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Hormel Foods Corporation(HRL) Stock Analysis | Consumer Defensive

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Reward36Moderate
Risk22Low
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Thin 3% profit margin · 5.5% dividend yield
USD —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · NYSE
Market cap 11.59Bn
Reward Ratingⓘ36 Moderate reward assessment · 75% data coverage
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Risk Ratingⓘ22 Low risk assessment
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Market Performance

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

What is Hormel Foods Corporation?

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

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What is Hormel Foods Corporation?

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nut, and other food products to foodservice, convenience stores, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, with a market capitalisation of 11.59B, and a P/E ratio of 34.0x.

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Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
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.

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Reward: Moderate (36)

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Defensive
IndustryPackaged Foods
Market Cap11.59B
P/E Ratio33.9677
Dividend Yield5.47%
Beta0.289
Insider Activity
12M windowQuiet
Fewer than three real open-market insider trades in the last 12 months. Mechanical activity (option exercises, RSU vests) is excluded from the signal.
3 disclosures without share count

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