News Sentiment

HRL sentiment intelligence

Hormel Foods Corporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 56 Balanced news tone 55 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Consumer Defensive Market context
Industry Packaged Foods Read-through group
Latest close 24.73 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 56/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

81/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 55

directly relevant articles

Source quality 6

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

-1.1% over one week, -0.1% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Hormel Foods (HRL) Could Be 5% Undervalued Following Pepperoni Snack Bites Launch

Market Reaction

Balanced read

66/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 81/100 classification
One-week reaction -1.1% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend inactive -0.1% over four weeks
Fair value -11.0% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 20
Neutral 32
Negative 3

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 55
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 12
ad-hoc-news.de 7
StockStory 7
MarketBeat 4
simplywall.st 4
MarketWatch 2
Stock Titan 2
PR Newswire 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 33
Earnings 11
Analyst action 5
Balance sheet 2
Capital return 2
Macro sensitivity 1
Guidance 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods (HRL) Could Be 5% Undervalued Following Pepperoni Snack Bites Launch

Hormel Foods (HRL) is gaining attention after launching Pepperoni Snack Bites, a move into branded, ready-to-eat snacking. The company's stock has shown recent momentum with a 20.33% 90-day return. Despite this, a valuation narrative from Simply Wall St suggests HRL is 5.1% under

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 18:42
Source
Simply Wall Street
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) stock advanced 2.23% to $25.71 on Thursday, despite a generally grim trading session where the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both fell. This marked the third consecutive day of gains for Hormel Foods. The article highlights that despite these d

Tone
Positive 59/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 17:11
Source
MarketWatch
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) stock rose 1.37% to $25.15 on Wednesday, outperforming the broader market. This marks the second consecutive day of gains for the company, as the S&P 500 Index (SPX) increased by 0.38% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rose by 0.29% on the same

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 21:40
Source
MarketWatch
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

BNP Paribas Exane Raises Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Price Target to $27.00

BNP Paribas Exane has increased its price target for Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) from $26.00 to $27.00, maintaining a "neutral" rating on the stock, which suggests a potential upside of approximately 10.10%. This adjustment comes as Hormel Foods' latest earnings surpassed expectation

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
14 Jul 2026 17:45
Source
MarketBeat
Morningstar Direct company coverage

10 New 4-Star Stocks This Week

Morningstar identified 10 new 4-star stocks this week which are considered undervalued, including major companies like Procter & Gamble, Amrize, Synchrony Financial, International Flavors & Fragrances, and Hormel Foods. These ratings are based on Morningstar's fair value estimate

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 14:18
Source
Morningstar
Ad Hoc News Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods stock holds steady as branded protein strategy targets long-term growth

Hormel Foods' stock is characterized by its mature, dividend-focused profile, driven by its strategy of leveraging branded proteins, convenience foods, and international expansion. The company aims to sustain cash flow and provide long-term shareholder returns through a diversifi

Tone
Positive 80/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
13 Jul 2026 09:16
Source
Ad Hoc News
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods stock holds steady as a branded protein portfolio supports long-term growth

Hormel Foods stock reflects a stable, diversified branded protein business known for its consistent cash flows and long-term growth driven by consumer staples demand and international expansion. The company's strategy focuses on a portfolio of recognized brands, diversified sales

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
12 Jul 2026 02:40
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Skippy Peanut Butter Natural Creamy by Hormel Foods - fewer ingredients, familiar taste

The article details Skippy Peanut Butter Natural Creamy by Hormel Foods, highlighting its simpler ingredient list, familiar taste, and "no-stir" convenience. It discusses how the product balances consumer comfort with a cleaner label and how it fits into Hormel's broader brand po

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
11 Jul 2026 12:08
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Spam by Hormel Foods - shelf-stable meat block drives global canned segment

Hormel Foods' Spam, a canned meat product, continues to be a significant global success, driving the company's stock value. Launched in 1937, Spam is now distributed in over 40 countries and has sold more than 9 billion cans, with strong demand in the U.S., South Korea, Japan, an

Tone
Positive 82/100
Event
Macro sensitivity
Published
11 Jul 2026 12:02
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
Investing.com Nigeria Direct company coverage

Form 4 Hormel Foods Corp For: 10 July By Investing.com

This article from Investing.com reports on a Form 4 filing for Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) for the date of July 10, 2026. Form 4s disclose transactions by company insiders, but no specific details of the transaction are provided within the article. The article mainly serves as a brie

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jul 2026 21:14
Source
Investing.com Nigeria
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Gary Bhojwani Sells 20,200 Shares of Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Stock

Hormel Foods Director Gary Bhojwani sold 20,200 shares of the company's stock for approximately $495,102, reducing his ownership by 38.7%. The sale occurred on July 8th, while Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) stock traded up 1.7% on Friday and reported strong quarterly earnings exceeding

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jul 2026 21:12
Source
MarketBeat
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods director Gary Bhojwani sells $495,158 in shares

Hormel Foods director Gary Bhojwani sold 20,200 shares of common stock for $495,158 on July 8, 2026, through his revocable trust, reducing his indirect holdings to 32,002 shares. He also directly owns 29,551.91 shares. The company recently reported strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results a

Tone
Negative 41/100
Event
Earnings
Published
10 Jul 2026 20:29
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods (HRL) director Gary C. Bhojwani sells 20,200 shares via trust

Hormel Foods director Gary C. Bhojwani, through the Gary C. Bhojwani Revocable Trust, reported the sale of 20,200 common shares on July 8, 2026. The shares were sold at a volume-weighted average price of $24.5128 per share, ranging from $24.47 to $24.57. Following this transactio

Tone
Negative 29/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jul 2026 20:05
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Receives "Equal Weight" Rating from Stephens

Stephens has reaffirmed its "equal weight" rating for Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) with a $25 price target, suggesting a modest upside. This rating aligns with the general "Hold" consensus among analysts, who have an average target price of $26. Recently, Hormel Foods surpassed quarte

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
10 Jul 2026 12:14
Source
MarketBeat
The National Provisioner Direct company coverage

Hormel launches pepperoni snack in three flavors

Hormel Pepperoni is introducing new refrigerated Pepperoni Snack Bites available in three flavors: original, parmesan, and dill pickle. These snack-sized, thick-sliced pepperoni bites come in a resealable tray, catering to consumers looking for convenient, satisfying snacks betwe

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Jul 2026 14:39
Source
The National Provisioner
PR Newswire Direct company coverage

HORMEL® Pepperoni Launches Snack Bites for the Moments When Hunger Doesn't Wait

Hormel Foods Corporation has launched HORMEL® Pepperoni Snack Bites, a new refrigerated protein snack aimed at satisfying hunger between meals. Available in Original, Parmesan, and Dill Pickle flavors, these snack bites are made from thick-sliced pepperoni in a convenient, reseal

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Jul 2026 12:00
Source
PR Newswire
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) has received a consensus "Hold" rating from the eight research firms covering the stock, with an average one-year target price of $26.00. While one analyst recommends "sell" and two recommend "buy," the majority of five analysts suggest a "hold

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
09 Jul 2026 08:16
Source
MarketBeat
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) lists multiple restricted stock lots for potential resale

Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE: HRL) has filed a Form 144 indicating an intent to sell restricted stock awards. The filing lists various lots of common stock acquired as compensation through Restricted Stock Awards, with grant dates ranging from 2016 to 2023. This Form 144 serves as a

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 20:14
Source
Stock Titan