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Hormel Foods (HRL)
NYSE:HRL
HRL Stock Chart & Stats
$24.12
$0.10(0.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.12
$0.10(0.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.03 - $32.07
Previous CloseN/A
Volume451.48K
Average Volume (3M)5.29M
Market Cap
$13.02B
Enterprise Value$15.46B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$703.59M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.2
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Feb 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.81%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding550,107,300
10 Day Avg. Volume5,595,047
30 Day Avg. Volume5,285,185
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.61
Price to Book (P/B)1.50
Price to Sales (P/S)0.98
P/FCF Ratio22.23
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.37
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$27.40Price Target Upside13.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementThe company expects relief in pork input costs and stronger turkey markets, which can aid in improving margins.
Financial PerformanceHormel Foods Corp expects organic net sales growth of 1-4% and adjusted operating income growth of 4-10%, which shows potential for future profitability.
Strategic InitiativesRecent portfolio reshaping initiatives, such as with Justin’s and private label snack nuts, are viewed as supportive of future profitability.
Bears Say
Commodity CostsProtein commodity costs, particularly beef and nuts, are expected to remain elevated, posing a challenge for Hormel Foods Corp.
Guidance ReductionHRL guided its 4Q25 adj. EPS to be $0.08-$0.09 below its prior guidance of $0.38-$0.40, attributing the shortfall to commodity inflation, poultry supply issues, a fire at a Skippy peanut butter facility, and a chicken recall.
Product RecallHormel Foods announced a voluntary recall of approximately 4.9 million pounds of foodservice ready-to-eat frozen chicken products due to customer complaints about metal contamination.
Hormel Foods News
HRL FAQ
What was Hormel Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hormel Foods lowest stock price was $21.03 and its highest was $32.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Hormel Foods’s market cap?
Hormel Foods’s market cap is $13.02B.
When is Hormel Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hormel Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 26, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Hormel Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Hormel Foods released its earnings results on Dec 04, 2025. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.302 by $0.018.
Is Hormel Foods overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hormel Foods’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hormel Foods pay dividends?
Hormel Foods pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.292 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.81%. See more information on Hormel Foods dividends here
What is Hormel Foods’s EPS estimate?
Hormel Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Hormel Foods have?
Hormel Foods has 550,107,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hormel Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hormel Foods reported an EPS of $0.32 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.302. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.825%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hormel Foods?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HRL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hormel Foods Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$27.40 (13.60% Upside)
$27.40 (13.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HRL Sentiment 76%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 612.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $321.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation is a multinational food company based in the United States, primarily known for its meat and food products. Founded in 1891, the company operates in several segments including Refrigerated Foods, Grocery Products, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. Hormel's core offerings include processed meats, turkey products, and a variety of shelf-stable foods, with popular brands such as Spam, Hormel Chili, and Skippy peanut butter. The company focuses on innovation and sustainability in its product development, catering to a diverse consumer base both domestically and internationally.
HRL Company Deck
HRL Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with strong net sales growth and brand performance offset by significant profitability challenges, market struggles in Brazil, and continued supply constraints in Turkey. Strategic initiatives and product innovations were highlighted as future growth drivers, but near-term pressures remain.View all HRL earnings summariesHRL Sales Breakdown
72.88% Perishable
27.12% Shelf-stable
HRL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$27.40
▲(13.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.48% Insiders
9.24% Mutual Funds
5.51% Other Institutional Investors
64.71% Public Companies and Individual Investors