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Hormel Foods (HRL)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $24.26 | Market Cap: $13.4 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples | Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

Hormel Foods (HRL)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $24.26
Market Cap: $13.4 Bil
Sector: Consumer Staples
Industry: Packaged Foods & Meats

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, Dividend Yield is 4.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.2%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -122%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
  Key risks
HRL key risks include [1] losing market share to lower-cost private-label products as consumer preferences shift and [2] significant brand and financial damage from food contamination leading to product recalls.
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Nutritional Supplements, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.3%, Dividend Yield is 4.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.2%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 26%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Health & Wellness Trends, and Vegan & Alternative Foods. Themes include Organic & Natural Products, Nutritional Supplements, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -122%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.9%
5 Key risks
HRL key risks include [1] losing market share to lower-cost private-label products as consumer preferences shift and [2] significant brand and financial damage from food contamination leading to product recalls.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

HRL Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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For Hormel Foods (HRL), we will look at the period leading up to December 27, 2025, to highlight key points for stock movement.

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<b>1. Hormel Foods Q4 2025 Earnings Report and Outlook:</b> The stock may have reacted negatively to the company's fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report if it showed weaker-than-expected performance or a cautious outlook for the upcoming fiscal year. Factors such as declining sales volumes in key segments, higher input costs, or a less optimistic profit margin forecast could have contributed to the decline.<br><br>

<b>2. Analyst Downgrades or Price Target Reductions:</b> A series of downgrades from financial analysts or significant reductions in their price targets for HRL could have pressured the stock. Such adjustments often reflect concerns about future growth prospects, competitive landscape, or changes in company fundamentals.<br><br>

<b>3. Broader Market Downturn in the Consumer Staples Sector:</b> A general negative sentiment or downturn in the consumer staples sector, where Hormel Foods operates, could have dragged the stock down. Macroeconomic concerns, changes in consumer spending habits, or rising interest rates impacting defensive stocks can affect the entire sector.<br><br>

<b>4. Commodity Price Volatility and Input Costs:</b> Increases in the cost of key commodities such as pork, beef, or packaging materials could have squeezed Hormel Foods' profit margins. If the company indicated an inability to fully pass these costs onto consumers, it would negatively impact investor sentiment.<br><br>

<b>5. Increased Competition and Shifting Consumer Preferences:</b> Growing competition from private label brands or smaller, agile food companies, coupled with evolving consumer preferences towards healthier or plant-based alternatives, could have impacted Hormel Foods' market share and sales growth, leading to investor concerns.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -0.6% change in HRL stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -36.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)24.4224.26-0.64%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12058.5912106.160.39%
Net Income Margin (%)6.26%3.95%-36.87%
P/E Multiple17.8127.9356.81%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)550.41550.51-0.02%
Cumulative Contribution-0.64%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HRL-0.6% 
Market (SPY)4.3%-2.7%
Sector (XLP)0.3%57.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -18.6% change in HRL stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -37.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)29.8124.26-18.61%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)11924.1612106.161.53%
Net Income Margin (%)6.27%3.95%-36.99%
P/E Multiple21.9427.9327.27%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)550.28550.51-0.04%
Cumulative Contribution-18.61%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HRL-18.6% 
Market (SPY)12.6%-0.8%
Sector (XLP)-2.2%48.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -20.2% change in HRL stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -41.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)30.4024.26-20.20%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)11920.8012106.161.55%
Net Income Margin (%)6.75%3.95%-41.51%
P/E Multiple20.7327.9334.73%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)548.94550.51-0.29%
Cumulative Contribution-20.20%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HRL-20.2% 
Market (SPY)15.8%5.8%
Sector (XLP)0.0%55.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -41.2% change in HRL stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -50.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)41.2824.26-41.23%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)12458.8112106.16-2.83%
Net Income Margin (%)8.03%3.95%-50.79%
P/E Multiple22.5527.9323.86%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)546.21550.51-0.79%
Cumulative Contribution-41.24%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
HRL-17.7% 
Market (SPY)48.0%5.2%
Sector (XLP)14.1%45.5%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
HRL Return5%7%-5%-27%1%-19%-36%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HRL Win Rate58%42%58%42%42%33% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HRL Max Drawdown-11%-11%-8%-31%-10%-29% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See HRL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventHRLS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-44.4%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven79.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-17.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven21.2%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven34 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-20.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven25.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven291 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-41.1%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven69.8%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven563 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Hormel Foods's stock fell -44.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/21/2022. A -44.4% loss requires a 79.9% gain to breakeven.

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About Hormel Foods (HRL)

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.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Hormel Foods:

  • Like Kraft Heinz, but with a heavier emphasis on packaged meats and iconic brands like Spam and Skippy.
  • Tyson Foods for the processed and packaged meat aisle.
  • Like Conagra Brands, but with a historical cornerstone in pork products and uniquely iconic brands like Spam and Skippy.

