Smithfield Foods (SFD) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record Q2 adjusted operating profit of $298M, up 20% year-over-year, with margin rising to 7.9%, led by Packaged Meats and improved Hog Production profitability.

• Q2 net sales rose 11% to $3.8B, with all segments contributing to growth despite higher costs and litigation accruals.

• Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $217M, up from $192M in Q2 2024, reflecting normalization for litigation and insurance recoveries.

• Completed IPO in January 2025, raising $236M in net proceeds and listing on Nasdaq.

• Returned value to shareholders with quarterly dividends and an anticipated annual dividend of $1.00 per share.

Financial highlights

• Q2 consolidated sales reached $3.8B, up 11% year-over-year, with growth across all segments.

• Adjusted operating profit was $298M, with a 7.9% margin; adjusted EPS was $0.55, up from $0.51 in Q2 2024.

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $381M, margin 10.1%, up from 9.7% year-over-year.

• Net debt to adjusted EBITDA was 0.7x at quarter-end; liquidity at $3.2B, including $928M in cash.

• Capital expenditures for H1 were $158M, with FY25 capex projected at $400M–$500M, focused on growth and automation.

Outlook and guidance

• Raised FY25 adjusted operating profit outlook to $1.15B–$1.35B, with Packaged Meats at $1.05B–$1.15B, Fresh Pork at $150M–$250M, and Hog Production at $0–$100M.

• Total company sales expected to grow low- to mid-single digits year-over-year, excluding certain JV and Hog Production sales.

• Capital expenditures reaffirmed at $400M–$500M; effective tax rate expected at 23%–25%.

• Expect to pay $1/share in annual dividends, subject to board discretion.

• Management targets further optimization of hog production, aiming for 11.5M head in 2025.