Smithfield Foods Inc. Updates Q3 2026 Outlook

What Happened
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD) announced on September 8, 2026 that it updated its third-quarter 2026 outlook via a press release. The company furnished the press release as Exhibit 99.1 to a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).

Key Details

• Press release dated September 8, 2026 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• Item reported: 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure (update to Q3 2026 outlook).
• The press release and the disclosure are furnished — not “filed” — and therefore are not subject to Section 18 liability under the Exchange Act; they can only be incorporated by reference into another filing if that filing specifically references this Form 8-K.
• The Form 8-K was signed by Mark L. Hall, Chief Financial Officer, on September 8, 2026.

Why It Matters
An updated quarterly outlook provides investors and analysts with the company’s current expectations for Q3 2026 results, which can affect assessments of near-term performance. Filing the disclosure under Regulation FD indicates Smithfield made the information public in a manner intended to keep all investors informed. For the full details of the outlook change (specific guidance, estimates or metrics), refer to the press release in Exhibit 99.1.