# Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Packaged Foods
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Smithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces various packaged meats and fresh pork products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, Hog Production, and Other segments. The Packaged Meats segment processes fresh meat into various packaged meats products, including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and lunch meats, dry sausage products, ham products, ready-to-eat products, and prepared foods to retail and foodservice customers. This segment markets its packaged meat products under the Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, Farm...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $18.64 USD |
| Market Cap | $7.34B |
| P/E (TTM) | 6.98 |
| EPS (TTM) | $2.67 |
| 52-Week Range | $18.17 – $29.81 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 6.37% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 6.37% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.19 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.25 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | — |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 25.0% / — / — / — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 42.0% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 55.2% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 46.6% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 61.3% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | $0.3125 | 2026-08-27 |
| 2026-05-14 | $0.3125 | 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-04-07 | $0.3125 | 2026-04-21 |
| 2025-11-13 | $0.2500 | 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-08-14 | $0.2500 | 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-05-15 | $0.2500 | 2025-05-29 |
| 2025-04-10 | $0.2500 | 2025-04-22 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Smithfield Foods, Inc. do?

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) operates in the Packaged Foods industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is SFD's market cap?

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a market capitalization of approximately $7.34 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does SFD pay a dividend?

Yes, Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 6.37%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does SFD pay dividends?

Smithfield Foods, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.25 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is SFD's payout ratio?

Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/sfd/peers

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