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Smithfield Foods Roasts Q4 Estimates: Is a $30 Price Handle Near?

Smithfield Foods is on track to hit new highs amid growth, margin expansion, dividend increases, and bullish analyst activity.

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The Hot Dog Hedge: Smithfield Acquires Nathan’s Famous

Smithfield Foods leverages its cash reserves to acquire Nathan's Famous in a strategic move that secures brand ownership and eliminates future royalty fees.

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Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Chain Bought by Chinese Pork Producer Smithfield Foods

Nathan's Famous hot dog chain is acquired by Chinese-owned Smithfield Foods in a $450 million deal.

International Business Times

Iconic hot dog maker Nathan’s Famous sells for $450 million in all-cash deal

Following the announcement, Nathan's shares surged by nearly 9% in midday trading

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Top Insider Buys and Sells From September: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

September insider trades spotlight Freshpet, Smithfield, Datadog, and CoreWeave. See which insider buys and sells hint at Q4 2025 upside—or caution.

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Smithfield Foods Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Q2 Results

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) reported in-line earnings for the second quarter on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Smithfield Foods Raises Annual Profit Outlook On Hog Segment Strength

Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) shares are trading lower on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Will Pigs Fly This Peak Season?

While cattle prices have been rallying since the 2020 low, reaching higher and higher new record peaks, the hog futures have been choppy. With the peak 2025 grilling season only two months away, the hogs could catch a bid as the demand will likely increase.

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The Independent UK

Pork giant Smithfield's CEO touts growth outlook, minimizes threats from deportations, bird flu

Smithfield Foods' CEO Shane Smith says he hopes that everything the company has done to make working in its plants more attractive ever since COVID tore through the industry during the pandemic will help it weather the impact of President Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations

International Business Times

Hong Kong-Based Company Spins Off Pork Producer Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the country, announced it will not close additional plants as it focuses on growth following its initial public offering (IPO), CEO Shane Smith said Tuesday.

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Smithfield Foods Agrees To Million Settlement For Child Labor Violations

Smithfield Foods settles for million over child labor violations at its Minnesota plant, emphasizing the need for workplace safety and compliance with r...

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‘The big story of the 21st century’: is this the most shocking documentary of the year?

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The Smell of Money: inside the fight to take on ‘unbelievable’ pig farm pollution

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China owns 380,000 acres of land in the U.S. Here's where

Chinese companies and individuals own farmland across America. But lawmakers in Washington are pushing to block any purchases that could be connected to the Chinese Communist Party.

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Piglet rescue: Activists acquitted

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Aric Almirola confirms return to NASCAR with new multi-year deal

Not only is Aric Almirola not retiring but he’s returning to Stewart-Haas Racing next season with a new multi-year deal for himself and sponsor, Smithfield Foods.

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