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Smithfield Foods Reports Record Fiscal 2025 Results
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Tuesday, 31 March, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Virginia, USA
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Smithfield Foods Inc., reported results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and year ended December 28, 2025.
Full Year Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights - Net sales of $15.5 billion, up 9.8% from fiscal year 2024; Operating profit of $1,292 million, up 15.6% from fiscal year 2024; Adjusted operating profit of $1,336 million, up 30.5% from fiscal year 2024; Operating margin of 8.3%; Adjusted operating margin of 8.6%; Packaged Meats operating profit of $1,094 million; Operating profit margin of 12.5%; Packaged Meats adjusted operating profit of $1,089 million; Adjusted operating profit margin of 12.4%; Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Smithfield of $2.51; Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Smithfield of $2.55; Paid annual dividends of $1.00 per share.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights - Net sales of $4.2 billion, up 7.0% from the fourth quarter of 2024; Operating profit of $400 million, up 19.6% from the fourth quarter of 2024; Adjusted operating profit of $402 million, up 27.8% from the fourth quarter of 2024; Operating margin and adjusted operating margin of 9.5%; Packaged Meats operating profit and adjusted operating profit of $302 million; operating profit margin and adjusted operating profit margin of 11.8%; Diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Smithfield of $0.83.
Shane Smith, Smithfield president and CEO, said, “Fiscal 2025 was a defining year. We delivered on our strategies, drove record profit, expanded margins, generated strong free cash flow and set the foundation for multi-year growth. Given significant market headwinds, our record results are a true testament to the power of our diversified product portfolio, our vertically integrated model and our relentless focus on operational excellence. Our strong performance was broad-based, with solid execution by each segment.”
Smith added, “Looking ahead to 2026, our objective is to again grow sales and profitability and we see a long runway ahead for future growth led by our flagship Packaged Meats segment and iconic brand portfolio. Our culture of continuous improvement enables us to drive efficiencies and continuously unlock value across our business. We are investing capital in a disciplined manner to support our growth strategies, generate attractive returns and build sustainable long-term value for our shareholders.”
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