Smithfield Foods to Acquire Nathan's Famous at $102 per Share
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Transaction Value: Smithfield Foods has agreed to acquire Nathan's Famous at $102 per share, totaling approximately $450 million, significantly enhancing its market share and brand portfolio.
- Earnings Expectations: The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026 and will be immediately accretive to Smithfield's adjusted diluted earnings per share, indicating strong profitability.
- Cost Synergies: The company anticipates generating approximately $9 million in annual run-rate cost synergies by the second anniversary of the transaction closing, thereby improving operational efficiency and financial performance.
- Brand Growth: The acquisition will secure long-term sales and cash flows from the Nathan's Famous brand, further driving growth in Smithfield's packaged meats segment by leveraging its established retail and foodservice sales channels.
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About NATH
Nathan’s Famous, Inc. is a licensor, wholesaler and retailer of products marketed under its Nathan’s Famous brand, including its Nathan’s World Famous Beef Hot Dogs. The Company distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and 20 foreign countries. The Branded Product Program segment is engaged in the sale of hot dog products either directly to foodservice operators or to various foodservice distributors who resell the products to foodservice operators. The Product licensing segment includes royalties, from licensing a range of its branded products, including its hot dogs, sausage and corned beef products, frozen French fries and additional products, through retail grocery channels and club stores throughout the United States. The Restaurant operations segment is engaged in the sale of its products at Company-owned restaurants and earns fees and royalties from its franchised restaurants, including its virtual kitchens.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








