HRL - Hormel Foods Corp Stock Analysis
Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE. It operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the broader Consumer Defensive sector. The company has a market capitalization of 13.32B, generates annual revenue of 12.11B, and reports net income of 478.20M. As of the latest data, the stock is trading at 24.22 USD.
From a valuation and risk perspective, the stock presents the following profile: The stock is moderately valued and aligns with market expectations for established companies. The PEG ratio is above 2, which could imply the stock is overvalued based on its growth outlook. The company maintains a healthy balance between debt and equity, which is typical for stable businesses. The stock provides a high dividend yield (4.92%), which could indicate strong income potential — or possible risk. This stock tends to be less volatile than the overall market, often preferred by conservative investors.
Analyst recommendation stands at Hold (3.53), indicating current market sentiment. Institutional ownership is reported at 44.30%, reflecting confidence from large investors. Over the last 12 months, the stock has shown a performance of -18.18%, trading within a 52-week range of 21.03 - 32.07.
HRL - Hormel Foods Corp
24.22
Analyst Consensus
Hold 3.53
HRL – Analyst Rating Summary
- Strong Buy: 1
- Buy: 6
- Hold: 8
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
- Total Analysts: 15
| Index: | S&P 500 | P/E: | 27.88 | EPS (ttm): | 0.87 | Insider Own: | 47.12% | Shs Outstand: | 550.11M | Perf Week: | 4.26% |
| Market Cap: | 13.32B | Forward P/E: | 15.40 | EPS next Y: | 1.57 | Insider Trans: | -0.01% | Shs Float: | 290.92M | Perf Month: | 2.37% |
| Income(ttm): | 478.20M | PEG: | 2.21 | EPS next Q: | 0.32 | Inst Own: | 44.30% | Short Float: | 6.92% | Perf Quarter: | 1.98% |
| Revenue(ttm): | 12.11B | P/S: | 1.10 | EPS this Y: | 6.81% | Inst Trans: | 0.70% | Short Ratio: | 3.95 | Perf Half Y: | -16.88% |
| Book/sh: | 14.36 | P/B: | 1.69 | EPS next Y: | 7.46% | ROA: | 3.56% | Short Interest: | 20.13M | Perf Year: | -18.18% |
| Cash/sh: | 1.28 | P/C: | 18.94 | EPS next 5Y: | 6.97% | ROE: | 6.02% | 52W Range: | 21.03 - 32.07 | Perf YTD: | 2.19% |
| Dividend Est.: | 1.19 (4.92%) | P/FCF: | 24.93 | EPS past 3/5Y: | -21.84% -12.16% | ROIC: | 4.39% | 52W High: | 32.07 -24.48% | Beta: | 0.33 |
| Dividend TTM: | 1.16 (4.80%) | Quick Ratio: | 1.20 | Sales past 3/5Y: | -0.95% 4.73% | Gross Margin: | 15.45% | 52W Low: | 21.03 15.17% | Perf 5Y: | -45.49% |
| Dividend Ex-Date: | Jan 12, 2026 | Current Ratio: | 2.47 | EPS Y/Y TTM: | -40.81% | Oper. Margin: | 7.23% | RSI (14): | 56.44 | Volatility: | 2.83% 2.07% |
| Employees: | 20000 | Debt/Eq: | 0.38 | Sales Y/Y TTM: | 1.55% | Profit Margin: | 3.95% | Recom: | 2.46 | Target Price: | 27.38 |
| Option/Short: | Yes / Yes | LT Debt/Eq: | 0.38 | EPS Q/Q: | -125.45% | Payout: | 133.53% | Rel Volume: | 0.94 | Prev Close: | 24.72 |
| Sales Surprise: | -1.18% | EPS Surprise: | 6.07% | Sales Q/Q: | 1.52% | Earnings: | Dec 04 BMO | Avg Volume: | 5.09M | Price: | 24.22 |
| SMA20: | 2.25% | SMA50: | 4.05% | SMA200: | -9.68% | Undervalued: 13.05% | Volume: | 4,775,541 | Change: | -2.02% | |
Graham Classic formula value: 17.53
(P/E=8 * 1g) Min value: 11.69
(current P/E * 2g) Max value: 32.67
Average value: 20.63
About Hormel Foods Corp
Hormel Foods Corp. engages in the manufacturing and marketing of branded food products. It operates through the following segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International. The Retail segment consists of the processing, marketing, and sale of food products sold predominantly in the retail market. The Foodservice segment includes the processing, marketing, and sale of food and nutritional products for foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers. The International segment focuses on processing, marketing, and selling company products internationally. The company was founded by George A. Hormel in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, MN.
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