Sharemaestro company-news research for Hormel Foods Corporation (H1RL34), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.

SAO Brazil Provisional evidence

Company news sentiment

Latest H1RL34 news and sentiment

Hormel Foods Corporation

Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.

30-day score49Neutral is 50
Early balanced news score 18/100 evidence confidence 78% direct company focus 39 current stories across 8 publishers
Latest weekly closeBRL 112.06week of 18 Sep 2026
Main news subjectEarnings80/100 share of current news
News data statusPartial39 duplicate stories removed

Current company news

Early balanced news score

39 company-specific stories are available, but there are not yet enough fresh stories from separate publishers for a firm reading.

Observed headline tone46/100 Published 30-day score49/100

Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.

Latest source headline Could SPAM Hot Honeyโ€™s Brand Refresh Strategy Reveal a New Consumer Playbook for Hormel (HRL)? finance.yahoo.com ยท 16 Sep 2026 21:14

What supports the score

Direct evidence

39 current stories are mapped specifically to H1RL34.

Source breadth

The score uses 8 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.

What limits the score

Too little evidence

The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.187.

Confidence

Confidence is 18/100, below the threshold for a firm score.

49/100
News scoreEarly balanced news score
18/100
Confidencethin evidence
78%/100
Company news39 company stories
73/100
Story agreement27/100 difference

News history

Daily score and story count over 30 days

Daily weighted evidence
24 Aug: 4 stories26 Aug: 2 stories27 Aug: 16 stories28 Aug: 6 stories01 Sep: 1 stories02 Sep: 1 stories04 Sep: 2 stories05 Sep: 1 stories09 Sep: 1 stories10 Sep: 2 stories16 Sep: 3 stories 24 Aug: tone 53, 4 stories26 Aug: tone 55, 2 stories27 Aug: tone 54, 16 stories28 Aug: tone 36, 6 stories01 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories02 Sep: tone 55, 1 stories04 Sep: tone 21, 2 stories05 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories09 Sep: tone 50, 1 stories10 Sep: tone 50, 2 stories16 Sep: tone 49, 3 stories 95505
22 Aug06 Sep20 Sep
News scoreStory count50 baseline

Confidence

How reliable the score is

Separate from direction

Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.

Amount of evidence4
0.187 after freshness weighting
Source breadth100
8 independent publishers
Company relevance78
share tied directly to this company
Freshness20
recency-weighted evidence
Agreement73
how closely stories agree
Publisher mix76
less reliance on one publisher

Price and news history

Weekly price and news-score history

Early company-news score

Company-specific news is present, but the evidence has not yet earned enough independent, fresh information weight for price confirmation to be treated as a firm signal.

26 completed price weeks13 comparable news-score weeks
One scoring method across the chart.Stored company headlines are recalculated at each weekly point with the current 30-day freshness weighting. Old published snapshots are left unchanged.
27 Mar 2026: close 117.344543, indexed 100.003 Apr 2026: close 117.344543, indexed 100.010 Apr 2026: close 110.879997, indexed 94.517 Apr 2026: close 110.879997, indexed 94.524 Apr 2026: close 110.879997, indexed 94.501 May 2026: close 110.879997, indexed 94.508 May 2026: close 110.879997, indexed 94.515 May 2026: close 99.589996, indexed 84.922 May 2026: close 102.800003, indexed 87.629 May 2026: close 113.25, indexed 96.505 Jun 2026: close 112.339081, indexed 95.712 Jun 2026: close 112.339081, indexed 95.719 Jun 2026: close 112.339081, indexed 95.726 Jun 2026: close 112.339081, indexed 95.703 Jul 2026: close 112.339081, indexed 95.710 Jul 2026: close 128.240005, indexed 109.317 Jul 2026: close 132.470001, indexed 112.924 Jul 2026: close 128.050003, indexed 109.131 Jul 2026: close 128.050003, indexed 109.107 Aug 2026: close 128.050003, indexed 109.114 Aug 2026: close 126.75, indexed 108.021 Aug 2026: close 126.75, indexed 108.028 Aug 2026: close 124.199997, indexed 105.804 Sep 2026: close 112.059998, indexed 95.511 Sep 2026: close 112.059998, indexed 95.518 Sep 2026: close 112.059998, indexed 95.5 26 Jun 2026: news score 50, close 112.339081, 2 stories5003 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 112.339081, 5 stories10 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 128.240005, 6 stories5017 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 132.470001, 8 stories24 Jul 2026: news score 50, close 128.050003, 10 stories5031 Jul 2026: news score 51, close 128.050003, 16 stories07 Aug 2026: news score 51, close 128.050003, 19 stories5114 Aug 2026: news score 48, close 126.75, 23 stories21 Aug 2026: news score 49, close 126.75, 20 stories4928 Aug 2026: news score 48, close 124.199997, 41 stories04 Sep 2026: news score 45, close 112.059998, 38 stories4511 Sep 2026: news score 48, close 112.059998, 37 stories18 Sep 2026: news score 49, close 112.059998, 39 stories49 Price index 116.3 98.9 81.5 News score 100 50 0
27 Mar23 Jun18 Sep
Weekly close, indexedSentiment score
26-week price-4.5%latest close 112.06
News score change-1first to latest comparable week
One-week response+0.0%Price digesting
Fair-value position-24.6%Below fair value
WeekNews scoreCloseWeekly move
18 Sep 202649BRL 112.059998+0.0%
11 Sep 202648BRL 112.059998+0.0%
04 Sep 202645BRL 112.059998-9.8%
28 Aug 202648BRL 124.199997-2.0%
21 Aug 202649BRL 126.75+0.0%
14 Aug 202648BRL 126.75-1.0%
07 Aug 202651BRL 128.050003+0.0%
31 Jul 202651BRL 128.050003+0.0%
Provisional evidence

