Barclays initiated coverage of Smithfield Foods (SFD) with an Overweight rating and $28 price target The firm sees potential upside in the company’s continued margin expansion as it optimizes its packaged meats portfolio and internal hog supply. This positions Smithfield to benefit from an improved pork market, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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