Risk factors
Smithfield Foods (SFD) risk factors
Item 1A of every Smithfield Foods Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.
- FY2025 10-K risk factors57 risks6 new4 dropped16 reworded
New disclosures highlight heightened scrutiny on foreign land ownership, animal housing regulations, and information security risks.
Filed Mar 24, 2026 - FY2024 10-K risk factors55 risks
Volatility in commodity prices for meat, livestock, and feed ingredients heavily impacts operations. Extensive environmental, food safety, and animal health regulations drive compliance costs. Controlling shareholder WH Group owns approximately 92.7 percent of common stock, limiting governance protections.
Filed Mar 25, 2025