Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) Stock Forecast
SFD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $24.93 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +33.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $0.25
- 52-week range
- $18.22 – $29.59
SFD analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SFD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SFD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.26 | $0.25 | $0.27 | $0.58 | −55.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.13 | $2.03 | $2.22 | $2.55 | −16.6% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.08 | $1.63 | $2.52 | $2.13 | −2.0% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SFD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.66B | $3.62B | $3.67B | −2.4% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $15.46B | $15.26B | $15.59B | −0.5% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.31B | $14.82B | $15.62B | −1.0% | 5 |
SFD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SFD revenue: reported and forecast
SFD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.64 | $0.47 | $0.28 | $0.27 | $0.26 | −59.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.65 | $2.47 | $2.20 | $2.18 | $2.13 | −19.7% | 0 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.55 | $2.45 | $2.26 | $2.19 | $2.08 | −18.4% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SFD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 7 quarters; SFD beat in 6 of 7.
What analysts expect from SFD
7 analysts cover Smithfield Foods; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $24.93, 33.7% above the latest close of $18.64. Analysts expect earnings of $2.13 per share for 2026, −16.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.08 per share on revenue of $15.3 billion. Smithfield Foods beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 7 quarters.
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SFD forecast FAQ
What is Smithfield Foods's price target?
The average analyst price target for Smithfield Foods is $24.93, 33.7% above the latest close of $18.64.
Is Smithfield Foods a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Smithfield Foods, 3 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Smithfield Foods's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.13 per share for 2026 (range $2.03 to $2.22); for 2027 the estimate is $2.08.
What is Smithfield Foods's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $15.5 billion, growth of −0.5%; for 2027 it is $15.3 billion.
When does Smithfield Foods report earnings?
Smithfield Foods is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.25.
Does Smithfield Foods usually beat earnings estimates?
Smithfield Foods reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 7 quarters.