News subjects

What is shaping the score

Earnings
Earnings4523 stories ยท 59%
Market update507 stories ยท 18%
Analyst action304 stories ยท 10%
Guidance554 stories ยท 10%
Capital return501 stories ยท 3%

Source mix

Where the evidence comes from

76/100 independence
finance.yahoo.com4717 stories ยท 44%
Simply Wall St.413 stories ยท 8%
seekingalpha.com453 stories ยท 8%
Insider Monkey262 stories ยท 5%
PR Newswire502 stories ยท 5%
MT Newswires502 stories ยท 5%
GuruFocus.com841 stories ยท 3%

Recurring subjects

Subjects appearing most often

Current evidence
Earnings25Earnings Per Share8Price Target7Guidance7Food Industry7Dividends7Earnings Growth5Consensus Estimate5Revenue Growth4Fourth Quarter4

Earlier readings

How the score has changed

32 comparable readings ยท 91 days
Past and present use the same method.Each point recalculates the previous 30 days of stored company headlines with today's scoring rules. The original stored snapshots remain unchanged.
Comparable move-150 to 49 ยท Broadly stable
Observed range45โ€“5150 is the neutral baseline
Evidence depth39stories at latest stored reading ยท +38
Confidence18/100Provisional ยท +18
21 Jun50 neutral20 Sep 13:14
ConstructiveBalanced or withheldCautious

Changes in the stored score

Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.

ObservedScoreMoveConfidenceStoriesStatus
20 Sep 13:1449+018/100 (-2)39 (0)Provisional
16 Sep 23:5949+220/100 (-7)39 (+2)Provisional
10 Sep 23:5947+027/100 (-1)37 (+1)Provisional
09 Sep 23:5947+228/100 (-9)36 (-3)Provisional
05 Sep 23:5945+037/100 (-3)39 (+1)Measured
04 Sep 23:5945-440/100 (+2)38 (+2)Measured
02 Sep 23:5949+038/100 (-3)36 (-2)Measured
01 Sep 23:5949+141/100 (-14)38 (-3)Measured

Source headlines

The news behind the score

Showing 1-30 of 39

Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.

#1Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Could SPAM Hot Honeyโ€™s Brand Refresh Strategy Reveal a New Consumer Playbook for Hormel (HRL)?

Hormel Foods has launched SPAM Hot Honey as a full-time flavor, partnering with Brooklyn's Win Son Bakery on limited-time menu items, co-branded streetwear-style merchandise, and broader retail distribution across select US grocery stores. This collaboration highlights Hormel's push to refresh the SPAM brand through flavor innovation and foodservice partnerships that can deepen consumer engagement beyond traditional retail shelves. Next, we'll examine how the SPAM Hot Honey launch and Win Son Bakery partnership could influence Hormel Foods' long-term investment narrative. Uncover the next big

EarningsFood And BeverageGuidancePrice TargetRevenue Growth
Published
16 Sep 2026 21:14
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 2.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods (HRL): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

