HRL- Hormel Foods Corporation
Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
Wall Street consensus from 8 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$26.13
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $20.96
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$14.10
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$18.04
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
6/10
60% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
4.3%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
2.8%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
-2.9%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-5.1%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
4.24×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.88×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$93M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
5.69%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
EPS (TTM)
$0.62
P/E (TTM)
33.8
Fwd P/E
13.5
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
5.69%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.0622
Last Payment
$0.2930
Ex-Date
07/13/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest07/13/2026 | 08/17/2026 | $0.2930 | 5.59% |
04/13/2026 | 05/18/2026 | $0.2930 | 5.59% |
01/12/2026 | 02/16/2026 | $0.2930 | 5.59% |
10/14/2025 | 11/18/2025 | $0.2900 | 5.53% |
07/14/2025 | 08/18/2025 | $0.2900 | 5.53% |
04/14/2025 | 05/19/2025 | $0.2900 | 5.53% |
01/13/2025 | 02/17/2025 | $0.2900 | 5.53% |
10/15/2024 | 11/19/2024 | $0.2830 | 5.40% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$20.96
Price
$0.2930
Last div. (quarterly)
72
shares
Own 72 HRL shares ($1,509.12) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$1,509.12
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
5.58% yieldEstimate HRL dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$558.21
Per month
$46.52
≈ 477.1 shares at $1.17/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Hormel Foods Corporation
Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nut, and other food products to foodservice, convenience stores, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International. The company provides perishable products, including fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, bacon, sausages, hams, guacamole, and other items that require refrigeration, as well as shelf-stable products, such as canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and other items that do not require refrigeration. It sells its products under the HORMEL, ALWAYS TENDER, APPLEGATE, AUSTIN BLUES, BACON 1, BLACK LABEL, BREAD READY, BURKE, CAFÉ H, CERATTI, CHI-CHI'S, COLUMBUS, COMPLEATS, CORN NUTS, CURE 81, DAN'S PRIZE, DI LUSSO, DINTY MOORE, DON MIGUEL, DOÑA MARIA, EMBASA, FAST N EASY, FIRE BRAISED, FONTANINI, HERDEZ, HORMEL GATHERINGS, HOUSE OF TSANG, JENNIE-O, JUSTIN'S, LA VICTORIA, LAYOUT, LLOYD'S, MARY KITCHEN, MR. PEANUT, NATURAL CHOICE, NUT-RITION, OLD SMOKEHOUSE, OVEN READY, PILLOW PACK, PLANTERS, ROSA GRANDE, SADLER'S SMOKEHOUSE, SKIPPY, SPAM, SQUARE TABLE, SPECIAL RECIPE, VALLEY FRESH, and WHOLLY brands through sales personnel, independent brokers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Location
Austin, United States
Employees
20,000
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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) stock trades at $20.96, up 1.90% on the day. With a market capitalization of $11.54 billion, HRL is a large-cap consumer defensive stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.8, a forward P/E of 13.5 and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.62. Over the most recent period the company reported a 3% year-over-year revenue decline and a net profit margin of 2.8%. Below you'll find HRL's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
HRL - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) shows risks such as declining revenue (-3%) and high leverage (debt/equity of 4.2). Whether HRL is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is HRL's stock price today?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) trades at $20.96, up 1.90% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does HRL pay a dividend?
Yes. Hormel Foods Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.17 per share, a dividend yield of 5.69%. The most recent ex-dividend date was July 13, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 188% of earnings.
Is HRL overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 33.8×, HRL is valued above the broad-market average for the consumer defensive sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.45. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is HRL's market cap?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a market capitalization of $11.54 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Defensive sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.