Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
NYSE · Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation is a Consumer Defensive company with a market capitalization of $13.62B, a trailing P/E ratio of 29.1, and a dividend yield of 3.58%.
5-Year Price History
Latest Annual Financials · FY ending October 31, 2025
Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)
| Quarter | Reported | Actual EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $0.40 | $0.35 | +14.3% |
| Q1 2026 | February 26, 2026 | $0.34 | $0.32 | +6.3% |
| Q4 2025 | December 4, 2025 | $0.32 | $0.30 | +6.7% |
| Q3 2025 | August 28, 2025 | $0.35 | $0.41 | -14.6% |
| Q2 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $0.35 | $0.34 | +2.9% |
| Q1 2025 | February 27, 2025 | $0.35 | $0.37 | -5.4% |
Short Interest
FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.
| Settlement | Shares Short | % of Shares Out | Days to Cover | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | 20,290,232 | 3.68% | 5.0 | +2.0% |
| June 30, 2026 | 19,892,574 | 3.61% | 4.1 | -6.2% |
| June 15, 2026 | 21,211,741 | 3.85% | 4.8 | -15.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | 25,146,775 | 4.57% | 2.5 | +1.6% |
| May 15, 2026 | 24,756,714 | 4.50% | 5.5 | +9.4% |
| April 30, 2026 | 22,634,927 | 4.11% | 4.7 | +0.1% |
| April 15, 2026 | 22,608,055 | 4.11% | 4.3 | -1.4% |
| March 31, 2026 | 22,923,881 | 4.16% | 5.1 | +15.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's market cap?
As of August 13, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has a market capitalization of $13.62B.
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's P/E ratio?
Hormel Foods Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29.1. Its forward P/E is 16.0.
Does Hormel Foods Corporation pay a dividend?
Yes — Hormel Foods Corporation pays a dividend yielding 3.58%, an annual payout of $1.17 per share.
What sector is HRL in?
Hormel Foods Corporation is in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry.
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's short interest?
As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 20,290,232 HRL shares were sold short, or 3.68% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 5.0. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.
What was Hormel Foods Corporation's revenue?
In its latest reported fiscal year (ending October 31, 2025), Hormel Foods Corporation reported revenue of $12.11B and net income of $478.20M.
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