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HRL Stock Chart & Stats
$23.78
$0.29(1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$23.78
$0.29(1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.70 - $26.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.47M
Average Volume (3M)4.79M
Market Cap
$11.85B
Enterprise Value$15.95K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$868.45M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.86B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.2
Beta0.04
Next Earnings
Dec 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.63
Shares Outstanding550,350,800
10 Day Avg. Volume7,280,228
30 Day Avg. Volume4,793,739
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
$25.50Price Target Upside7.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Reliable Cash GenerationHormel continues to generate substantial cash despite weaker earnings. Strong free cash flow supports dividends, capital investment and balance-sheet flexibility, although conversion has moderated from historical highs.
Foodservice GrowthSustained foodservice growth provides a durable channel offset to retail weakness. Premium prepared proteins and branded pepperoni are supporting mix and margins, strengthening Hormel’s position with restaurants and institutional customers.
Margin Improvement And Brand FocusImproving margins and stronger priority-brand performance indicate benefits from portfolio sharpening and better mix. Continued investment in infrastructure, data, technology and digital marketing can reinforce competitiveness over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Revenue And Profitability TrendsThe decline in sales and profitability reduces operating leverage and limits earnings compounding. Although gross margin remains resilient, lower operating and net margins suggest that brand strength has not fully offset volume, mix and cost pressures.
Retail Volume PressurePersistent retail volume weakness can erode scale and weaken shelf position if consumers remain price-sensitive. Portfolio exits explain part of the decline, but elasticity and category softness indicate broader demand and execution challenges.
Structural Cost And Supply Chain HeadwindsOngoing logistics and input-cost volatility can keep margins below historical levels, particularly when utilization is intentionally reduced. Pork savings may help later, but the cost structure remains exposed to agricultural and supply-chain variability.
Hormel Foods News
HRL FAQ
What was Hormel Foods’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hormel Foods lowest stock price was $19.70 and its highest was $26.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Hormel Foods’s market cap?
Hormel Foods’s market cap is $11.85B.
When is Hormel Foods’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hormel Foods’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 02, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were Hormel Foods’s earnings last quarter?
Hormel Foods released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2026. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.354 by $0.016.
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 5.42%. See more information on Hormel Foods dividends here
What is Hormel Foods’s EPS estimate?
Hormel Foods’s EPS estimate is 0.38.
How many shares outstanding does Hormel Foods have?
Hormel Foods has 550,350,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hormel Foods’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hormel Foods reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.354. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.249%.
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$25.50 (7.23% Upside)
$25.50 (7.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HRL Sentiment 79%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 307.8K 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 ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Hormel Foods
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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced view: meaningful bottom-line progress (adjusted EPS +6%, margin expansion, stronger cash generation and tightened EPS guidance) and clear strategic actions (portfolio sharpening, leadership appointments) are offset by near-term top-line softness (Q3 organic sales -2%), retail volume declines, international one-time hits and supply-chain/logistics headwinds. Management expects commodity tailwinds to benefit future quarters but cautions that the consumer environment remains choppy.View all HRL earnings summariesHRL Sales Breakdown
72.88% Perishable
27.12% Shelf-stable

HRL Stock 12 Month Forecast
All Analysts
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Average Price Target
$25.50
▲(7.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.42% Insiders
9.33% Mutual Funds
5.58% Other Institutional Investors
63.84% Public Companies and Individual Investors









