Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)

Hormel Foods Corporation is a consumer staples company listed on the NYSE under the symbol HRL. As a common equity security, it represents ownership in a business that develops, processes, and distributes meat, nut, and other food products in the United States and international markets. The company serves retail, foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers through three operating segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International. Its portfolio includes both refrigerated and shelf-stable items, ranging from fresh meats, bacon, sausages, hams, and meal solutions to canned meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, tortillas, salsas, and microwaveable meals. Hormel Foods markets its products under a broad set of brands, including HORMEL, APPLEGATE, JENNIE-O, SPAM, SKIPPY, PLANters, and WHOLLY. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-HRL
$26.88
7.2% Upside
Fair
Fair
July 13, 2026
August 17, 2026
1.17
4.6%
August 27, 2026
29.5x
1.7x
1.1x
13.912 B
15.211 B
17.0%
52.8%
5.6
137.0%
148.4%
Valuation • Fair Value

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$9.41

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

NM

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$26.88

Analysts imply upside of 7.2%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

12.218 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

12.297 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.251 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.385 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.72

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

5.6

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

148.4%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 27, 2026

Days to Earnings

37

Dividend Payment Date

August 17, 2026

Ex-Dividend Date

July 13, 2026

Dividend Yield

4.6%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

1.17

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Cash

Distribution type as reported in the data.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

137.0%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Buy

The daily technical read for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is currently Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Sell

The monthly technical read for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) has a Hold consensus, with 1 buy, 7 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 1
Hold 7
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
Not available
Data is currently unavailable
Valuation Rating
Not available
Classification is not available
Analyst Target
$26.88
Implied upside 7.2%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

A fair value estimate for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is not currently available in the latest data file.

A clear undervalued or overvalued classification is not currently available in the latest data file.

The available analyst price target for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is $26.88. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 7.2%.

The current financial health read for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is August 27, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 4.6%, upcoming dividend amount is 1.17, ex-dividend date is July 13, 2026, payment date is August 17, 2026.

The current P/E ratio listed for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is 29.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Hormel Foods Corporation is 13.912 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Hormel Foods Corporation is 15.211 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Hormel Foods Corporation is NYSE-HRL, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE-HRL) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Hormel Foods Corporation is 17.0%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Hormel Foods Corporation is 52.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.