# SMITHFIELD FOODS INC: Material agreement entered (Form 8-K, 2026-10-16)

**Trigger Strength Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | SMITHFIELD FOODS INC |
| Ticker | SFD |
| CIK | 91388 |
| Filed | 2026-10-16 |
| Event date | 2026-10-14 |
| Primary trigger | Material agreement entered |
| All items | 1.01 Material agreement entered; 2.03 New financing obligation |
| Location | Smithfield, VA |
| SIC code | 2011 |
| Accession | 0000091388-26-000060 |

## Why this score
- Primary trigger: Material agreement entered.
- Several material items in one filing.

Source: SEC EDGAR Form 8-K current reports (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/91388/000009138826000060/sfd-20261014.htm). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:30:57.707Z.
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