HRL Hormel Foods Corporation

$29.25

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-07-31
Expected on Aug 28, 2025
Report Time: Before the Bell
The Whisper Number
$0.42
Consensus Estimate: $0.40
Revenue Estimate: $2.98B

Latest Earnings Insight

Hormel Foods (HRL) approaches its upcoming earnings report with a market cap of approximately $15.6 billion, poised to demonstrate resilience in a challenging economic climate. Despite the absence of recent news, the company's consistent performance in the consumer staples sector sets the stage for its earnings announcement on August 28, 2025. Analysts are anticipating an EPS of $0.40, aligning with the whisper number, which suggests that market expectations are stable and in line with consensus. With a revenue estimate of $2.98 billion, Hormel's ability to maintain steady growth amidst fluctuating consumer demand will be a focal point for investors. As Hormel continues to navigate supply chain complexities and cost pressures, its strategic focus on innovation and product diversification could play a crucial role in meeting or exceeding these expectations.

Updated On 8/22/2025

About Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation is an American company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company. Originally focusing on the packaging and selling of ham, Spam, sausage and other pork, chicken, beef and lamb products to consumers; by the 1980s, Hormel began offering a wider range of packaged and refrigerated foods.

Website: https://www.hormelfoods.com

Sector
MANUFACTURING
Industry
MEAT PACKING PLANTS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
October
CIK
48465
Address
1 HORMEL PL, AUSTIN, MN, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$16.82B
P/E Ratio
22.16
PEG Ratio
3.27
Price to Book
2.10
Performance
EPS
$1.38
Dividend Yield
3.79%
Profit Margin
6.35%
ROE
9.52%
Technicals
50D MA
$29.58
200D MA
$30.92
52W High
$35.50
52W Low
$27.33
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
550M
Target Price
$32.02
Beta
0.31

HRL EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

HRL News & Sentiment

Aug 22, 2025 • Zacks Commentary SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Aug 20, 2025 • Benzinga SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
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Aug 11, 2025 • Motley Fool NEUTRAL
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Aug 06, 2025 • Zacks Commentary NEUTRAL
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Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.171
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

HRL Reported Earnings

Feb 27, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.35
  • Estimate: $0.38
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -7.9%
Dec 04, 2024
Oct 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.42
  • Estimate: $0.42
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Sep 04, 2024
Jul 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.37
  • Estimate: $0.36
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.8%
May 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.38
  • Estimate: $0.36
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.6%
Feb 29, 2024
Jan 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.41
  • Estimate: $0.33
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 24.2%
Nov 29, 2023
Oct 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.42
  • Estimate: $0.44
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.5%
Aug 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.40
  • Estimate: $0.41
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -2.4%
Jun 01, 2023
Apr 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.40
  • Estimate: $0.40
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Mar 02, 2023
Jan 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.05 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.40
  • Estimate: $0.45
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -11.1%

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