SMITHFIELD FOODS INC 8-K

What Happened Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K on April 28, 2026, to announce its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026. The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K and incorporated that release by reference into the report. The filing was signed by Mark L. Hall, Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Item reported: 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition (press release announcing Q1 2026 results).
• Exhibit furnished: 99.1 — Press release dated April 28, 2026, covering the quarter ended March 29, 2026.
• Disclosure note: The press release and related information are “furnished” (not deemed “filed”) for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
• Filing executed by: Mark L. Hall, Chief Financial Officer, on April 28, 2026.

Why It Matters This 8-K signals Smithfield has released its quarterly operational and financial results; investors should review the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for details on earnings, revenue, margins, and outlook. Because the release is furnished rather than filed, it is not subject to certain Section 18 liabilities, but it can be incorporated by reference in future SEC filings. Reviewing the press release and any accompanying earnings materials or filings will give retail investors the concrete numbers needed to assess near-term performance.