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  • SPAM® products: A line of canned, cooked pork products, most famously luncheon meat.
  • Skippy® Peanut Butter: A leading brand of peanut butter and other nut butter spreads.
  • Jennie-O® Turkey: A diverse range of turkey products, including ground turkey, deli meats, and whole birds.
  • Hormel® branded foods: Includes a variety of products such as canned chili, pepperoni, bacon (Black Label®), and party trays (Hormel Gatherings®).
  • Applegate® Naturals: Organic and natural meat products like sausages, bacon, and deli meats.
  • Columbus® Craft Meats: Premium deli meats, salamis, and charcuterie items.
  • Planters® Nuts: A wide assortment of nuts, seeds, and snack mixes.

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Hormel Foods (HRL) primarily operates as a business-to-business (B2B) company, selling its wide range of branded food products to other companies. These customers then distribute or sell Hormel's products to individual consumers or use them in their own operations.

While Hormel Foods does not disclose any single customer accounting for 10% or more of its consolidated net sales in its recent filings, its major customers include large retailers and foodservice distributors.

Here are some of Hormel Foods' major customer companies:

  • Walmart Inc. (WMT) - As the largest retailer in the United States, Walmart (including Sam's Club) is a significant customer for Hormel's retail products.
  • The Kroger Co. (KR) - One of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S., Kroger and its banners are major purchasers of Hormel's consumer packaged goods.
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) - A leading club store operator, Costco sells a variety of Hormel products in bulk to its members.
  • Sysco Corporation (SYY) - The world's largest foodservice distributor, Sysco supplies Hormel's foodservice products to restaurants, schools, hospitals, and other institutions.
  • US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) - Another major foodservice distributor in the United States, providing Hormel products to various foodservice operators.

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Here is the information about the management team members of Hormel Foods.

Jeffrey M. Ettinger, Interim Chief Executive Officer

Jeffrey M. Ettinger served as president and CEO of Hormel Foods from 2005 to 2016. He is also the current chairman of The Hormel Foundation, a nonprofit organization. He has been with Hormel Foods for nearly 30 years.

John Ghingo, President

John Ghingo joined Hormel Foods on September 2, 2024, assuming leadership of the Retail segment on October 28, 2024, before being promoted to President effective July 14, 2025. He previously served as president of Applegate Farms, LLC from 2018 through 2022. Following his tenure at Applegate, he was the chief executive officer of a "better-for-you snacking company" that was owned by the private equity firm Kainos Capital. Before Applegate, Ghingo was president of plant-based foods and beverages at The WhiteWave Foods Company, where he led the Silk and So Delicious Dairy Free brands.

Jacinth Smiley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Jacinth Smiley joined Hormel Foods in April 2021 as group vice president of corporate strategy and assumed her current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in October 2021. She leads all financial areas of Hormel Foods, including accounting, information technology, internal audit, investor relations, and treasury. Prior to Hormel Foods, Ms. Smiley was vice president and chief accounting officer for LyondellBasell. She also spent two decades with General Electric (GE) in various senior finance roles across multiple industries within GE Capital and GE's industrial businesses, including chief financial officer, global controller, integration leader, director of financial planning & analysis, and transformation leader. She began her career at Arthur Andersen in the audit function and later worked at United Technologies.

Jeff Baker, Group Vice President, Retail

Jeff Baker is a 35-year veteran of Hormel Foods, having joined the company in 1990. He has held various positions in sales, product management, and marketing. He became vice president of marketing for Foodservice in 2012 and was promoted to group vice president of Foodservice in 2015. In 2018, he was named group vice president of Deli and assumed his current role (Group Vice President, Retail) in 2022. Following the retirement of Scott Aakre, Baker will oversee the evolution of the company's brand portfolio.

Swen Neufeldt, Group Vice President, International

Swen Neufeldt is the Group Vice President, International at Hormel Foods. His background includes serving as president of Hormel Foods International prior to his current role. He has held various leadership positions within the company's international division, focusing on expanding its global presence and driving growth.

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The key risks to Hormel Foods (HRL) are:

  1. Competition from Private-Label Products and Changing Consumer Preferences: Hormel Foods faces a significant risk from consumers opting for lower-cost private-label products, particularly as the company has increased its prices. Grocery stores are expanding their offerings of niche private-label items, which can draw sales away from branded products like Hormel's. This risk is compounded by the challenge of responding to evolving consumer preferences, diets, and eating patterns, requiring continuous innovation and marketing investments to maintain demand.
  2. Food Contamination, Product Recalls, and Associated Liabilities: As a food products manufacturer, Hormel Foods is inherently exposed to risks such as food contamination by pathogens (e.g., Listeria, Salmonella), mislabeling (including allergens), food spoilage, and product liability claims. Such incidents can lead to significant costs, loss of sales, regulatory actions, litigation, and severe damage to the company's brand and business reputation. For instance, in fiscal 2024, Hormel voluntarily recalled a limited number of Planters products due to potential Listeria contamination.
  3. IT System Risks and Cybersecurity Threats: Hormel Foods faces considerable risks related to its IT systems, encompassing cybersecurity threats and operational challenges. The company's reliance on technology and internet access means that failures in implementing IT changes effectively, or succumbing to cyberattacks, could negatively impact its reputation, operations, and financial stability.

