HRLConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Hormel Foods Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +17.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hormel Foods Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (87): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (35): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HRL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $30 → $28 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $26 → $23 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $27 → $26 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $25 → $26 |
| 14 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | $26 → $27 |
| 14 July 2026 | BNP Paribas | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | $25 |
| 9 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 30 June 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 May 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 9 Dec 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
HRL appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 22 Oct 2026, Hormel Foods Corp. returned −6.7% against +15.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 70% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Hormel Foods Corp. has a market value of $11.3B and an enterprise value of $13.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $12.1B. The latest quarter shrank 2.4% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $342.5M, a 2.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.63.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $780.9M.
Hormel Foods Corp. spent $640.9M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 32.8×; forward P/E: 13.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 5.75%, paying out 188% of earnings.
Hormel Foods Corp. employs 20,000 people — $607K of revenue per employee.
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Hormel Foods announced that Joe O’Connor has been named group vice president, enterprise performance.
Why it matters — The appointment is a corporate leadership update relevant to HRL watchers.
The article says five major grocery companies faced similar pressures but made different dividend decisions, with balance-sheet details shaping the durability and risk of their payouts. The excerpt does not specify Hormel Foods’ individual dividend assessment.
Why it matters — HRL watchers may find the article’s comparison of grocery companies’ dividend sustainability relevant, though the excerpt gives no HRL-specific conclusion.
The article presents Hormel Foods as a hurricane-survival investment, citing its 5.9% yield, dividend growth history and shares trading at a stated 20% discount to fair value. It notes rising adjusted EPS guidance and resilience in Foodservice alongside revenue declines and one-off charges.
Why it matters — HRL watchers may find the article's mix of dividend and valuation points, operational strengths, and reported headwinds relevant to assessing the company.
24/7 Wall Street highlights five stocks where unusually high dividend yields may signal risk, including a scenario involving a 30% stock drop and a 26% yield. The excerpt does not identify the companies or state that Hormel Foods is among them.
Why it matters — The article raises general caution about high yields, but provides no HRL-specific information in the excerpt.
Hormel Foods released its 20th annual Global Impact Report. The report highlights two decades of global impact and continued progress through the company’s Good Feeds Us All framework.
Why it matters — The report provides HRL watchers an update on the company’s stated impact and progress under its framework.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Hormel Foods Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $23 to $29. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 10 analysts covering Hormel Foods Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hormel Foods Corp. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Oct 2026, Hormel Foods Corp. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +17.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hormel Foods Corp. 53 out of 100 as at 22 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Hormel Foods Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HRL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $23 to $29 over the next 12 months.
Hormel Foods Corp. returned -6.7% over the 12 months to 22 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company that develops, processes, and markets a broad portfolio of protein-based and shelf-stable food products. Its offerings include packaged meats, turkey, bacon, sausages, deli items, nut butters, snack nuts, refrigerated meal solutions, and ready-to-eat foods sold through retail, foodservice, and international channels.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 22 Oct 2026): "Hormel Foods Names Joe O'Connor Group Vice President, Enterprise Performance". Hormel Foods announced that Joe O’Connor has been named group vice president, enterprise performance.
Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company that develops, processes, and markets a broad portfolio of protein-based and shelf-stable food products. Its offerings include packaged meats, turkey, bacon, sausages, deli items, nut butters, snack nuts, refrigerated meal solutions, and ready-to-eat foods sold through retail, foodservice, and international channels. The company serves grocery shoppers, restaurants, convenience stores, commercial buyers, and other foodservice customers with brands recognized across meat, snacks, and prepared meals. Hormel Foods Corporation operates through three core business segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International, allowing it to address consumer demand in the United States and abroad. Based in Austin, Minnesota, Hormel Foods Corporation plays a significant role in the packaged food sector through its focus on branded products, distribution breadth, and presence in everyday food categories.
CEO Mr. Jeffrey M. Ettinger · 20,000 employees · United States · https://www.hormelfoods.com
