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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 - $30.09
Previous CloseN/A
Volume451.48K
Average Volume (3M)4.08M
Market Cap
$13.65B
Enterprise Value$13.88K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$859.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.6
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding550,314,940
10 Day Avg. Volume3,691,439
30 Day Avg. Volume4,077,212
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.67Price Target Upside25.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Branded Portfolio & Distribution ScaleHormel’s diversified, recognizable brand portfolio and broad retail, foodservice and international distribution create a durable moat. Brand equity and scale support pricing, shelf placement and promotion leverage, lowering volatility in volumes and enabling cross‑category growth over the next 2–6 months.
Consistent Organic Growth Across SegmentsSteady organic growth across retail, foodservice and international indicates resilient end‑market demand and effective product/mix strategies. Multi‑quarter momentum suggests structural gains in distribution and innovation that should support revenue stability and gradual share gains over the medium term.
Solid Cash GenerationRobust operating and free cash flow provide financial flexibility for dividends, targeted M&A and capex to improve productivity. Strong cash conversion helps absorb commodity cycles and funds strategic investments, supporting sustainable capital allocation and balance‑sheet resilience over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability And ReturnsMargins and returns have materially compressed versus recent years, reducing ROE and internal capital returns. Lower operating and net margins limit the company’s ability to convert sales into earnings, making results more sensitive to input cost swings and constraining durable EPS growth.
Commodity & Logistics Cost VolatilityExposure to pork, beef and fuel/logistics cost swings creates recurring margin risk. Even with pricing/mix actions, input and transport volatility can erode profitability and make quarterly cadence uneven, complicating longer‑term margin predictability and operational planning.
Retail Brand & Category Execution RisksUnderperformance in some retail categories and promotional timing missteps highlight execution risk in a key channel. Restoring share and margin may require price‑pack, assortment and promotional changes that take time, risking slower retail recovery and persistent margin pressure.
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 $30.09 in the past 12 months.
What is Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap?
Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap is $13.65B.
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 42 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 0.35.
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 12.543%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hormel Foods Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HRL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hormel Foods Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.67 (25.85% Upside)
$26.67 (25.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HRL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 307.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $495.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.38%
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 is a prominent global food company that specializes in the creation, preparation, and supply of a diverse array of meat, nut, and other culinary items. Its extensive clientele spans retail outlets, institutional food providers (foodservice), specialty delis, and various commercial enterprises across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are strategically structured into four main divisions: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. Hormel's product portfolio is broad, encompassing numerous perishable goods such as fresh meats, frozen food selections, convenient refrigerated meal options, a variety of sausages, hams, guacamole, and bacon. Additionally, it offers a wide range of non-perishable items, including canned luncheon meats, various nut butters, snack nuts, chili, microwave-ready meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, and tortilla chips. Beyond these offerings, Hormel Foods is also actively involved in the processing, promotion, and distribution of both branded and unbranded products derived from pork, beef, poultry, and turkey. The company further supplies nutritional food items and supplements, dessert and beverage mixes, and industrial-grade gelatin. Its extensive product line is marketed under numerous widely recognized brand names, including SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Café H, Herdez, Black Label, Sadler's, Columbus, Gatherings, Wholly, Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls, and Corn Nuts. These products reach consumers through a multi-channel distribution network, utilizing internal sales teams, independent brokers, and various distributors. Founded in 1891 as Geo. A. Hormel & Company, the organization was officially rebranded as Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Its corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Minnesota.
HRL Sales Breakdown
72.88% Perishable
27.12% Shelf-stable

HRL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.67
▲(25.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.42% Insiders
9.33% Mutual Funds
0.16% Other Institutional Investors
69.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors












