Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)

US — Consumer Defensive Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol HRL
  • Rev/Share 21.9908
  • Book/Share 20.619
  • PB 1.146
  • Debt/Equity 0.2517
  • CurrentRatio 2.4664
  • ROIC 0.0431

 

  • MktCap 12996462972.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.9706
  • PFCF 24.322
  • PE 27.2034
  • Debt/Assets 0.2134
  • DivYield 0.0491
  • ROE 0.0539

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 2

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

ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
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
HRL
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?
HRL
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
HRL
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
HRL
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
AMCR, BEN, HRL, O, TGT
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
HRL
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
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
HRL
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
HRL
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
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?
HRL
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
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
HRL
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
HRL
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
HRL
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
HRL
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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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
HRL
Published: November 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 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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Hormel Foods Named a Best for Vets Employer for 13th Consecutive Year
HRL
Published: November 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

AUSTIN, Minn. , Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has once again been named on Military Times' 2025 Best for Vets employer list for the 13th consecutive year.

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Rosen Law Firm Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
HRL
Published: November 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Nov. 17, 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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This annual tax-saving move has put these 7 stocks on sale
ADBE, CRM, DECK, HRL, LULU, MTDR, UPS
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Fund managers dump losers now to offset gains — giving value investors an opportunity.

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Buy 3 Ideal Dividend Kings Of 24 'Safer' In November's 56
ABM, ADM, ADP, BKH, CBSH, CDUAF, CWT, FRT, FTS, GRC, HRL, HTO, KMB, KO, KVUE, MO, MSEX, NWN, PPG, RLI, SCL, SWK, SYY, TGT, TR
Published: November 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The article reviews the November 2025 Dividend Kings, highlighting 56 stocks with long dividend growth records and recent changes to the list. Six Dividend Kings - MO, UVV, HRL, KVUE, CDUAF, UBSI - are currently fairly priced, with annual dividends from $1,000 invested meeting or exceeding share prices. Analyst forecasts suggest top-yielding Kings could deliver net gains of 18.55% to 101.43% by November 2026, with Stepan, H2O America, and National Fuel Gas among the top projections.

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3 Undervalued Dividend Kings to Buy on the Dip Right Now
BDX, HRL, TGT
Published: November 06, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Dividend Kings are stocks that've had their dividend payouts raised for 50 consecutive years or more, such as Target (NYSE:TGT ), Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX ), and Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL ).

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ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Hormel Foods Corporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - HRL
HRL
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 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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Higher beef prices are biting into profits, but there early signs that relief is on the way
HRL, MCD, QSR, SHAK
Published: October 30, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Neutral

Beef prices are a headache for the restaurant and food industries — just ask Restaurant Brands, McDonald's, Shake Shack and Hormel Foods.

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Hormel Foods Once Again Recognized for Having Top Summer Internship Program
HRL
Published: October 30, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

AUSTIN, Minn. , Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that it was again recognized by Vault as having one of the top 150 internship programs in the nation.

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Hormel Foods Lowers Adjusted Earnings Guidance Citing Fire, Inflationary Pressures
HRL
Published: October 29, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

Hormel Foods warned that earnings in the latest quarter were squeezed by price pressures, bird flu and a fire that damaged its Arkansas peanut butter production facility.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Announces Leadership Appointment and Provides Business Updates
HRL
Published: October 29, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

AUSTIN, Minn. , Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leadership Appointment Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the appointment of Paul Kuehneman as interim chief financial officer and controller, effective October 27, 2025.

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Prediction: These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Will Raise Their Payouts to Record Highs in November
BF-A, BF-B, HRL, MKC
Published: October 21, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

What's better than a high-yield dividend? A high-yield dividend that keeps growing, of course.

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100 Barron's Sustainable Dividend Dogs: 4 Ideal October Buys; 9 To Watch; 49 "Safer"
APD, AVNT, BBY, CPB, ESG, GIS, HRL, IPG, KDP, KMB, LKQ, PPG, PRU, RF, RHI, SWK
Published: October 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Barron's 2025 list of 100 top sustainable companies, ranked by Calvert's ESG criteria, highlights 82 dividend payers ideal for yield-based analysis. Top-ten October 2025 Sustainable dividend-dogs, Regions Financial, Hormel, Air Products, PPG, Interpublic, Keurig Dr. Pepper, Stanley Black & Decker, Robert Half, Avient, and LKQ, ranged 24.25% 49.98% in one-year net-gains. $5k invested in the lowest-priced five of ten top-yield Sustainable companies showed 12.38% more net gain than from $5k invested in all ten per October 10 data.

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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

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and food products to retail, foodservice, deli, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. It provides various perishable products that include fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, sausages, hams, guacamoles, and bacons; and shelf-stable products comprising canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chilies, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and others. The company also engages in the processing, marketing, and sale of branded and unbranded pork, beef, poultry, and turkey products, as well as offers nutritional food products and supplements, desserts and drink mixes, and industrial gelatin products. It sells its products primarily under the SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Café H, Herdez, Black Label, Sadler's, Columbus, Gatherings, Herdez, Wholly, Columbus, Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls, Corn Nuts, etc. brand names through sales personnel, independent brokers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.