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Wall Street Zen Downgrades Smithfield Foods to Hold Rating
Weiss Ratings also maintains 'hold (c)' rating on the company's stock.
Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:04am
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Wall Street Zen has downgraded shares of Smithfield Foods (NASDAQ:SFD) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a report issued on Saturday. Separately, Weiss Ratings has also maintained a 'hold (c)' rating on Smithfield Foods' stock.
Why it matters
Smithfield Foods is one of the world's largest pork processors and hog producers, so downgrades from major research firms could impact investor sentiment and the company's stock price performance.
The details
According to the report, Wall Street Zen cut Smithfield Foods' rating from buy to hold, while Weiss Ratings has maintained its 'hold (c)' rating on the company's stock. The downgrades come despite four equity research analysts having a 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating on Smithfield Foods, with a $28.88 average price target.
- Wall Street Zen issued the downgrade report on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
- Weiss Ratings maintained its 'hold (c)' rating on Smithfield Foods' stock on Monday, December 29th.
The players
Wall Street Zen
An equity research firm that has downgraded Smithfield Foods' stock from a buy rating to a hold rating.
Weiss Ratings
A research firm that has maintained a 'hold (c)' rating on Smithfield Foods' stock.
Smithfield Foods, Inc.
One of the world's largest pork processors and hog producers, founded in 1936 in Smithfield, Virginia.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
The downgrades from Wall Street Zen and Weiss Ratings on Smithfield Foods' stock could signal potential concerns about the company's performance or outlook, despite an overall 'Moderate Buy' consensus rating from equity analysts. Investors will likely be watching the company's future financial results and strategic moves closely.
