NASDAQ:SAFM Sanderson Farms Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Sanderson Farms, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $216.17 -0.29 (-0.13%) (As of 07/5/2022 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$215.01▼$217.0850-Day Range$183.84▼$219.9052-Week Range$175.82▼$221.63Volume266,584 shsAverage Volume399,141 shsMarket Capitalization$4.82 billionP/E Ratio5.59Dividend Yield0.81%Price Target$203.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Sanderson Farms MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.1% Downside$203.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.22% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.24Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.77Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-32.59%From $48.02 to $32.37 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.1.41 out of 5 starsConsumer Staples Sector129th out of 195 stocksPoultry Slaughtering & Processing Industry4th out of 4 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSanderson Farms has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $203.00, Sanderson Farms has a forecasted downside of 6.1% from its current price of $216.17.Amount of Analyst CoverageSanderson Farms has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.22% of the float of Sanderson Farms has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSanderson Farms has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous month Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSanderson Farms has a dividend yield of 0.81%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSanderson Farms does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sanderson Farms is 4.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sanderson Farms will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.44% next year. This indicates that Sanderson Farms will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSanderson Farms has received a -62.53% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Sanderson Farms in category "Physical diseases" is driven by its "Minimally processed meat products", "Frozen meat products", and "Unprocessed chicken meat" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Sanderson Farms is -6.24. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSanderson Farms has a news sentiment score of 0.77. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Consumer Staples companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Sanderson Farms this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for SAFM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -9% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows13 people have added Sanderson Farms to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 117% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sanderson Farms insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.36% of the stock of Sanderson Farms is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions79.59% of the stock of Sanderson Farms is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sanderson Farms are expected to decrease by -32.59% in the coming year, from $48.02 to $32.37 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sanderson Farms is 5.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 79.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sanderson Farms is 5.59, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Staples sector average P/E ratio of about 15.02.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSanderson Farms has a P/B Ratio of 2.61. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive SAFM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sanderson Farms and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address About Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) StockSanderson Farms, Inc., an integrated poultry processing company, produces, processes, markets, and distributes fresh, frozen, and prepared chicken products in the United States. The company sells ice-packed, chill-packed, bulk-packed, and frozen chicken primarily under the Sanderson Farms brand name to retailers, distributors, and casual dining operators in the southeastern, southwestern, northeastern, and western United States, as well as to customers who resell frozen chicken into export markets. Its prepared chicken product line includes institutional and consumer packaged partially cooked or marinated chicken items for distributors and food service establishments. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi.Read More SAFM Stock News HeadlinesJune 30, 2022 | stocknews.com3 High-Quality Stocks to Buy Right NowJune 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comDOJ decision on Sanderson Farms/Cargill may happen as early as this week -reportJune 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comSanderson Farms Plays ChickenJune 27, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comSanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Sets New 52-Week High at $216.93June 24, 2022 | nasdaq.comInteresting SAFM Put And Call Options For February 2023June 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com3 Inflation-Proof Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverJune 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Sanderson Farms (SAFM)June 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSanderson Farms and CarMax have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the DayJune 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's How Much You'd Have If You Invested $1000 in Sanderson Farms a Decade AgoJune 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comShould Value Investors Buy Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Stock?June 18, 2022 | theglobeandmail.comChart of the Day: Sanderson Farms -- Don't Be ChickenJune 17, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comSanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Downgraded by Consumer Edge to Equal WeightJune 17, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comSanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Hits New 12-Month High at $209.88June 15, 2022 | seekingalpha.comHot Stock: PL drops on earnings; ACAD jumps on regulatory hopes; SAFM sets new high; CWH hits 52-week lowJune 15, 2022 | seekingalpha.comSanderson Farms trades above Continental Grain deal for second day in a rowJune 13, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThis Staple Is Making 52-Week Highs While the Market PlungesJune 11, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comSanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Reaches New 52-Week High at $202.49June 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comChicken Company Foster Farms Sold to Private Equity FirmJune 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights include Delta Apparel, Sanderson Farms, Encore Wire, and The BuckleJune 6, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comTwo factors that could move the Sanderson Farms (NSQ:SAFM) share priceJune 4, 2022 | nasdaq.comIf You Invested $1000 in Sanderson Farms a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth NowJune 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comLeverage Relative Price Strength With These 5 Top StocksJune 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comSanderson Farms (SAFM) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?May 30, 2022 | nasdaq.comWhy Sanderson Farms (SAFM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermMay 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Sanderson Farms (SAFM) is a Strong Growth StockSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Poultry slaughtering & processing Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats SectorConsumer Staples Current SymbolNASDAQ:SAFM CUSIP80001310 CIK812128 Webwww.sandersonfarms.com Phone(601) 649-4030Fax601-426-1461Employees17,662Year Founded1947Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 5/17 Dividend5/02/2022Dividend Payable5/17/2022Last Earnings5/27/2022Today7/06/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)8/25/2022Fiscal Year End10/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$203.00 High Stock Price Forecast$203.