About Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM)
Sanderson 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 pack, chill pack, bulk pack, and frozen chicken in whole, cut-up, and boneless form 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 in the export markets. Its prepared chicken product line includes institutional and consumer packaged partially cooked or marinated chicken items for distributors and food service establishments. Sanderson Farms, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Laurel, Mississippi.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Poultry slaughtering & processing
Sub-IndustryPackaged Foods & Meats
SectorConsumer Staples
SymbolNASDAQ:SAFM
CUSIP80001310
Phone601-649-4030
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.67%
Quick Ratio3.23%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.23
Forward P/E Ratio12.35
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.34 billion
Price / Sales0.78
Cash Flow$17.4846 per share
Price / Cash6.50
Book Value$63.00 per share
Price / Book1.80
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$12.30
Net Income$279.74 million
Net Margins8.96%
Return on Equity19.30%
Return on Assets16.11%
Miscellaneous
Employees14,669
Outstanding Shares22,840,000
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanderson Farms' stock symbol?
Sanderson Farms trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SAFM."
How often does Sanderson Farms pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 19th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 1st will be given a dividend of $0.32 per share on Tuesday, May 15th. This represents a $1.28 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.13%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 30th. View Sanderson Farms' Dividend History.
How were Sanderson Farms' earnings last quarter?
Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAFM) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.71. The company earned $771.90 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $764.22 million. Sanderson Farms had a net margin of 8.96% and a return on equity of 19.30%. The firm's revenue was up 12.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.02 earnings per share. View Sanderson Farms' Earnings History.
When is Sanderson Farms' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SAFM?
10 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Sanderson Farms' stock. Their predictions range from $85.00 to $170.00. On average, they anticipate Sanderson Farms' share price to reach $124.3333 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Sanderson Farms.
Who are some of Sanderson Farms' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sanderson Farms include Coca-Cola Amatil (CCLAY), Glanbia (GLAPY), Flowers Foods (FLO), National Beverage (FIZZ), Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI), John Wiley & Sons (JW.A), Nu Skin Enterprises (NUS), New York Times (NYT), Tate & Lyle (TATYY), Energizer (ENR), Tsingtao Brewery (TSGTY), Lancaster Colony (LANC), Hain Celestial Group (HAIN), HRG Group (HRG), Bachoco (IBA), Hillenbrand (HI), Nomad Foods (NOMD) and Darling Ingredients (DAR).
Who are Sanderson Farms' key executives?
Sanderson Farms' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Joe F. Sanderson Jr., Chairman & CEO (Age 70)
- Mr. Lampkin Butts, Pres, COO & Director (Age 67)
- Mr. D. Michael Cockrell, CFO, Treasurer & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Timothy F. Rigney, Corp. Sec., Chief Accounting Officer & Controller (Age 54)
- Mr. Brian Romano, Director of Admin.
Has Sanderson Farms been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about SAFM stock have been trending somewhat positive on Friday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Sanderson Farms earned a news sentiment score of 0.05 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the company an impact score of 45.43 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next several days.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Sanderson Farms' stock price today?
One share of SAFM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $113.65.
How big of a company is Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms has a market capitalization of $2.59 billion and generates $3.34 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $279.74 million in net income (profit) each year or $12.30 on an earnings per share basis. Sanderson Farms employs 14,669 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms' mailing address is 127 FLYNT ROAD, LAUREL MS, 39443. The company can be reached via phone at 601-649-4030.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Sanderson Farms (SAFM)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Sanderson Farms and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe SAFM will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe SAFM will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
10 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Sanderson Farms in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $124.3333, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 9.40%. The high price target for SAFM is $170.00 and the low price target for SAFM is $85.00. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.00 | 2.08 | 2.00 | 2.10 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 2 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
7 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
6 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
5 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $124.3333 | $125.70 | $134.8889 | $128.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 9.40% upside | 1.24% upside | 5.88% downside | 11.07% downside |
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Consensus Price Target History
