Is HRL stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 30 analyst ratings on Hormel Foods Corporation, 20% are Buy or Strong Buy, 17 are Hold, and 7 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Hold. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for HRL?

The average analyst price target for Hormel Foods Corporation is $25.00. Individual targets range from $23.00 to $28.00.

When is Hormel Foods Corporation's next earnings date?

Hormel Foods Corporation is scheduled to report earnings on December 3, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $0.38 per share.

Does Hormel Foods Corporation pay a dividend?

Yes — Hormel Foods Corporation has paid $1.17 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is HRL stock?

HRL has a beta of 0.29, meaning it has historically been less volatile than the broader market.

What sector is Hormel Foods Corporation in?

Hormel Foods Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, the Packaged Foods industry, and its stock trades on NYSE.

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Hormel Foods Corporation at a glance

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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Packaged Foods industry, headquartered in Austin, MN, with about 20,000 employees. Its shares trade on NYSE, and its IPO date is March 17, 1980. With a market capitalization of $11.6 billion, HRL is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 4.8 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released August 27, 2026), Hormel Foods Corporation posted revenue of $3.0 billion and earnings of $0.37 per share, against estimates of $3.0 billion and $0.35.

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HRL: Frequently asked questions

As of October 25, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation has a market capitalization of $11.6 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Consumer Defensive sector.

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