HRL
Hormel Foods Corporation
NYSE: HRL · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS
$21.33
-0.65% today
Updated 2026-05-01
Market cap
$11.74B
P/E ratio
23.97
P/S ratio
0.97x
EPS (TTM)
$0.89
Dividend yield
5.42%
52W range
$20 – $30
Volume
4.8M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
54
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
2.0
Growth
F6.8
Quality
B5.0
Profitability
C+7.3
Valuation
B+4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.9
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$26.75
+25.41%
12-Month target
$23.07
+8.16%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$51.61
Margin of safety
+53.59%
3 Strong Buy1 Buy6 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $280.22M — positive
+ 53.59% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.03%
- Revenue declining -2.90% QoQ
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $12.46B | $12.11B | $11.92B | $12.11B | $12.14B |
| Net income | $999.99M | $793.57M | $805.04M | $478.20M | $181.77M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $0.89 |
| Free cash flow | $857.28M | $777.64M | $1.01B | $534.35M | $280.22M |
| Profit margin | 8.03% | 6.55% | 6.75% | 3.95% | 4.03% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | BONIFANT, WILLIAM W. | Buy | 87,700 | — |
| 2026-04-14 | BONIFANT, WILLIAM W. | Buy | 12,043 | — |
| 2026-03-31 | WHITE, STEVEN ANDREW | Buy | 2,666 | $22.65 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Hormel Foods Corporation trades at $21.33. representing a P/E of 23.97x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 54/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.92, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $12.14B. with profit margins at 4.03%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $51.61.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's stock price?
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) trades at $21.33.
Is Hormel Foods Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 54/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $51.61.
What is the price target of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The analyst target price is $26.75, representing +25.4% upside from the current price of $21.33.
What is the intrinsic value of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $51.61, a +53.6% margin of safety versus $21.33.
What is Hormel Foods Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $12.14B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
2.92 — grey zone.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryPACKAGED FOODS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.97x
ROE6.12%
Beta0.36
50D MA$22.62
200D MA$24.29
Shares out0.55B
Float0.29B
Short ratio—
Avg volume4.8M
Performance
1 week-0.65%
1 month-3.44%
3 months-12.80%
YTD-10.00%
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