Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)
NASDAQ: SFD · Real-Time Price · USD
26.12
+0.05 (0.19%)
May 20, 2026, 12:53 PM EDT - Market open
Smithfield Foods Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 analysts polled by S&P Global, Smithfield Foods stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $31.36. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 20.06% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $28 (+7.20%) and the highest is $35 (+34.00%).
Price Target: $31.36 (+20.06%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Smithfield Foods stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $30 → $32 | Buy | Maintains | $30 → $32 | +22.51% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $29 → $31 | Buy | Maintains | $29 → $31 | +18.68% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | B of A Securities | Strong Buy Maintains $30 → $28 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $30 → $28 | +7.20% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $29 → $30 | Buy | Maintains | $29 → $30 | +14.85% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $28 → $30 | Buy | Maintains | $28 → $30 | +14.85% | Aug 13, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
15.95B
from 15.53B
Increased by 2.67%
Revenue Next Year
16.10B
from 15.95B
Increased by 0.95%
EPS This Year
2.69
from 2.51
Increased by 7.36%
EPS Next Year
2.62
from 2.69
Decreased by -2.64%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16.8B | 17.2B | |
| Avg | 15.9B | 16.1B | |
| Low | 15.4B | 15.0B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 7.9% | 7.7% | |
| Avg | 2.7% | 1.0% | |
| Low | -1.1% | -6.1% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.89 | 2.84 | |
| Avg | 2.69 | 2.62 | |
| Low | 2.51 | 2.40 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15.0% | 5.2% | |
| Avg | 7.4% | -2.6% | |
| Low | -0.0% | -10.9% |
Sources: Price targets and consensus ratings provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Historical ratings and analyst data provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.