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Dividend Information
Sanderson Farms pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.13%. SAFM's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, May 15. Sanderson Farms pays out 10.41% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Next Dividend: | 5/15/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.28 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.13% |
| Payout Ratio: | 10.41% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
13.91% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
15.69% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ:SAFM) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 4/19/2018 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.13% | 4/30/2018 | 5/1/2018 | 5/15/2018 |
| 1/18/2018 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.08% | 1/29/2018 | 1/30/2018 | 2/13/2018 |
| 9/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.32 | 0.78% | 10/2/2017 | 10/3/2017 | 10/17/2017 |
| 7/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.24 | 0.81% | 7/28/2017 | 8/1/2017 | 8/15/2017 |
| 4/27/2017 | quarterly | $0.24 | 0.83% | 5/5/2017 | 5/9/2017 | 5/23/2017 |
| 1/19/2017 | quarterly | $0.24 | 1.06% | 1/27/2017 | 1/31/2017 | 2/14/2017 |
| 9/22/2016 | special | $1.00 | 1.01% | 9/30/2016 | 10/4/2016 | 10/18/2016 |
| 7/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.22 | 1% | 8/5/2016 | 8/9/2016 | 8/23/2016 |
| 4/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.22 | 0.96% | 5/6/2016 | 5/10/2016 | 5/24/2016 |
| 1/21/2016 | quarterly | $0.22 | 1.13% | 1/29/2016 | 2/2/2016 | 2/16/2016 |
| 9/16/2015 | special | $0.50 | 1.27% | 9/25/2015 | 9/29/2015 | 10/13/2015 |
| 7/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.22 | 1.32% | 7/31/2015 | 8/4/2015 | 8/18/2015 |
| 4/23/2015 | quarterly | $0.22 | 1.16% | 5/1/2015 | 5/5/2015 | 5/19/2015 |
| 1/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.22 | 1.06% | 1/30/2015 | 2/3/2015 | 2/17/2015 |
| 9/18/2014 | quarterly | $0.22 | 0.97% | 9/26/2014 | 9/30/2014 | 10/14/2014 |
| 7/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.79% | 8/1/2014 | 8/5/2014 | 8/19/2014 |
| 4/24/2014 | quarterly | $0.20 | 0.98% | 5/2/2014 | 5/6/2014 | 5/20/2014 |
| 1/23/2014 | quarterly | $0.20 | 1.07% | 1/31/2014 | 2/4/2014 | 2/18/2014 |
| 9/19/2013 | quarterly | $0.20 | 1.18% | 9/27/2013 | 10/1/2013 | 10/15/2013 |
| 7/25/2013 | quarterly | $0.17 | 0.96% | 8/2/2013 | 8/6/2013 | 8/20/2013 |
| 4/25/2013 | quarterly | $0.17 | 1.13% | 5/3/2013 | 5/7/2013 | 5/21/2013 |
| 1/24/2013 | quarterly | $0.17 | 1.36% | 2/1/2013 | 2/5/2013 | 2/19/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ SAFM) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.30%
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ SAFM) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 2/23/2018 | John Bierbusse | Director | Sell | 750 | $120.38 | $90,285.00 | 12,944 |  |
| 12/22/2017 | Jones Gail Pittman | Director | Sell | 260 | $140.92 | $36,639.20 | | |
| 8/30/2017 | Fred L Banks Jr | Director | Sell | 3,000 | $144.11 | $432,330.00 | 24,948 | |
| 8/29/2017 | Robert C Khayat | Director | Sell | 1,775 | $142.31 | $252,600.25 | 12,043 | |
| 8/25/2017 | John Bierbusse | Director | Sell | 625 | $138.03 | $86,268.75 | 14,776 | |
| 6/1/2017 | Dianne Mooney | Director | Sell | 1,103 | $117.69 | $129,812.07 | 13,072 | |
| 5/26/2017 | Phil K Livingston | Director | Sell | 500 | $121.50 | $60,750.00 | 9,673 | |
| 3/29/2017 | D Michael Cockrell | Treasurer | Sell | 5,619 | $103.71 | $582,746.49 | 87,437 | |
| 3/6/2017 | Phil K Livingston | Director | Sell | 1,700 | $92.58 | $157,386.00 | 11,873 | |
| 2/24/2017 | Robert C Khayat | Director | Sell | 1,210 | $93.81 | $113,510.10 | 13,794 | |
| 8/26/2016 | John Bierbusse | Director | Sell | 750 | $97.00 | $72,750.00 | 14,296 | |
| 6/20/2016 | Jones Gail Pittman | Director | Sell | 125 | $82.15 | $10,268.75 | 13,856 | |
| 3/29/2016 | John Bierbusse | Director | Sell | 750 | $88.35 | $66,262.50 | 14,963 | |
| 12/21/2015 | Jones Gail Pittman | Director | Sell | 325 | $76.81 | $24,963.25 | 15,260 | |
| 6/8/2015 | Beverly W Hogan | Director | Sell | 6,824 | $75.81 | $517,327.44 | | |
| 12/19/2014 | John Bierbusse | Director | Sell | 2,285 | $85.14 | $194,544.90 | | |
| 6/9/2014 | Fred L Banks Jr | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $93.74 | $187,480.00 | | |
| 6/5/2014 | Dianne Mooney | Director | Sell | 6,010 | $97.37 | $585,193.70 | | |
| 3/28/2014 | Fred Banks, Jr. | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $76.50 | $153,000.00 | 22,431 | |
| 2/28/2014 | D Michael Cockrell | CFO | Sell | 5,287 | $77.23 | $408,315.01 | 74,362 | |
| 2/28/2014 | Phil Livingston | Director | Sell | 3,500 | $77.54 | $271,390.00 | 11,064 | |
| 2/26/2014 | Robert Khayat | Director | Sell | 4,608 | $77.24 | $355,921.92 | 11,828 | |
| 9/16/2013 | Phil Livingston | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $65.59 | $131,180.00 | 15,053 | |
| 8/28/2013 | Phil Livingston | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $64.28 | $64,280.00 | 17,053 | |
| 6/28/2013 | D Michael Cockrell | CFO | Sell | 2,682 | $66.86 | $179,318.52 | | |
| 6/13/2013 | Lampkin Butts | COO | Sell | 11,000 | $70.01 | $770,110.00 | | |
| 6/12/2013 | Lampkin Butts | COO | Sell | 10,000 | $71.18 | $711,800.00 | | |
| 6/10/2013 | Dianne Mooney | Director | Sell | 5,040 | $71.13 | $358,495.20 | | |
| 5/31/2013 | John Bierbusse | Director | Sell | 1,756 | $69.16 | $121,444.96 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Sanderson Farms (NASDAQ SAFM) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Announces $0.32 Quarterly Dividend
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 2:08 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 5:41 AM |
 | Is It Time To Buy Sanderson Farms Inc (NASDAQ:SAFM) Based Off Its PE Ratio?
