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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) — Analysis Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a market cap of $10.56B with year-over-year revenue growth of +1.6%. Net margin stands at 4.0%. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 30.8.

Key Takeaways

  • Revenue changed +1.6% year-over-year
  • Net margin of 4.0%
  • P/E ratio of 30.8

Compared to other companies in the MEAT PACKING PLANTS sector, HRL posted revenue growth of +1.6% and trades at a P/E of 30.8.

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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)

$19.30

PREVIOUS CLOSE 2026-10-12 · MARKET DATA POLYGON · FINANCIALS SEC EDGAR

Market Cap
$10.56B
Enterprise Value
$12.55B
P/E Ratio
30.8
Div Yield
6.06%
EV/EBITDA
14.8
Company Profile
About
About Hormel Foods Corporation

Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (less than 6%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.

Sector

MEAT PACKING PLANTS

Employees

20,000

Headquarters

AUSTIN, MN

Exchange

XNYS

Website
Source: Polygon.io
Score
Competitive Moat
Competitive Moat
58
Narrow Moat

Systematic competitive advantage assessment based on 4yr data

This assessment is based on quantitative analysis of historical financial data and does not constitute investment advice. Moat ratings may change with industry and competitive dynamics.

Market Signals
Valuation
Earnings
Insider Activity
Insider Filing Activity

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Financial Health
Financial Health

Capital Structure

Total Equity$7859.65M
Total Debt$2855.12M
Debt-to-Equity0.36
Cash & Equivalents$839.64M

Cash Flow

Operating Cash Flow$1091.66M
Free Cash Flow$780.87M
FCF Margin6.43%
P/FCF Ratio13.52
Source: Polygon.io · SEC EDGAR
Dividends
Dividends

Annual Dividend/Share

$1.17

Dividend Yield

6.06%

Quarterly
Last Ex-Date: 2026-10-13

Dividend History

2026-10-13
CD$0.2925
2026-07-13
CD$0.2925
2026-04-13
CD$0.2925
2026-01-12
CD$0.2925
Source: Polygon.io
Recent News
Recent News

Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Data sourced from SEC EDGAR and Polygon.io. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.