Can Hormel Foods Tackle Input Costs With Pricing and Efficiency?
HRL is managing mixed input costs through pricing, supply-chain gains and efficiency actions, with lower pork costs set to aid future results.
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HRL
$19.19
▼ DOWN 1.18% (-0.23)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$10.68 B
52w High$26.60
52w Low$19.16
Dividend Yield5.89%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E13.61
Volume6.31M
Shares Out.550.32M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Jeffrey Ettinger
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$1,050,000
Stock Awards$2,000,013
Incentive Plan Pay$1,453,000
All Other Comp.$341,315
Total$7,395,224
ABOUT
SECTOR
Consumer Defensive
WENT PUBLIC
March 17, 1980
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
N/A
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
20,000
PRICE TARGET
Target High$26.00
Target Low$23.00
Target Median$24.00
Target Consensus$24.25
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateDec 3, 2026
DayThursday
Rev. Est.$3.18B
DEC
3
THU
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-10 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 2011-02-15 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 2000-02-16 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1990-02-21 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1987-06-02 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1985-09-04 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1980-02-21 | Forward | 2:1 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
475
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
29.64%
HOLDERS
1,054
TOP 8 OF 1,054 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$19.19 ▼ DOWN 1.18% (−$0.23)About Hormel Foods Corporation
https://www.hormelfoods.com ↗Hormel Foods, founded in 1891 and based in Minnesota, develops and distributes meat, nuts, and food products globally under brands like SPAM, Skippy, and Jennie-O across retail, foodservice, and industrial markets.
INDUSTRY
Packaged Foods
A PRODUCT HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION IS KNOWN FOR
COLUMBUS® Entertaining Tray
A ready-to-serve charcuterie and cheese tray featuring top-selling salamis and premium cheeses, designed for convenient, hassle-free entertaining.
Hormel Foods in 2025
SENTIMENT: → NEUTRAL
RESTRUCTURING · NOVEMBER 2025
Hormel Foods Announces Major Corporate Restructuring, Cutting 250 Jobs
In a significant strategic move, Hormel Foods announced a corporate restructuring in November 2025 aimed at aligning resources with strategic priorities and supporting long-term growth. The plan included a voluntary early retirement program and the reduction of approximately 250 corporate and sales positions, putting the company's operational efficiency and future strategy in the spotlight.
RESTRUCTURING · NOVEMBER 2025 · IN PROGRESS
Hormel Foods Announces Corporate Restructuring to Realign with Strategic Priorities and Drive Long-Term Growth
In a significant move to enhance efficiency and focus on key growth areas, Hormel Foods initiated a corporate restructuring in late 2025. This strategic shift involves a voluntary early retirement program, the elimination of open positions, and a reduction of its office-based workforce to better align resources with the company's long-term strategic priorities.
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RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B
Discounted Cash Flow4
Return On Equity2
Return On Assets4
Debt To Equity2
Price To Earnings1
Price To Book3
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
NEUTRAL 4
EQUAL WEIGHT 1
OVERWEIGHT 1
BUY 1
7 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
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|---|---|---|
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 PPC | $28.72 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Kevin Hern
Sale (Full)
2026-08-13
Ro Khanna
Sale
2026-01-13
Lisa C. McClain
Sale (Full)
2025-09-25
Lisa McClain
Sale (Full)
2025-09-25
INSIDER TRADES
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DIRECTOR, OTHER: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Newlands William A
Purchase · 10.0K shares
2026-10-05
★
OFFICER: SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
Myers Kevin L
Sale · 864 shares
2026-10-03
★
DIRECTOR
Bhojwani Gary C.
Purchase · 3.0K shares
2026-09-30
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DIRECTOR, OTHER: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Newlands William A
Purchase · 7.6K shares
2026-09-30