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Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)
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HRL Stock Chart & Stats
$22.64
$0.10(0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$22.64
$0.10(0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.03 - $33.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume451.48K
Average Volume (3M)5.03M
Market Cap
$12.45B
Enterprise Value$18.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$630.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta0.10
Next Earnings
Dec 04, 2025EPS Estimate
0.32Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 14, 2025Dividend Yield5.12%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.35
Shares Outstanding549,998,400
10 Day Avg. Volume4,685,091
30 Day Avg. Volume5,033,991
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio15.08
Price to Book (P/B)2.09
Price to Sales (P/S)1.40
P/FCF Ratio16.57
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$27.17Price Target Upside20.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Leadership And ExperiencePaul Kuehneman is a 30+ year veteran with experience in leadership roles, bringing commodity-oriented experience to Hormel Foods.
Profit RecoveryThere is a path to profit recovery in Turkey given the strength in fundamentals and recovery in Planters.
Volume TrendsHormel Foods' volumes are trending better year over year than most food peers and could improve further.
Bears Say
Earnings GuidanceHormel Foods guided its 4Q25 adjusted EPS to be below prior guidance due to commodity inflation and other issues.
Financial OutlookHormel Foods lowered its FY25 financial outlook due to continued pressures and lowered its adjusted operating income range.
Product RecallHormel Foods announced a voluntary recall of approximately 4.9 million pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to contamination.
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 $21.03 and its highest was $33.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap?
Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap is $12.45B.
When is Hormel Foods Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hormel Foods Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 04, 2025 which is in 16 days.
How were Hormel Foods Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Hormel Foods Corp released its earnings results on Aug 28, 2025. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.402 by -$0.052.
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 $0.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.12%. See more information on Hormel Foods Corp dividends here
What is Hormel Foods Corp’s EPS estimate?
Hormel Foods Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Hormel Foods Corp have?
Hormel Foods Corp has 549,998,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hormel Foods Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hormel Foods Corp reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.402. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -13.084%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hormel Foods Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HRL
Hormel Foods Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$27.17 (20.01% Upside)
$27.17 (20.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HRL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 50.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.41%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hormel Foods Corp
Hormel Foods Corporation is a multinational food company based in the United States, primarily engaged in the production and marketing of a variety of food products. Founded in 1891, the company operates in several sectors, including refrigerated foods, grocery products, and international sales, with a diverse portfolio that features well-known brands such as Spam, Jennie-O, and Hormel Chili. Hormel Foods focuses on delivering high-quality, protein-based products and has expanded its offerings to include plant-based alternatives and convenient meal solutions.
HRL Company Deck
HRL Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong top-line growth across segments and a thriving China market. However, significant challenges, particularly from commodity cost inflation and lagging profitability, tempered the positive aspects. The company remains confident in its strategic initiatives and future growth, but near-term profitability pressures persist.View all HRL earnings summariesHRL Sales Breakdown
71.71% Perishable
28.29% Shelf-stable
HRL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$27.17
▲(20.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.50% Insiders
9.47% Mutual Funds
2.94% Other Institutional Investors
66.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors