HRLConsumer Defensive · Packaged FoodsThe 10 Wall Street analysts covering Hormel Foods Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $27 — +10.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 15 Aug 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 (90): The share price has been relatively steady.
Momentum (37): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (13): 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 Aug 2025 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HRL appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 28% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Hormel Foods named its 2026 "10 Under 20 Food Heroes," recognizing ten student leaders tackling food insecurity. The honorees will attend a ceremony at the company's headquarters in Austin, Minn.
Why it matters — The program highlights Hormel's community engagement and corporate social responsibility efforts, which can enhance its brand reputation among consumers and investors.
An Invezz article features Hormel Foods alongside Realty Income and Enterprise Products Partners as three high-yield dividend stocks, suggesting a $10,000 investment in each could provide about $1,500 per year in passive income. It notes these companies have compounded through multiple economic cycles without cutting their payments, though distribution rates fluctuate with share price.
Why it matters — Hormel is highlighted as one of three reliable dividend payers that have maintained payments through economic cycles, which supports investor confidence in its income-generating appeal.
Hormel Foods Corporation announced it will hold a webcast and conference call to discuss its third quarter financial results. Interim CEO Jeff Ettinger, president John Ghingo, and interim CFO Paul Kuehneman will lead the call for interested participants.
Why it matters — HRL watchers can tune in to hear management discuss the company's latest quarterly financial performance and outlook directly from its leadership.
Hormel Foods announced it completed the sale of its Brazilian operations under the CERATTI® brand to Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA, a Brazilian food company.
Why it matters — This divestiture marks a shift in Hormel's international portfolio, removing its Brazilian operations from the company's holdings.
Seeking Alpha reaffirmed Hormel Foods as a "Buy," citing 3% year-over-year organic sales growth and 14% adjusted EPS growth in the second quarter. The article highlighted operational improvements, a strong balance sheet, and a 4.6% dividend yield as supporting factors.
Why it matters — HRL investors would note the positive analyst assessment of the company's defensive income profile and operational momentum, which supports its status as a Dividend Aristocrat.
The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Hormel Foods Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $27, with estimates ranging from $25 to $30. 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. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Hormel Foods Corp. ranks 57 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 (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +10.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hormel Foods Corp. 57 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 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: $25 to $30 over the next 12 months.
Hormel Foods Corp. returned -8.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company that develops, processes, and distributes a wide range of food products. Its portfolio spans meat, poultry, plant-based and other protein offerings, as well as nuts and shelf-stable center-of-the-plate items for retail and foodservice customers.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 11 Aug 2026): "Ten Young Leaders Tackling Food Insecurity Named Hormel Foods 2026 Food Heroes". Hormel Foods named its 2026 "10 Under 20 Food Heroes," recognizing ten student leaders tackling food insecurity. The honorees will attend a ceremony at the company's headquarters in Austin, Minn.
Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company that develops, processes, and distributes a wide range of food products. Its portfolio spans meat, poultry, plant-based and other protein offerings, as well as nuts and shelf-stable center-of-the-plate items for retail and foodservice customers. Key brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy, many of which hold leading positions in their categories. The company operates through three primary segments: Retail, serving supermarkets and mass merchandisers; Foodservice, supplying restaurants, cafeterias, and other commercial kitchens; and International, reaching customers outside the United States through exports and joint ventures. Hormel Foods Corporation plays a significant role in the consumer staples and packaged foods industry by providing branded, ready-to-eat and value-added products that target both everyday consumption and convenience-oriented demand. Founded in 1891 and headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, the company today is recognized for its broad multi-channel distribution and diversified product mix across refrigerated and shelf-stable foods.
CEO Mr. Jeffrey M. Ettinger · 20,000 employees · United States · https://www.hormelfoods.com