Smithfield Foods, Inc (SFD)

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Smithfield Foods, Inc (SFD) is up 18.3% since the beginning of the year. At $26 per share, SFD is trading 13.4% below its 52-week high of $30.

Smithfield Foods, Inc (SFD) has returned 18.27% so far this year and 14.56% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 28, 2025, SFD's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Mar 2026 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2025 at -7.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, SFD closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 29, 2025 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 28, 2026 at -6.4%.

Smithfield Foods, Inc has an annualized alpha of 24.36%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 29, 2025.

• This stock captured 3.44% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -327.61%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
• Beta of 0.39 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.06 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.06 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SFD ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Smithfield Foods, Inc (SFD) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Smithfield Foods, Inc provided a 4.36% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.13 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Smithfield Foods, Inc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Smithfield Foods, Inc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Smithfield Foods, Inc was 18.43%, occurring on Oct 10, 2025. Recovery took 114 trading sessions.

The current Smithfield Foods, Inc drawdown is 11.71%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Smithfield Foods, Inc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Smithfield Foods, Inc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.