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HRL Dividend History & Analysis | 6.4% Yield

HRL has a dividend yield of 6.4% and paid 1.45 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.35%
Payout Ratio 84.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.31%
Consistency Lifetime 96.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.77%
Payout FCF 118.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 73.54%
Ex-Dividend in 2 days: Buy before Jan 12, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -21.7%
Total Return 5y: -40.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Packaged Foods & Meats

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PPC 9,471 M 21.8% 50.8%
CALM 3,835 M 11.5% 29.2%
AGRO 1,098 M 4.49% 5.56%
SFD 8,534 M 4.46% 5.30%
SJM 10,089 M 4.46% 4.51%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CALM 3,835 M 300% 75.5%
PRMB 6,039 M 13.6% 52.7%
JDEP 18,044 M 19.8% 98.3%
LW 5,893 M 12.0% 100%
HSY 36,990 M 12.6% 95.8%

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HSY
Hershey
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BN
Danone
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HRL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.2925 0.9% N/A
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% N/A
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 6259.6% N/A
2016-01-15 0.0023 -99.2% N/A
2016-01-14 2016-01-19 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.29 16% N/A
2015-10-15 2015-10-19 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-07-16 2015-07-20 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-04-16 2015-04-20 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-01-15 2015-01-20 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.25 25% N/A
2014-10-16 2014-10-20 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-07-17 2014-07-21 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-04-16 2014-04-21 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2014-01-17 2014-01-22 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

HRL Dividend FAQ

Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) manufactures, processes, and distributes a broad portfolio of meat, nut, and other food products to retail, food-service, and international customers. The business is organized into three segments-Retail, Foodservice, and International-and offers both perishable items (e.g., bacon, refrigerated meals, guacamole) and shelf-stable goods (e.g., canned meats, nut butters, microwaveable meals). Its brands include Hormel, Spam, Skippy, and many private-label lines, sold through a mix of direct sales, brokers, and distributors.

What is the Dividend Yield of HRL?

As of January 2026, HRL`s dividend yield is 6.35%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.45 USD by the current share price of 22.87.

Does HRL pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, HRL paid a dividend of 1.45 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 and the payout was 0.2925 USD.

How often does HRL pay dividends?

HRL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, HRL has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-12.

HRL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for HRL for the next 4 payments are between 0.237 (-19.0%) and 0.283 (-3.2%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will HRL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2925 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Hormel Foods (HRL) is 2026-01-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for HRL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Hormel Foods (HRL) is 2026-01-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of HRL?

HRL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.31% 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 3.77%. If you bought HRL's shares at 38.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.45 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of HRL?

HRL Payout Consistency is 96.7%. 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 6.35% Dividend Yield is considered as high. 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 84.9%. High - Check if earnings are stable and growing; otherwise, dividends might not be sustainable.

What is the Dividend Rating of HRL?

HRL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.54%. 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?

Hormel Foods's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.21% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has HRL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 10, 2016 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 550,511,000 +0.19%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2025-12-28 02:19