

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield today announced it will continue as the presenting sponsor of the Commonwealth Clash, the annual rivalry between the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, for the 2026–27 season.

Smithfield Foods said on Tuesday its fresh pork segment is expected to swing to an adjusted operating loss in the third quarter, due to persistent pressure from lower hog prices and a shrinking industry market spread amid cautious spending.

SMITHFIELD, Va., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today provided a third-quarter update in advance of its participation in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference.

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On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer called packaged meat company Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) a “very inexpensive” stock.

SMITHFIELD, Va., Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, announced today that President and CEO Shane Smith will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Boston, MA.

Algert Global LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFD) by 52.6% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 290,884 shares of the company's stock after selling 323,200 shares during the quarter. Algert Global LLC

Capital Financial Group Inc. Co. ADV acquired a new stake in shares of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFD) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 26,051 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $632,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds