SFD - Smithfield Foods Inc

Insider Purchase by Sutton Doug (Chief Manufacturing Officer)

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Trade Summary

5 months ago, Sutton Doug, serving as Chief Manufacturing Officer at Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD), purchased 3,920 shares at $23.25 per share, for a total transaction value of $91,140.00. Following this transaction, Sutton Doug now holds 68,920 shares of SFD.

This purchase represents a 6.00% increase in Sutton Doug's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Monday, September 8, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1 day after the trade was made.

Smithfield Foods Inc operates in the CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector, specifically within the PACKAGED FOODS industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Sutton Doug

Chief Manufacturing Officer

Doug Sutton, Ph.D. is the Chief Manufacturing Officer at Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD), a position he has held since January 2023.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/doug-sutton)[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team)[[3]](https://app.boardroomalpha.com/profiles/people/A1399011-DOUG_SUTTON) He oversees all manufacturing facilities and joined the company in 2001, accumulating over 21 years of service under Smithfield's salaried pension plan.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/doug-sutton)[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team) Prior roles include Executive Vice President of Manufacturing (August 2021–January 2023), Vice President of Research and Development (January 2012–August 2021), and Director of Research Development (January 2001–January 2012).[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team)[[3]](https://app.boardroomalpha.com/profiles/people/A1399011-DOUG_SUTTON) Dr. Sutton holds a Bachelor of Animal Science and Master of Animal Science from Oklahoma State University, and a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team) As a named executive officer (NEO), his 2024 total compensation reached $7.7 million, including a $1 million base salary, $2.61 million non-equity incentive, and $2 million discretionary bonus.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/doug-sutton) He beneficially owns approximately 68,920 shares of SFD stock.[[7]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/262969/doug-sutton)

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Trade Price

$23.25

Quantity

3,920

Total Value

$91,140.00

Shares Owned

68,920

Trade Date

Monday, September 8, 2025

167 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Filed 1 day after trade

CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

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