Hormel Foods (HRL): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings? Over the past six months, Hormel Foods's stock price fell to $20.86. Shareholders have lost 8% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 13.7%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation. Is now the time to buy Hormel Foods, or should you be careful about including it in your portfolio? Check out our in-depth research report to see what our analysts have to say, it's free. Why Do We Think Hormel Foods Will Underperform? Even thou

Consumer StaplesEarningsGross MarginQuarterly ResultsRevenue Growth
Published
16 Sep 2026 14:52
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Large positive market reaction, Negative market reaction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 2.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3Not directional
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods, Culinary Institute of America Open Applications for National Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program

Emerging culinary professionals can apply for an immersive enrichment experience focused on creativity, leadership and foodservice industry innovation Hands-On Learning Experience: Selected participants will take part in three immersive learning modules with Hormel Foods Foodservice team members in April 2027 (Napa Valley, California), October 2027 (San Antonio, Texas) and April 2028 (New York City). Application Requirements: Through Nov. 30, applicants with more than 10 years of professional culinary experience, proven culinary and leadership skills, and a long-term commitment to the industry

Published
16 Sep 2026 12:03
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 2.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#4Not directional
PR NewswireDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods Names Paul Kuehneman Chief Accounting Officer

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the appointment of Paul Kuehneman as chief accounting officer.Hormel Foods names Paul Kuehneman chief accounting officer In this role, Kuehneman will lead the company's accounting organization and oversee its tax function, creating greater alignment across these important areas of the finance organization. He will work closely with Ash Bhumbla, executive vice president and chief financial officer, to support the company's finance strategy and operations

Published
10 Sep 2026 14:02
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 8.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#5Not directional
ZacksDirect company coverageStored article

Bear of the Day: Tyson Foods (TSN)

Tyson Foods (TSN), a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), is the biggest U.S. chicken company. It produces, distributes and markets chicken, beef and pork, as well as prepared foods. The company just gave investors a fresh reason for caution, and the timing couldn't be worse. Days after cutting guidance on brutal beef margins, the government moved to flood the market with cheaper imported beef, adding a policy headache on top of an already ugly cattle cycle. With the stock trading at 52-week lows and the fundamentals moving the wrong way, investors should take caution heading into the end of the year.

GuidanceMarginsMeat IndustryOperating IncomePrice TargetRatings
Published
10 Sep 2026 10:30
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
Positive financial language
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 8.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#6Not directional
Finanรงas, Cรขmbio e InvestimentosDirect company coverageScored from headline

Hormel Foods no evento da Barclays: foco em lucros se intensifica - Investing.com Brasil

Published
09 Sep 2026 18:17
News subject
Market update
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 9.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#7Not directional
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

What Does Hormel Foods (HRL) Naming A New CFO Mean For Investors?

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) appointed Ash Bhumbla as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, effective immediately. Bhumbla joins Hormel Foods from Tyson Foods, bringing extensive experience in finance and operations within the food sector. The appointment represents a leadership change intended to sharpen Hormel Foods' financial strategy and execution. For readers interested in more income focused ideas across the sector, the next useful step is to compare this update with the companies featured in 11 dividend fortresses.NYSE:HRL 1-Year Stock Price Chart Hormel Foods is a US based

Capital AllocationFood SectorLeadership ChangeShareholder
Published
05 Sep 2026 03:09
News subject
Capital return
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 14.0d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#825Tone
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Sees Fair Value Edges Lower After Measured Analyst Revisions

Hormel Foods is back in focus as analysts fine tune their price targets, with fair value edging from US$27.25 to US$26.13 while staying in the same general range. Recent commentary points to a measured tone, with targets clustered in the mid US$20s as Wall Street weighs cleaner portfolio moves against questions on how much upside that might support. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets fit into the wider Hormel Foods story and what to watch as the narrative evolves. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture the full story. Head over to our Company Report to find new ways to

EarningsPortfolio SimplificationPrice TargetRatings
Published
04 Sep 2026 19:09
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 46/100
30-day weight
2.7% of the score ยท 14.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#920Tone
Insider MonkeyDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel (HRL) Expanded Adjusted Operating Margin Despite a Volume Decline. Can Cost Savings Carry the Turnaround?

