Hormel Foods Corporation(HRL)
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Reward35Moderate
Risk29Low
📊75%Data
Thin 4% profit margin · 4.5% dividend yield
HRL
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Hormel Foods Corporation | Consumer Defensive
Dividend King
Market Cap:13.92Bn
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Reward Rating
35
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
29
Low
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $27.25.

What is Hormel Foods Corporation?

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and other food products to foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally.

HRL · Verdict

Limited reward · low risk

HRL's standout is volatility; growth and profitability weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

HRL · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 3

  • Growth26/100

    Rev -1.0% CAGR · earnings -21.8%

  • Profitability31/100

    4% net margin · 6% ROE

  • Valuation39/100

    P/E 16.4× · PEG 1.60

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Hormel Foods Corporation?

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and other food products to foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International segments. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 13.92B, and a P/E ratio of 29.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (35)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
Market Cap13.92B
P/E Ratio29.7765
Dividend Yield4.50%
52 Week High30.779
52 Week Low20.7652
Last AnnualOctober
IPO Date1/2/1990
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding550M
No. of Employees20,000
IndustryPackaged Foods
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.33
CurrencyUSD