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HRL Dividend History & Analysis | 5.4% Yield

HRL has a dividend yield of 5.4% and paid 1.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.37%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.16
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.99%
Overall Dividend Rating 64.72%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.72%
Payout Ratio 78.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.10%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -26.8% (S&P 500: 21.2%)
Total Return 5y: -49.4% (S&P 500: 121.6%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PPC 9,046 M 22.1% 57.3%
CALM 4,365 M 9.87% 29.1%
BGS 322 M 19.0% 4.15%
AGRO 817 M 6.56% 12.3%
PRMB 8,259 M 5.51% 10.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 4,365 M 340% 76.2%
DOLE 1,256 M 58.7% 98.0%
PRMB 8,259 M 48.9% 53.5%
SZU 2,251 M 45.7% 89.4%
UTZ 1,075 M 25.2% 100%

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HRL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-14 2025-10-14 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.29 0% 1.25%
2025-07-14 2025-07-14 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.96%
2025-04-14 2025-04-14 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.97%
2025-01-13 2025-01-13 2025-02-18 Quarterly 0.29 2.7% 0.97%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.2825 0% 0.91%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.2825 0% 0.92%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.2825 0% 0.82%
2024-01-12 2024-01-16 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.2825 2.7% 0.89%
2023-10-13 2023-10-16 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.86%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.69%
2023-04-14 2023-04-17 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.275 0% 0.69%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.275 5.8% 0.59%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.57%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.54%
2022-04-08 2022-04-11 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.49%
2022-01-14 2022-01-18 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.26 6.1% 0.53%
2021-10-15 2021-10-18 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.245 0% 0.57%
2021-07-09 2021-07-12 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.245 0% 0.51%
2021-04-09 2021-04-12 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.245 0% 0.52%
2021-01-08 2021-01-11 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.245 5.4% 0.54%
2020-10-16 2020-10-19 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.2325 0% N/A
2020-07-10 2020-07-13 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.2325 0% N/A
2020-04-09 2020-04-13 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.2325 0% N/A
2020-01-10 2020-01-13 2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.2325 10.7% N/A
2019-10-18 2019-10-21 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2019-01-11 2019-01-14 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.21 12% N/A
2018-10-19 2018-10-22 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.1875 0% N/A
2018-07-13 2018-07-16 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.1875 0% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.1875 0% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-15 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.1875 10.3% N/A
2017-10-20 2017-10-23 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-07-13 2017-07-17 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-04-13 2017-04-18 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2017-01-12 2017-01-17 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.17 17.2% N/A
2016-10-20 2016-10-24 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2016-07-14 2016-07-18 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.145 0% N/A
2016-04-14 2016-04-18 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.145 12619.3% N/A
2016-01-15 0.0011 -99.2% N/A
2016-01-14 2016-01-19 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.145 16% N/A
2015-10-15 2015-10-19 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-04-16 2015-04-20 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A
2015-01-15 2015-01-20 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.125 25% N/A
2014-10-16 2014-10-20 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-07-17 2014-07-21 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-04-16 2014-04-21 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2014-01-17 2014-01-22 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.1 17.6% N/A
2013-10-17 2013-10-21 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.085 0% N/A

HRL Dividend FAQ

Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:HRL) manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of meat, nut, and convenience-food products to food-service, retail, and international customers, organized into Retail, Foodservice, and International segments.

What is the Dividend Yield of HRL?

As of November 2025, HRL`s dividend yield is 5.37%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.16 USD by the current share price of 21.59.

Does HRL pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, HRL paid a dividend of 1.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-14 and the payout was 0.29 USD.

How often does HRL pay dividends?

HRL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HRL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-14.

Will HRL pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.29 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hormel Foods (HRL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HRL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hormel Foods (HRL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of HRL?

HRL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.99% per year.
Strong growth: HRL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of HRL?

HRL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.72%. If you bought HRL's shares at 42.68 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HRL?

HRL Payout Consistency is 96.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Hormel Foods has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does HRL have a good Dividend Yield?

HRL`s 5.37% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of HRL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of HRL is 78.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of HRL?

HRL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

HRL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in HRL`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Hormel Foods`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.20% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 100.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Hormel Foods ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2016-02-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 593,333,300
1986 600,000,000 +1.12%
1987 565,000,000 -5.83%
1988 580,000,000 +2.65%
1989 572,000,000 -1.38%
1990 630,000,000 +10.14%
1991 568,888,900 -9.7%
1992 585,454,500 +2.91%
1993 587,692,300 +0.38%
1994 613,600,000 +4.41%
1995 615,100,000 +0.24%
1996 608,800,000 -1.02%
1997 614,600,000 +0.95%
1998 591,100,000 -3.82%
1999 584,800,000 -1.07%
2000 559,400,000 -4.34%
2001 561,900,000 +0.45%
2002 558,400,000 -0.62%
2003 564,300,000 +1.06%
2004 558,700,000 -0.99%
2005 557,500,000 -0.21%
2006 558,200,000 +0.13%
2007 551,600,000 -1.18%
2008 544,700,000 -1.25%
2009 542,800,000 -0.35%
2010 543,500,000 +0.13%
2011 540,600,000 -0.53%
2012 536,298,000 -0.8%
2013 540,416,000 +0.77%
2014 539,656,000 -0.14%
2015 541,792,000 +0.4%
2016 541,312,000 -0.09%
2017 537,952,000 -0.62%
2018 545,421,000 +1.39%
2019 543,802,000 -0.3%
2020 548,029,000 +0.78%
2021 547,290,000 -0.13%
2022 550,135,000 +0.52%
2023 548,249,000 -0.34%
2024 549,456,000 +0.22%
2025 550,396,000 +0.17%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-28 02:25