Hormel Foods Stock Forecast, Price & News

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hormel Foods a buy right now?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hormel Foods in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Hormel Foods' stock was trading at $42.27 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, HRL shares have increased by 16.3% and is now trading at $49.15.
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When is Hormel Foods' next earnings date?

Hormel Foods is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 17th 2022.
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How were Hormel Foods' earnings last quarter?

Hormel Foods Co. (NYSE:HRL) posted its earnings results on Thursday, December, 9th. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $3.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.22 billion. Hormel Foods had a net margin of 7.98% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.97%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 42.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share.
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How often does Hormel Foods pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hormel Foods?

Hormel Foods announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 22nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, January 18th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share on Tuesday, February 15th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.12%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 14th. This is an increase 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 $1.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.11%. Hormel Foods has been increasing its dividend for 56 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Hormel Foods is 62.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Hormel Foods will have a dividend payout ratio of 49.29% 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?

Hormel Foods's stock split before market open on Wednesday, February 10th 2016. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, November 25th 2015. The newly minted shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes 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 FY22 earnings guidance on Thursday, December, 9th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.87-2.03 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.94. The company issued revenue guidance of $11.7-12.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $11.96 billion.

What price target have analysts set for HRL?

5 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Hormel Foods' stock. Their forecasts range from $42.00 to $49.00. On average, they anticipate Hormel Foods' share price to reach $45.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.9%.
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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), Post (POST), Pilgrim's Pride (PPC), Flowers Foods (FLO), Seaboard (SEB), Lancaster Colony (LANC) and Sanderson Farms (SAFM).
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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 investors include Scout Investments Inc. (0.21%), Autus Asset Management LLC (0.03%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.02%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.02%), JGP Wealth Management LLC (0.02%) and Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (0.02%). 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, Lori J Marco, Luis G Marconi, Mark A Coffey, 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 State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Carret Asset Management LLC, IBM Retirement Fund, Royal London Asset Management Ltd., Spire Wealth Management, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., Carlson Capital Management, and IVC Wealth Advisors LLC. 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, Jana L Haynes, 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 bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Scout Investments Inc., DeDora Capital Inc., DNB Asset Management AS, JGP Wealth Management LLC, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Strong Tower Advisory Services, Addenda Capital Inc., and Accel Wealth Management. 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 $49.15.

How much money does Hormel Foods make?

Hormel Foods has a market capitalization of $26.67 billion and generates $11.39 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $908.84 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.66 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.