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HRL Stock Chart & Stats
$25.31
$0.29(1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$25.31
$0.29(1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.70 - $29.35
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.47M
Average Volume (3M)3.77M
Market Cap
$13.76B
Enterprise Value$13.88K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$859.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.4
Beta0.03
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.85
Shares Outstanding550,314,940
10 Day Avg. Volume3,251,829
30 Day Avg. Volume3,765,014
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 Upside5.36% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Organic GrowthSustained organic growth across retail, foodservice and international shows durable demand and category relevance. Multiple segments gaining share reduces reliance on any single channel, supporting predictable revenue and easier capacity planning over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash Generation & Payout DisciplineConsistent operating and free cash flow with a long dividend track record underpins shareholder returns and provides flexibility for reinvestment, deleveraging or M&A. Reliable cash generation enhances resilience versus cyclical input-cost swings over a medium-term horizon.
Portfolio Simplification & Focus On Higher‑Value BrandsExiting volatile, lower‑value operations concentrates resources on branded, higher‑margin items. This structural simplification should lower earnings volatility and improve mix over months, helping margin recovery and management focus on growth markets.
Bears Say
Margin Compression & Lower ROEMaterial decline in margins and returns versus prior years indicates lasting pressure on profitability. Until pricing, mix improvements or cost reductions sustainably outpace commodity and logistics inflation, ROE and cash‑return capacity will remain constrained.
Commodity And Logistics VolatilityExposure to protein commodity cycles and fuel/logistics inflation creates persistent cost uncertainty. This structural input volatility can erode margins quarter to quarter and forces ongoing pricing, hedging, or productivity actions to preserve profitability.
Retail Brand Pressure & Inventory RebalancingUnderperforming retail categories and deliberate inventory cuts reduce utilization and add near‑term costs. Restoring distribution, price‑pack architecture and assortment will take months, pressuring margins and slowing margin recovery until actions take hold.
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 $29.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap?
Hormel Foods Corp’s market cap is $13.76B.
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 19 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 4.67%. 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 (5.36% Upside)
$26.67 (5.36% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HRL Sentiment 89%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
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
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.67%
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 Company Deck
HRL Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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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
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Average Price Target
$26.67
▲(5.36% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.42% Insiders
9.33% Mutual Funds
2.09% Other Institutional Investors
67.97% Public Companies and Individual Investors