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) reported fiscal third-quarter sales of $2.96 billion, down 2.4%, as volume declined 7.4% and organic net sales fell 1.7%. Organic net sales is a company-defined non-GAAP measure that excludes the effect of the divested Justin's business from the prior-year comparison. Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) presents its adjusted results as company-defined non-GAAP measures that exclude Transform and Modernize initiative costs, divestiture gains and losses, restructuring and consulting costs, litigation settlements and impairments. Adjusted diluted earnings per s

Cash FlowDividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareFoodserviceGuidance
Published
04 Sep 2026 17:18
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Margin pressure, Deteriorating financial comparison, Operating deterioration, Large negative market reaction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
High ยท 59/100
30-day weight
18.1% of the score ยท 14.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#10Not directional
24/7 Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

Hormel vs. General Mills: Donโ€™t Let the Bigger Dividend Check Fool You

Quick Read HRL claims 60 straight years of annual dividend raises; GIS offers a higher ~6% yield but froze its payout from 2018 through 2020. GIS generated $2 billion in operating cash flow but posted an $85 million net loss after nearly $3 billion in non-cash impairment charges. Just released. Our analysts combed the entire stock market and named the ten best stocks to buy right now. The report is free. Enter your email and see if any of your stocks made the cut. Two of the most reliable dividend names in packaged food just wrote fresh checks to shareholders, and the scorecards look nothing a

Dividend PaymentsDividendsEarningsFood IndustryNet IncomePrice Target
Published
02 Sep 2026 19:32
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 16.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#11Not directional
PR NewswireDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer, and John Ghingo, president and chief executive officer-elect, will participate in a fireside chat discussion at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. A webcast of the discussion is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT).Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenu

Consumer StaplesDividendsEarnings
Published
01 Sep 2026 20:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 17.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1234Tone
TIKR.comDirect company coverageScored from headline

Is Hormel Foods Stock a Buy After Its 10% Earnings-Day Drop?

Published
28 Aug 2026 15:25
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Operating deterioration
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 39/100
30-day weight
<0.1% of the score ยท 21.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#13Not directional
BarchartDirect company coverageScored from headline

What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Hormel Foods Stock?

Published
28 Aug 2026 13:16
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 21.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1457Tone
Insider MonkeyDirect company coverageStored article

Hormelโ€™s (HRL) New CEO Inherits Rising Profits And Falling Sales

On August 27, Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) posted a third quarter that summed up the strange spot the company is in right now. Adjusted earnings per share climbed 6% to $0.37, even as organic net sales slipped 2%. The mismatch traces back to deliberate portfolio cuts, softer commodity markets, and a consumer still trading down at the grocery store. The quarter also brought a leadership handoff, with John Ghingo stepping in as the incoming CEO just as Hormel tries to reshape itself around higher-margin protein.Hormel's (HRL) New CEO Inherits Rising Profits And Falling Sales Trimming Fat To Build Mus

Balance SheetConsumer GoodsDividendsEarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings Per Share
Published
28 Aug 2026 12:29
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Positive market reaction, Large positive market reaction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 31/100
30-day weight
3.5% of the score ยท 21.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#15Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

Stephens Adjusts Price Target on Hormel Foods to $23 From $25, Keeps Equalweight Rating

Published
28 Aug 2026 10:39
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 21.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#16Not directional
MT NewswiresDirect company coverageScored from headline

BNP Paribas Adjusts Price Target on Hormel Foods to $26 From $27, Maintains Neutral Rating

Published
28 Aug 2026 09:28
News subject
Analyst action
Why this score
The headline reports news without a clear direction
Company focus
Main company ยท 100%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 21.7d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1723Tone
StockStoryDirect company coverageStored article

Why Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Is Falling Today

Why Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Is Falling Today What Happened? Shares of packaged foods company Hormel (NYSE:HRL) fell 9.3% in the afternoon session after the company cut its full-year sales forecast and reported second-quarter revenue that missed Wall Street expectations due to pressured consumer demand. According to a company press release, Hormel Foods experienced a 2.4% year-over-year drop in second-quarter revenue to $2.96 billion, as total sales volumes fell 7.4% compared to the prior-year period. Revenue fell short of Wall Street estimates of $3.04 billion, driven by weakness across its r

Consensus EstimateConsumer DemandDividendsEarningsEarnings ReleaseFree Cash Flow
Published
28 Aug 2026 03:21
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance cut, Missed expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison, Operating deterioration
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 53/100
30-day weight
6.2% of the score ยท 22.0d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated
#1870Tone
finance.yahoo.comDirect company coverageStored article

Stock Market Today, Aug. 27: Tech Strength Powers Nasdaq Higher as Nvidia Leads Rally

