# Smithfield Foods (SFD) — News

SFD · NASDAQ · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/sfd/news

## Recent headlines

- [Shares of Smithfield Foods down 2% after BofA global research downgrades to 'neutral'](https://www.ainvest.com/news/shares-smithfield-foods-2-bofa-global-research-downgrades-neutral-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 9, 2026
  Shares of Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD) declined approximately 2% in early trading on October 9, 2026, following a downgrade from BofA Global Research, which revised its rating on the stock to "neutral" from "buy" [1]. The move reflects the firm's reassessment of the company's near-term outlook amid…
- [Smithfield Foods Inc: BofA global research cuts to neutral from buy; cuts price objective to $21 from $25](https://www.ainvest.com/news/smithfield-foods-bofa-global-research-cuts-neutral-buy-cuts-price-objective-21-25-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 9, 2026
- [S&P upgrades Smithfield Foods to 'BBB'; outlook stable](https://www.ainvest.com/news/upgrades-smithfield-foods-bbb-outlook-stable-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 9, 2026
  Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings has upgraded Smithfield Foods Inc.’s long-term credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-', with a stable outlook, reflecting improved financial metrics and operational performance. The upgrade indicates that the company now meets the threshold for investment-grade status,…
- [Smithfield Foods, Inc.: Barclays cuts target price to $29 from $31](https://www.ainvest.com/news/smithfield-foods-barclays-cuts-target-price-29-31-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 9, 2026
  Barclays has adjusted its target price for Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) to $29 from $31, reflecting a revised outlook on the company’s near-term performance. Despite the lower price target, the firm has maintained its Overweight rating for the stock, indicating continued confidence in long-term…
- [Smithfield Foods shares down 4.5% after the Bell following outlook](https://www.ainvest.com/news/smithfield-foods-shares-4-5-bell-outlook-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 8, 2026
  Smithfield Foods (NASDAQ: SFD) shares fell 4.5% after the bell on Monday, following the release of its second-quarter earnings report and revised full-year guidance. The company reported non-GAAP earnings of $0.62 per share for the quarter, exceeding the average analyst estimate by $0.02 per share.…

---

Light Horse does not author, endorse or verify the headlines, and their appearance here is not an endorsement of any view they express.

This page is for informational purposes only. Nothing on it is a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell any security, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Light Horse Securities Inc does not verify third-party data and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness or timeliness.

Data provided by [AInvest](https://www.ainvest.com).