HRL stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Hormel Foods Corporation currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $26.88 — +10.2% versus the last price of $24.39. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
HRL historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in HRL.
HRL annual returns by year
Congress trading in HRL
5 members of Congress have disclosed trading HRL — 4 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $153,500. Most recent disclosure: Sep 11, 2025.
See who in Congress traded HRL →Insider activity in HRL
HRL's own executives and directors have made 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 sale ($495,159) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Jul 8, 2026.
| Jul 8, 2026 | Bhojwani Gary C. | Director | Sell | $495,159 |
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.
HRL Key Statistics
HRL in plain English
- P/E ratio (28.7) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of HRL's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (5.83%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (3.82%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (4.81%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
HRL stock: frequently asked questions
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's stock price today?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) last traded at $24.39 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $19.70 and $29.35.
Is HRL stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on HRL is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $26.88 — about +10.2% versus the current price of $24.39. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in HRL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Hormel Foods Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $836 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of -16%, or -1.8% per year.
Does HRL pay a dividend?
Yes. Hormel Foods Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 4.81% per year at today's share price.
What is HRL's P/E ratio?
HRL trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 28.7, and 15.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade HRL stock?
Yes — 5 members of Congress have disclosed trades in HRL under the STOCK Act, totaling 4 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $153,500.
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's ticker symbol?
Hormel Foods Corporation trades under the ticker symbol HRL on the NYSE.
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