Hormel Foods Stock Forecast, Price & News

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hormel Foods a buy right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hormel Foods in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Hormel Foods stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HRL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Hormel Foods' stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Hormel Foods' stock was trading at $42.27 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, HRL shares have increased by 0.4% and is now trading at $42.43.
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When is Hormel Foods' next earnings date?

Hormel Foods is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, December 9th 2021.
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How can I listen to Hormel Foods' earnings call?

Hormel Foods will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, December 9th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Hormel Foods' earnings last quarter?

Hormel Foods Co. (NYSE:HRL) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, September, 1st. The company reported $0.39 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.39. The firm had revenue of $2.86 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.73 billion. Hormel Foods had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.54% and a net margin of 8.32%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 20.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.37 earnings per share.
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How often does Hormel Foods pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hormel Foods?

Hormel Foods declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share on Tuesday, February 15th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.45%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 14th. This is a boost from Hormel Foods's previous quarterly dividend of $0.25.
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Is Hormel Foods a good dividend stock?

Hormel Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.28%. Hormel Foods has been increasing its dividend for 55 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Hormel Foods is 62.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Hormel Foods will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.49% next year. This indicates that Hormel Foods will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Hormel Foods' stock split? How did Hormel Foods' stock split work?

Shares of Hormel Foods split before market open on Wednesday, February 10th 2016. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, November 25th 2015. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, February 9th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of Hormel Foods stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

What guidance has Hormel Foods issued on next quarter's earnings?

Hormel Foods issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, September, 30th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.650-$1.690 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.710. The company issued revenue guidance of $11 billion-$11.20 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $10.89 billion.

What price target have analysts set for HRL?

4 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Hormel Foods' shares. Their forecasts range from $42.00 to $46.00. On average, they expect Hormel Foods' stock price to reach $43.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.1% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Hormel Foods' key executives?

Hormel Foods' management team includes the following people:

• James P. Snee, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
• Jacinth C. Smiley, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Kevin L. Myers, Senior Vice President-Research & Development
• Pierre Lilly, Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President
• Deanna T. Brady, Executive Vice President

What is James P. Snee's approval rating as Hormel Foods' CEO?

104 employees have rated Hormel Foods CEO James P. Snee on Glassdoor.com. James P. Snee has an approval rating of 89% among Hormel Foods' employees.

Who are some of Hormel Foods' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Hormel Foods include Mondelez International (MDLZ), General Mills (GIS), Hershey (HSY), Tyson Foods (TSN), McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC), Kellogg (K), Conagra Brands (CAG), J. M. Smucker (SJM), Campbell Soup (CPB), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Post (POST), Flowers Foods (FLO), Seaboard (SEB), Sanderson Farms (SAFM) and Lancaster Colony (LANC).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Hormel Foods own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hormel Foods investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Procter & Gamble (PG), Walmart (WMT), Walt Disney (DIS), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Medtronic (MDT), NVIDIA (NVDA) and PepsiCo (PEP).

What is Hormel Foods' stock symbol?

Hormel Foods trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HRL."

Who are Hormel Foods' major shareholders?

Hormel Foods' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (5.18%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (1.05%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.98%), Mairs & Power Inc. (0.88%), Invesco Ltd. (0.79%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.42%). Company insiders that own Hormel Foods stock include Deanna T Brady, Elsa A Murano, Gary Jamison, Glenn R Leitch, James M Splinter, James N Sheehan, Jana L Haynes, Larry L Vorpahl, Lori J Marco, Luis G Marconi, Mark A Coffey, Patrick J Connor, Steven J Lykken, Susan K Nestegard, Swen Neufeldt, Terrell K Crews and Thomas R Day.
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Which institutional investors are selling Hormel Foods stock?

HRL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Unigestion Holding SA, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., American International Group Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Martingale Asset Management L P, Voloridge Investment Management LLC, Barclays PLC, and Deutsche Bank AG. Company insiders that have sold Hormel Foods company stock in the last year include Elsa A Murano, Gary Jamison, Glenn R Leitch, James N Sheehan, Luis G Marconi, Mark A Coffey, Steven J Lykken, Susan K Nestegard, and Swen Neufeldt.
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Which institutional investors are buying Hormel Foods stock?

