(HRL) Hormel Foods - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4404521001

HRL: Meat Products, Nuts, Canned Goods, Convenience Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) is a leading global food company specializing in the production and distribution of meat, nuts, and other food products. With a diverse portfolio, Hormel serves foodservice, retail, and international markets through three core segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International. The company is known for its extensive range of products, including fresh meats, refrigerated meal solutions, shelf-stable items, and value-added foods. Hormels commitment to innovation and sustainability has solidified its position in the industry, with a focus on meeting evolving consumer preferences.

The companys product lineup includes perishable items such as bacons, sausages, hams, and guacamoles, as well as shelf-stable products like canned meats, nut butters, and microwaveable meals. Hormel markets its products under a portfolio of iconic brands, including HORMEL, SPAM, Jennie-O, and Planters, among others. This diverse brand strategy allows Hormel to cater to a wide range of consumer needs and preferences. The companys strategic acquisitions and investments in emerging markets have further strengthened its global presence.

Based on and , Hormel Foods is expected to maintain its stable performance over the next three months. The stocks SMA 20 and SMA 50 suggest a bullish trend, with potential resistance at $31.50. The ATR of 0.77 indicates moderate volatility, while the forward P/E of 19.61 signals expectations of earnings growth. With a market cap of $16.7 billion and a P/S ratio of 1.40, Hormel is well-positioned to capitalize on its strong brand portfolio and operational efficiency. Investors should monitor the companys ability to maintain margins amid rising input costs and supply chain pressures.

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HRL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 16,717m
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
GiC Sub-Industry Packaged Foods & Meats
IPO / Inception 1990-01-02

HRL Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -49.9
Fundamental 15.2
Dividend Rating 63.3
Rel. Strength -21.5
Analysts 3/5
Fair Price Momentum 27.50 USD
Fair Price DCF 35.59 USD

HRL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.80%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.82%
Annual Growth 5y 3.97%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

HRL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 66.2%
Growth Correlation 12m -40.6%
Growth Correlation 5y -76.7%
CAGR 5y -5.93%
CAGR/Max DD 5y -0.13
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.18
Alpha -17.01
Beta 0.015
Volatility 19.80%
Current Volume 3311.7k
Average Volume 20d 2649k
What is the price of HRL stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 29.90 with a total of 3,311,701 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.95%, over one month by -2.43%, over three months by +0.70% and over the past year by -12.69%.
Is Hormel Foods a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Hormel Foods is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 15.24 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of HRL as of May 2025 is 27.50. This means that HRL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -8.03%.
Is HRL a buy, sell or hold?
Hormel Foods has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.00. Therefor, it is recommend to hold HRL.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 9
  • Sell: 2
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for HRL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, HRL Hormel Foods will be worth about 29.7 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 29.90. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -0.67%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 32 7.1%
Analysts Target Price 32 7.1%
ValueRay Target Price 29.7 -0.7%