SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD)
NASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged FoodsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$19.72+7.41%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer StaplesPackaged FoodsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · SFD
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer staples on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks SFD against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 0 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 61% for the rest of the cohort, n=2777).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
“Packaged Meats remains on track to deliver its fifth consecutive year above $1 billion in operating profit in fiscal 2026.
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““Packaged Meats remains on track to deliver its fifth consecutive year above $1 billion in operating profit in fiscal 2026.” “The completion of the Nathan’s Famous acquisition further strengthens our brand portfolio and expands our opportunities for profitable growth.””
““Packaged Meats remains on track to deliver its fifth consecutive year above $1 billion in operating profit in fiscal 2026.”
“• Packaged Meats segment adjusted operating profit of between $1,075 million to $1,150 million (previously $1,100 million to $1,200 million).”
“• Packaged Meats segment adjusted operating profit of between $1,100 million to $1,200 million.”
The Company’s financial outlook is as follows: • Total Company sales to be down low-single-digits compared to fiscal year 2025 • Packaged Meats segment adjusted operating profit ranging from $1,090 m…
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The Company’s financial outlook is as follows: • Total Company sales to be down low-single-digits compared to fiscal year 2025 • Packaged Meats segment adjusted operating profit ranging from $1,090 million to $1,140 million • Fresh Pork segment adjusted operating results ranging from a loss of $50 million to breakeven • Hog Production segment adjusted operating results ranging from a loss of $25 million to a profit of $25 million • Total Company adjusted operating profit ranging from $900 million to $1,000 million • Capital expenditures of between $350 million and $375 million.” “• Capital expenditures of between $350 million to $450 million.”
Smith added, “While we expect commodity market pressure in our upstream businesses to continue in the fourth quarter, our teams remain focused on navigating this environment with operational discipli…
Stated in 3 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Smith added, “While we expect commodity market pressure in our upstream businesses to continue in the fourth quarter, our teams remain focused on navigating this environment with operational discipline.” “• Fresh Pork segment adjusted operating profit of between $180 million to $240 million (previously $200 million to $260 million).”
Management set an FY 2026 sales-growth outlook, then revised it as market conditions changed.
Continue disciplined capital spending within the $350 million to $450 million range for fiscal 2026, including profit improvement and maintenance projects.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.21x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated fragile grew net income 47% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=1558).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
9 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Staples names rated neutral grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=2613).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
“The Company’s financial outlook is as follows: • Total Company sales to be down low-single-digits compared to fiscal year 2025 • Packaged Meats segment adjusted operating profit ranging from $1,090 m…”
“• Capital expenditures of between $350 million to $450 million.”
“• Capital expenditures of between $350 million to $450 million.”
“Smith added, “While we expect commodity market pressure in our upstream businesses to continue in the fourth quarter, our teams remain focused on navigating this environment with operational discipli…”
“• Fresh Pork segment adjusted operating profit of between $180 million to $240 million (previously $200 million to $260 million).”
“• Fresh Pork segment adjusted operating profit of between $200 million to $260 million.”