HRL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Principal Financial Group Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Epiq Partners LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Point72 Asset Management L.P.. Company insiders that have bought Hormel Foods stock in the last two years include Steven J Lykken, and Swen Neufeldt.
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How do I buy shares of Hormel Foods?

Shares of HRL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Hormel Foods' stock price today?

One share of HRL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.43.

How much money does Hormel Foods make?

Hormel Foods has a market capitalization of $23.02 billion and generates $9.61 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $908.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.58 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Hormel Foods have?

Hormel Foods employs 19,100 workers across the globe.

Does Hormel Foods have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Hormel Foods: 199 Ventures LLC, Alma Foods LLC, Applegate, Applegate Farms LLC, Applegate Investment Corporation, Arriba Foods Inc., Beijing Hormel Business Management Co. Ltd., Beijing Hormel Foods Co. Ltd., Boca Grande Foods Inc., Burke Corporation, Burke Marketing Corporation, Campoco Inc., Castelmassa Participação S.A., Century Foods International, Century Foods International LLC, Century Foods Land Development LLC, Ceratti, ChampBev Inc., Cidade do Sol Alimentos S.A., Clean Field Comercio de Produtos Alimenticios Ltda., Columbus Manufacturing, Columbus Manufacturing Inc., Creative Contract Packaging LLC, Cultivated Foods LLC, CytoSport, Dan’s Prize Inc., Diamond Crystal Brands, Diversified Foods Insurance Company LLC, Dold Foods LLC, Farmer John, Fontanini Foods LLC, Fontanini Italian Meats and Sausages, HF International Holdings C.V., Hormel (China) Investment Co. Ltd., Hormel Canada Ltd., Hormel Financial Services Corporation, Hormel Foods Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., Hormel Foods Australia Pty Limited, Hormel Foods Brazil Paricipações Ltda., Hormel Foods Corporate Services LLC, Hormel Foods International Corporation, Hormel Foods Japan KK, Hormel Foods LLC, Hormel Foods México S. de R.L. de C.V., Hormel Foods Sales LLC, Hormel Health Labs LLC, Hormel International Investments LLC, Hormel MM Holding Corporation, Hormel Netherlands B.V., JJOTS LLC, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Jennie-O Turkey Store Inc., Jennie-O Turkey Store International Inc., Jennie-O Turkey Store LLC, Jennie-O Turkey Store Sales LLC, Jiaxing Hormel Foods Co. Ltd., Justin’s, Justin’s LLC, Lloyd's Barbeque, Lloyd’s Barbeque Company LLC, Logistic Service LLC, Mark Lynn Foods Inc., Melting Pot Foods LLC, Mespil Inc., Mexican Accent LLC, Mountain Prairie LLC, Omamori Indústria de Alimentos Ltda., Osceola Food LLC, PT Hormel Garudafood Jaya, Papillion Foods LLC, Pistóia – Participações S.A., Planters, Progressive Processing LLC, Provena Foods Inc., R.N.C. – Participações Ltda., Rochelle Foods LLC, SKIPPY, Saag's Products, Sadler's Smokehouse LLC, Sadler's Smokehouse Ltd, Shanghai Hormel Foods Co. Ltd., Shedd’s Country Crock Business - Unilever, Skippy Foods LLC, Stagg Foods LLC, Talis Distribuidora de Alimentos Ltda., Valley Fresh, Valley Fresh Inc., and West Central Turkeys LLC.

When was Hormel Foods founded?

Hormel Foods was founded in 1891.

What is Hormel Foods' official website?

The official website for Hormel Foods is www.hormelfoods.com.

Where are Hormel Foods' headquarters?

Hormel Foods is headquartered at 1 HORMEL PL, AUSTIN MN, 55912.

How can I contact Hormel Foods?

Hormel Foods' mailing address is 1 HORMEL PL, AUSTIN MN, 55912. The company can be reached via phone at (507) 437-5611, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 507-437-5838.