Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Forecast & Price Target $21.10 +0.35 (+1.66%) Closing price 05/21/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$21.02 -0.08 (-0.38%) As of 04:43 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Hormel Foods - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 9 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold5Buy3 Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Hormel Foods in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for HRL. Consensus Price Target $26.0023.19% Upside According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Hormel Foods, the average price target is $26.00. The highest price target for HRL is $30.00, while the lowest price target for HRL is $22.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 23.19% from the current price of $21.11. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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HRL Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/22/25 to 5/22/261 Month Ago4/22/25 to 4/22/263 Months Ago2/21/25 to 2/21/261 Year Ago5/22/24 to 5/22/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy3 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)1 Buy rating(s)Hold5 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)3 Hold rating(s)Sell1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)1 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$26.00$27.00$27.43$32.33Forecasted Upside23.19% Upside26.14% Upside9.69% Upside9.75% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold HRL Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History HRL Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Hormel Foods Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeHormel FoodsConsumer Staples CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.22 2.11 2.52Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside23.19% Upside93.32% Upside15.96% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent HRL NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/21/2026 The Goldman Sachs Group3 of 5 stars Set Target$25.00+21.17%5/21/2026 Stephens2 of 5 starsPooran SharmaNot RatedSet TargetEqual Weight$27.00 ➝ $22.00+6.63%4/21/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated Reiterated RatingSell (D+)4/9/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingThomas PalmerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$28.00 ➝ $23.00+6.27%12/29/2025 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold12/9/2025 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBenjamin TheurerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $30.00+25.81%12/5/2025 Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingMichael LaverySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingNeutral$25.00 ➝ $26.00+7.64%12/5/2025 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingPeter GalboSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$25.00 ➝ $26.00+7.64%5/27/2025 BNP Paribas ExaneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$30.00+1.80%11/19/2024 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingT. PalmerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingLower TargetBuy$36.00 ➝ $35.00+18.89% Get the Latest News and Ratings for HRL and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Hormel Foods and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 04:55 AM ET. Should I Buy Hormel Foods Stock? HRL Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Hormel Foods pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Hormel Foods Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Hormel Foods Co.: The current stock price is around $21.55, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the food sector. Hormel Foods Co. recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth. The company has a solid dividend yield of approximately 5.4%, providing a steady income stream for investors. With a return on equity of 9.38%, Hormel Foods Co. demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which can be a positive indicator for potential investors. The firm has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 1.3%, suggesting resilience and the ability to grow even in challenging market conditions. Hormel Foods Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Hormel Foods Co. for these reasons: The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 131.46%, which indicates that it is paying out more in dividends than it is earning, raising concerns about sustainability. Despite a slight revenue increase, the company did not meet its revenue expectations, which could signal potential challenges in maintaining growth. Hormel Foods Co. has a relatively high price-to-earnings ratio of 24.21, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings. The stock has experienced significant fluctuations, with a twelve-month low of $20.32, indicating volatility that may deter risk-averse investors. Institutional ownership stands at 40.99%, which may limit the stock's potential for upward movement if large investors decide to sell. HRL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Hormel Foods' forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Hormel Foods is $26.00, with a high forecast of $30.00 and a low forecast of $22.00. Should I buy or sell Hormel Foods stock right now? 9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hormel Foods in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" HRL shares. 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. Does Hormel Foods's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Hormel Foods's stock has a predicted upside of 23.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. What analysts cover Hormel Foods? Hormel Foods has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Stephens, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Hormel Foods more than its competitors? Analysts like Hormel Foods more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Hormel Foods is 2.22 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.11. Learn more on how HRL compares to other companies. Stock Forecasts and Research Tools Related Companies Kraft Heinz Stock Forecast Coty Stock Forecast McCormick & Company, Incorporated Stock Forecast Post Stock Forecast Tyson Foods Stock Forecast Hershey Stock Forecast General Mills Stock Forecast J. M. Smucker Stock Forecast Smithfield Foods Stock Forecast Pilgrim's Pride Stock Forecast Today's Analyst Ratings U.S. Ratings U.K. Ratings Canadian Ratings All Upgrades All Downgrades All Initiations All Price Target Changes Top-Rated Stocks Top Rated Stocks Top-Rated Dividend Stocks Top-Rated Small-Cap Stocks Top-Rated Tech Stocks Most-Upgraded Stocks Most-Downgraded Stocks Lowest-Rated Stocks More Ratings Tools Stock Ratings by Issuer Top-Rated Analysts Top-Rated Brokerages Stock Ratings Screener Free Ratings Newsletter Brokerages With Hormel Foods RecommendationsStephensThe Goldman Sachs GroupWeiss RatingsJPMorgan Chase & Co.Wall Street ZenZacks ResearchBarclaysPiper SandlerBank of AmericaBNP Paribas Exane This page (NYSE:HRL) was last updated on 5/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. 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