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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 (5.9%). 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.
| Founded: | 1891 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | AUSTIN |
| Market Cap: | 13.5B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $27.33 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 4.3M |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 6 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | semi-annual | |
| EPS: | 0.33 | EPS Growth: | -40.82 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $21.03 - $32.07 | Next Earning Date: | 05-25-2026 |
| Revenue: | $12,106,160,000 | Revenue Growth: | 1.55% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 2.82% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 1.90% |
| P/E Ratio: | 69.77 | Index: | |
| Free Cash Flow: | 534.3M | FCF Growth: | -35.15% |
Earnings Transcripts
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Feb 26, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYFeb 26, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+1.30%
$25.14
5D
+1.72%
$25.25
20D
+1.59%
$25.22
Price: $24.82 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0000048465-26-000018
hrl-202602260000048465false00000484652026-02-262026-02-26
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) February 26, 2026
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-240241-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota 55912-3680 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(507) 437-5611 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code None (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $0.01465 par value HRLNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Section 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 26, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended January 25, 2026. A copy of the earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99 Earnings Release issued February 26, 2026
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Dated: February 26, 2026 By/s/ PAUL R. KUEHNEMAN
PAUL R. KUEHNEMAN
Interim Chief Financial Officer and Controller
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2025 Q4 Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUY Feb 18, 2026 · 100% conf.
2025
Q4
Q4 2025 Earnings
8-K BUYFeb 18, 2026 · 100% conf.
AI Prediction BUY
1D
+1.30%
$25.14
5D
+1.72%
$25.25
20D
+1.59%
$25.22
Price: $24.82 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
0000048465-26-000013
hrl-202602170000048465false00000484652026-02-172026-02-17
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2026
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-240241-0319970 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 Hormel Place, Austin, Minnesota 55912-3680 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(507) 437-5611 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $0.01465 par valueHRLNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 17, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release that included certain preliminary results for the first quarter ended January 25, 2026, and provided information regarding the Company’s guidance for its 2026 fiscal year. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit NumberDescription 10.1Press release issued February 17, 2026.
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
Dated: February 17, 2026By:/s/ Paul R. Kuehneman Name: Paul R. Kuehneman Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer and Controller
2025 Q3 Q3 2025 Earnings
8-K Dec 4, 2025
2025
Q3
Q3 2025 Earnings
8-KDec 4, 2025
0000048465-25-000056
hrl-202512040000048465false00000484652025-12-042025-12-04
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 4, 2025
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware1-240241-0319970 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification Number)
1 Hormel Place Austin, MN 55912 (Address of Principal Executive Office, including zip code)
(507) 437-5611 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[☐] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[☐] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[☐] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[☐] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $0.01465 par valueHRLNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company [☐]
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [☐]
Section 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On December 4, 2025, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended October 26, 2025. A copy of the earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99 Earnings release issued December 4, 2025
104The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL.
2
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: December 4, 2025 By:/s/ JEFFREY M. ETTINGER JEFFREY M. Ettinger Interim Chief Executive Officer
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