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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC (SFD) Stock Technical Analysis

NASDAQ:SFD - Nasdaq - US8322482071 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

22.84  -0.09 (-0.39%)

After market: 22.6 -0.24 (-1.05%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, SFD scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. SFD has been a bad performer in the overall market. Some doubts are observed in the medium term time frame, but recent action was again very positive.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, SFD is a bad performer in the overall market: 100% of all stocks are doing better.
SFD is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Food Products industry. 96% of 90 stocks in the same industry do better.
Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
SFD is currently showing a bull flag pattern! A bull flag pattern occurs when prices pull back slightly after a strong rise up. This may be a nice opportunity for an entry.
Considerably lower volume is observed in the last couple of days, which is a good thing during a pullback.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC / SFD Weekly stock chart
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC / SFD Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Although the technical rating is only medium, SFD does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 23.32. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point.

Support and Resistance Analysis

18.42

23.55

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 22.51 to 22.83. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 19.64 to 19.75. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @18.61 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 23.32 to 23.32. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for SFD is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for SFD is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength0NEGATIVESFD has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 100% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SFD is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of SFD is above the rising SMA(50).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)59.56NEUTRALThe RSI value for SFD is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.06NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests SFD has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)68.11NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for SFD is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.96MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for SFD suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)24.2NEUTRALThe ADX value for SFD suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
23.3322.500.83 (3.56%)25.00%
An entry @23.33. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @22.50. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.83 points, which is 3.56%.For a 0.89% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC / SFD Daily stock chart

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC

NASDAQ:SFD (5/23/2025, 6:34:42 PM)

After market: 22.6 -0.24 (-1.05%)

22.84

-0.09 (-0.39%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryFood Products
Performance
% Chg-0.39%
1 Week-2.06%
2 Weeks1.65%
1 Month14.37%
3 Month8.25%
6 MonthN/A
12 MonthN/A
2 YearN/A
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.51
ATR(20)%2.96%
ATR Inc-56.31%
Range Today0.21
ADR(20)0.66
ADR(20)%2.9%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS0
Mansfield-30
10 Day High23.44
10 Day Low21.86
20 Day High23.45
20 Day Low19.31
52 Week HighN/A
52 Week LowN/A
CS1 End22.83
CR1 Start23.32
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.72%
DER(5)-3.34%
Volume209.09K
Volume Incr-40.17%
Vol(5)443.73K
Vol(50)739.00K