finance.yahoo.com - April 16 at 5:11 PM |
| $830.34 Million in Sales Expected for Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 2:17 AM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Downgraded by BidaskClub to Hold
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 12:48 AM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Downgraded to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 9:28 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Upgraded to "Buy" by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 5:06 PM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Expect Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Will Post Earnings of $2.10 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 9:10 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Upgraded at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 4:47 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Given a $104.00 Price Target by Buckingham Research Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 10:25 AM |
| Why Hormel Foods’ Stock Price Has Fallen 4% in 2018
finance.yahoo.com - April 10 at 5:20 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Downgraded by Mizuho to "Neutral"
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 3:43 PM |
| Mizuho Analysts Give Sanderson Farms (SAFM) a $150.00 Price Target
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 9:50 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Downgraded to "Sell" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 10:25 PM |
 | Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions
www.zacks.com - April 4 at 8:33 AM |
| China’s Tariff Increase Weighs on Tyson Foods Stock
finance.yahoo.com - April 3 at 8:38 AM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Now Covered by KeyCorp
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 8:42 PM |
 | Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Presents At Sidoti & Company Spring 2018 Conference - Slideshow
seekingalpha.com - April 2 at 5:16 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Downgraded by BidaskClub to "Buy"
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 5:40 PM |
| Does Sanderson Farms Inc’s (NASDAQ:SAFM) Recent Track Record Look Strong?
finance.yahoo.com - March 30 at 5:20 PM |
| Brokerages Expect Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Will Announce Earnings of $2.10 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 11:13 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Downgraded by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 12:16 AM |
| Sanderson Farms' (SAFM) "Equal Weight" Rating Reaffirmed at Barclays
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 8:55 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 5:48 AM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) & TreeHouse Foods (THS) Critical Analysis
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 21 at 7:36 PM |
| Glanbia (GLAPY) and Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Head-To-Head Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 8:07 AM |
 | SAFM Crosses Above Average Analyst Target - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 12 at 6:26 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Expected to Announce Earnings of $2.10 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 11 at 4:39 PM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Raised to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 8:40 AM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. to Post Q2 2018 Earnings of $1.99 Per Share, Jefferies Group Forecasts (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 8 at 8:04 AM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Expected to Post FY2022 Earnings of $10.29 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 7 at 4:20 PM |
 | Pre-Market Technical Scan on Food Equities -- Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Pilgrim's Pride, Sanderson Farms, and Kraft Heinz
www.bizjournals.com - March 7 at 8:34 AM |
| Renaissance Technologies LLC Raises Holdings in Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 2:53 PM |
| California Public Employees Retirement System Purchases 2,344 Shares of Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 5:26 AM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Shares Sold by State of Wisconsin Investment Board
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 9:31 AM |
| Spark Investment Management LLC Purchases New Position in Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 12:36 PM |
| Systematic Financial Management LP Purchases Shares of 9,725 Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 8:16 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Position Reduced by Wells Fargo & Company MN
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 7:32 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Position Raised by Swiss National Bank
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 7:32 PM |
| Morgan Dempsey Capital Management LLC Trims Stake in Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:57 PM |
| Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Invests $7.55 Million in Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Stock
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:06 AM |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH Has $54.42 Million Holdings in Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 4:14 AM |
 | Benzinga's Top Upgrades, Downgrades For February 28, 2018 - Benzinga
www.benzinga.com - March 1 at 8:26 AM |
| Sanderson Farms (SAFM) Upgraded at Vertical Group
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 10:48 PM |
| New Strong Sell Stocks for February 28th - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - February 28 at 8:30 AM |
| Sanderson Farms' (SAFM) "Hold" Rating Reiterated at Morgan Stanley
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 12:42 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 5:30 AM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Director John Bierbusse Sells 750 Shares
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 6:50 PM |
| Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM) Position Lowered by Martingale Asset Management L P
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 2:41 PM |
| Barclays Analysts Give Sanderson Farms (SAFM) a $135.00 Price Target
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 11:26 AM |
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