Matthew Smith

Q: What is Matthew Smith's success rate?

Matthew Smith currently has a success rate of 84.51526505631742.

Q: What is the average return of Matthew Smith's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 25.2949856696716.

Stifel | Consumer Defensive

Matthew Smith is an analyst from Stifel specializing in the Consumer Defensive sector. Ranked #1368 out of 4773 analysts, they have issued 53 stock ratings with a success rate of 84.52% and an average return of 25.29%.

Matthew Smith has a well-established track record, with 53 ratings issued in the Consumer Defensive sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 84.52% and an average return of 25.29%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1368

Out of 4773

Total Ratings

+84.52%

Success Rate

+25.29%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

JMKE

Buy

Aug 24, 2026

Target

$27.00

Current

$21.71

Performance

-7.73%

Matthew Smith rated JMKE as Buy on Aug 24, 2026, setting a price target of 27. The stock has underperformed, dropping 7.73% despite the bullish target of 27.

LW

Hold

Jul 27, 2026

Target

$52.00

Current

$47.85

Performance

-9.90%

On Jul 27, 2026, LW was given a Hold rating by Matthew Smith, with a target price of 52. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 47.85.

PM

Buy

Jul 23, 2026

Target

$205.00

Current

$191.06

Performance

-0.03%

PM received a Buy rating from Matthew Smith on Jul 23, 2026, aiming for 205. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 191.06 despite the bullish outlook.

BRBR

Buy

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$15.00

Current

$9.14

Performance

-28.48%

On Jul 22, 2026, Matthew Smith published a Buy outlook on BRBR, with a target of 15. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 9.14.

HSY

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$180.00

Current

$173.32

Performance

0.57%

Matthew Smith on Jul 22, 2026 assigned HSY a Hold rating, with a price target of 180. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 173.32.

CPB

Hold

Jul 22, 2026

Target

$22.00

Current

$21.00

Performance

-4.02%

On Jul 22, 2026, Matthew Smith reaffirmed CPB with a Hold rating, targeting 22. The neutral call matched muted market action of -4.02%.

CELH

Buy

Jul 16, 2026

Target

$45.00

Current

$27.22

Performance

-9.21%

CELH was rated Buy by Matthew Smith on Jul 16, 2026, with a price objective of 45. This case shows how bullish projections can fail, with the stock now below 27.22.

MNST

Buy

Jul 16, 2026

Target

$105.00

Current

$43.40

Performance

-13.15%

On Jul 16, 2026, Matthew Smith initiated coverage on MNST with a Buy rating and target of 105. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 61.60 away from the target.

VITL

Hold

May 08, 2026

Target

$10.00

Current

$9.74

Performance

8.95%

Matthew Smith issued a Hold recommendation for VITL on May 08, 2026, price target set at 10. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 10.

FRPT

Buy

Apr 21, 2026

Target

$78.00

Current

$63.74

Performance

-1.68%

On Apr 21, 2026, FRPT was evaluated by Matthew Smith, who gave a Buy rating and target of 78. So far, the Buy call awaits clearer momentum, with shares flat at 63.74.

CAG

Hold

Apr 21, 2026

Target

$15.00

Current

$14.61

Performance

-0.41%

Matthew Smith rated CAG as Hold on Apr 21, 2026, setting a price target of 15. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 14.61 with a -0.41% move.

GIS

Buy

Apr 21, 2026

Target

$40.00

Current

$35.85

Performance

2.28%

On Apr 21, 2026, GIS was given a Buy rating by Matthew Smith, with a target price of 40. The stock traded sideways with a 2.28% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

SJM

Hold

Apr 21, 2026

Target

$100.00

Current

$121.14

Performance

26.53%

SJM received a Hold rating from Matthew Smith on Apr 21, 2026, aiming for 100. Investors saw gains of 26.53% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

SMPL

Buy

Apr 10, 2026

Target

$20.00

Current

$9.84

Performance

-5.75%

On Apr 10, 2026, Matthew Smith published a Buy outlook on SMPL, with a target of 20. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 9.84.

WEST

Buy

Mar 11, 2026

Target

$10.00

Current

$7.70

Performance

98.45%

Matthew Smith on Mar 11, 2026 assigned WEST a Buy rating, with a price target of 10. The Buy call aligned well with market performance, producing a gain of 98.45%.

MDLZ

Buy

Feb 04, 2026

Target

$68.00

Current

$62.44

Performance

5.12%

On Feb 04, 2026, Matthew Smith reaffirmed MDLZ with a Buy rating, targeting 68. The recommendation was supported by strong follow-through as the stock rose from 62.44 to 62.44.

MO

Buy

Jan 30, 2026

Target

$68.00

Current

$68.97

Performance

11.27%

MO was rated Buy by Matthew Smith on Jan 30, 2026, with a price objective of 68. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of -0.97 to the target.

MKC

Hold

Jan 23, 2026

Target

$65.00

Current

$51.32

Performance

-15.58%

On Jan 23, 2026, Matthew Smith initiated coverage on MKC with a Hold rating and target of 65. The rating matched the stock’s inability to hold above 51.32.

KOS

Sell

Dec 05, 2025

Target

$3.40

Current

$3.02

Performance

162.61%

Matthew Smith issued a Underperform recommendation for KOS on Dec 05, 2025, price target set at 3.4. The bearish outlook played out, as shares fell from 3.02 to 3.02.

THS

Hold

Nov 11, 2025

Target

$22.50

Current

$24.43

Performance

4.67%

On Nov 11, 2025, THS was evaluated by Matthew Smith, who gave a Hold rating and target of 22.5. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 24.43.

KHC

Hold

Sep 03, 2025

Target

$28.00

Current

$24.60

Performance

-8.65%

Matthew Smith rated KHC as Hold on Sep 03, 2025, setting a price target of 28. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 8.65%.

HAIN

Hold

Feb 11, 2025

Target

$6.00

Current

$0.62

Performance

-85.95%

On Feb 11, 2025, HAIN was given a Hold rating by Matthew Smith, with a target price of 6. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 0.6194.

KLG

Hold

Jan 24, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$23.00

Performance

35.45%

KLG received a Hold rating from Matthew Smith on Jan 24, 2025, aiming for 18. Investors saw gains of 35.45% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

POST

Buy

May 06, 2024

Target

$120.00

Current

$80.19

Performance

-23.90%

On May 06, 2024, Matthew Smith published a Buy outlook on POST, with a target of 120. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 80.19.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Matthew Smith?

Matthew Smith is an analyst from Stifel specializing in the Consumer Defensive sector.

What is Matthew Smith's success rate?

Matthew Smith currently has a success rate of +84.52%.

How many ratings has Matthew Smith issued?

Matthew Smith has issued 53 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Matthew Smith's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +25.29%.

What is Matthew Smith's ranking?

Matthew Smith is ranked #1368 out of 4773 analysts.

What types of ratings does Matthew Smith give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Matthew Smith?

You can follow Matthew Smith by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Matthew Smith?

Their latest rating was a Buy on JMKE issued on 2026-08-24.