Rating Change
Stephens & Co. reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (NASDAQ:SFD) on October 28, 2026.
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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD)
Stephens & Co. reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (NASDAQ:SFD) on October 28, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (NASDAQ:SFD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Stephens & Co.
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $18.25
- Market capitalization
- $8.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Stephens & Co. maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Smithfield Foods, which trades at $18.25 with an $8.7 billion market cap.
Market Context
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $18.25 with a market capitalization of $8.7B. The stock has declined 18.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for SMITHFIELD FOODS INC
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Sep 09, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Jul 02, 2026 | B of A Securities | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for SFD?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Stephens & Co. reflects the analyst's outlook on SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (NASDAQ:SFD). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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