Smithfield files 8-K; press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. furnished a press release announcing results of operations for its third fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025. The company submitted this update via a Form 8-K under Item 2.02, with the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and is not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025    

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia

001-15321

52-0845861

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

200 Commerce Street

Smithfield, VA 23430

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (757) 365-3000

N/A

(Former name, or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, no par value

SFD

The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 28, 2025, Smithfield Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for its third fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference into another filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, if such subsequent filing specifically references this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description
99.1			Press release, dated October 28, 2025, announcing the results of operations of Smithfield Foods, Inc. for its third fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
Date: October 28, 2025			By:			/s/ Mark L. Hall
						Mark L. Hall
						Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Smithfield Foods (SFD) announce in this 8-K?

It furnished a press release announcing results of operations for its third fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025.

Which period does the announcement cover for SFD?

The third fiscal quarter ended September 28, 2025.

How is the information provided in this 8-K?

Through a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the information considered "filed" under the Exchange Act?

No. It is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can I find the detailed results for SFD?

In Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

What is Smithfield Foods’ trading symbol and exchange?

The symbol is SFD on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.