We recently published a list of 10 Stocks With At Least $30 Million In Insider Sales Recently. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ:SFD) stands against other stocks with at least $30 million in insider sales recently.
Last week, stocks declined in part due to President Donald Trump’s statements on tariffs. This week, the turbulent ride on the stock market continues as stocks react to the President’s comments on a potential recession.
In an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” that aired Sunday, Trump discussed the U.S. economy, stating it is “a period of transition,” and did not rule out a possible recession, according to CNN Business. When directly asked if he was expecting one, the President responded, “I hate to predict things like that. There is a period of transition because what we’re doing is very big.”
The very big U.S. indexes reacted to the news, with blue-chip companies dropping by 1%, and the broader market index losing 2%. The NASDAQ, which already entered correction last week, fell another 3% today. Tech stocks were leading the sell-off.
As the market adapts to new political and economic developments, some analysts remain optimistic, with faith in the future adoption of AI technology. During these market fluctuations, insider trading often attracts attention, as executives have valuable insights into their company’s future. For instance, when a CEO or CFO buys company stock, it can signal confidence in the company’s prospects.
On the other hand, selling shares may indicate a lack of confidence, though it’s not always the case. Insiders may sell for reasons like portfolio rebalancing or personal financial needs, and many follow pre-arranged trading plans (10b5-1 plans).
While insider buying or selling can offer useful clues, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, industry trends, and market conditions. Research is key to making informed investment decisions.
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that have seen insider sales of at least $30 million since the start of the year. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified stocks where at least one insider sale reached $30 million or more. While the total value of insider sales for these stocks could be higher, we specifically selected the stocks with the single largest insider sale above $30 million. From this group, we highlighted the 10 stocks with the highest individual insider sales.
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For each stock, we provide details on the highest individual sale, the number of insider sales exceeding $30 million year-to-date, and the company’s current market capitalization.
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Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ:SFD)
Highest Individual Sale: $260,869,580.00
Number of Sales Above $30 million: 2
Market Capitalization: $7.59 billion
Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock (NASDAQ:SFD) went public in January. Smithfield’s diverse portfolio includes popular brands such as Smithfield, Eckrich, Nathan’s Famous, Farmland, Farmer John, and Armour. Founded in 1936 as Smithfield Packing Company, it is now ranked among the 15 biggest agriculture stocks in 2025.
On February 29, one insider sold $260.87 million worth of Smithfield (NASDAQ:SFD) shares at a price of $20 per share. The stock is now trading at $18.91, having declined 4.25% since its IPO in January.
Seven analysts have given a “Moderate Buy” rating to Smithfield stock with a price target of $27.67, according to MarketBeat. The average price target is $32, representing a 46.54% upside.
Overall, SFD ranks 10th on our list of stocks with at least $30 million in insider sales recently. While we acknowledge the potential of SFD, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than SFD but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
