Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) Sentiment Analysis

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has an ST Score of 55.3 (B-), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.

Analysts rate SFD a Buy, with a price target of $27.33 (+46.5% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B- (55.3/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.

Valuation C, Profitability A-, Financial Strength B+, Momentum C, Growth C-, Forecast B+.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) earns a valuation grade of C, measured against Packaged Foods peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) earns a growth grade of C-, measured against Packaged Foods peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) earns a profitability grade of A-, measured against Packaged Foods peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) earns a financial strength grade of B+, measured against Packaged Foods peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.

The average analyst price target for Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) is $27.33 from 4 analysts, which is +46.5% versus the recent price of $18.65.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.