Smithfield Foods, Inc. is projected to rise to $30.30 by 2027, a +23% move from its current price of $24.67. SFD is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $24.36 | $24.68 | $25.00 | +0.04% |
| Jul 14 | $24.24 | $24.69 | $25.15 | +0.07% |
| Jul 15 | $24.15 | $24.70 | $25.26 | +0.11% |
| Jul 16 | $24.07 | $24.71 | $25.36 | +0.15% |
| Jul 17 | $24.00 | $24.72 | $25.45 | +0.18% |
| Jul 18 | $23.95 | $24.72 | $25.53 | +0.22% |
| Jul 19 | $23.89 | $24.73 | $25.60 | +0.26% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $23.89 | $24.73 | $25.60 | +0.26% |
| Week 2 | $23.61 | $24.80 | $26.04 | +0.51% |
| Week 3 | $23.42 | $24.86 | $26.39 | +0.77% |
| Week 4 | $23.26 | $24.92 | $26.71 | +1.03% |
| Week 5 | $23.13 | $24.99 | $26.99 | +1.29% |
| Week 6 | $23.02 | $25.05 | $27.26 | +1.55% |
| Week 7 | $22.92 | $25.12 | $27.52 | +1.81% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. is a consumer defensive company that produces various packaged meats and fresh pork products in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, Hog Production, and Other.
The Packaged Meats segment markets its packaged meat products under the Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan's Famous, Farmland, Armour, Farmer John, Kretschmar, Krakus, John Morrell, Cook's, Gwaltney, Carando, Margherita, Curly's and Smithfield Culinary, as well as under private labels. The Fresh Pork segment processes live hogs into primal, sub-primal, and offal products, while the Hog Production segment raises hogs on company-owned and contract farms. The Other segment engages in bioscience operations using raw materials from hogs to manufacture heparin products and produces fresh pork in Mexico.
The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, and it is a subsidiary of SFDS UK Holdings Limited.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) is currently priced at $24.94 with a market cap of $9.81B and ranks 938 by market cap. The stock sits in the Consumer Defensive sector. Looking ahead, the forecast shows meaningful upside, with 2026 an average of $24.94 and 2050 an average of $244.18, while the maximum forecast reaches $404.48.
The implied long-term upside is reflected in a projected ROI reaching 879.1% by 2050.
A major floor 8.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (1.7% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 8.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 19.9% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key SFD support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of SFD market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $24.79 | Sell | $24.75 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $24.73 | Sell | $24.80 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $25.05 | Sell | $25.05 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $25.67 | Sell | $25.56 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $25.92 | Sell | $25.46 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $24.23 | Buy | $24.72 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.92 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 70.64 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -50.30 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -52.33 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -1.20 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.36 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 47.67 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.23 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.78 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 58.04 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.26 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -64.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 24.90 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 15.97 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.30 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish, with sentiment labeled as BULLISH. RSI14 is 40, signaling modest momentum, while the stock trades near key moving averages: SMA50 at $26.81 and SMA200 at $24.19. The 30-day price range runs from $22.66 to $27.45, providing a defined support at $24.93 and a resistance at $26.87.
