Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
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- symbol HRL
- Rev/Share 21.9908
- Book/Share 14.379
- PB 1.7112
- Debt/Equity 0.3616
- CurrentRatio 2.4664
- ROIC 0.0544
- MktCap 13510627920.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.9706
- PFCF 25.2842
- PE 28.274
- Debt/Assets 0.2134
- DivYield 0.0473
- ROE 0.0597
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | HRL | JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | -- | $34 | Aug. 20, 2025 |
| Initiation | HRL | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | $35 | June 23, 2025 |
| Upgrade | HRL | BNP Paribas Exane | Underperform | Neutral | -- | $30 | May 27, 2025 |
| Upgrade | HRL | BofA Securities | Underperform | Neutral | -- | $35 | April 15, 2025 |
| Initiation | HRL | Exane BNP Paribas | -- | Underperform | -- | $28 | Oct. 21, 2024 |
| Resumed | HRL | Stephens | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $31 | Oct. 3, 2024 |
News
Hormel Foods International Sales: Still a Growth Engine?
Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HRL's International business highlights pockets of growth, with branded products gaining traction despite ongoing regional market challenges.
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Consumer Staples Are Exploding Higher in 2026: Buy 5 High-Yielding Dividend Kings Now
Published: January 21, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Consumer staples underperformed in a big way in 2025 but may see a more favorable environment in 2026 with easing sector-specific pressures and fiscal stimulus potentially boosting demand.
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Hormel Foods: Dividend King That's Too Cheap To Ignore At Decade Lows
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Hormel Foods is rated a Buy, trading near decade lows with a ~5% dividend yield and strong fundamentals. HRL targets 2–3% organic net sales growth and 5–7% operating income growth long-term, supported by portfolio optimization and protein focus. Free cash flow is expected to normalize following elevated CAPEX and inventory build-up in 2025, with the valuation estimating their fair value above current levels.
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MoneyShow's Best Investment Ideas For 2026: Part 5
Published: January 15, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
MoneyShow presents top investment ideas for 2026 from their contributors. This year's edition presents a mix of metals plays, financial stocks, deep value names, high-octane growth and tech stocks, and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential. Part 5 of this series includes Hormel Foods, IonQ, Kodiak AI, Lara Exploration and MannKind.
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Here's 7 Ideal "Safer" January Dividend Dogs In The S&P500
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Seven S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks—like Ford, AT&T, and VICI—offer strong payouts supported by free cash flow and attractive valuations. Analyst projections indicate 22.78% to 36.88% net gains for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by January 2027, with average risk 16% below the market. Nine of the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs already meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share price, signaling fair or undervalued entry points.
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3 Dividend Stocks With High Yields and a Triple-Digit Upside Potential
Published: January 12, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
You don't have to settle for a moderate yield with moderate upside if you like dividend stocks.
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Hormel: Buy This Dividend Aristocrat While It Dips
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Hormel Foods trades near 52-week lows with a forward P/E of 15.7 and an attractive 5.1% dividend yield. HRL demonstrates resilient organic growth across all segments, supported by strong brands and ongoing portfolio modernization. Management guides for 1%–4% organic sales growth and 7% operating income growth midpoint in fiscal 2026 as margin pressures ease.
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3 Of My Favorite Dividend Growth Stocks For 2026
Published: January 02, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
PepsiCo (PEP), Hormel (HRL), and Lowe's (LOW) are long-term buys, all trading at attractive valuations after sector underperformance in 2025. PEP offers a nearly 4% yield, a 53-year dividend growth streak, and catalysts from cost-cutting and new product initiatives. HRL is undervalued with a 4.8% yield and potential turnaround under the interim CEO.
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Hormel Foods Foodservice Growth: Is This a Key Earnings Lever?
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HRL's Foodservice unit delivered solid sales growth in Q4, powered by higher-value proteins, even as input costs pressured profits.
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.
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HRL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
Published: December 15, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
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HRL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
Published: December 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
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Hormel: Experiencing Short-Term Headwinds, But It's Fairly Priced
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Hormel offers a 4.95% forward yield and strong brands, but the current valuation appears fair with limited upside. Recent GAAP losses stem from conservative impairment charges on Garudafood and Planters, not operational weakness; adjusted margins better reflect core performance. HRL's 2026 guidance targets improved adjusted operating margin (8.8%) and modest revenue growth (1–4%), aided by potential relief from tariff headwinds.
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ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
Published: December 10, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Hormel securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Hormel Foods Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q4 Earnings
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) reported fourth-quarter results that beat Wall Street profit expectations but fell short on revenue on Thursday.
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Hormel's Strong FY2026 EPS View: Is It Enough To Break The Downtrend?
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Hormel Foods Corporation faces sector-wide headwinds from shifting consumer preferences and inflation, impacting more processed product segments. HRL's turkey segment aligns well with secular trends toward protein and healthier foods, providing a relative bright spot in the portfolio. Recent leadership changes could introduce elevated execution risk, as the unusual dual‑leadership model may be disruptive to focus.
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Hormel Foods Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
HRL posts a fourth-quarter earnings beat and modest sales growth, as segment results reveal mixed trends across retail, foodservice and international.
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Hormel (HRL) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Hormel (HRL) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended October 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
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The Highest-Yielding Dividend Aristocrats Deliver 5%-6% Yields and Safety
Published: December 04, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
At 24/7 Wall St., we have closely followed dividend-paying stocks for over 15 years.
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HRL Investors Have Opportunity to Join Hormel Foods Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Published: December 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or “the Company”) (NYSE: HRL) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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ROSEN, TRUSTED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Hormel securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Hormel Foods Readies for Q4 Earnings: Things to Watch for HRL Stock
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
HRL faces strong retail demand heading into results, but rising input costs and slow pricing recovery threaten near-term margins.
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Unlocking Q4 Potential of Hormel (HRL): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Hormel (HRL), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended October 2025.
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ROSEN, A RANKED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 28, 2025) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Hormel securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Hormel Foods: Recent Dividend Raise, Yield At Decade Low - Bargain Or Value Trap?
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Hormel Foods faces ongoing headwinds, with shares at decade lows and persistent margin pressures from inflation and changing consumer trends. Despite a 5% dividend yield and a strong Dividend King track record, HRL's earnings and guidance remain subdued, limiting near-term upside. Management expects continued challenges into 2026, with only modest growth anticipated and profit margins under pressure from economic and industry factors.
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Rosen Law Firm Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
Published: November 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK , Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased Hormel securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
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Analysts Estimate Hormel Foods (HRL) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Hormel (HRL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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HRL Investors Have Opportunity to Join Hormel Foods Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Published: November 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or “the Company”) (NYSE: HRL) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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HRL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
Published: November 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) resulting from allegations that Hormel may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
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HRL Investors Have Opportunity to Join Hormel Foods Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Published: November 19, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel” or “the Company”) (NYSE: HRL) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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About Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
- IPO Date 1980-03-17
- Website https://www.hormelfoods.com
- Industry Packaged Foods
- CEO Jeffrey Ettinger
- Employees 20000