Smithfield Foods, Inc [SFD] stock prices are up 8.84% to $21.67 at the moment. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The SFD shares have gain 9.67% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 7.12%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Previously, HSBC Securities started tracking the stock with Buy rating on March 18, 2025, and set its price target to $29. On February 24, 2025, UBS initiated with a Buy rating. Morgan Stanley started tracking the stock assigning a Overweight rating and suggested a price target of $28 on February 24, 2025. Goldman initiated its recommendation with a Buy and recommended $32 as its price target on February 24, 2025. Exane BNP Paribas started tracking with a Neutral rating for this stock on February 24, 2025, and assigned it a price target of $23. In a note dated February 24, 2025, Citigroup initiated an Buy rating and provided a target price of $27 on this stock.
The stock price of Smithfield Foods, Inc [SFD] has been fluctuating between $18.43 and $22.03 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $28.5 within the next 12 months. Smithfield Foods, Inc [NASDAQ: SFD] shares were valued at $21.67 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 31.52% based on the average SFD price forecast.
Analyzing the SFD fundamentals
Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.11% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.05%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.04%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.03%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.03, Equity is 0.05 and Total Capital is 0.06. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.42.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 20.08 points at the first support level, and at 18.48 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 22.50, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 23.32.
Ratios To Look Out For
It’s worth pointing out that Smithfield Foods, Inc [NASDAQ:SFD]’s Current Ratio is 2.46. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 1.05, and the Cash Ratio is 0.67.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved WH Group Ltd/ADR, 10% Owner, that happened on Feb 20 ’25 when 2.51 million shares were sold. Director, He Hank Shenghua completed a deal on Jan 29 ’25 to buy 17000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Chief Legal Officer Checkovich Tennille J. bought 2000.0 shares on Jan 29 ’25.