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The emergence of cultivated meat (also known as lab-grown or cell-cultured meat) as a viable alternative protein source. While still in early stages of market penetration and cost-effectiveness, recent regulatory approvals (e.g., USDA approval for UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat in 2023) and ongoing advancements in scaling production pose a potential long-term disruption to the traditional meat industry, which is a core component of Hormel Foods' business. This technology offers a way to produce meat without traditional animal agriculture, addressing environmental, ethical, and supply chain concerns, and could fundamentally alter consumer preferences and the competitive landscape for protein products.

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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) operates in several key addressable markets for its main products and services. The estimated market sizes for these categories are as follows:

  • Processed Meats:
    • Global: The global processed meat market was valued at approximately USD 698.10 billion in 2024. This market is projected to reach around USD 1,260.84 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.09% from 2025 to 2034.
    • U.S.: The U.S. processed meat market size was exhibited at USD 128.28 billion in 2024. It is projected to be worth around USD 235.60 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 6.25% from 2025 to 2034.
  • Nut Butters:
    • Global: The global nut butters market was valued at USD 3.70 billion in 2024. It is projected to grow to USD 6.01 billion by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.50% from 2025 to 2035.
  • Plant-Based Proteins:
    • Global: The global plant-based protein market is projected to grow from USD 20.3 billion in 2025 to USD 46 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 8.5%.
    • U.S.: The U.S. plant-based protein market was valued at over USD 1.170 billion in 2025.
  • Chili and Stews: null
  • Snacks and Appetizers:
    • Global: The global snacks market size was estimated at USD 719.18 billion in 2024. This market is projected to reach USD 922.08 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2025 to 2030.
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  • Foodservice Products:
    • Global: The global foodservice market was valued at USD 3 trillion in 2024. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2025 to 2030, reaching USD 3.67 trillion by 2030.
    • U.S.: The U.S. food service market size was valued at USD 1,202.65 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow to USD 2,066.21 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period.

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Hormel Foods (HRL) is focusing on several key drivers to fuel revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  1. Strategic Initiatives and Operational Modernization: The company's "Transform and Modernize" (T&M) initiative is a significant driver, aiming for substantial benefits through improved efficiency, automation, and digital transformation. While primarily focused on cost savings and operational improvements, it indirectly supports revenue growth by strengthening capabilities and enabling reinvestment in the business. The initiative is projected to deliver incremental benefits of $100 million to $150 million in fiscal 2025.
  2. Growth in Key Retail Brands and Categories: Hormel plans to drive growth in its retail segment by maintaining a robust portfolio, investing in marketing, and innovation. Specific focus areas include fueling growth for the Planters snack nuts business, the SPAM family of products, and its value-added turkey portfolio. The retail segment demonstrated strong performance in Q3 2025, with volume and net sales increasing by 5% year-over-year in these key areas.
  3. Expansion of Foodservice Leadership: Hormel is committed to expanding its leadership in the Foodservice business. Strategies include establishing digital leadership, growing key categories such as bacon, pizza toppings, turkey, and premium prepared proteins, and increasing its presence in convenience stores. The Foodservice segment has consistently outperformed the broader industry, achieving organic volume and net sales growth.
  4. International Market Expansion: The international segment, particularly the China market, is a strong contributor to top-line growth. Hormel is focusing on customer and distribution expansions, along with innovative product offerings in China. Robust exports of brands like SPAM luncheon meat are also contributing significantly to international sales growth.
  5. Targeted Pricing Actions: To counter inflationary pressures and improve profitability, Hormel is implementing targeted pricing actions. These strategic price adjustments are expected to contribute positively to top-line revenue growth in the coming quarters.

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Share Repurchases

  • Share repurchases have been relatively small in recent fiscal years, with quarterly amounts such as $10.31 million in October 2021 and $12.30 million in April 2023.
  • Hormel Foods' capital allocation strategy has historically prioritized dividends over significant share buybacks, partly due to the Hormel Foundation's 46% ownership.
  • As of the first six months of fiscal 2025, the company did not repurchase any shares, though a share repurchase authorization remains active with no expiration date.

Share Issuance

  • Hormel Foods has issued small amounts of stock annually, contributing to a slight headwind for earnings per share growth.

