Smithfield Foods' $450M Acquisition of Nathan's Famous: A Strategic Move for Growth
ByAinvest
Friday, Mar 27, 2026 12:26 am ET1min read
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Smithfield Foods Inc. (NASDAQ:SFD) is acquiring Nathan's Famous Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) for $450 million, with the deal expected to complete in the first half of the year. The acquisition will boost Smithfield's presence in packaged meats and is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted earnings per share. The company also plans to build a new processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which will replace its existing plant and create jobs in the area.

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