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$203.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-6.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$38.65 Trailing P/E Ratio5.59 Forward P/E Ratio4.50 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$455.09 million Net Margins15.34% Pretax Margin20.11% Return on Equity43.58% Return on Assets34.81% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio5.53 Quick Ratio4.02 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.80 billion Price / Sales1.01 Cash Flow$28.52 per share Price / Cash Flow7.58 Book Value$82.86 per share Price / Book2.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares22,320,000Free Float21,124,000Market Cap$4.82 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.56 Social Links Sanderson Farms Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sanderson Farms stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sanderson Farms in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" Sanderson Farms stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SAFM, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View analyst ratings for Sanderson Farms or view top-rated stocks. What is Sanderson Farms' stock price forecast for 2022? 6 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Sanderson Farms' shares. Their SAFM stock forecasts range from $203.00 to $203.00. On average, they anticipate Sanderson Farms' stock price to reach $203.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.1%. View analysts' price targets for Sanderson Farms or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Sanderson Farms' stock performed in 2022? Sanderson Farms' stock was trading at $191.08 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, SAFM stock has increased by 13.1% and is now trading at $216.17. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Sanderson Farms' next earnings date? Sanderson Farms is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 25th 2022. View our earnings forecast for Sanderson Farms. How were Sanderson Farms' earnings last quarter? Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 27th. The company reported $14.39 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $7.42 by $6.97. The firm had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.39 billion. Sanderson Farms had a net margin of 15.34% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 43.58%. The business's revenue was up 35.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $4.34 EPS. View Sanderson Farms' earnings history. How often does Sanderson Farms pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sanderson Farms? Sanderson Farms declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 21st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.44 per share on Tuesday, May 17th. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.81%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 2nd. View Sanderson Farms' dividend history. Is Sanderson Farms a good dividend stock? Sanderson Farms(NASDAQ:SAFM) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.81%. The dividend payout ratio of Sanderson Farms is 4.55%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Sanderson Farms will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.44% next year. This indicates that Sanderson Farms will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. View Sanderson Farms' dividend history. Who are Sanderson Farms' key executives? Sanderson Farms' management team includes the following people: Mr. Joe F. Sanderson Jr., Chairman & CEO (Age 74, Pay $4.26M)Mr. Lampkin Butts, Pres & Director (Age 71, Pay $1.86M)Mr. D. Michael Cockrell, CFO, Chief Legal Officer, Treasurer & Director (Age 64, Pay $1.5M)Mr. Timothy F. Rigney, Corp. Sec., Chief Accounting Officer & Controller (Age 58, Pay $656.53k)Mr. Edward Chisholm, Principal Operating Officer (Age 54)Mr. Brian Romano, Director of Admin. & HRMs. Robin Robinson, Director of Organization Devel. & Corp. CommunicationMs. Hilary Burroughs, Director of MarketingMr. Bob Rosa, Chief Financial Analyst What is Joe F. Sanderson Jr.'s approval rating as Sanderson Farms' CEO? 125 employees have rated Sanderson Farms CEO Joe F. Sanderson Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Joe F. Sanderson Jr. has an approval rating of 81% among Sanderson Farms' employees. Who are some of Sanderson Farms' key competitors? Some companies that are related to Sanderson Farms include Hershey (HSY), Mondelez International (MDLZ), General Mills (GIS), Tyson Foods (TSN), Hormel Foods (HRL), Kellogg (K), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Conagra Brands (CAG), Campbell Soup (CPB), J. M. Smucker (SJM), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Flowers Foods (FLO), Post (POST), Seaboard (SEB) and Lancaster Colony (LANC). View all of SAFM's competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Sanderson Farms own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sanderson Farms investors own include Walmart (WMT), Walt Disney (DIS), Pfizer (PFE), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), PepsiCo (PEP), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and NVIDIA (NVDA). What is Sanderson Farms' stock symbol? Sanderson Farms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SAFM." How do I buy shares of Sanderson Farms? Shares of SAFM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Sanderson Farms' stock price today? One share of SAFM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $216.17. How much money does Sanderson Farms make? Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) has a market capitalization of $4.82 billion and generates $4.80 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $455.09 million in net income (profit) each year or $38.65 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Sanderson Farms have? Sanderson Farms employs 17,662 workers across the globe. When was Sanderson Farms founded? Sanderson Farms was founded in 1947. How can I contact Sanderson Farms? Sanderson Farms' mailing address is 127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL MS, 39443. The official website for Sanderson Farms is www.sandersonfarms.com. The company can be reached via phone at (601) 649-4030 or via fax at 601-426-1461. This page (NASDAQ:SAFM) was last updated on 7/6/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. See what's happening in the market right now with MarketBeat's real-time news feed. 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