Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation

HRLยทNYSE

$23.14

-0.90%
Consumer DefensivePackaged Foods

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, Cafรฉ 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.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$12.73B
EPS0.8700
P/E Ratio26.60
Earnings Date06/04/2026
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Hormel Foods Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that HRL stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 26.20, with estimates ranging from a low of 22.00 to a high of 30.00.

Lowest Target
22.00
-4.93%
Consensus Target
26.20
13.22%
Highest Target
30.00
29.65%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 26.20, with estimates ranging from a low of 22.00 to a high of 30.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+13.2%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

30.5% spread

Good consensus alignment. Moderate target spread reflects general agreement on value drivers with some variance in assumptions.

Risk-Reward Profile

6.02x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
12.11B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
12.41B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
12.35B - 12.50B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.5%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
478.20M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
811.02M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
797.08M - 824.95M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+69.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.87
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.48
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.45 - $1.50
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+69.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage4 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
741.49M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.13B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.12B - 1.14B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+52.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
1.01B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.38B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.37B - 1.39B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+37.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
996.62M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
960.05M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
955.39M - 967.05M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-3.7%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread1%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $322K worth of HRL shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

13.4K

321.60K

Net Activity

-322K

-$322K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
MEA

Murano Elsa A

Director

13.4K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$322K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $322K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Insider Participation

High Selling

1 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.