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.
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.
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.
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
39 current stories are mapped specifically to H1RL34.
The score uses 8 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
What limits the score
The stories agree, but freshness-weighted evidence is only 0.187.
Confidence is 18/100, below the threshold for a firm score.
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Price and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
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.
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 13:14 | 49 | +0 | 18/100 (-2) | 39 (0) | Provisional |
| 16 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +2 | 20/100 (-7) | 39 (+2) | Provisional |
| 10 Sep 23:59 | 47 | +0 | 27/100 (-1) | 37 (+1) | Provisional |
| 09 Sep 23:59 | 47 | +2 | 28/100 (-9) | 36 (-3) | Provisional |
| 05 Sep 23:59 | 45 | +0 | 37/100 (-3) | 39 (+1) | Measured |
| 04 Sep 23:59 | 45 | -4 | 40/100 (+2) | 38 (+2) | Measured |
| 02 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +0 | 38/100 (-3) | 36 (-2) | Measured |
| 01 Sep 23:59 | 49 | +1 | 41/100 (-14) | 38 (-3) | Measured |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
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.
Could SPAM Hot Honeyโs 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
- 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
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
- 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
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
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
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.
- 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
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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
Hormel vs. General Mills: Donโt 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
- 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
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
- 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
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
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
Hormelโs (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
- 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
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
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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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%โ2% 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
- 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
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
- 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
Hormel Foods Is Todayโs 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
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 * โOur 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) * โWe 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) * โI
- 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
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
- 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
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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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%
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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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Shelf-Stable Food Stocks Q1 Highlights: Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL)
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- 10 Jul 2026 10:54
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- Reason
- Company is not the main subject
Shelf-Stable Food Stocks Q1 Teardown: B&G Foods (NYSE:BGS) Vs The Rest
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- 3 Jul 2026 01:00
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