Hormel Foods Corporation
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $11.61B
- P/E (TTM)
- 33.86
- Forward P/E
- 68.66
- Dividend yield
- 5.48%
- 52-week range
- $18.96$26.60
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 5.30M
Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $20.89 - $21.36 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $26.60 |
| 52-Week Low | $18.96 |
| Open | $21.23 |
| Volume (last close) | 3.28M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 5.30M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 12.15B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 342.71M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 780.87M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.62 |
| Profit Margin | 2.82% |
| Operating Margin | 4.90% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 4.37% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.36 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.17 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
| Payout Ratio | 188.04% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 11.61B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 551.07M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.86 |
| Forward P/E | 68.66 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.96 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.48 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.80 |
| 50-Day MA | $21.36 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $22.92 |
| 1-Year Change | −10.14% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Hormel Foods at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Hormel Foods (HRL) has a market capitalization of $11.61B. The stock trades at 33.9× trailing earnings, 68.7× forward earnings and 1.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $342.71M on revenue of $12.15B (a 2.8% profit margin) and generated $780.87M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 0.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $839.64M in cash and securities against $2.86B of debt, a net debt position of $2.02B.
Hormel Foods pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.17 per share a year, a 5.48% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 188% payout ratio and 38 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 10.1% over the past year. At $21.06 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $18.96 to $26.60, below its 200-day moving average of $22.92.
Based on 11 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $25.14, 19.4% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hormel Foods
What is the current stock price for HRL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, HRL stock trades at $21.06. The 52-week range is $18.96–$26.60, with a day range of $20.89–$21.36.
What is the P/E ratio for HRL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Hormel Foods's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 33.9, meaning investors pay $33.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 68.7, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Hormel Foods operates in the Consumer Staples sector.
Does HRL pay dividends?
Yes, Hormel Foods pays a 5.48% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.17 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 188.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was October 13, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for HRL?
Based on ratings from 11 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for HRL is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $25.14, a 19.4% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $21.06.
What is the market cap of HRL?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Hormel Foods's market capitalization is $11.61B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Hormel Foods operates in the Consumer Staples sector within the Packaged Foods industry.