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$25.14

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$25.25

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2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Feb 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.

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)

Dated: February 26, 2026 By/s/ PAUL R. KUEHNEMAN

PAUL R. KUEHNEMAN

Interim Chief Financial Officer and Controller

3

2025
Q4

Q4 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Feb 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

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

3

2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K

Oct 29, 2025

0000048465-25-000047

hrl-202510230000048465false00000484652025-10-232025-10-23

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): October 23, 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 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 October 29, 2025, Hormel Foods Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release that included its outlook for the fourth quarter ended October 26, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 29, 2025, the Company announced that Ms. Jacinth Smiley is no longer serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 26, 2025. Ms. Smiley is expected to remain employed by the Company until November 30, 2025. The Company expects to enter into a separation agreement with Ms. Smiley, the material terms of which will be disclosed once they have been finalized and approved. Ms. Smiley’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding its financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, operations, policies, or practices.

In connection with Ms. Smiley’s departure, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Mr. Paul Kuehneman, 54, as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Controller, effective October 27, 2025. Mr. Kuehneman joined the Company in 1993 and has held various accountant, controller, and finance leadership roles, including most recently as Vice President and Controller from February 2022 to October 2025, Assistant Controller from January 2021 to February 2022, and Vice President and CFO, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. (a subsidiary of the Company), from May 2016 to January 2021. The material terms of the compensation for Mr. Kuehneman related to this transition will be disclosed once they have been finalized and approved.

Pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, the Company is hereby disclosing that Mr. Kuehneman’s spouse, Kari Kuehneman, was previously employed by the Company and received total compensation of approximately $151,000 in fiscal year 2025. On October 22, 2025, Ms. Kuehneman retired from the Company. There are no other transactions in which Mr. Kuehneman has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit NumberDescription 99.1Press release issued October 29, 2025.

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: October 29, 2025By:/s/ Colleen Batcheler Name: Colleen Batcheler Title: Senior Vice President, External Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

2025
Q2

Q2 2025 Earnings

8-K

Aug 28, 2025

0000048465-25-000042

hrl-202508280000048465false00000484652025-08-282025-08-28

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)  August 28, 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, 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 August 28, 2025, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended July 27, 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 August 28, 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)

Dated: August 28, 2025 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2025
Q1

Q1 2025 Earnings

8-K

May 29, 2025

0000048465-25-000035

hrl-202505290000048465false00000484652025-05-292025-05-29

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)  May 29, 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, 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 May 29, 2025, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended April 27, 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 May 29, 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)

Dated: May 29, 2025 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

President and Chief Executive Officer

3

2024
Q4

Q4 2024 Earnings

8-K

Feb 27, 2025

0000048465-25-000005

hrl-202502270000048465false00000484652025-02-272025-02-27

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 27, 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, 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 27, 2025, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended January 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 February 27, 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)

Dated: February 27, 2025 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

President and Chief Executive Officer

3

2024
Q3

Q3 2024 Earnings

8-K

Dec 4, 2024

0000048465-24-000047

hrl-202412040000048465false00000484652024-12-042024-12-04

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, 2024

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, 2024, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended October 27, 2024.  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, 2024

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, 2024 By:/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

3

2024
Q2

Q2 2024 Earnings

8-K

Sep 4, 2024

0000048465-24-000038

hrl-202409040000048465false00000484652024-09-042024-09-04

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)  September 4, 2024

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 September 4, 2024, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended July 28, 2024.  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 September 4, 2024

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)

Dated: September 4, 2024 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

3

2024
Q1

Q1 2024 Earnings

8-K

May 30, 2024

0000048465-24-000029

hrl-202405300000048465false00000484652024-05-302024-05-30

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)  May 30, 2024

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 May 30, 2024, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended April 28, 2024.  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 May 30, 2024

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)

Dated: May 30, 2024 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

3

2023
Q4

Q4 2023 Earnings

8-K

Feb 29, 2024

0000048465-24-000009

hrl-202402290000048465false00000484652024-02-292024-02-29

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 29, 2024

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 29, 2024, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended January 28, 2024.  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 29, 2024

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)

Dated: February 29, 2024 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: February 29, 2024 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2023
Q3

Q3 2023 Earnings

8-K

Nov 29, 2023

0000048465-23-000081

hrl-202311290000048465false00000484652023-11-292023-11-29

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)   November 29, 2023

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 November 29, 2023, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended October 29, 2023.  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 November 29, 2023

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: November 29, 2023 By:/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: November 29, 2023 By:/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2023
Q2

Q2 2023 Earnings

8-K

Aug 31, 2023

0000048465-23-000071

hrl-202308310000048465false00000484652023-08-312023-08-31

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)  August 31, 2023

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 August 31, 2023, Hormel Foods Corporation (the Company) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended July 30, 2023.  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 August 31, 2023

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)

Dated: August 31, 2023 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: August 31, 2023 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2023
Q1

Q1 2023 Earnings

8-K

Jun 1, 2023

0000048465-23-000044

hrl-202306010000048465false00000484652023-06-012023-06-01

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)  June 1, 2023

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 June 1, 2023, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended April 30, 2023.  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 June 1, 2023

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)

Dated: June 1, 2023 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: June 1, 2023 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2022
Q4

Q4 2022 Earnings

8-K

Mar 2, 2023

0000048465-23-000012

hrl-202303020000048465false00000484652023-03-022023-03-02

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)  March 2, 2023

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 March 2, 2023, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended January 29, 2023.  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 March 2, 2023

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)

Dated: March 2, 2023 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: March 2, 2023 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2022
Q3

Q3 2022 Earnings

8-K

Nov 30, 2022

0000048465-22-000047

hrl-202211300000048465false00000484652022-11-302022-11-30

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)   November 30, 2022

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 November 30, 2022, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended October 30, 2022.  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 November 30, 2022

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)

Dated: November 30, 2022 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: November 30, 2022 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2022
Q2

Q2 2022 Earnings

8-K

Sep 1, 2022

0000048465-22-000042

hrl-202209010000048465false00000484652022-09-012022-09-01

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)  September 1, 2022

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 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 September 1, 2022, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2022.  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 September 1, 2022

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)

Dated: September 1, 2022 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: September 1, 2022 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2022
Q1

Q1 2022 Earnings

8-K

Jun 2, 2022

0000048465-22-000032

hrl-202206020000048465false00000484652022-06-022022-06-02

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)  June 2, 2022

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 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 June 2, 2022, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended May 1, 2022.  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 June 2, 2022

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)

Dated: June 2, 2022 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: June 2, 2022 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2021
Q4

Q4 2021 Earnings

8-K

Mar 1, 2022

0000048465-22-000008

hrl-202203010000048465false00000484652022-03-012022-03-01

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)  March 1, 2022

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 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 March 1, 2022, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended January 30, 2022.  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 March 1, 2022

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)

Dated: March 1, 2022 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: March 1, 2022 By/s/ JACINTH C. SMILEY

JACINTH C. SMILEY

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

2021
Q3

Q3 2021 Earnings

8-K

Dec 9, 2021

0000048465-21-000063

hrl-202112090000048465false00000484652021-12-092021-12-09

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 9, 2021

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)

(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 9, 2021, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended October 31, 2021.  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 9, 2021

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)

Dated: December 9, 2021 By/s/ JAMES P. SNEE

JAMES P. SNEE

Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: December 9, 2021 By/s/ JAMES N. SHEEHAN

JAMES N. SHEEHAN

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

3

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