What one share of Smithfield Foods holds
Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“Smithfield,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), produces a wide variety of packaged meats and fresh pork products primarily in the United States (“U.S.”).
Smithfield Foods’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-28; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-28.
| Sales | $39.21 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $2.68 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.88 |
| Dividends | $1.12 |
| Cash and investments | $3.43 |
| Debt | $5.09 |
| Book value | $17.79 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $88.50 | −$1.41 | $1.27 | $0.64 | — | — |
| 2010 | $71.31 | −$0.65 | $1.11 | $0.53 | — | — |
| 2011 | $72.98 | $3.12 | $1.06 | $2.63 | — | — |
| 2012 | $80.09 | $2.21 | $1.78 | $1.71 | — | — |
| 2013 | $90.31 | $1.26 | $1.90 | −$0.72 | — | — |
| 2022 | $42.62 | $2.29 | $0.89 | $0.48 | — | $19.40 |
| 2023 | $38.52 | $0.04 | $0.93 | $0.88 | — | $19.05 |
| 2024 | $37.21 | $2.51 | $0.92 | $1.49 | — | $15.35 |
| 2025 | $39.55 | $2.51 | $0.87 | $1.83 | $1.00 | $17.30 |
Common questions about Smithfield Foods
How much does one share of Smithfield Foods earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Smithfield Foods earned $2.68 of profit on $39.21 of sales, keeping about 7¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Smithfield Foods pay a dividend?
Yes. Smithfield Foods paid $1.12 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 42¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Smithfield Foods’s book value per share?
Smithfield Foods’s book value is $17.79 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 28, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Smithfield Foods have?
Each share of Smithfield Foods has $3.43 of cash and investments and $5.09 of debt, as of June 28, 2026.
Has Smithfield Foods bought back shares?
Smithfield Foods’s share count rose about 178% from 2009 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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