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 16, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 13, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 13, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 13, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 26, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Mar 18, 2025HSBCBuyinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.42---
Avg Forecast$1.86$2.19$2.27$2.35
High Forecast$1.93$2.29$2.35$2.40
Low Forecast$1.78$2.11$2.19$2.29
Surprise %30.11%---

Revenue Forecast

$14B $14B $15B $15B $15B $16B Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$14.14B---
Avg Forecast$14.11B$14.89B$14.95B$15.18B
High Forecast$14.14B$15.02B$15.15B$15.18B
Low Forecast$14.09B$14.76B$14.69B$15.18B
Surprise %0.26%---

Net Income Forecast

$700M $760M $820M $880M $940M $1B Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$953.00M---
Avg Forecast$729.79M$835.23M$871.81M$903.83M
High Forecast$758.28M$900.43M$923.81M$945.29M
Low Forecast$701.31M$828.08M$861.42M$901.83M
Surprise %30.58%---

SFD Forecast FAQ

Is Smithfield Foods stock a buy?

Smithfield Foods stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 4 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 0 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Smithfield Foods is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Smithfield Foods's price target?

Smithfield Foods's price target, set by 4 Wall Street analysts, averages $29.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $29 at the low end to $30 at the high end, suggesting a potential 37.02% change from the previous closing price of $21.53.

How does Smithfield Foods stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Smithfield Foods's stock forecast shows a 37.02% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer defensive stocks sector (14.66%) and underperforming the farm stocks industry (84.75%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Smithfield Foods over the past three months?

  • November 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Smithfield Foods’s EPS forecast?

Smithfield Foods's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.19, marking a -9.50% decrease from the reported $2.42 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.27 in 2026, and $2.35 in 2027.

What is Smithfield Foods’s revenue forecast?

Smithfield Foods's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $14.89B, reflecting a 5.30% increase from the reported $14.14B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $14.95B, and $15.18B for 2027.

What is Smithfield Foods’s net income forecast?

Smithfield Foods's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $835.23M, representing a -12.36% decrease from the reported $953M in 2024. Projections indicate $871.81M in 2026, and $903.83M in 2027.