Outbound Investments

  • In February 2020, Hormel Foods acquired Sadler's Smokehouse for $270 million.
  • The company acquired the Planters snacking portfolio from Kraft Heinz Company in June 2021 for $3.35 billion in cash, with an effective purchase price of $2.79 billion after tax benefits, significantly expanding its presence in the snacking category.
  • During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, Hormel Foods purchased a 30% minority interest in PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk, an Indonesian food and beverage company, to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $368 million in fiscal 2020, $232 million in fiscal 2021, $279 million in fiscal 2022, $270 million in fiscal 2023, and $256 million in fiscal 2024.
  • Estimated capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 are approximately $300 million.
  • The primary focus of recent capital expenditures includes capacity expansions for products such as retail and foodservice pepperoni, SPAM products, Hormel® Fire Braisedâ„¢ products, and Applegate® products, alongside investments in data and technology and supply chain efficiency initiatives.

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Financials

HRLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameHormel F.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price24.2623.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap13.421.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM12,10655,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM8953,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM5342,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg7742,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM8453,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg1,0533,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

HRLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameHormel F.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM1.6%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.9%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q1.5%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.4%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM7.4%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.2%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%12.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.5%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM7.0%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg8.8%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM4.4%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg6.4%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.5%

Valuation

HRLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameHormel F.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap13.421.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S1.10.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT18.06.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E27.98.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO15.85.911.221.122.537.518.5
Total Yield8.3%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield4.7%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.5%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E0.20.50.70.20.10.00.2
Net D/E0.20.30.60.20.00.00.2

Returns

HRLHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameHormel F.HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn4.4%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.7%
3M Rtn-0.6%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-18.6%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-20.2%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%10.1%
3Y Rtn-41.2%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%73.6%
1M Excs Rtn3.1%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn-4.9%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-30.9%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-35.9%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-121.8%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Perishable8,5498,5128,7376,2715,329
Shelf-stable3,3723,5983,7212,6612,093
Miscellaneous   353301
Poultry   2,1001,886
Total11,92112,11012,45911,3869,608


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$24.26 
Market Cap ($ Bil)13.4 
First Trading Date01/02/1990 
Distance from 52W High-21.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$23.14$26.85
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA4.8%-9.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility25.6%26.1%
Downside Capture-8.0414.18
Upside Capture-9.43-10.20
Correlation (SPY)-1.9%5.7%
HRL Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.05-0.04-0.000.060.080.16
Up Beta0.231.081.130.980.250.21
Down Beta-0.980.00-0.00-0.030.020.02
Up Capture92%-48%-43%-39%-11%1%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days12192962119362
Down Capture-30%-26%-20%15%12%60%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7223362128376

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of HRL With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 HRLSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-20.2%0.5%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility25.9%13.9%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio-0.90-0.200.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 55.5%5.8%-1.8%-10.7%39.5%0.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLP, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of HRL With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 HRLSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-10.1%5.7%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility23.3%13.0%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio-0.480.230.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 48.5%12.2%4.6%-0.1%27.9%-1.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLP, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of HRL With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 HRLSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-2.5%7.3%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility23.1%14.7%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio-0.110.370.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 54.9%26.1%5.7%1.8%33.0%2.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLP, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity19,537,760
Short Interest: % Change Since 1130202514.4%
Average Daily Volume6,277,589
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.11
Basic Shares Quantity550,512,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.5%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
12/4/20250.7%-1.9% 
8/28/20250.9%1.7%-2.3%
5/29/20251.0%1.1%-0.4%
2/27/20250.9%2.2%7.0%
12/4/20242.7%3.6%-4.1%
9/4/20243.5%1.1%0.3%
5/30/20240.6%0.3%-1.2%
2/29/2024-5.5%-3.8%-1.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive13119
# Negative111315
Median Positive1.1%3.6%5.2%
Median Negative-4.6%-5.0%-4.1%
Max Positive7.4%13.6%16.5%
Max Negative-6.6%-9.3%-10.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
103120251205202510-K 10/26/2025
7312025828202510-Q 7/27/2025
4302025529202510-Q 4/27/2025
1312025227202510-Q 1/26/2025
103120241205202410-K 10/27/2024
7312024904202410-Q 7/28/2024
4302024530202410-Q 4/28/2024
1312024229202410-Q 1/28/2024
103120231206202310-K 10/29/2023
7312023831202310-Q 7/30/2023
4302023601202310-Q 4/30/2023
1312023302202310-Q 1/29/2023
103120221206202210-K 10/30/2022
7312022901202210-Q 7/31/2022
4302022602202210-Q 5/1/2022
1312022308202210-Q 1/30/2022

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Murano Elsa A3312025Sell30.404,500136,8002,902,835Form
1LYKKEN STEVEN JGROUP VICE PRESIDENT12102024Buy32.474,904159,246230,538Form

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