The stock also carries an elevated volatility profile, with annualized volatility at 30%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21.70 | $24.67 | $31.66 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $24.81 | $30.30 | $38.70 | +23% | Bullish | |
| $30.40 | $37.83 | $49.62 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $33.73 | $42.63 | $57.12 | +73% | Bullish | |
| $37.20 | $47.65 | $65.01 | +93% | Bullish | |
| $38.11 | $49.42 | $68.49 | +100% | Bullish | |
| $39.70 | $52.07 | $73.19 | +111% | Bullish | |
| $45.55 | $60.37 | $85.97 | +145% | Bullish | |
| $49.31 | $66.01 | $95.13 | +168% | Bullish | |
| $56.37 | $76.17 | $111.00 | +209% | Bullish | |
| $72.98 | $102.89 | $157.15 | +317% | Bullish | |
| $143.90 | $217.70 | $356.52 | +782% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $21.70 | $24.67 | $29.02 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $21.05 | $24.64 | $29.46 | -0.14% |
| September 2026 | $21.68 | $25.51 | $30.74 | +3.53% |
| October 2026 | $21.93 | $25.90 | $31.43 | +1.55% |
| November 2026 | $21.54 | $25.54 | $31.16 | -1.41% |
| December 2026 | $21.71 | $25.82 | $31.66 | +1.11% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month SFD forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
In 2026, SFD is projected to trade between $21.70 and $31.66, averaging $24.67 — a potential gain of 0% from today's $24.67. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s 2027 outlook centres on $30.30, within a $24.81 to $38.70 range. That is up +23% on the projected 2026 average. That marks a +23% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2028, SFD could reach as high as $49.62, with a base case around $37.83 and support toward $30.40 — roughly +53% from $24.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect SFD to range from $33.73 to $57.12 through 2029. The $42.63 average target implies a +73% move from current prices. That is up +13% on the projected 2028 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The SFD price prediction for 2030 points to an average of $47.65 (low $37.20, high $65.01) — a potential gain of +93% on today's $24.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2031, SFD is projected to trade between $38.11 and $68.49, averaging $49.42 — a potential gain of +100% from today's $24.67. That is up +4% on the projected 2030 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s 2032 outlook centres on $52.07, within a $39.70 to $73.19 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2031 average. That marks a +111% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2033, SFD could reach as high as $85.97, with a base case around $60.37 and support toward $45.55 — roughly +145% from $24.67. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect SFD to range from $49.31 to $95.13 through 2034. The $66.01 average target implies a +168% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2033 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The SFD price prediction for 2035 points to an average of $76.17 (low $56.37, high $111.00) — a potential gain of +209% on today's $24.67. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2040, SFD is projected to trade between $72.98 and $157.15, averaging $102.89 — a potential gain of +317% from today's $24.67. That is up +35% on the projected 2035 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Smithfield Foods, Inc.'s 2050 outlook centres on $217.70, within a $143.90 to $356.52 range. That is up +112% on the projected 2040 average. That marks a +782% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in SFD today (≈ 40.535063 SFD) could be worth
$8,824.47
+$7,824.47 (+782%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected SFD price of $217.7 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in SFDwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in SFD on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 41.459368 SFD) would be worth
$1,022.8
+$22.8 (+2.3%) today · 1.02× · US Dollar
Based on a SFD entry price of $24.12 vs. today's $24.67.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $24.58 | $1,003.66 | +0.4% |
| 1 month ago | $26.83 | $919.49 | -8.1% |
| 3 months ago | $29.22 | $844.28 | -15.6% |
| 6 months ago | $22.75 | $1,084.4 | +8.4% |
| 1 year ago | $24.12 | $1,022.8 | +2.3% |
| All time (1.4y) ago | $19.75 | $1,249.11 | +24.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $49.00 around 2031.
Implied market cap at $49.00: $19.28B
The multi-year forecast shows a steady uptrend across the horizon. The 2026 average price is $24.94, rising to $31.22 in 2027, $39.66 in 2028, $45.33 in 2029, and $49.33 in 2030, with further gains to $52.30 (2031), $56.57 (2032), $64.02 (2033), $71.33 (2034), and $83.65 (2035). Beyond the mid-2030s, forecasts extend to $113.71 in 2040 and $244.18 in 2050.
Max forecast prices rise to $61.12 (2029), $67.75 (2030), and $404.48 (2050), with ROI reaching 25.2% in 2027, 59% in 2028, 81.8% in 2029, 97.8% in 2030, and up to 879.1% by 2050. Sentiment remains bullish across the horizon, though these are estimates and not guarantees, subject to market risks and uncertainties.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $49.33, with a min of $38.32 and a max of $67.75; the expected ROI is 97.8% and the sentiment is BULLISH.
The outlook shows a bullish path from 2027 onward, with rising averages: 2027 $31.22, 2028 $39.66, 2029 $45.33, and 2030 $49.33. ROI progresses from 25.2% (2027) to 97.8% (2030), and long-term targets reach $244.18 on average by 2050 with ROI of 879.1%.
Yes—the maximum forecast in 2029 is $61.12 and in 2030 is $67.75, indicating the potential to exceed $60.
Current price is $24.94 and market cap is $9.81B, with a market-cap rank of 938.
Bullish sentiment with RSI14 at 40. The SMA50 is $26.81 and the SMA200 is $24.19. The 30-day range is $22.66 to $27.45, with support at $24.93 and resistance at $26.87. Annualized volatility is 30%.
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