SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Insider Trading & SEC Filings
Last SEC filing
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) has filed 17 SEC Form 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-06-16. Insider sales over the same period: 3 transactions worth $4.40M. 1 Form 8-K material event filing was reported by SFD in the last 90 days. 3 Form 144 notices of proposed sale were filed for SFD stock. InsiderAlpha tracks every SFD SEC filing - Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K - in real time, including Rule 10b5-1 plan detection.
About SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD)
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC trades under the ticker SFD. InsiderAlpha tracks 35 primary SEC Form 4 filings from 16 reporting insiders for SFD since 2025, sourced directly from SEC EDGAR.
| Sector | Consumer Staples insider trading |
|---|---|
| SIC classification | Meat Packing Plants (SIC 2011) |
| SEC CIK | 0000091388 |
90-Day SEC Filing Activity
| Insider sales (90d) | 3 ($4.40M) |
|---|---|
| Form 4 filings (90d) | 17 |
| Form 8-K filings (90d) | 1 |
| Form 144 notices (90d) | 3 |
| Latest Form 4 filing | 2026-06-16 |
Recent SFD Insider Transactions (Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven France | President, Packaged Meats | S - Open-market sale | 82.8K | $26.82 | $2.22M | SEC | |
| Raymond A. Starling | Director | S - Open-market sale | 4.0K | $26.77 | $106K | SEC | |
| Steven France | President, Packaged Meats | M - Option exercise | 82.8K | $23.76 | $1.97M | SEC | |
| Mark L. Hall | Chief Financial Officer | M - Option exercise | 78.6K | $20.00 | $1.57M | SEC | |
| Mark L. Hall | Chief Financial Officer | S - Open-market sale | 78.6K | $26.36 | $2.07M | SEC | |
| Marie T. Gallagher | Director | A - Grant or award | 6.9K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| John Quelch | Director | A - Grant or award | 6.9K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Raymond A. Starling | Director | A - Grant or award | 6.9K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Kraig A. Westerbeek | President, Hog Production | A - Grant or award | 34.3K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Hank Shenghua He | Director | A - Grant or award | 78.4K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Mark L. Hall | Chief Financial Officer | A - Grant or award | 78.4K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Mark L. Hall | Chief Financial Officer | A - Grant or award | 78.4K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Steven France | President, Packaged Meats | A - Grant or award | 93.3K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Tennille J. Checkovich | Chief Legal Officer | A - Grant or award | 10.7K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| Donovan Owens | President, North America Pork | A - Grant or award | 78.6K | $0.00 | - | SEC |
All transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings for SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD). Updated in real time as new filings are submitted to the SEC.
Most-Active SFD Insiders - Last 90 Days
| Insider | Form 4 filings | Total transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Steven France | 5 | $4.52M |
| Mark L. Hall | 5 | $3.92M |
| Donovan Owens | 2 | $245K |
| Doug Sutton | 2 | $254K |
| Charles Shane Smith | 2 | $522K |
Recent SFD Form 8-K Material Events
- - Item 5.07 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 9.01 · Earnings · neutral [SEC]
Smithfield Foods issued a press release on March 24, 2026 announcing financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025. The 8-K filing provides no specific financial metrics or performance commentary in the excerpt, only referencing the attached pre
Recent SFD Form 144 Notices of Proposed Sale
Form 144 must be filed before insiders sell restricted or control stock above SEC thresholds. A cluster of Form 144 notices often precedes a wave of insider distribution.
Recent Insider Filings
- - Raymond A. Starling (Director)
- - Steven France (President, Packaged Meats)
- - Mark L. Hall (Chief Financial Officer)
- - Keller D. Watts (Chief Business Officer)
- - Doug Sutton (Chief Manufacturing Officer)
Form 4 Transaction Code Reference
SEC Form 4 transactions are reported with a one-letter code indicating the type of transaction. Common codes you'll see in SFD insider filings:
| P | Open-market purchase by the insider |
|---|---|
| S | Open-market sale by the insider |
| A | Grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer |
| M | Exercise or conversion of derivative security (e.g. options) |
| F | Payment of exercise price or tax liability via share withholding |
| G | Bona-fide gift of securities |
| D | Disposition to the issuer (e.g. share buyback participation) |
| J | Other acquisition or disposition |
| X | Exercise of in-the-money or at-the-money derivative security |
| C | Conversion of derivative security |
| V | Transaction voluntarily reported earlier than required |
SFD Insider Trading - FAQ
- What is the latest insider trade for SFD?
- SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) had 17 insider filings in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-06-16. InsiderAlpha tracks every Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K filing in real time.
- How many insiders are buying SFD stock?
- 0 insider purchases of SFD were filed in the last 90 days.
- How many insiders are selling SFD stock?
- 3 insider sales of SFD were filed in the last 90 days, totaling $4.40M.
- Where can I see SFD SEC filings (Form 4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)?
- This page tracks SFD Form 4 insider transactions, Form 144 sale notices, and 8-K material event disclosures in one timeline. Annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports live on the company's SEC EDGAR page.
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