Gaining 0.71% to 7,730, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) advanced alongside a 1.57% jump to 26,541 for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) as chip strength led the rally, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) rose 0.20% to 53,569. Today's biggest moves Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) climbed 8% following its blowout earnings report. Meanwhile, enterprise software firms Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD)also soared 23% and 21% after delivering excellent earnings. The biggest loser among the three major U.S. indexes today was Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), which whif

AIEarningsEarnings ReportSemiconductorsTech
Published
27 Aug 2026 22:18
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Improving financial comparison, Positive market reaction, Large positive market reaction
Company focus
Company discussed ยท 86%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 46/100
30-day weight
5.3% of the score ยท 22.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#1941Tone
Simply Wall St.Direct company coverageStored article

Hormel (HRL) Stock Looks Cheap On Returns But Overvalued On Earnings

Hormel Foods stock has delivered weak long term returns over the past five years, yet the valuation checks still suggest the shares are not obviously cheap. For investors trying to understand where value may emerge next, the recent share price softness sits against a backdrop of mixed signals on what you are paying for the business. Over the past 5 years, Hormel Foods has declined about 38%, which raises the question of whether the market has already priced in many of the concerns around the business. The appointment of Ash Bhumbla as chief financial officer can support fresh thinking on capit

EarningsFood IndustryShare PriceValuation
Published
27 Aug 2026 21:07
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative valuation view
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 32/100
30-day weight
2.7% of the score ยท 22.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2084Tone
GuruFocus.comDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: EPS Growth and Raised Guidance Amid ...

Key Points Interested in Hormel Foods Corporation? Here are five stocks we like better. Third-quarter adjusted EPS rose 6% to $0.37, supported by improved margins and cost discipline despite a 2% decline in organic net sales. Foodservice delivered its 12th consecutive quarter of organic sales growth, while Retail remained pressured by portfolio exits and cautious consumers. Hormel tightened its fiscal 2026 outlook to 1%โ€“2% organic sales growth and raised its adjusted EPS range to $1.45โ€“$1.51, while citing weaker retail volumes and higher freight and fuel costs as ongoing headwinds. Operating c

DividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareFoodserviceFourth QuarterOperating Income
Published
27 Aug 2026 21:07
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
Guidance raised, Operating growth
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
High ยท 63/100
30-day weight
20.5% of the score ยท 22.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#21Not directional
MobyDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary - Moby Strategic Execution and Portfolio Optimization Our analysts just identified a stock with the potential to be the next Nvidia. Tell us how you invest and we'll show you why it's our #1 pick. Tap here. Management characterized Q3 as a solid quarter of earnings growth despite mixed top-line results driven by deliberate portfolio shaping and a pressured consumer environment. Foodservice delivered its 12th consecutive quarter of organic growth, outperforming industry traffic trends through a focus on premium prepared proteins and branded

Balance SheetCost PressuresDivestitureEarningsEarnings GrowthFourth Quarter
Published
27 Aug 2026 20:57
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2236Tone
Barrons.comDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel Foods Is Todayโ€™s Worst S&P 500 Stock. Why the Spam Maker Is Tumbling.

The maker of canned lunch meat Spam slashes its fiscal-year outlook after net sales drop in its third quarter. Continue Reading

Published
27 Aug 2026 20:44
News subject
Market update
Why this score
Guidance cut, Operating deterioration
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Low ยท 34/100
30-day weight
<0.1% of the score ยท 22.2d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2370Tone
seekingalpha.comDirect company coverageStored article

Hormel forecasts $1.45-$1.51 FY2026 adjusted EPS as it narrows organic sales growth to 1%-2%

Earnings Call Insights: Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Q3 fiscal 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * โ€œOur year-to-date results, combined with our expectations for the fourth quarter, give us the confidence to raise and narrow our fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings outlook to a new range of $1.45 to $1.51, compared to our prior range of $1.43 to $1.51.โ€ (Interim CEO & Director Jeffrey Ettinger) * โ€œWe have also tightened our full year organic net sales growth expectation to 1% to 2% from our prior range of 1% to 4%, better reflecting current market and consumer conditions.โ€ (Interim CEO & Director Ettinger) * โ€œI

DivestitureEarningsEarnings Per ShareFourth QuarterFreight CostsGuidance
Published
27 Aug 2026 18:40
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Operating growth
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 43/100
30-day weight
4.4% of the score ยท 22.3d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2433Tone
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Hormel Foods Q3 Earnings Beat on Margin Expansion, Sales Miss

