SFD Dividend History & Yield
Smithfield Foods, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (in 64 days) | Nov 26, 2026 | $0.313 | $31.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 155 days) | Feb 25, 2027 | $0.313 | $31.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 (in 246 days) | May 27, 2027 | $0.313 | $31.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 12, 2027 (in 337 days) | Aug 26, 2027 | $0.313 | $31.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SFD's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.252 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 7 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SFD do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 959 | $21,096 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,793 | $105,479 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,585 | $210,958 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 5.69%. $10,000 in SFD would currently pay about $569 a year ($47 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SFD dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | $0.313 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $0.313 | +0.0% |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.313 | +25.2% |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | $0.25 | — |
SFD dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Raised 25.2% | $0.25 | $0.313 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SFD scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Smithfield Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces various packaged meats and fresh pork products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Packaged Meats, Fresh Pork, Hog Production, and Other segments. The Packaged Meats segment processes fresh meat into various packaged meats products, including bacon, sausage, hot dogs, deli and lunch meats, dry sausage products, ham products, ready-to-eat products, and prepared foods to retail and foodservice customers.
Sector: Consumer Defensive. Industry: Packaged Foods. First dividend on our records: Apr 10, 2025. 7 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SFD dividend FAQ
When is SFD's next ex-dividend date?
SFD's next ex-dividend date is Nov 12, 2026 (in 64 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.313 per share, expected on Nov 26, 2026.
How often does SFD pay dividends?
SFD pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.313 per share with an ex-date of Aug 13, 2026.
What is SFD's dividend yield?
SFD's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 5.40%, based on $1.189 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $22.01. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.252 per share, is 5.69%.
How much does SFD pay per share?
SFD pays about $0.313 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.252 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $125.20 a year.
Has SFD grown or cut its dividend?
SFD does not have enough payment history for us to measure dividend growth yet.
How many shares of SFD do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 5.69%, you would need about 959 shares of SFD (roughly $21,096 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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