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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000091388-26-000056"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SFD"
cik: "0000091388"
company_name: "SMITHFIELD FOODS INC"
filed_at: "2026-09-08T20:20:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-08T20:22:05.997160+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Smithfield cuts Q3 outlook: Fresh Pork loss $70-90M, Hog Production profit $25-45M

## Summary
- Fresh Pork Q3 adjusted operating loss now expected $70M-$90M on USDA cutout decline.
- Hog Production Q3 adjusted operating profit lowered to $25M-$45M on lower hog prices.
- Packaged Meats FY2026 adjusted operating income reaffirmed at $1,075M-$1,150M.
- Total company Q3 adjusted operating income expected $115M-$175M; FY guidance to come.
- CEO cites commodity market dynamics; says balance sheet strong for long-term growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000091388-26-000056
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SFD
- cik: 0000091388
- company_name: SMITHFIELD FOODS INC
- filed_at: 2026-09-08T20:20:45+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/91388/000009138826000056/0000091388-26-000056-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/91388/000009138826000056/sfd-20260908.htm

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