Hormel Foods Corporation HRL reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share, up 5.7% year over year and above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 36 cents. Net sales fell 2.4% to $2,961.3 million and missed the consensus mark of $3,047 million. Organic net sales decreased 2% in the quarter. Total volume declined 7.4%, while organic volume fell 7.1%. Hormel Foods Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseHormel Foods Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Hormel Foods Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Hormel Foods Corporation Quote Adjusted selli

Consensus EstimateDividendsEarningsEarnings Per ShareEarnings SurpriseFood Industry
Published
27 Aug 2026 16:29
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison, Operating deterioration, Large negative market reaction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 41/100
30-day weight
3.8% of the score ยท 22.4d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2522Tone
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Hormel Foods Trims Full-Year Sales Guidance Amid Weak Consumer Demand

Hormel Foods (HRL) lowered its fiscal 2026 sales outlook on Thursday as it reported mixed third-quar PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in

Published
27 Aug 2026 14:36
News subject
Guidance
Why this score
Weak guidance, Guidance cut
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 55/100
30-day weight
13.2% of the score ยท 22.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#26Not directional
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Hormel Foods narrows sales forecast

Hormel Foods has lowered its sales guidance after pressure on parts of the US group's turkey and snacks businesses weighed on its third-quarter results. The Jennie-O turkey and Skippy peanut butter brands owner now sees its annual net sales rising 1-2% on an organic basis, versus its earlier growth forecast of 1-4%. It projects annual net sales in the range of $12.1-12.2bn. Hormel said the revised outlook for its organic sales growth covers the impact of the sale of its business in Brazil and its "view on the external environment". At the same time, the company raised its adjusted operating in

EarningsEarnings GrowthEarnings Per ShareFood IndustryFourth QuarterGuidance
Published
27 Aug 2026 13:35
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Guidance cut, Operating growth
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#27Not directional
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Compared to Estimates, Hormel (HRL) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Hormel Foods (HRL) reported $2.96 billion in revenue for the quarter ended July 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 2.4%. EPS of $0.37 for the same period compares to $0.35 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.05 billion, representing a surprise of -2.81%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.78%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.36. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accura

Earnings
Published
27 Aug 2026 13:30
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Negative financial language
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
Story strength
Not directional
30-day weight
None ยท 22.5d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2821Tone
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Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates Packaged foods company Hormel (NYSE:HRL) fell short of the market's revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales falling 2.4% year on year to $2.96 billion. The company's full-year revenue guidance of $12.15 billion at the midpoint came in 0.7% below analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.37 per share was 4.6% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Hormel Foods? Find out in our full research report. Hormel Foods (HRL) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $2.96 billion vs analyst estimates of $3.04 billion (2.4%

Consumer StaplesEarningsGuidance
Published
27 Aug 2026 11:56
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 54/100
30-day weight
5% of the score ยท 22.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#2925Tone
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Hormel Foods raises adjusted EPS outlook despite Q3 sales miss

[Sales Of Low Cost Canned Meat Spam On The Rise Amid Rising Food Cost] David McNew/Getty Images News Hormel Foods (HRL [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/HRL]) raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings outlook after third-quarter adjusted EPS beat estimates, while revenue fell short as portfolio-shaping actions, lower commodity-based pricing, and a consumer environment under pressure weighed on sales. Adjusted EPS was $0.37, above the $0.35 consensus estimate, while net sales declined 2.4% year over year to $2.96 billion, below the $3.04 billion consensus. Organic net sales fell 2%. Interim CEO J

Consensus EstimateEarningsEarnings NewsFoodserviceGuidanceOperating Income
Published
27 Aug 2026 11:45
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Missed expectations, Deteriorating financial comparison, Operating deterioration, Large negative market reaction
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 51/100
30-day weight
5.7% of the score ยท 22.6d old
Duplicates
1 consolidated
#3080Tone
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Hormel Foods (HRL) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates

Hormel Foods (HRL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +2.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of Spam canned ham, Dinty Moore stew and other foods would post earnings of $0.35 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.4, delivering a surprise of +14.29%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates f

Consumer StaplesEarningsEarnings EstimateEarnings ReleaseEarnings ReportEarnings Surprise
Published
27 Aug 2026 11:40
News subject
Earnings
Why this score
Beat expectations
Company focus
Shared story ยท 78%
How it is used
Direct company coverage
Story strength
Medium ยท 55/100
30-day weight
4.5% of the score ยท 22.6d old
Duplicates
2 consolidated

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