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Smithfield Foods (NYSE:SFD) distributed 1,000 free holiday hams and grocery bags of side dishes on Dec. 16, 2025 in Southeastern Virginia as part of its Season of Serving event.
The company partnered with Kroger, Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore to provide complete meals to neighbors facing food insecurity. Smithfield's Helping Hungry Homes program has delivered hundreds of millions of protein servings since 2008 and donated >25 million servings valued at nearly $28 million in 2024.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) donated 32,000 pounds of protein to the 29th Annual Mayflower Marathon Holiday Food and Fund Drive on Nov. 21, 2025, benefiting the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.
Donations of ham, sausage and bacon are expected to provide 128,000 servings to neighbors in need; more than 20 employees volunteered at the event. The Mayflower Marathon is a 57-hour continuous drive. Smithfield highlighted its Helping Hungry Homes program, which has provided hundreds of millions of protein servings nationwide since 2008 and reported >25 million servings valued at nearly $28 million to food banks and relief efforts in 2024.
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) will participate in two investor conferences in December 2025. On Dec 3, 2025 President and CEO Shane Smith will appear for a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference in New York at 2:15 pm ET. On Dec 10, 2025 CFO Mark Hall will appear for a fireside chat at the Nasdaq 53rd Investor Conference in London at 10:00 am ET / 3:00 pm GMT. Both sessions list live webcast access.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) and Festival Foods donated more than 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay and St. Joseph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin, on Nov. 13, 2025.
The donation includes ham, bacon and pork chops, providing an estimated 137,000 servings to support thousands of people facing food insecurity during the holiday season. Festival Foods' programs have raised over $3.6 million to support nearly 50 local pantries, and Smithfield reported donating hundreds of millions of servings nationally since 2008, including 25 million servings valued at nearly $28 million in 2024.
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock.
The Board approved a payment date of November 26, 2025 and set the record date at the close of business on November 13, 2025. Eligible shareholders of record on November 13 will receive the payment on November 26, 2025.
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) reported record third quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ended September 28, 2025. Consolidated net sales were $3.747 billion, up 12.4% year-over-year, and operating profit was $310 million. Packaged Meats operating profit was $226 million with a 10.8% margin. First nine months sales were $11.304 billion, up 10.9%, and nine-month operating profit was $892 million. Available liquidity was $3,069 million. The company raised its full-year adjusted operating profit outlook to $1,225–$1,325 million and reaffirmed a $1.00 annual dividend.
Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD) said the company will release third quarter fiscal 2025 results before market open on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time the same day with a live audio webcast and related materials available at investors.smithfieldfoods.com. A recorded replay will be available about three hours after the call and accessible online or by phone (877-344-7529; international 412-317-0088) using replay PIN 2239006 through November 4, 2025, according to the press release.
Smithfield (NYSE:SFD) has launched a groundbreaking collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey to introduce Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon, combining hickory smoked bacon with Mike's signature sweet-heat honey flavor. The product launch is part of Smithfield's We Speak Pork campaign, featuring a comprehensive marketing strategy including Times Square promotions, streaming ads voiced by Emmy winner Ben Schwartz, and nationwide retail distribution.
The new product will be available at major retailers including Kroger, Publix, Meijer, and Shop Rite starting October 2025. The launch is supported by a 360-degree marketing campaign spanning media, influencer engagement, and experiential marketing, demonstrating Smithfield's commitment to category innovation and consumer engagement.
["Strategic partnership with leading hot honey brand Mike's Hot Honey", "Nationwide distribution through major retail chains", "Comprehensive marketing campaign including Times Square presence and celebrity involvement", "Product innovation in the premium bacon category"]Eckrich (NYSE:SFD) has announced the continuation of its partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative for the 2025-26 season, marking its eighth consecutive year. The company has expanded its commitment by introducing the Extra Yard Makeover program, providing $250,000 to five schools for transforming learning spaces.
Since 2018, Eckrich has contributed over $3 million to support education nationwide. The company will maintain its signature programs, including the $1 Million Challenge for teachers at football games, Teacher Appreciation Lunches, and the National Teacher of the Year Contest. Last season's challenge resulted in a $600,000 donation at the 2025 national championship game.
[ "Commitment of $250,000 for school makeovers across five locations", "Continued $1 Million Challenge program offering substantial education grants", "Track record of over $3 million in educational donations since 2018", "Previous year's successful $600,000 donation at national championship" ]Smithfield Foods (Nasdaq: SFD), a leading American food company specializing in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, has announced the pricing of an upsized secondary public offering. The company's principal shareholder, SFDS UK Holdings Limited, will sell 19,531,698 shares at $23.25 per share.
The underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to 2,929,754 additional shares at the same public offering price. Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and Barclays are serving as joint lead book-running managers, with Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and BNP Paribas acting as joint book-running managers. The offering is expected to close on September 8, 2025.
Importantly, Smithfield Foods will not receive any proceeds from this secondary offering, as all shares are being sold by the existing shareholder.