Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)
NYSE:HRL
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HRL Stock Chart & Stats
$21.19
$0.10(0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$21.19
$0.10(0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.70 - $31.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume451.48K
Average Volume (3M)6.21M
Market Cap
$12.78B
Enterprise Value$14.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$859.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.5
Beta0.13
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding550,314,940
10 Day Avg. Volume9,461,783
30 Day Avg. Volume6,214,631
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.67
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
P/FCF Ratio24.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.21
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.00Price Target Upside22.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Branded DiversificationA broad portfolio of enduring consumer brands across refrigerated, shelf-stable, snacks and peanut butter provides durable shelf presence, category reach and retail/foodservice leverage. This diversification reduces single-category cyclicality and supports steady demand and pricing power over multiple quarters.
Consistent Organic GrowthConsecutive quarters of organic growth across segments show sustained demand and successful product/mix strategies. That repeatable top-line momentum—retail, foodservice and international—supports predictable revenue trajectories and underpins medium-term earnings stability and cash flow generation.
Cash Generation & ReturnsRobust operating cash flow and free cash flow, consistent capex discipline and large, sustained dividend payouts demonstrate durable cash conversion and shareholder returns. Strong cash buffers support investment, portfolio actions and resilience through commodity or seasonal cycles over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed MarginsMaterial margin and ROE compression versus prior years indicates weaker pricing/mix or rising input costs. Persistently lower margins reduce earnings power and the firm's ability to fund growth or raise returns, making medium-term profitability improvement more challenging without structural changes.
Commodity & Logistics ExposureSignificant exposure to protein commodity swings and fuel/logistics inflation creates recurring margin volatility. Because these input and transportation costs can persist across quarters, they represent a durable earnings risk and complicate planning and pricing over a 2–6 month horizon.
Inventory & Utilization PressurePlanned inventory rebalancing and related lower plant utilization will depress near-term capacity efficiency and elevate per-unit costs. While strategic for long-term mix, the operational drag and one-time divestiture impacts can meaningfully constrain margins and returns over the upcoming quarters.
Hormel Foods News
HRL FAQ
What was Hormel Foods Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hormel Foods Corp lowest stock price was $19.70 and its highest was $31.86 in the past 12 months.
What is Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap?
Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap is $12.78B.
When is Hormel Foods Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hormel Foods Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 86 days.
How were Hormel Foods Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Hormel Foods Corp released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.354 by $0.046.
Is Hormel Foods Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hormel Foods Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hormel Foods Corp pay dividends?
Hormel Foods Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.292 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.82%. See more information on Hormel Foods Corp dividends here
What is Hormel Foods Corp’s EPS estimate?
Hormel Foods Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.36.
How many shares outstanding does Hormel Foods Corp have?
Hormel Foods Corp has 550,314,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hormel Foods Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hormel Foods Corp reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.354. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.548%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hormel Foods Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HRL
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Hormel Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.00 (22.70% Upside)
$26.00 (22.70% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HRL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 307.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hormel Foods Corp
Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and food products to retail, foodservice, deli, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. It provides various perishable products that include fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, sausages, hams, guacamoles, and bacons; and shelf-stable products comprising canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chilies, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and others. The company also engages in the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork, beef, poultry, and turkey products, as well as offers nutritional food products and supplements, desserts and drink mixes, and industrial gelatin products. It sells its products primarily under the SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Café H, Herdez, Black Label, Sadler's, Columbus, Gatherings, Herdez, Wholly, Columbus, Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls, Corn Nuts, etc. brand names through sales personnel, independent brokers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.
HRL Company Deck
HRL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple clear operational and financial positives: consistent organic growth across all segments, margin expansion, strong adjusted EPS growth (+14% to $0.40), robust cash generation, and strategic portfolio moves (divestiture and CTO hire). These positives were balanced against manageable near-term headwinds—primarily higher fuel/logistics costs, commodity volatility (pork/beef), and a planned inventory rebalancing expected to pressure Q3 results and keep third-quarter adjusted earnings roughly flat year-over-year. Because management reaffirmed full-year guidance and indicated momentum toward the upper half of the earnings range, and because the favorable drivers (pricing, mix, manufacturing improvements, JV strength) appear to materially outweigh the temporary challenges, the overall tone is constructive and confident.View all HRL earnings summariesHRL Sales Breakdown
72.88% Perishable
27.12% Shelf-stable
HRL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.00
▲(22.70% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.42% Insiders
9.09% Mutual Funds
6.70% Other Institutional Investors
62.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors